What does the 'X' in BMW X5 stand for?

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Maria 1 day ago

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What does the 'X' in BMW X5 stand for?

I've always been curious about the origin of the name 'X5'. Can anyone enlighten me?

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**John** · Answer 1 · 2025-03-19T04:50:14+00:00

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John 1 day ago

The 'X' stands for 'xDrive', which is BMW's all-wheel drive system.

**Sarah Smith** · Answer 2 · 2025-03-19T04:50:14+00:00

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Sarah Smith 1 day ago

It could also refer to the generation of the car, as the X5 is the first model in BMW's 'X' series of Sports Activity Vehicles.

**David** · Answer 3 · 2025-03-19T04:50:14+00:00

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David 1 day ago

Some speculate that the 'X' stands for 'eXecutive', as the X5 is often used by business professionals.