BMW Launches Commemorative X5 xDrive35d 10-Year Edition, Limited to 2,000 Units Worldwide

To mark the X5's 10th birthday, BMW has launched a special edition version of the second generation SUV or as the Bavarian marketers prefer to name it, SAV which is short for Sport Activity vehicle. Powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged straight-six diesel with 286 horsepower, the X5 xDrive35d 10-Year Edition boasts a special Sophisto Grey metallic paint finish along with bespoke 20-inch light alloy wheels, matte aluminum exterior decor and roof rails as well as a panoramic glass sunroof.

The special edition X5's cabin has been upgraded with a Nappa leather upholstery, 'Piano Black' trim, anthracite headlining and some other additional features that the company decided to keep for itself...

The package also includes 10-Year' plaques fitted to the front doors, front door sill plates and on the dashboard.

Overall, 2,000 X5 xDrive35d 10-Year Edition models will be available worldwide with approximately 10 per cent of production destined for the UK where the diesel-powered versions account for a staggering 95 percent of total X5 sales.

The special edition model is on sale now in the UK with on-the-road prices starting from £53,075.

Hartge Unleashes New Aero Kit for BMW X5 SUV

Another day, another bodykit from German tuning firm and BMW specialist, Hartge that has released a new styling package for the X5 SUV. The tasty kit comes with a front spoiler and rear skirt, as well as left and right two-piece side skirts. Owners can opt for the available stainless steel rear silencer while Hartge also offers a sport suspension kit and the company's multispoke alloy wheels. Hartge did not disclose prices for the aero kit. Check out more photos of the neatly beefed-up X5 after the jump.

2010 BMW X5 Facelift Shows its Face in new Spy Shots

We've just landed these fresh spy shots of the extremely subtly facelifted BMW X5 SUV that was caught testing without any camouflage at all. And truth to be said, there's no need for any type of body cladding as the only styling change compared to the current model is the newly designed front bumper with larger air-intakes that house the repositioned fog lights. And yes, the new bumper is identical to the one found on the X6 SAV.

Though that's the only visible styling change on this particular prototype model, our sources state the production model will also feature a subtly revised rear bumper, new alloy wheel designs and updated trim in the interior.

The X5's engine line up will remain for the most part unchanged with the exception of the new 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo diesel unit that makes 306 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and a peak torque of 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) at just 1,500 rpm while there's also talk about the revised 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six petrol that generates 326HP in its latest guise, up from 306HP.

BMW to Celebrate X5's Tenth Anniversary with Limited Edition Model

It's been ten years since BMW rolled out its first ever SUV model, the first generation X5 and to commemorate the occasion, the Bavarian firm will be releasing a special edition version of its second-gen X5.

Highlights of the limited production 'X5 Edition 10' will include a unique gray metallic finish, newly styled 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in beefier rubber, specific trim and upholstery options as well as a panoramic sunroof and of course, an array of commemorative badges inside and out.

More details and photos (the X5 pictured above is the Security model) are expected to be released closer to the special edition model's launch date this fall.