X5/X6 The BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition: celebrating 25 years of the BMW X5.

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• A special, limited-edition model commemorating 25 years of the BMW X5.
• Standard BMW Individual Lime Rock Grey metallic paint.
• Standard xOffroad Package includes 2-axle air suspension, underbody protection plates, and four drive modes calibrated for various terrains.
• Distinctive trim includes 20-inch M Star-spoke wheels, Extended Shadowline trim, Carbon Fiber interior trim, and Silver Anniversary Edition badging.
• Limited to about 1,000 units, with an MSRP of $79,900 plus $1,175 destination and handling.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 21, 2024…The very first BMW X5 was driven off the line of BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina on September 1, 1999. Since then, nearly 3 million X5s have been assembled in Spartanburg for markets all over the world. The BMW X5 created the Sports Activity Vehicle category, and today BMW is marking 25 years of the BMW X5 with a special, limited-edition model with an emphasis on ‘Activity’. Based on the 2025 X5 xDrive40i, the BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition elevates the expected on-road poise, performance, and premium accommodation with a substantial increase in off-road aptitude.

Unique colors and trims distinguish the X5 Silver Anniversary Edition.

Visually, the X5 Silver Anniversary Edition is distinguished by its unique blend of styling details taken from both the Sport and M Sport Designs. Extended Shadowline Trim, usually reserved for X5s equipped with the M Sport and M Sport Professional packages, darkens the trim on the window surrounds, roof rails, fender mounted Air Breathers, and the standard illuminated kidney grille. Shadowline lights front and rear round out the understated exterior trim. Distinctive 20-inch M Star-spoke bi-color wheels are also taken from the M Sport Package. The Silver Anniversary Edition forgoes the M Sport Package’s Motorsport-influenced front and rear bumpers and rocker panels in favor of the aluminum-accented pieces from the Sport Design to highlight its off-road intentions more clearly.

The black and aluminum theme is complimented beautifully by the standard BMW Individual Lime Rock Grey metallic paint. A subtle Silver Anniversary Edition badge is found on the tailgate.

Inside, the sport seats are upholstered in the customer’s choice of Black, Cognac, Coffee, or Silverstone Sensafin. Carbon Fiber trim, ordinarily available only on the X5 M60i and X5 M Competition, embellishes the center console and dashboard. The BMW Curved Display is powered by BMW Operating System 8.5, and is enhanced by Live Cockpit Professional, which adds the full-color BMW Head-Up Display and BMW Maps navigation with Augmented Reality display. A Silver Anniversary Edition plaque adorns the compartment door ahead of the gear selector.

Standard BMW xOffroad Package: any road, for any reason.

Reinforcing its mission as a true adventure vehicle, the Silver Anniversary Edition X5 comes standard with BMW’s xOffroad Package. The package is not offered on any other current BMW X model and augments the X5 Silver Anniversary Edition’s off-road capability by adjusting the vehicle’s settings depending on the terrain. Via the Driver Experience Control switch on the center console, the driver can choose between xSnow, xSand, xGravel, and xRocks. The system then adjusts the vehicle’s ride height, transmission shift strategy, throttle mapping, traction control, and other parameters accordingly to deliver the optimal profile for the situation.

The package also includes 2-axle air suspension for increased ground clearance, a mechanical rear differential lock, and underbody protection plates. There is also a special xOffroad View in the central display that informs the driver about ground clearance, roll tendency, and the inclination or downhill gradient of the terrain. The xOffroad camera supports the driver in challenging off-road situations by providing views of the terrain from all angles outside the vehicle at speeds below 22 mph.

To make the most of this exceptional all-terrain capability, customers who order the X5 Silver Anniversary Edition will be offered a discount on more aggressive General Grabber All-Terrain tires purchased and installed at their dealer.

To ensure the X5 Silver Anniversary Edition is fully outfitted for any excursion, a roof rack system, BMW luggage compartment mat, and BMW all-weather floor mats are also included.

Premium features and technology for the everyday drive.

Just because the X5 Silver Anniversary Edition is formidable off-road doesn’t mean the on-road journey to and from any destination near or far shouldn’t be comfortable and rewarding. Each Silver Anniversary Edition is fitted as standard with a Harman-Kardon Surround Sound System, heated front seats, arm rests, and steering wheel, remote engine start, a trailer hitch, and the Parking Assistance Package.

The 2025 BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition will begin production in very limited quantities in August 2024.

BMW Group PressClub USA

 

[Merc1]

The only thing that looks right is the interior. Off roading and the X5 don't mix stylistically.

M

 

[martinbo]

The only thing that looks right is the interior. Off roading and the X5 don't mix stylistically.

M

Completely agree, the only off-tar venturing a BMW SUV should be expected to do is on well-groomed gravel roads.
Anything more rugged is at odds with their cars’ image. Good Lord, I need a GX550 Overtrail.

 

[Centurion]

It’s a throw back to the OG. Not an attractive spec imo. If I wanted an x5 for towing or dirty work I would spec it differently……..or buy a different suv not this sav.

 

[klier]

Yeah guys, keep rambling about the off-roading here
Something no X5 has ever done.

Complaining about some press pics......
This is the same as those pics where the model isn't looking at the car in the press pics. Who the F cares? No sane person takes his X5 off-road, these are just fancy press pics creating a mood.

On topic, give me an X5 over the new X3 any day of the week.

 

[martinbo]

Yeah guys, keep rambling about the off-roading here
Something no X5 has ever done.

Complaining about some press pics......
This is the same as those pics where the model isn't looking at the car in the press pics. Who the F cares? No sane person takes his X5 off-road, these are just fancy press pics creating a mood.

On topic, give me an X5 over the new X3 any day of the week.

Did you not read the press release?

This IS a more offroad X5 offering from BMW themselves. Only rambling here is you not following the topic.

 

[Rolf]

I think these were some of the press pics of the 1st Gen X5 from 1999. It looked great in different terrains.

 

[Matski]

It looked great in different terrains.

Clearly an off-road animal...

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[klugscheisser87]

I think these were some of the press pics of the 1st Gen X5 from 1999. It looked great in different terrains.

The facelift just brought this into perfection.
Together with the original Q7 they were the only great looking SUV attempts from Germany.

Except this they never had a chance against XC90 and Rangees.

The G-Wagon saves some dignity.

 

[klier]

Did you not read the press release?

Of course not, do you think I am retarded? That's what you are for.

 

[martinbo]

Except this they never had a chance against XC90 and Rangees.

Your rhetoric on this forum has some unrealistic notions. “Never had a chance” - what are you talking about? And that Q7??? You must be joking.

Of course not, do you think I am retarded?

For not reading, of course.

 

[klugscheisser87]

Your rhetoric on this forum has some unrealistic notions. “Never had a chance” - what are you talking about? And that Q7??? You must be joking.

For not reading, of course.

My personal opinion.
Desigwise the first gen X5 and the first Q7 were the best SUV attempts from DE.

The overdone offers from Merc, BMW and Audi are living somewhere in German SUV-Van interpretation since late 2000.

Comparing to RR and Volvo design they have lost their sporty elegance, with their bussy lines, huge plastic-chromed kidneys, stars, crystals or vulgar panamericana grilles.

 

[Rolf]

Personally I have always liked the X5, all the generations look good. My favorite is the 2nd Generation model E70, especially the 4.8 V8, it was amazing to drive and I was close to buying one in 2015. The Mercedes ML/GLE has been a mixed bag, I didnt like the 1st generation model as it was a disaster for Mercedes with its crap interior with terrible materials and shoddy build quality. The 2nd Generation model W164 ML was excellent and a worthy rival to the 2nd gen X5. Both ML350 and ML500 drove well. The 3rd gen model didn't look that good but the latest model GLE looks superb on the road, it's one of the best-looking SUV and looks smaller than it really is. Latest X5 also is a good looking SUV.

 

[klier]

Personally I have always liked the X5, all the generations look good. My favorite is the 2nd Generation model E70, especially the 4.8 V8, it was amazing to drive and I was close to buying one in 2015. The Mercedes ML/GLE has been a mixed bag, I didnt like the 1st generation model as it was a disaster for Mercedes with its crap interior with terrible materials and shoddy build quality. The 2nd Generation model W164 ML was excellent and a worthy rival to the 2nd gen X5. Both ML350 and ML500 drove well. The 3rd gen model didn't look that good but the latest model GLE looks superb on the road, it's one of the best-looking SUV and looks smaller than it really is. Latest X5 also is a good looking SUV.

Not much to add here. I pretty much agree.
E70 is the GOAT. E53 is the OG. F15 is the failed one. And right now we're in excellent shape X5 wise.....and the X5 Le Mans makes every other SUV look like a grocery car, including that Purosangue thingy.

Also agree with your ML classification. They are getting better every time. Next one should finally come with a proper unique individual interior.

The overdone offers from Merc, BMW and Audi are living somewhere in German SUV-Van interpretation since late 2000.

Yeah and that interpretation is the absolute unchallenged number 1 sales juggernaut in the entire world.

So what you think of it means very little.