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coupe/convertible (E63/E64). A 2-seater roadster and coupe which succeeded the Z3, the Z4 (E85) has been sold since 2002.

The X3 (E83), BMW's first crossover SUV (called SAV or "Sports Activity Vehicle" by BMW) debuted in 2003 and is based on the E46/16 3 Series platform. Marketed in Europe as an off-roader, it benefits from BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive system. The all-wheel drive X5 (E70) is a mid-size luxury SUV (SAV) sold by BMW since 2000. A 4-seat crossover SUV released by BMW in December 2007, the X6 is marketed as a "Sports Activity Coupe" (SAC) by BMW. The upcoming X1 extends the BMW Sports Activity Series model lineup.

* 1 Series (E81) (2004–present) Hatchback, coupe and convertible

* 3 Series (E90) (2005–present) Sedan, coupe, convertiblen and wagon

* 5 Series (F10) (2010–present) Sedan and Wagon

* 5 Series Gran Turismo (2009–present) Progressive Activity Sedan

* 6 Series (E63) (2003–present) Coupe and convertible

* 7 Series (F01) (2008–present) Sedan

* X1 (2009–present) Compact Crossover SUV/Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV)

* X3 (E83) (2003-present) Compact Crossover SUV/Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV)

* X5 (E70) (2006–present) Compact Crossover SUV/Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV)

* X6 (2008–present) Sports Activity Coupe

* Z4 (E89) (2009–present) Sports Roadster

BMW M models

Based on the 3 Series, the M3 defined an entirely new market for BMW: a race-ready production vehicle. Since its debut, the M3 is heralded in enthusiast circles, in large part due to its unique geometry and award winning engines. The newest V8-powered platform became available the Autumn of 2007 in Europe, and second quarter of 2008 for the U.S. in coupe (E92), and later the cabriolet (E93), and sedan (E90) variants. Based on the 5 Series, the M5 is the M division's V10-powered version of the E60 5 Series. The M6 is the M division's version of the 6 Series, and shares its drivetrain with the M5. The Z4 M, or M Coupe/M Roadster, is the M division's version of the Z4. The X5M is the M