The BMW 3 Series And The X5 Recognized As Vehicles "That Most Excite" Their Owners 
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The BMW 3 Series and X5 Receive J.D. Power and Associates "APEAL" Awards In Entry Luxury and Luxury SUV Segments 
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BMW 3 series

BMW X5

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Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey - The BMW 3 Series and the all new BMW X5 Sport Activity Vehicle both ranked highest in their respective categories in the J.D. Power and Associates' APEAL study. The BMW 3 Series ranked as the "most appealing entry luxury car" and the X5 as the "most appealing SUV."  

This marks the sixth consecutive year that BMW automobiles have received awards based on this prestigious study.  

According to J.D. Power and Associates, the APEAL Study (APEAL stands for Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout) is the first study of significance to measure what excites and delights about their car - a quantifiable measurement of the intangibles that form the relationship between a vehicle and its owner. Specifically, the study analyzes such areas as styling, engine and transmission performance, comfort and convenience, ride and handling, seats, heating, cooling and ventilation, cockpit layout, instrument panel and sound system. 

"These awards are significant because they reflect the emotions of the people who own and drive our products," said Tom Purves, Chairman and CEO of BMW (US) Holding Corp. "The award for the X5 is particularly thrilling and demonstrates that BMW was able to remain true to its own consistent tradition and philosophy and bring to market a vehicle that combines all-road capability with the attributes people most appreciate in BMW automobiles."  

(September 22, 2000)