 The Sharan also received a facelift, alongside the related Ford Galaxy and SEAT Alhambra.The end of the year saw a facelifted Passat launch with a more upmarket look.BMW has launched two models this year with a new version of the latest 3-Series range, the Compact hatchback and the European launch of the X5 off-roader, having first launched in the US in September 1999.