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\u200bAn All-New Outside<\/p>\n
We have a lot to cover here, but first, let\u2019s start at the front. The X5 comes with new double-X headlights that may or may not resemble the logo of a certain social media app. Flip a switch, and they turn yellow, a nod to classic BMW M cars. If you want them off entirely, don\u2019t worry, there\u2019s a button in the cabin that shuts off the left bar.<\/p>\n
\u200bAround the side, you\u2019ll notice a lack of traditional door handles. Yes, BMW has followed in the footsteps of companies like Ford and Volvo by adding winged door handles operated by a button. This helps create a more streamlined design that, when revealed to us, was touted as an example of “BMW\u2019s engineering competence.” The doors can also be opened and closed via both the key fob and the BMW app on your smartphone, similar to the updated 7 Series.<\/p>\n
Toward the rear is where we see the most controversial addition, or dare we say subtraction, to the BMW X5: no split-folding tailgate. Sadly, one of the X5\u2019s signature features is now gone. BMW says this decision is based on customer feedback and a desire to create a more aerodynamic shape. Whatever the real reason is, we\u2019re sad it’s gone.<\/p>\n
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Bigger And Heavier<\/p>\n
\u200bAs far as size goes, the BMW X5 is 2.2 inches longer than the previous version, and 0.6 inches shorter. That puts it roughly on par, size-wise, with the outgoing BMW iX, a car that the new X5 is likely to replace worldwide within the coming years.<\/p>\n
\u200bThe X5\u2019s weight also increases significantly. The base gasoline-powered car is roughly 300 pounds heavier than the old model, coming in at 5,213 pounds. The plug-in hybrid model weighs even more at 5,985 lbs. The pure electric iX5, however, takes the cake as the heaviest of the bunch, weighing an astonishing 6,393 pounds\u2014almost 1,200 pounds more than the regular internal combustion model.<\/p>\n
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\u200bA Luxurious Cabin<\/p>\n
\u200bThe X5 is the latest BMW to feature the brand\u2019s updated interior, found on all Neue Klasse cars. It has the same dashboard setup as the i3, but shares more in common with the recently updated 7 Series. The biggest similarity between the two is the addition of an optional 14.6-inch passenger display to complement the massive 17.9-inch center touchscreen.<\/p>\n
\u200bBMW\u2019s new vertical spoke steering wheel also makes its way to the X5; however, upgrading to an M Sport package gives you access to a more traditional M Sport steering wheel. The new X5 also retains the same panoramic iDrive system underneath the windshield, complete with an AI assistant that can help with in-car functions, as well as answer most of your non-BMW-related questions.<\/p>\n
\u200bInterior materials are also a highlight of the new X5, with multiple surfaces receiving new accents. The center console, for example, can now be optioned with slate, a first for the BMW brand. Alcantara can also be optionally selected to cover both the lower portions of the dashboard, doorcards, and even the wireless chargers. Glass controls for the seats are also optional.<\/p>\n
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\n\u200bFive Different Powertrains<\/p>\n
\u200bIf BMW is proud of one thing about the new X5, it’s that it has five different powertrain options. The new X5 is available with a combustion engine, a plug-in hybrid, a battery, a diesel, and even hydrogen. But don\u2019t get too excited yet; the diesel will not be making its way to the US, and the hydrogen powerplant won\u2019t arrive until 2028.<\/p>\n
For US trims, BMW plans on offering a single gasoline X5 40 model, powered by a 3.0-liter straight-six engine making 394 horsepower and 428 pound-feet of torque. A single plug-in hybrid trim will be available in the US, the X5 50e, paired with the same straight-six engine mentioned earlier with a 26.5 kilowatt-hour battery, making 489 hp. The more powerful\u00a0M60e PHEV won’t make its way Stateside.<\/p>\n
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BMW X5 40
\n3.0L Straight-Six
\n394 HP \/ 428 LB-FT<\/p>\n
BMW X5 50e
\n3.0L Straight-Six PHEV
\n483 HP<\/p>\n
BMW X5 M60e
\n3.0L Straight-Six PHEV
\n612 HP<\/p>\n
BMW iX5 60
\n141.0-kWh
\n578 HP \/ 593 LB-FT<\/p>\n
BMW X5 Hydrogen
\nTBD
\nTBD<\/p>\n
The battery-powered X5s, or the iX5, will also make its way to the US. As of now, BMW offers just one trim, the iX5 60. It features a new 141.0 kWh battery similar to that seen in current and future Neue Klasse BMWs. The battery sends power to all four wheels and makes 578 hp and 593 lb-ft of torque. The range for the iX5 60 is up to 435 miles in the US.<\/p>\n
The battery itself is an all-new archetype for the brand. The battery cells are the same seen on the recently revealed iX3; however, they\u2019ve been made slightly bigger to result in a 30 percent usability increase. This results in a denser battery, as well as reducing both physical battery size and its weight.<\/p>\n
\u200bPricing And Availability <\/p>\n
\u200bThe 2027 BMW X5 40 will start at $69,800. The X5 50e plug-in is more expensive at $77,500, and the fully electric iX5 60 starts nearly $10,000 more expensive than the base gasoline model, at $79,800. BMW plans to have the new X5 on dealer lots by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n