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Electric cars are not new — they outsold petrol cars in the early 1900s.
BMW has officially unveiled the fifth-generation X5, bringing a fresh design, a completely redesigned interior and the widest range of powertrain options ever offered on the luxury SUV. The new X5 will be available with petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), fully electric and hydrogen fuel-cell powertrains, making it one of the most versatile luxury SUVs in BMW's lineup.
The biggest highlight is the debut of the all-electric BMW iX5, while a hydrogen-powered version will join the range at a later stage.
The new X5 adopts BMW's latest Neue Klasse-inspired design language while keeping its familiar SUV shape.
At the front, it gets:
Larger illuminated kidney grille
New 'double-X' LED lighting signature
Integrated daytime running lights, indicators and headlights
Standard Adaptive LED headlights with matrix high beam technology
From the side, the SUV features:
New flush 'BMW Winglet' door handles
Muscular wheel arches
Strong shoulder lines
21 to 23-inch alloy wheels
At the rear, BMW has redesigned the SUV with:
Slim LED tail lamps
Wider rear stance
New bumper design
Sportier M60e styling for the top variant
Customers can choose from 11 exterior colour options.
Length: 4,994 mm
Width: 2,000 mm
Wheelbase: 3,035 mm
The standard model offers 655 litres of boot space, which expands to 1,850 litres after folding the rear seats.
BMW has given the X5 an all-new cabin with a cleaner and more premium layout.
The dashboard now features:
BMW Panoramic iDrive display
17.9-inch central touchscreen
3D Head-Up Display
Optional passenger display
New multifunction steering wheel
Physical buttons have been reduced to create a more modern look.
The new BMW X5 comes loaded with premium features, including:
Panoramic glass roof
Sports seats
Ventilated front seats
Massage function
Soft-close doors
Wireless charging
Four-zone climate control
Rear touchscreen for climate controls
Bowers & Wilkins sound system with Dolby Atmos
Over-the-air software updates
Ambient lighting
BMW has equipped the X5 with several advanced safety technologies.
Key safety features include:
Level 2 ADAS
Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Automatic Emergency Braking
Parking Assist
Multiple airbags
Electronic Stability Control
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
The fifth-generation BMW X5 will be offered with five different powertrains.
3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six engine
48V mild-hybrid system
400 hp
580 Nm
3.0-litre diesel engine
313 hp
670 Nm
3.0-litre petrol engine with electric motor
489 hp
700 Nm
Electric-only range of up to 102 km (WLTP)
Combined output of 612 hp
800 Nm
Electric-only range of up to 102 km (WLTP)
Both plug-in hybrid variants support 11 kW AC charging.
The all-new BMW iX5 is the brand's first fully electric X5.
141 kWh battery pack
800V electrical architecture
Dual electric motors
578 hp
805 Nm
0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds
Top speed of 210 km/h
BMW claims a WLTP-certified range of up to 845 km on a single charge.
DC fast charging up to 460 kW
10-80% charge in around 23 minutes
22 kW AC charging support
Bidirectional charging capability
BMW has also confirmed a production-ready X5 Hydrogen.
The SUV uses BMW's third-generation hydrogen fuel-cell technology, developed with Toyota.
Highlights include:
401 hp
Hydrogen stored in two carbon-fibre tanks
Refuelling time similar to petrol and diesel vehicles
BMW has updated the X5's chassis to improve comfort and handling.
The SUV comes with:
Standard adaptive suspension
Optional adaptive air suspension
Adaptive Chassis Control on selected variants
These upgrades are expected to offer a smoother ride while maintaining BMW's sporty driving character.
Production of the new BMW X5 will begin in August 2026 at BMW's Spartanburg plant in the United States.
Expected launch schedule:
Petrol and diesel models: Late November 2026
Plug-in hybrid and all-electric iX5: Early 2027
Hydrogen version: To be launched later
The fifth-generation BMW X5 marks a major step forward for the luxury SUV. With a fresh Neue Klasse-inspired design, a modern technology-packed cabin and multiple powertrain options—including petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, electric and hydrogen—it offers something for every buyer. The introduction of the all-electric iX5 and the upcoming hydrogen model also highlights BMW's commitment to offering different electrification solutions while continuing to deliver the performance and luxury the X5 is known for.
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