2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive G65
By Lorenzo Bianchi July 1, 2026
The fifth-generation 2027 BMW X5 introduces a redesigned exterior inspired by BMW's Neue Klasse design language and new Winglet door handles.
BMW will offer the X5 with five different powertrain types, including petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, battery electric, and a hydrogen variant planned for a later launch.
The cabin adopts BMW Panoramic iDrive, Operating System X, and a redesigned interior focused on space, digital features, and premium materials.
A familiar SUV, but with a very different look
The 2027 BMW X5 doesn't try to reinvent the nameplate. Instead, it gives one of BMW's best-known SUVs a cleaner, more confident appearance while introducing many of the technologies first seen in the Neue Klasse project. It's still unmistakably an X5, but almost every surface has been reworked.
The front end immediately stands out. The grille sits more upright than before, flanked by BMW's new double-X lighting signature that changes the SUV's expression without making it look overstyled. Depending on the model, the lower bumper also changes its character. Combustion-powered versions keep larger cooling openings, while the electric iX5 adopts a smoother front fascia that reflects its different hardware.
From the side, the X5 looks cleaner than ever. Flush BMW Winglet door handles remove visual clutter, while the long roofline and pronounced wheel arches continue to give the SUV its familiar proportions. Even with the redesign, it never loses the solid stance buyers expect from an X5.
The cabin feels calmer than before
Open the door and the biggest changes are inside.
BMW has simplified the dashboard dramatically, replacing layers of buttons with Panoramic iDrive and Operating System X. Information now stretches across the lower windscreen, while a floating central display handles most everyday controls. It feels less like a traditional dashboard and more like a digital workspace, although BMW has tried to keep the layout focused on the driver.
Materials also play a bigger role this time around. Slate trim, glass controls, ambient lighting and an available passenger display bring a different atmosphere to the cabin without making it feel overly flashy. Rear passengers haven't been forgotten either, with additional knee room and improved seating comfort helping make longer trips a little easier.
More ways to power an X5
Perhaps the biggest story isn't something you immediately see.
BMW is giving the X5 its widest choice of drivetrains yet. Buyers will be able to choose petrol and diesel mild-hybrid models, plug-in hybrids and, for the first time, a fully electric iX5. A hydrogen-powered version is also planned to arrive later, showing that BMW still sees value in offering several different approaches instead of pushing every customer toward a single solution.
The X5 40 xDrive continues as the core petrol model. Its turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six works with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system to produce a combined 400 horsepower and 580 Nm of torque. BMW says it can reach 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds while still offering up to 1,850 litres of cargo space when the rear seats are folded.
Still aimed at the heart of the premium SUV market
BMW hasn't chased dramatic change for the sake of it. The new X5 builds on a formula that has worked for years, adding cleaner styling, a far more digital cabin and a broader mix of powertrains. Some buyers will be drawn to the new electric iX5, while others will likely stick with the familiar six-cylinder engines or wait for the hydrogen model.
Production begins at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in August 2026, with the first versions reaching customers later that year and additional electrified models following in early 2027.