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The new BMW iX5 60 xDrive will have an electric driving range of up to 525 miles and 460 kW DC charging.
That’s the good news. The bad news is that we have to wait until spring 2027 for the BMW iX5 UK market launch.
The all-new fifth-generation BMW X5 is the first BMW model engineered to support five different drive systems as part of its global line-up: electric, plug-in hybrid, diesel, petrol and hydrogen.
The BMW iX5 Hydrogen will be the brand’s first hydrogen-powered production vehicle. It combines BMW’s third-generation fuel cell system, BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage technology and an innovative high-voltage battery to deliver a range of up to 466 miles.
The new BMW X5 features an upright front end with the BMW Iconic Glow vertical kidney grille and debuts new switchable ‘double-X’ icons for the daytime running lights.
Soft-close doors include new BMW Winglet door handles which can be used to operate new electrically powered doors, if specified.
A new wrap-around cockpit introduces a 3D backlit ambient light strip and BMW Panoramic iDrive, bringing together the free-cut Central Display, BMW Panoramic Vision, BMW 3D Head-Up Display and the multifunction steering wheel. The system is complemented by the BMW Passenger Screen, which makes its debut on the BMW X5 – available optionally.
Eleven exterior paint choices are available and an alloy wheel portfolio in sizes up to 23 inches. Trim levels include M Sport, M Sport Pro and M Performance.
M Sport includes M Adaptive suspension, 21-inch alloy wheels, M Sport brakes with dark blue calipers and the BMW M interior design with Black/Atlas Grey sports seats in Veganza/Alcantara upholstery.
M Sport Pro models add additional features including 22-inch Trigon light-alloy wheels in Jet Black and M Sport brakes with red calipers.
The flagship BMW X5 M60e xDrive stands out with M Yellow double-X headlights, a rear spoiler and 22-inch alloy wheels with Sport tyres.
BMW X5 customers in the UK will have the choice of battery electric, plug-in hybrid and diesel engine drivetrains at launch. The all-electric BMW iX5 60 xDrive offers a class-leading range of up to 525-miles (WLTP) and a system output of 578 hp, enabled by two electric motors. Gen6 technology introduces new, taller cylindrical cells with a height of 120 mm – offering a higher energy content – a large 141 kWh (net) high-voltage battery in a cell-to-pack design, an increased charging rate of up to 460 kW and bidirectional charging capabilities. A fully electric M Performance model will later join the line-up.
Customers can select from two plug-in hybrid derivatives: the BMW X5 50e xDrive and the BMW X5 M60e xDrive. Both models team the latest 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engines – featuring a new turbocharger – with a synchronous electric motor with a nominal output of 197 hp. The motor draws its energy from a high-voltage lithium-ion battery, storing 26.5 kWh of usable energy to enable up to 63 miles (WLTP) of all-electric range. The flagship BMW X5 M60e xDrive has a combined system output of 612 hp and 800 Nm of torque, resulting in 0-62 mph in just 4.5 seconds.
The BMW X5 40d xDrive is powered by a 3.0-litre diesel engine with BMW EfficientDynamics technology and two-stage turbocharging. It delivers a peak torque of 670 Nm with the assistance of a 48V mild hybrid system and an expected combined fuel consumption of up to 40.4 mpg. The latest BMW diesel engines are compatible with renewable fuels bringing reduced CO₂ emissions. For example, the HVO100 fuel used for the initial fill following production offers a reduction of up to about 90 per cent compared to conventional diesel fuel.
The all-electric BMW iX5 harnesses the Heart of Joy superbrain and BMW Dynamic Performance Control software stack to provide unrivalled driving dynamics and, thanks to BMW Symbiotic Drive, an exceptionally smooth stopping process. Combustion and plug-in hybrid models utilise BMW’s tenth-generation transverse dynamics management system to cluster and centralise all agility-enhancing driving functions – including all-wheel drive – as the Heart of Joy does in the BMW iX5.
All models are equipped with adaptive suspension as standard and benefit from a near-50:50 weight distribution. Adaptive M Chassis Control is standard-fit for the M Performance model, where Adaptive Chassis Control Professional can be specified, adding adaptive two-axle air suspension and Integral Active Steering – enabling the rear wheels to turn up to 3.2 degrees and reducing the vehicle’s turning circle by approximately 0.8 metres. Ride height can be adjusted manually or automatically to enhance comfort or increase range, depending on the chosen settings.
All model variants will be produced at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the United States, which has been producing the BMW X5 since its launch in 1999. The BMW iX5 will be the first all-electric BMW to be produced at the site. Its high-voltage batteries will be manufactured locally at a new production plant, where no fossil fuels are required during normal operations.
