The original BMW Sports Activity Vehicle enters a new chapter with the fifth‑generation BMW X5, pairing a bold, reimagined design with the forward‑thinking technologies of the Neue Klasse. Since redefining the segment in 1999, the X5 has continually set industry standards — and this latest evolution continues that legacy as the first BMW engineered to accommodate five distinct drive systems, including hydrogen, within its global line‑up.
In addition to a diesel model – with 48V mild hybrid technology – and plug-in hybrid derivatives, the new BMW X5 is available with an all-electric powertrain for the first time as the BMW iX5. It features sixth generation BMW eDrive technology with new, taller cylindrical cells, enabling a single-charge range of up to 525 miles (WLTP) in the 60 xDrive and up to 460 kW DC charging. Some global markets will also introduce a petrol variant of the new BMW X5.
The BMW iX5 Hydrogen will complete the lineup as 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 miles1.
The new BMW X5 introduces an all-new design with a powerful, monolithic appearance that blends classic BMW SAV proportions with contemporary Neue Klasse design language. Elegant, reduced and robust, the exterior is characterised by an upright front end with the BMW Iconic Glow vertical kidney grille and debuts new switchable ‘double-X’ icons for the daytime running lights. The side profile features a contoured silhouette with a sloping roofline, muscular wheel arches and expansive soft-close doors where new BMW Winglet door handles can be used to operate new electrically powered doors, if specified. Wide shoulders and a recessed glasshouse – delivering improved aerodynamics and efficiency – feature at the rear, alongside intricately-designed taillights which extend across almost the entire width of the vehicle.
Moving inside, the BMW X5’s spacious cabin receives a completely new design with clear structures and uncluttered surfaces – optimised entirely around the driver. Innovative and natural materials help create a contemporary interior feel. Available options include slate, used as a decorative surface by an automotive manufacturer for the first time, alongside glass and model-specific details such as X stitching in the doors and dashboard. A new wrap-around cockpit introduces a 3D backlit ambient light strip and sets the stage for 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.
Standard interior features include a large panoramic sunroof and Sports seats with enhanced quilting, while optional multifunction seats offer ventilation and massage functionality – available in BMW Individual Merino Leather. A new range of steering wheels, crafted from premium materials, offer haptic feedback through shy tech controls, helping drivers keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. A Smoke White BMW Individual steering wheel can also be specified in conjunction with the Smoke White Merino Leather interior design. Four-zone climate control, rear seat heating and front-seat ventilation, and an 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system with Dolby Atmos support are also optionally available. Rear passengers benefit from an updated Travel & Comfort system, including optional magnetic holders for attaching smartphones and other devices to the back of the front seats.
BMW X5 customers have broad scope for personalisation, with eleven exterior paint choices and an attractive alloy wheel portfolio in sizes up to 23 inches. Customers choosing M Sport, M Sport Pro and M Performance models benefit from a variety of model-specific design features.
M Sport includes M roof rails in high-gloss Shadowline, the M Aerodynamics Package, sculpted front and rear bumpers and side skirts in body colour. It also brings 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. Other visual highlights are the darker BMW Iconic Glow kidney grille in M Shadowline, exterior mirrors in high-gloss black and M-specific bumpers with a higher proportion painted in black. Inside, M Sport Pro models receive a model-specific steering wheel design and seat belts with M tricolour stitching.
The flagship BMW X5 M60e xDrive stands out with M Yellow double-X headlights and a striking rear spoiler. This model additionally receives a darker illumination for the BMW Iconic Glow kidney grille, which is flanked by a unique horizontal light signature inspired by the BMW M “Seehaus” stripes. Also unique is the front bumper with additional lateral air intakes and signature BMW M quad exhaust pipes at the rear. Further visual flourishes include M-specific high-gloss exterior mirrors with Seahaus stripes, and 22-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Sport tyres.
GR Snippets
- The fifth-generation BMW X5 is the first BMW model engineered to support five drive systems, including hydrogen, as part of its global line-up.
- First all-electric BMW iX5 – with the 60 xDrive setting a new benchmark in the segment with a WLTP range of up to 525 miles, fast 460 kW DC charging and 800-volt architecture.
- Bold Neue Klasse exterior design with new double-X daytime running lights, new BMW Winglet door handles and optional automatic soft-close doors.
- Redesigned interior with BMW Panoramic iDrive, new materials – including slate – and optional BMW Passenger Screen.
- Scope for wide personalisation, with eleven exterior paint choices and alloy wheels up to 23 inches. M Sport, M Sport Pro and M Performance models each bring distinctive styling cues.
- Benchmark driving dynamics, standard-fit adaptive suspension, advanced driver assistance systems and Heart of Joy superbrain for the BMW iX5.
- Produced at the Home of X, BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the United States. UK market launch for all-electric, diesel, and plug-in hybrid BMW X5 variants commences in spring 2027.
- BMW iX5 60 xDrive priced from £85,375 OTR. BMW X5 40d xDrive priced from £85,885 OTR. BMW X5 50e xDrive priced from £86,870 OTR.
