All-New BMW X5 Launches with Gasoline, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric, and Hydrogen Powertrains

The fifth-generation BMW X5 was officially unveiled on June 30, featuring the brand’s latest design language and offered in combustion-engine, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), all-electric iX5, and a hydrogen fuel cell variant slated for future mass production. The new model is scheduled to launch globally in late November 2026, with the all-electric and plug-in hybrid versions arriving in early 2027. Locally produced versions are expected to hit the market around the same time. Exterior-wise, the new X5 features horizontally integrated headlights and a compact dual-kidney grille. The daytime running lights inside the headlamps form dual “X” shapes. The upper sections of the front fascia are similar between combustion and electric variants, while differences appear in the lower bumper: the combustion version has a larger lower air intake with a two-tier structure, whereas the iX5 features more closed-off surfaces, retaining only a small air inlet at the bottom. The side profile maintains the robust stance typical of a mid-to-large SUV, with smooth lines and reinforced wheel arches accentuated by character lines, complemented by flush-mounted sensor-activated door handles. At the rear, elongated near-full-width taillights integrate angular elements and dot-matrix LED lighting; the roof spoiler includes a raised crease, and the wide rear bumper incorporates black trim and aerodynamic detailing. Inside, the cabin continues BMW’s next-generation minimalist tech aesthetic, extensively using light-colored leather and silver metallic accents, enhanced by ambient lighting for added sophistication. The cockpit is equipped with the new Panoramic iDrive intelligent system, featuring a diagonally oriented central touchscreen and a passenger-side entertainment display—a layout previously introduced on the updated 7 Series. Under the hood, the combustion-powered X5 40 xDrive is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine producing 294 kW (394 hp) and 540 N·m of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The plug-in hybrid X5 50e xDrive combines a 3.0T engine (230 kW / 308 hp) with an electric motor (145 kW / 194 hp), supported by a 29.48 kWh battery pack, delivering a WLTP-rated all-electric range of 102 km. The high-performance PHEV variant, the X5 M60e xDrive, upgrades the 3.0T engine to 313 kW (420 hp) while maintaining 540 N·m of torque, offering a slightly reduced electric range of 98 km under WLTP standards. The all-electric iX5 60 xDrive features dual motors—front (183 kW / 245 hp, 305 N·m) and rear (242 kW / 325 hp, 500 N·m)—paired with a 141 kWh battery, achieving a maximum WLTP combined range of up to 845 km. The hydrogen fuel cell version will enter series production in subsequent phases.