SUV variants with internal combustion engines will go on sale at the end of November 2026, while fully electric and plug-in hybrid modifications will arrive at the beginning of next year.
The Bavarian brand began producing the BMW X5 in 1999, and over the years, the crossover has undergone several generational changes. Now, the manufacturer has finally fully unveiled the new, fifth-generation BMW X5 (internal factory index G65): the world premiere took place at the BMW plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Prices for the newly presented "X5" are already known.
The design of the fifth-generation BMW X5 aligns with the current corporate style of the Bavarian brand – Neue Klasse. The new model features horizontally elongated headlights with a light signature resembling a pair of "X" shapes on each side, separated in the center by a vertical element of the iconic kidney grille with a glowing border. Below this, on ICE versions, there is a radiator grille, while on electric versions, it is a glossy black plastic cover. The final tier of the front bumper integrates an air intake with a large mesh pattern.
The model features widened wheel arches, roof rails, conventional exterior mirrors, and unconventional door handles shaped like petals, positioned at the boundary of the side windows. The profile is further accentuated by either 21-inch or 23-inch wheels, depending on the version. Standard equipment includes adaptive dampers, with air suspension available as an option. The rear features a sculpted spoiler at the top of the tailgate and horizontally elongated taillights, separated by a badge with the brand logo.
The fifth-generation BMW X5 and iX5 are based on a modernized version of the CLAR platform. The overall length of the new model is 4994 mm (72 mm longer than its predecessor), width is 2000 mm (4 mm less), height is 1751 mm (6 mm more), and the wheelbase is 3035 mm (60 mm longer than the fourth-generation X5). Cargo volume is 655 liters (525 liters for hybrids), increasing to 1850 liters (1680 liters) with the rear seats folded, and the "green" version also has a 53-liter storage compartment under the hood.
The model is equipped with a panoramic glass roof covering an area of 2.6 square meters, ambient interior lighting, a sport steering wheel with a flattened rim and physical buttons, as well as an elongated horizontal BMW iDrive display at the lower part of the windshield, replacing the traditional instrument cluster. The front panel also features a pair of displays for the proprietary infotainment system – a central touchscreen with a 17.9-inch diagonal and a 14.6-inch screen for the front passenger. Optionally, the crossover offers a fully automatic door closing function.
As previously reported, the new "X5" will be offered with five powertrain options. One of the modifications will be the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, whose technical details we covered earlier; production of this variant will only begin in 2028. The crossover debuted with internal combustion engines operating as part of mild hybrid systems. For instance, the X5 40 xDrive variant (with a rear-wheel-drive BMW X5 40 available for the US market) is based on a 400-horsepower 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six gasoline engine, with a maximum torque of 580 Nm, paired with an eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission. Such an SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h.
The BMW X5 40d xDrive variant features an MHEV system based on an inline 3.0-liter six-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine, with a combined system output of 313 hp and 670 Nm. The engine is also paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This crossover accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 230 km/h.
The BMW X5 50e xDrive hybrid includes a 3.0-liter twin-turbo gasoline engine producing 313 hp (450 Nm), paired with an eight-speed transmission, a 197-hp electric motor (280 Nm), and a battery with a usable capacity of 26.5 kWh. The combined system output is 489 hp (700 Nm), with a maximum electric-only range at speeds up to 140 km/h of 102 km (WLTP cycle). It accelerates to 100 km/h in 5 seconds, with a top speed of 250 km/h.
The BMW X5 M60e xDrive modification is equipped with a 612-hp hybrid system, with a maximum torque of 800 Nm. It is based on a 426-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbo gasoline engine (540 Nm), working in tandem with the same 197-hp electric motor integrated into the 8-speed automatic transmission, and a similar battery. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, and can travel up to 98 km on electric power alone without recharging.
The fully electric BMW iX5 60 xDrive version features an 800-volt architecture, all-wheel drive, and a dual-motor setup with a combined output of 578 hp and torque of 805 Nm. The system also includes a traction battery with a usable capacity of 141 kWh. The maximum range of this crossover on a single charge is up to 845 km, with a top speed electronically limited to 210 km/h, and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.
Production of the new BMW X5 will begin at the BMW plant in South Carolina, USA, in August 2026. Crossovers with ICEs as part of MHEV systems will go on sale at the end of November, while fully electric and plug-in hybrid modifications will arrive at the beginning of next year. The starting price for the BMW X5 40 in the US will be $69,800 (equivalent to approximately 5.5 million rubles at the current exchange rate), while the all-wheel-drive version costs at least $72,100 (about 5.7 million rubles). Purchasing the X5 50e xDrive hybrid will cost $77,500 (about 6.1 million rubles), and the electric iX5 60 xDrive will cost $79,800 (about 6.3 million rubles).
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