X5 [Spy Shots] Next Gen BMW X5 (G65) and iX5 - coming in 2027?

[klier]

ICE/EV compatible platform = larger gross height of the body.

Yeah on a sedan maybe, but that hardly matters on a SUV, if at all. Particularly a big one like the X5.

 

[SKY]

Looks simply great already.

 

[Gor134]

Yeah on a sedan maybe, but that hardly matters on a SUV, if at all. Particularly a big one like the X5.

I'm just pointing out what I see

 

[klier]

Which is fair enough. We'll see how it'll turn out of course.

So far I am with Sky, it really does look great already.

 

[SaltkjelenBMW]

This is the only hope for new BMWs. The silhouette and render looks really good.

Please let it have a iDrive-controller, merino/nappa leather options and real BMW comfort seats with upper back adjustment. Sadly, I guess it won't have non of these..

 

[klugscheisser87]

It seems lowered vs. current generation?

Indeed. Looks more an touring rather than a SUV.
Gives me Audi Q7 vibes.

 

[Centurion]

Indeed. Looks more an touring rather than a SUV.
Gives me Audi Q7 vibes.

I agree. More space for the 3rd row.

 

[bmwz4coupe]

I hope they don’t take too many design elements from iX. A X5 should look muscular, not fat and bland.

 

[constalation]

No matter how garbage recent BMW designs have been, they always got their SUVs right. This looks promising.

 

[SaratRich]

 

[Gor134]

Body proportions looks like it would be very accurate. Not sure why they're assuming a X3-style DRL though, I figured it would be a fang-style DRL like the facelift M3 lights.

 

[SCOTT27]

Body proportions looks like it would be very accurate. Not sure why they're assuming a X3-style DRL though, I figured it would be a fang-style DRL like the facelift M3 lights.

The X5 has X-shaped DRL bars, a tall central
Grille. Vision Neue-Klasse X owes more to the iX5 visually more than the iX3.

 

[klier]

BMW’s decision not to implement a full plug-in hybrid system as seen in the XM is important. The plug-in hybrid system, while powerful, adds considerable weight due to its larger battery pack and electric components. For the X5 M, which prioritizes agility and on-road dynamics, maintaining a lighter curb weight is critical.

The X5 prioritizes low weight and the M5 doesn't. Should definitely have been the other way around if we had to choose.

 

[SKY]

Looks like it’s going to be difficult to go for a 5er once the new X5 is in the market. Not only it already looks better based on the spy pics, it will also look much more modern, with a better interior design and a more logical M version.

Poor 5er…

 

[SCOTT27]

Looks like it’s going to be difficult to go for a 5er once the new X5 is in the market. Not only it already looks better based on the spy pics, it will also look much more modern, with a better interior design and a more logical M version.

Poor 5er…

Maybe the LCI 5 gets a similar face to the forthcoming X5. Central grille and all. The LCI G05 X5 does have some similarities to the 5er.

 

[Gor134]

The X5 prioritizes low weight and the M5 doesn't. Should definitely have been the other way around if we had to choose.

Likely the decision for the M5 to go PHEV was made years ago when the expectation for stricter Euro 7 regulations was still in place. Unfortunate result of that situation. Similar to how VW got rid of the manual GTIs because they were expecting the stricter regulations.

 

[klier]

Poor 5er…

Plus the fact that people much rather have an SUV over a sedan. So even if the 5er was better at the mentioned points, people would still rather have the big SUV.

 

[jphcbpa]

I would come back to BMW for this look and depending on the interior "luxury" they are promising in the next generation. I have owned x3, x5 (v8 and 40i) and x7. Currently in PHEV Range Rover.

 

[Titot]

Credit: Wilco Blok

 

[bmwz4coupe]

Credit: Wilco Blok

X7? Looks very long