- Spies capture 2027 BMW X5 with production lights and exposed cabin design.
- Panoramic iDrive replaces gauges with pillar-to-pillar screen at windshield base.
- BMW confirms 5 powertrains including gas, diesel, hybrid, electric, and hydrogen.
Update: Our spies have caught sight of a more advanced prototype of the next-generation BMW X5, codenamed G65. The most noticeable change compared to earlier testers is the addition of production-spec headlamps and taillights, which give us a clearer picture of the SUV’s final form.
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Both lighting units follow BMW’s Neue Klasse design language and bear a strong resemblance to those on the iX3. The front lights are nearly identical, while the slim, horizontal taillamps adopt a new lighting signature that distinguishes them from the electric SUV’s layout yet preserves the overall shape.
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In other developments, during a conference call earlier this month discussing BMW’s Q3 2025 results, CEO Oliver Zipse confirmed that the new X5 will be unveiled and go on sale next year.
It will arrive with five drivetrain options: gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, fully electric, and hydrogen fuel cell. The hydrogen model, however, isn’t expected to launch until 2028. BMW also plans to expand the lineup with the high-performance X5 M and Alpina B7 variants by 2027.
Original story follows below.
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BMW X5 prototypes have been a familiar sight in Germany and Northern Europe, but we haven’t gotten a good look inside. That’s finally changing as spy photographers managed to take a few snaps of the cabin.
While the interior is largely covered by black cloth, we can see the crossover will embrace Panoramic iDrive. This is a huge departure as the traditional instrument cluster has been replaced by a slender pillar-to-pillar display, which resides at the base of the windshield.
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The prototype’s display looks rough, but BMW has shown a more polished version that is broken up into three sections. There’s a digital instrument cluster in front of the driver as well as two other areas that can be customized with as many as six widgets.
These are expected to include everything from compass and weather widgets to ones showing audio and navigation information. We can also expect performance-related widgets such as a G Meter and a readout of the current power and torque output.
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Elsewhere, there’s a new steering wheel with two-tone contrast stitching. While there isn’t much to see, the steering wheel will have haptic buttons that serve as a replacement for the iDrive controller.
The X5 also has a large central display, which appears to be housed in a bulky case to disguise its appearance. However, the angular lines reveal the display will have an interesting shape.
The infotainment system will run Operating System X, which promises to allow for greater personalization. We can also expect an improved Intelligent Personal Assistant, which uses Large Language Models to enable drivers to speak more naturally.
Additional details are hard to make out, but we can get a glimpse of new door panels with armrests that are angled downwards. We can also see a row of minimalist switchgear, which is positioned in front of the armrest.
The exterior adopts a bold new design that follows in the footsteps of the Neue Klasse X Concept. As a result, there’s a reimagined grille and headlight treatment.
We can also see a large lower intake and a four-tailpipe exhaust system. These, combined with the colorful steering wheel accents, suggest we could be looking at the new X5 M60i.
BMW has been tight-lipped about the upcoming model, but it’s expected to ride on an updated version of the CLAR platform, which incorporates some Neue Klasse features. The luxury crossover will get gas, diesel, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen, and electric options. Rumors have also suggested there could be a range-extended iX5 REx with a combined range of around 621 miles (1,000 km).
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