Review and specifications
2027 BMW iX5
BMW’s first all-electric X5, the iX5 60 xDrive, goes on sale in early 2027 with an estimated driving range of 435 miles. It uses dual electric motors, producing a combined 570 hp and providing all-wheel drive. The synchronous primary drive motor at the rear produces 325 hp, while the motor at the front axle produces 245 hp and can switch off under low load to improve efficiency. A North American Charging Standard (NACS) port is standard and supports DC fast charging at speeds up to 460 kW. According to BMW, this means the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in 22 minutes. The standard AC charging system operates at up to 15.4 kW. The exterior takes styling cues from the X3 SUV, with large, flat wheel arches and narrow headlights, which form four X's. Bigger changes are inside, where the driver's gauge cluster has been replaced by a slim panoramic display that sits at the base of the windshield and stretches its width, working in conjunction with the standard 3D head-up display and 17.9-inch center touchscreen.
- Market value
- $79,800
- Fuel
- Electric
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Direct, 1-speed
- Category
- Electric luxury SUVs
- Generation began
- 2027
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $79,800 - $79,800
Road tests
- Test status
- Not Tested
Dimensions
- Length
- 197 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 69 in
- Wheelbase
- 120 in
- Weight
- 6,395 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
Environmental impact
- SmartWay
- Elite
Brand context
About BMW
BMW’s sedans and SUVs regularly earn CR’s recommendations for packing industry-leading comfort and technology into vehicles that are agile, quick, and even fuel efficient. Among luxury brands like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln, and Land Rover, BMW’s SUVs often rank near the top of their category. Models like the X5 are remarkable for having powertrains that accelerate quickly while also managing above-average fuel efficiency. Some BMWs can be bought as plug-in hybrids, with useful electric-only range, or in performance trims, with more powerful engines and stiffer suspensions. BMW’s growing roster of EVs also generally rank high in our tests. Like most luxury cars from European manufacturers, BMWs fall on the expensive side of our assessments of maintenance and repair costs, but some specific models are a good option to buy used. However, shoppers considering a preowned BMW should opt for warranties or budget for repairs.
Vehicle ID: 41763 First published: July 2, 2026 Updated: July 2, 2026
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