Review and specifications
2027 BMW X5
BMW’s midsized SUV is redesigned for the 2027 model year. The standard engine remains a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, but the engine now makes 394 hp, a nearly 20-hp jump over the previous generation. The X5 plug-in hybrid, 50e xDrive, comes from a 308-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 engine and a 194-hp electric motor, for a combined output of 483 hp. The first all-electric X5, the iX5 60 xDrive, has an estimated driving range of 435 miles. It uses dual electric motors, producing a combined 570 hp and providing all-wheel drive. The exterior takes styling cues from the X3 SUV, with large, flat wheel arches and narrow headlights that form four X’s. Bigger changes are inside, where the driver’s gauge cluster has been replaced by a slim panoramic screen that sits at the base of the windshield and stretches its width, working in conjunction with the standard 3D head-up display and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. The all-wheel-drive X5 40 xDrive goes on sale in late 2026. The rear-drive X5 40, 50e xDrive, and iX5 60 xDrive arrive in early 2027. A V8-powered M version arrives in late 2027.
- Market value
- $68,300
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 8-speed
- Category
- Luxury midsized SUVs
- Generation began
- 2027
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $68,300 - $131,000
Road tests
- Test status
- Not Tested
Dimensions
- Length
- 197 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 69 in
- Wheelbase
- 120 in
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
Environmental impact
- SmartWay
- No
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: 41723 First published: June 30, 2026 Updated: June 30, 2026
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