KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The next-gen X5 will reportedly carry on with the CLAR platform.
- There will be a range of mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid, fully electric powertrain options in addition to conventional gas ones.
- Global debut expected sometime around 2027-28.
The next-gen BMW X5 is getting closer to shedding its camouflage, and it has been spotted testing yet again by our friends across international waters. The new X5 is going to get a completely new identity, much like the rest of the upcoming next-gen vehicles from the Bavarian car maker's lineup.
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Next-Gen BMW X5 Spotted; Details
The new X5 will undergo a drastic redesign, keeping in line with the rest of the upcoming cars from BMW's lineup, most notably the next-gen 3 Series, about which we have spoken elsewhere on our website. It continues with a muscular stance, while most of the panels carry a clean, minimalistic look. It also gets flush-fitting door handles, a futuristic rendition of the kidney grille. The overall appearance is of a grown-up version of the all-electric iX3.
As for the powertrain options, there will be several of them available globally, which includes mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric in addition to the conventional petrol and diesel powertrain options. There are reports that it will carry on with the current CLAR platform. More specifically, the India-spec X5 is likely to come with the set of 3.0-litre petrol and diesel powertrains, with mild-hybrid assistance.
There are no shots of the interiors available just yet, but given how the iX3's interiors appear to be, we can expect similar treatment with a full-length display lower on the windscreen, along with a central touch screen infotainment system, giving the dashboard a futuristic, minimalist look. According to reports, level 3 ADAS compatibility is being worked on, and it will also come with many other features typical of a premium SUV.
Verdict
The X5 is among BMW's most recognisable SUVs globally, and with the next-gen model, things are going to take quite the drastic turn in terms of design and the overall experience.
