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The Next-Generation BMW X5: A Glimpse into its Diverse Future

BMW is embracing a strategy of powertrain diversity for its upcoming X5. The fifth-generation luxury SUV is expected to be offered with a wide range of options, including traditional gasoline and diesel engines, a plug-in hybrid, a battery-electric vehicle (BEV), and a hydrogen fuel cell variant co-developed with Toyota. There are also reports that a BEV with a range extender could be offered, a technology BMW previously utilized in the i3 hatchback.

 

 

While the new X5 (codenamed “G65”) is widely anticipated to debut next year, the company has confirmed that its first hydrogen fuel cell model will enter production in 2028. Recent spy images, however, provide the first official look at the hydrogen prototype, revealing several key design and technological changes.

Exterior and Interior Design

The prototype’s camouflage hints at a new front fascia influenced by the Neue Klasse design language, featuring the retro-inspired vertical kidney grilles seen on the upcoming iX3. Notably, the X5 will not adopt the controversial split-headlight design found on the X7 and XM. Another unique exterior detail is the absence of conventional door handles, which appear to be replaced by winglets integrated into the car’s beltline, a feature reminiscent of BMW’s special edition models. At the rear, the popular split tailgate appears to be retained, while the taillights are temporary placeholders that will be replaced with a wider design similar to the new iX3’s clusters.

Inside, the new X5’s cabin will mirror the modern minimalist approach of the 2027 iX3. The traditional instrument cluster will be replaced by Panoramic Vision, a pillar-to-pillar projection system that displays information across the base of the windshield. A large 17.9-inch central screen will anchor a simplified dashboard, and most conventional controls, including the iDrive rotary knob, will be removed in favor of touchscreen-based operation.

Product Strategy and Timeline

The X5 will be among the first combustion-engine models to adopt Neue Klasse design and technology when it debuts next year, alongside the next-generation 3 Series. This is part of BMW's broader plan to launch over 40 new or updated models with this DNA by the end of 2027. While it is uncertain if a three-row configuration will be offered, BMW may direct customers seeking a larger SUV to the next-generation X7, which is also expected to receive a BEV variant.

 

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