2027 BMW X5 Preview: Inside, Outside and Powertrains

Digital preview peels back camouflage on the 2027 X5

BMW's next-generation X5 is starting to take shape—and not just on the test track. After the second-generation iX3 debuted, digital artists and infotainment channels moved quickly to imagine the larger X5 in full detail. A stream of CGI renders offers an unofficial but compelling glimpse at the mid-size luxury crossover's exterior and cabin, while BMW teases a remarkably wide array of powertrains.

What the CGI shows: Neue Klasse design for a larger X5

Most renderings follow the Neue Klasse design language BMW is rolling out across its range. The imagined front end features slimmer vertical kidney-bar elements and a broader visor that integrates the LED headlights, giving the X5 a clean, modern face. Muscular front fenders and pronounced wheel arches hint at sporty X5 M-like proportions, even if the final production details may vary.

Exterior cues and comparisons

While the profile and rear weren’t fully rendered in every concept, the consensus among creators is that the X5 will echo the iX3’s silhouette with scaled-up dimensions and distinct details to separate it within the lineup. Think familiar BMW proportions but with a more tech-forward, aerodynamic interpretation.

Inside: a cockpit built for the Neue Klasse era

Interior renders take heavy inspiration from the 2027 iX3 but stretched for the X5’s larger footprint. Expect a fully redesigned cockpit centered on a massive 17.9-inch (or larger) infotainment display. One of the headline features is BMW’s new Panoramic Vision pillar-to-pillar projection system mounted at the base of the windshield—effectively replacing a traditional instrument cluster with fixed and customizable tiles for both driver and passenger.

• Dominant central touchscreen and minimal physical controls
• Panoramic Vision for driver/passenger information tiles
• Roomier cabin than the iX3, aimed at luxury and comfort

Powertrains: almost every option on the menu

BMW appears committed to offering a broad spectrum of drivetrains for the G65 X5 to meet diverse markets and regulations. Alongside conventional gasoline and diesel choices, expect plug-in hybrid variants, a full battery-electric X5, and a hydrogen fuel cell derivative co-developed with Toyota. Industry chatter also mentions a possible range-extender (EREV) model—a concept BMW previously explored with the original i3.

Key powertrain highlights

• Internal combustion engines (gasoline and diesel)
• Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) options
• Battery electric vehicle (BEV) model
• Hydrogen fuel cell variant, developed with Toyota
• Potential EREV/range-extender derivative

Market positioning and outlook

The new X5 will be central to BMW’s Neue Klasse strategy as the automaker prepares to launch roughly 40 new or updated models by 2028. Offering multiple powertrains helps BMW compete across the premium SUV segment—from traditional rivals like the Mercedes GLE and Audi Q7 to EV challengers. The X5’s variety-driven approach gives customers choices aligned to local infrastructure and emissions rules.

For now, the recent camouflaged prototypes—especially those hinting at hydrogen power—are official clues from BMW, while CGI renders from channels such as AutoYa provide creative but unofficial previews. Expect BMW to reveal formal specifications and a launch timeline as the model moves closer to production for the 2027 model year.

Whether you follow design cues or drivetrain strategy, the next X5 looks set to deliver both familiarity and innovation: a traditional BMW silhouette reinterpreted for a multi-powertrain future.

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