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Digital preview teases the next BMW X5
A recent CGI walkthrough from the AutoYa YouTube channel offers one of the clearest unofficial looks yet at the all-new 2027 BMW X5 (G65). Rendered in muted exterior paints and calm cabin tones, the mock-up blends Neue Klasse design cues with practical SUV proportions — a reminder that BMW's mid-size crossover remains a key player in the premium SUV market.
What the CGI reveals
The digital artist reimagines the X5 with a markedly different front end: slim, sculpted headlights paired with LED daytime running lights sit above a black visor and compact, vertically oriented kidney grilles. The front bumper uses a 3D geometric motif that gives the fascia depth without resorting to extreme styling. Along the sides the profile is familiar, but the render shows flush or hidden door openings rather than classic handles — a small but modern detail.
The rear isn't fully pictured in the unofficial project, but the interior receives a full treatment. The cabin appears to borrow heavily from BMW’s recent iX3 aesthetic — clean surfaces, a wide digital display layout and a restrained color palette. The CGI creator also applied a wide range of exterior and interior shades, demonstrating how the G65 could look across different finish options.
Context: where X5 fits in BMW’s lineup
The X5 has long been BMW’s flagship Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) — the model that launched the brand’s crossover lineup and, crucially, avoided many of the more polarizing design moves seen on other Bavarian models. The current fourth-generation G05 arrived in 2018 and received an LCI update for the 2024 model year, so a 2027 model year redesign is timely.
This coming generation is expected to adopt the Neue Klasse design philosophy and support a broad range of powertrains:
- Gasoline and diesel engines for traditional buyers
- Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants for efficiency-conscious customers
- Pure battery-electric versions to match BMW’s EV push
- Hydrogen fuel cell models, at least in some markets, as an experimental zero-emission option
BMW vs Mercedes: a renewed mid-size rivalry
Mercedes-Benz is refreshing the GLE and AMG GLE 53 for 2026, so BMW’s all-new X5 and the rumored M60 performance variant will go head-to-head with a refreshed GLE line. That clash highlights how both brands are balancing tradition and the transition to electrified powertrains.
Quote: “The CGI shows BMW taking a subtler, more cohesive design route — a smarter evolution rather than revolution,” the AutoYa host notes in the feature video.
Highlights:
- Neue Klasse styling cues applied to a mainstream X5 silhouette
- Interior influenced by BMW iX3 digital layout
- Broad powertrain strategy, including hydrogen fuel cell experiments
Market perspective and risks
Offering both EV and hydrogen models is ambitious. Hydrogen makes sense for some regions and commercial niches, but consumer demand varies widely: the U.S. market has been slower to adopt hydrogen fuel cells and is sensitive to shifting emissions regulations and incentives. BMW’s multi-path approach hedges bets but increases complexity in manufacturing and marketing.
Final thought
Until BMW releases official photos or technical specs, the AutoYa CGI remains speculative but useful: it captures likely Neue Klasse styling elements and suggests BMW will keep the X5’s restrained, premium character. Will fans applaud a subtler X5, or will any departure from familiar cues create debate? Either way, the mid-size luxury crossover segment is about to get more interesting.
What do you think: is the G65 headed in the right direction?
Source: autoevolution
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