Electric or gas? BMW goes both ways with new 2027 X5 and iX5.
BMW is offering both gas-powered and fully electric options for its redesigned 2027 X5 and iX5 lineup. Reviewers recently drove both versions on canyon roads and freeways to evaluate performance, charging capabilities, and design changes. The new electric iX5 60 xDrive features 460-kW charging and an estimated 450 miles of range, with a zero-to-60-mph time of 4.59 seconds. While automotive journalists praise the electric version's range and driving dynamics, opinions remain split on the vehicle's radical new styling.
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- ✓ The 2027 BMW iX5 60 xDrive accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.59 seconds.
- ✓ The electric iX5 features 460-kW charging capability and 450 miles of range.
- ✓ BMW has built both gas-powered and fully electric variants for the new 2027 X5 and iX5 lineup.
What changed
BMW introduced the radically redesigned 2027 X5 alongside its first-ever pure electric variant, the iX5.
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BMW Reveals Electric and Gas 2027 X5 and iX5 Models
BMW is offering both gas-powered and fully electric options for its redesigned 2027 X5 and iX5 lineup. Reviewers recently drove both versions on canyon roads and freeways to evaluate performance, charging capabilities, and design changes. The new electric iX5 60 xDrive features 460-kW charging and an estimated 450 miles of range, with a zero-to-60-mph time of 4.59 seconds. While automotive journalists praise the electric version's range and driving dynamics, opinions remain split on the vehicle's radical new styling.
Why it matters
The introduction of an all-electric variant marks the first time BMW is offering the popular X5 platform with pure electric propulsion. Reviewers note that the overhauled design alters almost everything about the long-lived luxury SUV line. The simultaneous launch of gas and electric models highlights BMW strategy to accommodate traditional buyers while pushing EV adoption.
What is confirmed
- The 2027 BMW iX5 60 xDrive accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.59 seconds.
- The electric iX5 features 460-kW charging capability and 450 miles of range.
- BMW has built both gas-powered and fully electric variants for the new 2027 X5 and iX5 lineup.
Still unconfirmed
- The radical new styling of the 2027 X5 and iX5 may prove too unusual for some traditional buyers.
What to watch next
- Consumer delivery schedules and final pricing details for the 2027 X5 and iX5 lineup.
- Real-world range and charging tests conducted outside of media first-drive events.
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- Car and Driver — 2027 BMW X5 Drives Great but May Be Too Weird for Some
- InsideEVs — I Drove The Electric And Gas-Powered BMW X5. I Know Which One I'd Pick.
- bmwblog — 2027 BMW iX5 60 Review: I’d Replace My iX With It. Here’s What It Does Better, And What It Gives Up
- Engadget — 2027 BMW iX5 First Drive: You'll Love The Range, But Maybe Not The Look
- Cars.com — Review: Are the 2027 BMW X5 and iX5 Good Luxury SUVs? 4 Pros, 5 Cons
- MotorTrend — Driven: BMW Changed Almost Everything About the X5, and It’s Changing the Game Again
- MotorTrend — Driven: The 2027 BMW iX5 Offers a Taste of Tomorrow, Today
- Road & Track — Tested: 2027 BMW iX5 60 xDrive Proves the X5 Makes a Fine EV
- InsideEVs — BMW iX5 First Drive, GM's Big Tech Plans, And Tesla Cybercab Deliveries Are Coming Soon
- Car and Driver — View Interior Photos of the 2027 BMW X5
- www.bmwblog.com — 2027 BMW iX5 60 xDrive Review: The Electric X5 I’d Buy
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