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2027 BMW X5
The 2027 BMW X5 is a fifth-generation, all-new redesign with Neue Klasse-inspired styling, and the first BMW to offer gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, electric and hydrogen powertrains. Pricing rises only $1,500 over the 2026 X5 xDrive, starting at $71,250 for the RWD X5 40, and the new iX5 60 xDrive starts at $81,250.
Current archiveChecked Aug. 28, 2026United States specification
Powertrain3.0L turbo inline-six (48V mild hybrid), plug-in hybrid, all-electric (iX5), or (later in the model year) diesel/hydrogen/M Performance V8
Output394 hp
DrivetrainRWD / AWD
Seating5
Decision answers17Trim, ownership and verification
What changed for 2027
BMWBlog (opens in a new tab) says the BMW X5 undergoes a radical makeover with sweeping changes that make it look as if it skipped a generation: the new X5 becomes the first BMW production model to offer five powertrain types — gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, electric, and hydrogen — with the X5 G65 fully embracing the Neue Klasse design language, featuring smoother surfaces and an overhauled dashboard that has nothing in common with the outgoing X5 generation.
Pricing and the new electric iX5 for 2027
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) says the redesigned lineup's prices reflect an increase of only $1,500 over the 2026 X5 xDrive: $71,250 for the RWD X5 40, $73,550 for the X5 40 xDrive, $78,950 for the X5 50e xDrive plug-in hybrid, and $81,250 for the new all-electric iX5 60 xDrive.
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) says the iX5's dual-motor AWD system generates 570 hp and 593 lb-ft of torque for a 4.4-second 0-60 time, with an 800-volt architecture enabling an estimated 435-mile range and DC fast charging from 10% to 80% in 22 minutes via a standard NACS port.
How it fits among BMW's SUV lineup
BMWBlog (opens in a new tab) says the X5 M60e plug-in hybrid six-cylinder will be followed by two additional M Performance variants, one powered by a V8 and the other fully electric, expanding the performance lineup beyond the standard redesign.
Questions buyers ask
What's new for the 2027 BMW X5?
BMWBlog (opens in a new tab) says an all-new fifth generation with five powertrain types including a first-ever electric iX5 and hydrogen option.
How much does the 2027 BMW X5 cost?
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) lists pricing from $71,250, only $1,500 more than the outgoing 2026 X5 xDrive.
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Record summary
What to know first
The 2027 X5 is a full ground-up redesign, not a running change, so the outgoing generation's trims (sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50e, M60i and M Competition) and specs no longer apply. The new X5 drops the three-row option (two rows only) and is the first BMW nameplate offered with five propulsion types across its life cycle: gas, diesel, plug-in hybrid, all-electric (iX5) and hydrogen (iX5 Hydrogen, later). The base engine is a 394-hp, 428-lb-ft turbo inline-six with standard RWD and an 8-speed automatic.
Model-year note
The 2027 X5 is a new generation, so the 2026 model's trim names and output do not carry over. The X5 40 (RWD, from $69,800) and X5 40 xDrive (from $72,100) launch first, in October, followed in the first quarter of 2027 by the X5 50e xDrive plug-in hybrid (from $77,500) and the first battery-electric iX5 60 xDrive (from $79,800). A V8-powered M Performance variant and the iX5 Hydrogen arrive later in the 2027 model year; their per-trim equipment is not detailed on this page.
Trim map
How the lineup separates.
Trim descriptions identify the meaningful change from one trim to the next; individual options can still vary.
| Trim | Place in the lineup | Notable equipment |
|---|---|---|
| X5 40 | Entry trim | All-new MY2027 generation; 3.0L turbo inline-six standard, 394 hp, 428 lb-ft, RWD, 8-speed automatic, 48V mild hybrid, 2-row only (3-row option dropped), From $69,800; launches Q1 2027 |
| X5 40 xDrive | Trim 2 of 4 | Same 394-hp turbo six as X5 40 with standard AWD added, From $72,100; first to market, launching October |
| X5 50e xDrive | Trim 3 of 4 | New-generation plug-in hybrid, standard AWD, From $77,500; launches in the first quarter of 2027 |
| iX5 60 xDrive | Top trim | BMW's first-ever all-electric X5 (iX5), standard AWD, From $79,800; launches in the first quarter of 2027 |
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Entry trim
X5 40
- All-new MY2027 generation; 3.0L turbo inline-six standard, 394 hp, 428 lb-ft, RWD, 8-speed automatic, 48V mild hybrid
- 2-row only (3-row option dropped)
- From $69,800; launches Q1 2027
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Trim 2 of 4
X5 40 xDrive
- Same 394-hp turbo six as X5 40 with standard AWD added
- From $72,100; first to market, launching October
03
Trim 3 of 4
X5 50e xDrive
- New-generation plug-in hybrid, standard AWD
- From $77,500; launches in the first quarter of 2027
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Top trim
iX5 60 xDrive
- BMW's first-ever all-electric X5 (iX5), standard AWD
- From $79,800; launches in the first quarter of 2027
Complete certification table
1 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50572X5 40 xDrive | 3L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; Mild HybridHybrid | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 28 | 26 | N/A |
Direct answers
17 questions tied to this model-year.
Each answer names its source.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 X5 come in?
The 2027 BMW X5 (midsize luxury SUV) comes in 4 trims: X5 40, X5 40 xDrive, X5 50e xDrive, iX5 60 xDrive.
Source: BMW
Q02What are the 2027 X5 trims?
The 2027 BMW X5 trims are X5 40, X5 40 xDrive, X5 50e xDrive, iX5 60 xDrive, listed from the entry X5 40 up to the top iX5 60 xDrive.
Source: BMW
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 X5 use?
The 2027 BMW X5 is built around 3.0L turbo inline-six (48V mild hybrid), plug-in hybrid, all-electric (iX5), or (later in the model year) diesel/hydrogen/M Performance V8, rated at 394 horsepower across its midsize luxury SUV body style.
Source: BMW specifications
Q04Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 X5?
The 2027 BMW X5 is offered with RWD / AWD.
Source: BMW specifications
Q05What changed for the 2027 X5?
The 2027 X5 is a new generation, so the 2026 model's trim names and output do not carry over. The X5 40 (RWD, from $69,800) and X5 40 xDrive (from $72,100) launch first, in October, followed in the first quarter of 2027 by the X5 50e xDrive plug-in hybrid (from $77,500) and the first battery-electric iX5 60 xDrive (from $79,800). A V8-powered M Performance variant and the iX5 Hydrogen arrive later in the 2027 model year; their per-trim equipment is not detailed on this page.
Source: BMW model-year information
Q06How much is the destination charge on the 2027 BMW X5?
Kelley Blue Book's review of the 2027 BMW X5 puts the destination charge, the fee for delivering the vehicle from the factory to the dealer, at $1,450. It is added to the base price.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
Q07Does the 2027 BMW X5 come with roadside assistance?
Roadside assistance is included for 4 years / 50,000 miles. Documented for the 2027 BMW X5 in BMW USA Roadside Assistance, read 2026-09-10.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q08What does the 3.0L turbo inline-six, 48V mild hybrid (X5 40 xDrive) engine in the 2027 BMW X5 deliver?
Horsepower: 394 hp. Torque: 428 lb-ft. These figures belong to the 3.0L turbo inline-six, 48V mild hybrid (X5 40 xDrive) configuration of the 2027 BMW X5, not to a trim name: one engine can appear on several trims and one trim can be offered with more than one engine, so match the engine on the window sticker before applying them. Documented 2026-09-10.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q09What does the 3.0L turbo inline-six plug-in hybrid (X5 50e xDrive) engine in the 2027 BMW X5 deliver?
Horsepower: 483 hp. Torque: 516 lb-ft. These figures belong to the 3.0L turbo inline-six plug-in hybrid (X5 50e xDrive) configuration of the 2027 BMW X5, not to a trim name: one engine can appear on several trims and one trim can be offered with more than one engine, so match the engine on the window sticker before applying them. Documented 2026-09-10.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q10What are the 2027 BMW X5 powertrain options?
Gas X5 40 and X5 40 xDrive, plug-in-hybrid X5 50e xDrive, and the fully electric iX5 60 xDrive; a V8 M Performance model joins later in 2027.
Source: Hagerty and Motor1 2027 BMW X5 research
Q11How much does the 2027 BMW X5 cost?
The rear-wheel-drive X5 40 starts at $69,800, X5 40 xDrive at $72,100, the plug-in-hybrid X5 50e xDrive at $77,500, and the electric iX5 60 xDrive at $79,800, each plus a $1,450 destination fee.
Source: Hagerty and Motor1 2027 BMW X5 research
Q12What engine does the gas 2027 BMW X5 have?
A 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six making 394 horsepower and 428 lb-ft, with a 5.1-second 0-60 mph time and an electronically limited 155 mph top speed.
Source: Hagerty and Motor1 2027 BMW X5 research
Q13What kind of brakes does the 2027 BMW X5 have?
MotorTrend lists the 2027 BMW X5 with four-wheel disc brakes.
Q14What suspension does the 2027 BMW X5 use?
MotorTrend describes the 2027 BMW X5's suspension this way. Front: a double-wishbone design. Rear: a multi-link design.
Q15How much does the 2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive Sports Activity Vehicle weigh?
CarBuzz lists the 2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive Sports Activity Vehicle with a curb weight of 5,216 pounds.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q16How much cargo space does the 2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive Sports Activity Vehicle have?
CarBuzz lists 27.3 cubic feet of cargo space for the 2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive Sports Activity Vehicle.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q17How big is the fuel tank on the 2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive Sports Activity Vehicle?
CarBuzz lists a 21.9-gallon fuel tank for the 2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive Sports Activity Vehicle.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Live NHTSA evidence
Current federal safety records for 2027 BMW X5.
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