BMW is known for listening to customer feedback, evidenced by its decision to avoid the controversial grille design on some recent models. However, they continue to push boundaries with new design directions, like the upcoming vehicles built on the Neue Klasse platform.
This next-generation architecture will underpin a range of fresh offerings, including a new iX3 crossover arriving next year and a redesigned 3 Series to follow. The popular X5 SUV will also adopt the Neue Klasse platform, and test mules have already been spotted.
Revealing a strategy distinct from the all-electric iX3, the forthcoming BMW X5 will cater to both fans of classic gasoline power and those seeking a more eco-friendly driving experience.
The recent capture of a prototype sporting exhaust pipes serves as concrete evidence that the X5 will retain its internal combustion engine options alongside the anticipated electric variants.
While BMW remains tight-lipped on specifics, we can reasonably expect some form of electrical accompaniment for the gasoline engines. This could take the shape of a mild hybrid system for increased efficiency or a plug-in hybrid setup for the extended electric driving range.
In the latter scenario, a full battery charge would likely translate to a significant distance traveled solely on electric power. While an official release date from BMW remains elusive, our informed estimation places the arrival of the next X5 around 2026, positioned as a 2027 model-year vehicle in the US market. This extended timeframe grants the German automaker ample opportunity for further refinements, although the core design seems to be nearing finalization.
