A few days ago, overseas media exposed a group of BMW new generation X5 model road test spy photos, the new car is planned to be unveiled in the second or third quarter of 2026, and is expected to go on sale in the fourth quarter of the same year at the earliest. At the same time, BMW Brilliance's all-new X5 model is also expected to be launched at the same time as overseas markets, and its standard axle version may continue to be imported into the domestic market, and the "iX5" pure electric model will be launched for consumers for the first time, and the main competitors in the same class include Mercedes-Benz GLE/EQE SUV, Audi Q7/Q8 e-tron and other models.
As can be seen from the released road spy photos, BMW's new generation X5/iX5 models have a new shape of kidney grille and closed grille on the head, and the two sides are also equipped with narrower LED headlight clusters, and its exterior design elements are also highly similar to BMW's new X3/iX3 models. Among them, the petrol version of the model may adopt a hidden exhaust layout, and the upper LED taillight cluster may choose a through-type styling design.
In terms of power, BMW's new generation X5 fuel version is expected to be equipped with 2.0T, 3.0T and 4.4T V8 power engines, and simultaneously launch plug-in hybrid models for consumers to choose, and the transmission system is matched with an 8-speed automatic manual transmission. The iX5 model is expected to be driven by dual front and rear motors, and its power parameters may be comparable to those of the 3.0T model, and the iX5 M series high-performance models launched later may be driven by four motors, and the power parameters will also surpass the X5 M models currently on sale. In addition, the new car will also be launched in a hydrogen-powered model for consumers to purchase, and will be jointly built with Toyota.