2027 BMW X5 revealed but 845km electric iX5 makes Australia wait

Key takeaways

• 2027 BMW X5 lands in Australia from late 2026
• Electric iX5 claims 845km range and 460kW charging
• Four powertrains confirmed, hydrogen version skips Australia

BMW has pulled the covers off the 2027 BMW X5, the fifth generation of its best-selling large SUV. The new G65 range reaches Australian showrooms from the fourth quarter of 2026, led by petrol and diesel mild-hybrids. A plug-in hybrid and the first-ever electric iX5 follow in 2027. Hydrogen power is offered overseas but will not come here.

2027 BMW X5 design and Neue Klasse styling

The new model adopts BMW's Neue Klasse design language, first seen on the smaller iX3. BMW calls the look "monolithic". Fresh details include double-X headlights and a vertically lit kidney grille. Flush door handles, which BMW names Winglets, sit closer to the body to clean up the side profile and improve airflow.

A single-piece tailgate replaces the old split design. Slippery aerodynamics help offset the extra size, with drag dropping to as low as 0.28 on the electric model, down from 0.33 on the current car. Every Australian X5 arrives standard with the M Sport package, bringing M wheels, M brakes, adaptive suspension and an aero body kit.

2027 BMW X5 powertrains and electric range

Four powertrains land here. The petrol X5 40 xDrive uses a 3.0-litre turbocharged six with 48V mild-hybrid assistance, making 294kW and 580Nm. Diesel buyers get the X5 40d xDrive, good for 230kW and 670Nm. The X5 50e xDrive plug-in hybrid pairs the petrol six with an electric motor for combined 360kW and 700Nm, plus up to 102km of electric range.

Topping the range is the iX5 60 xDrive, the first battery-electric X5. It carries the biggest battery BMW has ever fitted to a production car at 141kWh, feeding dual motors for 425kW and 805Nm. The claimed range is up to 845km on an 800V architecture, with DC charging up to 460kW adding 350km in just 10 minutes. A 450kW/800Nm M60e performance flagship is expected to join later.

2027 BMW X5 specifications

Interior, screens and technology

Inside, BMW leans hard into displays. A 17.9-inch central touchscreen sits alongside Panoramic Vision, which projects key information across the base of the windscreen, joined by a 3D head-up display. An optional 14.6-inch passenger screen, shared with the latest 7 Series, handles video and games on the move.

Other touches include a slate decorative trim option, which BMW says makes it the first carmaker to offer it, plus magnetised wireless charging pads, quad-zone climate control and a panoramic glass roof. Boot space runs from 655 litres to 1850 litres with the rear seats folded on the combustion and electric models.

BMW's five-powertrain X5 is a hedge, not a bet on electric

The launch order tells the real story: by shipping petrol and diesel first and holding the electric iX5 and plug-in hybrid until 2027, BMW is signalling it expects combustion X5 demand to carry local volume well into the next decade. That makes the 845km iX5 a halo to draw attention rather than the variant BMW expects to sell most of, and it is a bet directly against rivals like Volvo, which has pushed its large-SUV line-up toward electric far harder. Expect mild-hybrid petrol and diesel to dominate Australian X5 deliveries through at least 2027.

BMW Australia is yet to confirm pricing. Expect a modest rise over the current G05, with a generous level of standard equipment. Production begins at Spartanburg in the United States in August 2026, ahead of first local deliveries in late November.

The X5 helped invent the luxury SUV back in 1999. This fifth generation keeps every option on the table, from diesel to an 845km EV, and asks Australian buyers only to wait a little longer for the electric one.

Frequently asked questions

When does the 2027 BMW X5 arrive in Australia?

Petrol and diesel mild-hybrids land first in the fourth quarter of 2026, with first deliveries in late November. The plug-in hybrid and electric iX5 follow in 2027.

What is the electric range of the BMW iX5?

The iX5 60 xDrive claims up to 845km of WLTP range from a 141kWh battery, the largest BMW has fitted to a production car. DC charging at up to 460kW adds 350km in 10 minutes.

How much will the 2027 BMW X5 cost in Australia?

BMW Australia has not confirmed pricing. Expect a slight increase over the current G05 range, with details closer to the late-2026 launch.