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Electric or gas? BMW goes both ways with new 2027 X5 and iX5.

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BMW is launching the 2027 X5 and iX5 with a dual-powertrain strategy, offering a full electric iX5 alongside a gasoline 3.0L turbocharged inline-six engine in the X5 40 xDrive. The electric model features a sixth-generation powertrain and reimagined dashboard, while the gasoline variant utilizes the CLAR platform for powertrain-agnostic flexibility. Range estimates for the electric X5 are approximately 569 miles, and the gasoline engine produces 394 hp with a similar range of 569 miles.

Key points

• The 2027 BMW X5 and iX5 are available with two distinct powertrains: a full electric iX5 and a gasoline X5 40 xDrive equipped with a 3.0L turbocharged inline-six engine.
• The electric iX5 features a sixth-generation powertrain and a reimagined dashboard, while the gasoline X5 40 xDrive uses the CLAR platform for powertrain-agnostic flexibility.

Context

BMW is testing a dual-powertrain strategy for the 2027 X5 and iX5, offering a full electric iX5 alongside a gasoline 3.0L turbocharged inline-six engine in the X5 40 xDrive. This approach allows BMW to cater to different customer readiness levels for electrification, as seen with the iX3, while maintaining the CLAR platform for powertrain-agnostic flexibility.

Limitations

Range estimates provided are approximate and based on the gasoline engine's performance; electric range is estimated at 569 miles. The article is a preprint from October 2026, and specific data regarding the hydrogen option and exact mild hybrid performance figures are not detailed.

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