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BMW is reworking its SUV playbook, and the imagined 2027 iX5 sits right at the centre of that shift. As the brand winds down niche projects such as the Z4 roadster and rolls out a full wave of Neue Klasse-based models, its core high-riding family hauliers take on a critical role. Alongside the new iX3, the larger iX5 is tipped to carry BMW’s latest electric-first design language and platform into one of the most competitive segments on the road, where customer acceptance can make or break a strategy.
Digital renderings inspired by the rumoured next-generation X5, said to be known internally as G65, sketch out what this battery-powered counterpart could look like. At first glance, it appears like a scaled-up iX3, but the details suggest a more refined and aerodynamic shape. The upright vertical kidney grille is retained but visually tightened, the LED “visor” headlamps are slimmer, and the overall stance looks cleaner and more athletic. Subtle surfacing and a more swept roofline help the big SUV cut through the air more efficiently while still delivering the robust, planted presence buyers expect.
Move to the rear, and the concept sharpens its character with horizontal LED tail-lamps crossed by vertical light elements, echoing Neue Klasse cues without looking overly fussy. The front bumper is rendered with more intricate intakes and sculpting, hinting at sophisticated airflow management rather than simple ornamentation. Even the door furniture follows that approach, with flush, hidden handles contributing to a more seamless side profile and reduced drag. Inside, the cabin is expected to feature BMW’s Panoramic Vision interface, pushing key driving and infotainment data into the driver’s eyeline while supporting a cleaner, less cluttered dashboard.
Crucially, the iX5 is not imagined as a one-note EV outlier but as part of a broad X5 programme. Alongside the all-electric version, the next-gen line-up is expected to span petrol, plug-in hybrid and, from 2028, a hydrogen-powered variant. That mix should appeal to different markets and infrastructure levels while keeping the SUV’s core brief intact: strong performance, long-distance comfort and everyday practicality wrapped in a modern design. Whether this unofficial vision ultimately looks sharper than the production iX3 is for buyers to decide, but it gives a clear indication of how BMW could evolve one of its most important SUVs for the electric age.
