Inovev forecasts 150,000 units per year for the new BMW X5 SUV
- The fifth generation of the BMW X5 SUV (E-segment) was unveiled in June 2026. The first generation of this model, launched in 1999, marked the beginning of BMW's SUV lineup, in response to the Mercedes M-Class launched two years earlier in 1997. Following the X5's launch, BMW expanded its SUV range downwards with the arrival of the BMW X3 (D-segment) and then the X1 (C-segment). The Bavarian manufacturer subsequently completed its SUV lineup with coupe versions, such as the X2, X4, and X6. Finally, the X7 topped the BMW SUV range starting in 2019.
- The new X5 is 5 cm longer, reaching 4.99 m, while its width (2.00 m) and height (1.75 m) remain the same. The wheelbase increases from 2.98 m to 3.04 m. The new X5's styling is inspired by the recently launched BMW iX3.
- The model's powertrains are as follows: a 400 hp 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine, a 313 hp 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engine, a 489 hp and 612 hp 3.0- liter plug - in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and an electric version (iX5) with a front and rear motor combined, producing 578 hp and a 141 kWh battery providing a WLTP range of 845 km. A hydrogen fuel cell version will be available in 2028.
- The weight of the X5 varies from 2.4 tonnes to 2.7 tonnes depending on the engine and up to 2.9 tonnes for the iX5.
- The X5's direct competitors are the Audi Q7, Mercedes GLE, Porsche Cayenne and Volvo XC90/EX90.
- The BMW X5 and iX5 will be produced at the Spartanburg plant (South Carolina, USA) at a rate of 150,000 units per year, according to Inovev. They will likely also be assembled in China to meet local demand.