Per ynguldyn in the Future BMW Models Info Thread, here’s the latest info on the G65 X5 and iX5 BEV:
- G65 model release schedule for 2026
- Intro in 8/26 with 40x and non-US 40dx, 12/26 adds US 40, all markets 50ex, M60ex, iX5 60x.
- One more paint color that I first missed: Vancouver Green for G65.
G65/G95 X5, iX5, X5M
- In production 8/26-07/33
- X5 model range: X5 40, 40 xDrive, 40d xDrive, 50e xDrive, M60 xDrive, M60e xDrive
- iX5 models: 50 xDrive, 60 xDrive, M70 xDrive
- Hydrogen iX5 confirmed for production starting 2028
- G65 X5 will push hard into high luxury.
- Expect many top level features currently only found on 7/X7 – from automatic doors to interior details, plus all the UI advancements we’ve been hearing about recently: Panoramic Vision, Augmented View, AR glasses integration, passenger side screen and “Ceremonial Light Carpet.”
- There’s a good chance the BEV iX5 will only be introduced in 2027.
- New style headlights will appear on M Sport models. They will have some distinctive color elements. Will be available on G50 and G65 first.
- G78 X5 for China production dates: 1/27-12/35
Update 12/30/25 – Latest photos of iX5 prototype during winter testing, with good looks at tail lights elements:
UPDATE 7/22/25:
The 2027 X5 (G65)’s interior has been spied for the first time. Notable features:
BMW Panoramic iDrive (more info)
No more iDrive controller
Round steering wheel will feature haptic buttons to control iDrive
M Performance model (w/ M Performance Steering wheel)
BMW iX5 BEV spied 4/2/2025:
X5 M60e Spied 9/11/24: