BMW is preparing a layered performance strategy for the new X5 family. Autohome reports that the next BMW X5 M60 is planned for 2027 with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, while a full X5 M plug-in hybrid is also expected.
The broader X5 lineup will include combustion, battery-electric and plug-in hybrid versions, with overseas sales for the new generation beginning in late 2026 and electrified versions following in early 2027.
The X5 M plug-in hybrid is expected to combine V8 power with electric assistance for a total output around 535 kW, while the new generation adopts BMW’s panoramic iDrive interface.
Why it matters
Performance SUVs are being pulled in two directions: customers still expect character and towing-strength torque, while regulators and competitors push electrification. BMW’s PHEV approach tries to keep both.
The next X5 performance lineup shows how premium brands are using plug-in hybrid systems to bridge legacy performance and new-energy expectations.
Source: Autohome, published 2026-07-05 13:51:00.
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