The BMW X5 has been around since 1999, but its fifth generation is doing something no X5 before it could: giving drivers three very different ways to power essentially the same luxury SUV. The redesigned 2027 BMW X5 lineup includes traditional gas-powered models, the X5 50e xDrive plug-in hybrid, and, for the first time, the fully electric BMW iX5.
That makes the new generation particularly interesting for drivers around Flemington, Princeton, Bridgewater, Clinton, and Central New Jersey who like the X5 but may have very different ideas about what they want powering it. Instead of making the powertrain the defining choice before you even decide which BMW you want, the new X5 gives you considerably more room to choose. At Flemington BMW, you can explore our new BMW inventory and current BMW specials while we get closer to the arrival of the new generation at 216 US Highway 202 in Flemington, NJ.
The 2027 BMW X5 Is Still an X5, Now With Three Very Different Ways to Drive It
For plenty of buyers, the familiar gas-powered BMW X5 will continue to make perfect sense. The new X5 40 and X5 40 xDrive pair BMW's six-cylinder engine with 48V mild-hybrid technology, keeping the experience familiar while introducing the design, interior, and technology changes of the fifth-generation X5.
Then there is the X5 50e xDrive, which sits right in the middle. As a plug-in hybrid, it combines a gas engine with an electric motor and offers an estimated 44 miles of all-electric range. That could cover plenty of shorter everyday trips around Hunterdon County on electricity while leaving the gas engine available for longer drives without planning around charging stops. And for drivers ready to leave gasoline behind entirely, there is now an X5 for them too.
The First-Ever BMW iX5 Brings an Estimated 435 Miles of Electric Range to the X5 Family
The iX5 60 xDrive is the first fully electric version of the BMW X5, and BMW's preliminary estimate puts its driving range at up to 435 miles. That number immediately changes the conversation around a large electric luxury SUV. A driver who regularly travels between Flemington and New York, heads down the Shore for a weekend, or simply doesn't want to think about plugging in every night gets considerably more breathing room.
BMW also says the iX5 will support very fast DC charging under ideal conditions, but perhaps the more interesting everyday feature is bidirectional charging. The iX5 is designed to supply electricity outside the vehicle, including Vehicle-to-Load capability for powering devices and Vehicle-to-Home functionality that could provide power to a properly equipped home during an outage. In other words, BMW hasn't simply replaced the X5's engine with batteries. It has used the electric version to add capabilities the traditional X5 couldn't offer.
The 2027 BMW X5 Looks New Without Forgetting What an X5 Is Supposed to Look Like
BMW hasn't abandoned the shape that made the X5 recognizable either. The new generation keeps its upright SUV proportions and commanding stance, but the details are much cleaner and more modern. The front end is taller, the illuminated kidney grille has been reworked vertically, and new double-X lighting gives the X5 a distinctive signature from the front. Along the sides, new integrated BMW Winglet door handles create smoother body surfaces, while the rear gets slimmer lighting and a wider-looking stance.The gas, plug-in hybrid, and electric versions also share the broader design language, so choosing the iX5 doesn't mean choosing an SUV that looks completely removed from the rest of the X5 family.
When Can You Get the New BMW X5 or iX5 in New Jersey?
The rollout begins with the 2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive in October 2026. The X5 40, X5 50e xDrive plug-in hybrid, and all-electric iX5 60 xDrive are scheduled to follow during the first quarter of 2027, with additional versions coming later. That staggered arrival gives shoppers an unusual opportunity to decide how they actually want to use their next X5 instead of simply choosing between trim levels.
Drivers who want the familiarity and flexibility of gasoline have the X5 40 models. Those interested in handling local driving electrically without giving up a gas engine for longer trips can look toward the X5 50e xDrive. And drivers ready for a fully electric luxury SUV finally have an X5 of their own with the iX5. As those arrival dates get closer, check Flemington BMW's new vehicle specials and Manager's Lease Specials for current opportunities across the BMW lineup.
A New Generation of BMW X5 Is Coming to Flemington, NJ
After more than 25 years, the X5 doesn't need to reinvent its entire identity to stay relevant. The fifth generation instead gives drivers more freedom to decide what that identity looks like for them. Gas, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric. Familiar BMW driving character or the first-ever iX5. The important part is that choosing how you want your next luxury SUV powered no longer means giving up the X5 to get it. Visit Flemington BMW at 216 US Highway 202 in Flemington, NJ, to explore the latest BMW inventory, compare current models, and learn more about the upcoming 2027 BMW X5 and iX5.