BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the United States will begin mass production of the fifth-generation X5 crossover in August 2026.
This marks the facility's first assembly of a fully electric vehicle.
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The redesigned luxury SUV adopts BMW's Neue Klasse design language. It introduces a fully electric variant called the iX5, alongside a planned hydrogen fuel cell version.
Market rollout of the new premium sports activity vehicle is scheduled for early 2027.
The model is built on an 800V architecture with advanced cylindrical battery cells measuring 120 millimeters in height.
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The top-tier electric variant, designated iX5 60 xDrive, achieves a maximum driving range of up to 845 kilometers using sixth-generation eDrive technology.
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The upcoming hydrogen version will offer a range of 750 kilometers.
Dr. Joachim Post, BMW AG Board of Management Member for Development, emphasized the strategic importance of the vehicle line.
He stated that the latest generation benefits from Neue Klasse technologies and a wide choice of powertrains, and he is convinced the new X5 will set the benchmark in its class.
The vehicle interior features a minimalist premium aesthetic, integrating genuine slate and glass surfaces as optional materials. This is an automotive industry first.
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Technological upgrades include the new BMW Panoramic iDrive interface running on BMW Operating System X. Optional performance chassis upgrades such as active roll stabilization are also available.
