“The BMW X5 sDrive40i is the perfect vehicle for daily city or long distance driving. It's smooth driving is extremely comfortable. With the exceptional sound system and driving functionality you will not be disappointed.”
2024 BMW X5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 BMW X5 gets a substantial mid-cycle refresh rather than a full redesign. The headline change is a broad update that brings revised styling, a new curved-screen cabin, and reworked powertrains across the lineup.
About the 2024 BMW X5
4th generation (G05), introduced for 2019; 2024 is the mid-cycle refresh year.
The X5 is BMW’s core midsize luxury SUV: roomy, upscale, quick, and more driver-focused than many rivals. BMW positions it as a do-everything family SUV that still feels sporty, with a wide spread of powertrains ranging from rear-drive six-cylinder models to a plug-in hybrid and a V8 performance version. Its main draw is that broad balance of strong acceleration, high cabin quality, useful cargo space, and a tech-heavy interior without moving all the way into a full-size SUV.
The 2024 X5 ranges from the straightforward rear-wheel-drive sDrive40i to the all-wheel-drive xDrive40i, the plug-in-hybrid xDrive50e, and the performance-focused M60i. The 40i models use a 375-hp six-cylinder engine, the xDrive50e pairs 483 hp with a 38-mile EPA electric range, and the M60i has a 523-hp V8 plus handling upgrades. Every trim has a 12.3-inch driver display paired with a 14.9-inch touchscreen, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The sDrive40i and xDrive40i gain a stronger 375-hp turbocharged six-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, up from 335 hp. The M50i is renamed M60i and receives a new 48-volt-assisted twin-turbo V8 while retaining 523 hp. The xDrive45e is renamed xDrive50e, with output rising to 483 hp and EPA electric range increasing by about eight miles to 38 miles.
Styling
The refreshed exterior has slimmer headlights, revised grille and bumper treatments, updated taillight graphics, and new wheel designs. LED headlights move from standard equipment to an option.
Tech
A new curved display combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel with a 14.9-inch touchscreen running BMW Operating System 8. Parking Assistant becomes standard and includes Reversing Assistant, while the cabin interface relies more heavily on touchscreen controls.
Safety
Highway Assistant joins the Driving Assistance Professional Package. The standard safety suite otherwise receives no major overhaul.
Structural
The xDrive50e gains standard front and rear air suspension. The underlying platform does not change.
2024 BMW X5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | 375 hp | 375 hp | 483 hp |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7200 lb | 7200 lb | 7200 lb | 7200 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 72.3 cu-ft | 72.3 cu-ft | 72.3 cu-ft | 71.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Side Steps | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 BMW X5 a full redesign?
No. The 2024 BMW X5 is a mid-cycle refresh of the fourth-generation model introduced for 2019. It keeps the same basic platform but receives meaningful updates to its exterior, dashboard, powertrains, and driver-assistance technology.
What changed from the 2023 BMW X5 to the 2024 X5?
The 2024 X5 gets revised front and rear styling, a curved dual-screen dashboard, stronger six-cylinder engines, an upgraded plug-in hybrid, and a newly named M60i V8 model. Parking Assistant also becomes standard, while Highway Assistant joins the Driving Assistance Professional Package.
Did the BMW X5 xDrive45e become the xDrive50e for 2024?
Yes. The xDrive45e continues under the xDrive50e name for 2024 with a stronger 483-hp plug-in-hybrid system, a 38-mile EPA electric range, and standard front and rear air suspension.
What replaced the BMW X5 M50i in 2024?
The M60i replaces the M50i name for 2024. It has a new twin-turbo V8 with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, retains 523 hp, and adds standard rear-wheel steering for easier low-speed maneuvering and sharper responses at higher speeds.
How much more powerful is the 2024 BMW X5 40i?
The 2024 X5 sDrive40i and xDrive40i produce 375 hp, an increase of 40 hp over the 2023 models. Their turbocharged six-cylinder engine also uses 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance.
2024 BMW X5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 BMW X5.
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2024 BMW X5
(1,669 reviews)
“The navigation system doesn't have the route guidance with street names and turns. It's a total miss and I often use my phone instead.”
“It is fun to drive, it drives itself and it is one of the safest vehicles on the road”