2026 BMW X5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 BMW X5 is a carryover with no major product changes. It is the final model year of the fourth-generation X5 before the redesigned 2027 model.
About the 2026 BMW X5
4th generation (G05, 2019-2026), final model year; mid-cycle update occurred for 2024
BMW positions the X5 as a midsize luxury SUV that combines responsive road manners with comfort, cargo flexibility, and long-distance usability. Its core distinction is that it feels more driver-focused than many similarly sized luxury SUVs while still providing a spacious five-seat cabin, a split-opening power tailgate, strong engines, and a choice of rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, plug-in hybrid power, or V8 performance.
The 2026 X5 remains a five-seat luxury SUV ranging from the rear-wheel-drive sDrive40i and all-wheel-drive xDrive40i to the plug-in hybrid xDrive50e and V8-powered M60i. Highlights include a curved digital display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the 40i models, about 40 miles of electric range in the xDrive50e, and a 523-hp V8 with performance-focused suspension hardware in the M60i.
2026 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 | 332 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7200 lb | 7200 lb | 7200 lb | 7200 lb |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 40 | |||
| MPGe Combined | 60 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||
| 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
What changed on the 2026 BMW X5 compared with the 2025 model?
No major product changes separate the 2026 BMW X5 from the 2025 model. The trim range, styling, engines, safety equipment, cabin technology, and underlying structure carry over.
Is 2026 the final year of the fourth-generation BMW X5?
Yes. The 2026 X5 is the final model year of the fourth generation, which ran from 2019 through 2026, before the all-new fifth-generation model arrives for 2027.
Does the 2026 BMW X5 xDrive50e have faster charging?
Yes. The 2026 xDrive50e has an 11-kW onboard AC charger, up from the earlier 7.4-kW hardware, which reduces Level 2 charging time. BMW began installing the faster charger in March 2025, so some late-build 2025 examples also have it; it is not strictly a 2026-only change.
Is the 2026 BMW X5 meaningfully different from the 2025 X5?
No. The 2026 and 2025 X5 are substantially the same, although xDrive50e shoppers should check the build date because early 2025 examples may have the slower 7.4-kW onboard charger while 2026 examples have the 11-kW unit.
Which trims carry over for the 2026 BMW X5?
The 2026 X5 keeps four trims: the rear-wheel-drive sDrive40i, all-wheel-drive xDrive40i, plug-in hybrid xDrive50e, and V8-powered M60i. No trim was added, dropped, or renamed for this model year.