# 2027 BMW iX5 pairs long range with divisive styling

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/2027-bmw-ix5-first-drive-youll-love-the-range-but-maybe-not-the-look/
- Published: 2026-10-22T19:01:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T19:18:47+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2291166/2027-bmw-ix5-first-drive/
- Topics: Gadgets

## Key points

- BMW says the iX5 can travel more than 450 miles per charge.
- Its power doors and driver assistance impressed in a first drive.
- The styling is likely to be divisive.

## Summary

BMW has shown the 2027 iX5, an electric SUV that combines a claimed range of more than 450 miles with luxury features such as power-operated doors and hands-free driver assistance. A first drive found those systems polished and responsive, though the car’s styling may divide opinion.

The tested iX5 60 xDrive produces 570 horsepower and 593 lb-ft of torque. Its cabin includes massaging seats, a 17.9-inch central touchscreen and a panoramic display across the dashboard; an optional passenger screen pauses its video when the driver looks towards it.

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