2027 BMW iX5 pairs long range with divisive styling
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.
In short
- 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.
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The case for
The iX5’s styling gives BMW a distinctive identity and may signal a fresh direction for its electric range. For buyers who value standout design alongside a claimed range of more than 450 miles, strong performance and polished luxury features, its appearance could be part of the appeal.
The case against
A divisive design may make the iX5 less attractive to buyers seeking a restrained, broadly appealing luxury SUV. Since styling is a matter of taste, the car’s impressive range and technology may not offset an exterior that some customers find difficult to live with or that ages less gracefully.
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Originally published by Engadget as “2027 BMW iX5 first drive: You’ll love the range, but maybe not the look”.