BMW has taken the wraps off the long-wheelbase Neue Klasse X5 and iX5 for China. Apart from a longer wheelbase, these versions sport revised lighting signatures, bumpers and badging over their standard counterparts. Previously, we had exclusively reported that the X5 and iX5 will arrive in India in long-wheelbase guise, with these being the very models to arrive here.
- LWB X5 and iX5 get revised lighting and rear bumpers over regular versions.
- Exclusively gets an 8K entertainment screen for rear passengers.
BMW X5 and iX5 LWB: What’s new?
Gets a longer wheelbase along with exclusive cosmetic updates
Compared to their standard versions, the LWB X5 and iX5 get a 130mm longer wheelbase. Consequently, the overall length of both SUVs is increased to 5,125mm. The front-end receives a new diagonal design for the LED DRL signatures, while customers also have the option to revert to the regular version’s ‘double-X’ signature. There are additional DRL strips connecting the headlamps and the illuminated kidney grille. But at the back, the X5 LWB and iX5 LWB swap bumper designs with their standard counterparts. To differentiate from regular versions, LWB variants come with an 'L' badge on the tailgate.
BMW X5 and iX5 LWB interior details
Exclusively gets an 8K rear entertainment screen
LWB versions of the X5 and iX5 come with an exclusive 'BMW Theatre Screen' for rear passengers with 8K streaming, gaming and smartphone connectivity with video call functionality. Meanwhile, the dashboard-width 'BMW Panoramic iDrive' display, rhomboidal infotainment screen and the optional 'BMW Passenger Screen' have been retained. Customers can opt for either a brown or white cabin theme, depending on the variant chosen.
BMW X5 and iX5 LWB powertrains
Likely to get the same powertrains as their regular versions
The BMW X5 and iX5 LWB are expected to retain the powertrains from their respective standard versions. While exact specifications haven't been revealed, the X5 is expected to offer a 400hp, 580Nm 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, and a 313hp, 670Nm diesel engine. There’s also a PHEV powertrain that pairs the 3.0-litre turbo-petrol engine to an electric motor to produce a combined power output of up to 612hp and 800Nm. BMW says that the iX5 LWB gets a CLTC-certified range of over 1000km, and is likely to use the brand's largest 141kWh battery pack that utilises an 800V architecture. It could utilise the standard iX5's dual motor setup that churns out 578hp and 805Nm. Air suspension is standard on both SUVs.
BMW X5 and iX5 LWB launch timeline
Both SUVs to arrive in 2027
Apart from China, India too is slated to get the LWB versions of the new BMW X5 in 2027. Whether it brings the all-electric iX5 is yet to be seen. It will add to the list of long-wheelbase BMW models for India in 2027 alongside the smaller X3 and iX3 SUVs. The X5 and iX5 will take on the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Audi Q7.
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