BMW has taken the wraps off the long-wheelbase Neue Klasse X5 and iX5 for the Chinese market. Apart from a longer wheelbase, these versions get revised lighting signatures, bumpers and badging compared to their standard counterparts. We had exclusively reported that the X5 is set to arrive in India in long-wheelbase guise.
- LWB X5 and iX5 get revised lighting and rear bumpers over regular versions
- Exclusively get an 8K entertainment screen for rear passengers
BMW X5 and iX5 LWB: What’s new?
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 has increased to 5,125mm. The front end receives a new diagonal design for the LED DRL signatures, while customers also have the option of the regular version’s ‘double-X’ signature. There are additional DRL strips connecting the headlamps and the illuminated kidney grille. At the back, the X5 LWB and iX5 LWB swap bumper designs with their standard counterparts. To stand apart from regular versions, LWB variants come with an ‘L’ badge on the tailgate.
BMW X5 and iX5 LWB interior details
Exclusively get an 8K rear entertainment screen
LWB versions of the X5 and iX5 come with an exclusive BMW Theatre Screen for rear passengers, offering 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. There are two themes for the cabin: brown and white.
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 400hp, 580Nm 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol and 313hp, 670Nm diesel engine options. 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 the iX5 LWB has a CLTC-certified range of over 1,000km and is likely to use the brand’s largest 141kWh battery pack with 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
X5 slated to arrive in 2027
Apart from China, India is slated to get the LWB version of the new BMW X5 in 2027. Whether BMW brings the all-electric iX5 is yet to be seen. The X5 will take on the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Audi Q7.
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