The 2027 BMW X5 has landed in the UAE, and it is the most radical change the X5 has seen since the original arrived in 1999. The fifth-generation SUV, codenamed G65, goes on sale in late November 2026 and brings Neue Klasse styling, a screen-heavy cabin and, for the first time, a fully electric version. AGMC handles sales in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, while Abu Dhabi Motors covers Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
What Is the BMW X5 Price in the UAE?
BMW has not confirmed official UAE pricing for the new X5 yet. The entry X5 40 xDrive is expected to cost AED 495,000. Prices for the 50e and M60e plug-in hybrids and the electric iX5 have not been announced, and those versions arrive later, in early 2027.
Check the latest BMW X5 price and offers once AGMC and Abu Dhabi Motors publish them.
2027 BMW X5 Specs, Horsepower and Performance
The 2027 BMW X5 comes to the UAE with three types of drive: a mild-hybrid petrol six, two plug-in hybrids and a battery-electric model. Outputs run from 394hp in the X5 40 xDrive to 603hp in the M60e xDrive, and every version uses xDrive all-wheel drive.
Variant | Type | Power | Torque | 0-100km/h | Electric range (WLTP) |
X5 40 xDrive | Mild hybrid | 394hp (294kW) | 580Nm | 5.3 sec | N/A |
X5 50e xDrive | Plug-in hybrid | 483hp (360kW) | 700Nm | 5.0 sec | Up to 102km |
X5 M60e xDrive | Plug-in hybrid | 603hp (450kW) | 800Nm | 4.5 sec | 81-98km |
iX5 60 xDrive | Electric | 570hp (425kW) | 805Nm | 4.6 sec | 645-845km |
The X5 40 xDrive keeps a 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six, now paired with 48V mild-hybrid assistance and an eight-speed automatic. It reaches a top speed of 250km/h, and BMW Middle East quotes fuel consumption of 9.0-8.6L/100km, or roughly 11.1-11.6km per litre.
The M60e xDrive sits at the top of the range. It adds an M Sport differential, M Sport brakes with blue or red calipers, yellow daytime running lights and 22-inch staggered wheels. The global 40d diesel and the later iX5 Hydrogen are not part of the UAE line-up so far.
Is the New BMW X5 Electric?
Only one version is fully electric. The iX5 60 xDrive is the first battery-powered X5, while the 50e and M60e are plug-in hybrids and the 40 xDrive is a mild hybrid. UAE buyers can still order a new X5 with a petrol straight-six and no charging cable required.
The iX5 uses BMW's sixth-generation eDrive technology on an 800V architecture with a 141kWh battery. It accepts DC charging at up to 460kW, which takes the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 22 to 23 minutes, and it supports bidirectional charging. It is also the first EV built at BMW's Spartanburg plant, and it follows the BMW iX3, which went on sale in the UAE in July.
Design, Size and Interior of the New BMW X5
The new BMW X5 gets a bolder face with an illuminated Iconic Glow kidney grille, "double-X" LED signatures appearing on a BMW for the first time, and standard matrix LED headlights. Inside, a 17.9-inch touchscreen and Panoramic Vision replace the traditional instrument cluster.
Flush door handles tidy the profile, electrically powered doors are optional, and wheels range from 21 inches up to 23 inches, a first for the X5. Buyers choose from 11 paint colours plus M Sport and M Sport Pro packages.
The SUV measures 4,994mm long, 2,000mm wide and 1,751mm tall, and its 3,035mm wheelbase is about 60mm longer than before. Boot space is 655 litres, expanding to 1,850 litres, though the plug-in hybrids drop to 525 litres. It remains a five-seater, with the X7 covering three-row buyers.
The cabin runs BMW Operating System X, with an optional 3D head-up display and, for the first time in an X5, an optional 14.6-inch passenger screen. A panoramic glass roof and Veganza upholstery come as standard, with Merino leather, slate or glass trim and Bowers & Wilkins audio with up to 18 speakers on the options list.
How Does the BMW X5 Handle UAE Summers and Highways?
The new X5 is well prepared for Gulf conditions. Options include ventilated massage seats and four-zone climate control with extra rear vents, and the system manages seat ventilation automatically. Owners can also pre-cool the cabin through the My BMW app before stepping out of the office.
Adaptive suspension is standard, with optional air suspension and rear-wheel steering. A Professional chassis with active roll stabilisation is initially offered on the electrified models only. A 360-degree camera comes standard, and Level 2 driver assistance under BMW's Symbiotic Drive banner helps on long runs between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
New BMW X5 Rivals and Where to Buy It
The new BMW X5 faces the Mercedes-Benz GLE, Range Rover Sport, Porsche Cayenne, Lexus RX, Genesis GV80 and Volvo XC90 in the UAE. AGMC sells it in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, and Abu Dhabi Motors sells it in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
AGMC showrooms include Sheikh Zayed Road, Motor City and Deira, while Abu Dhabi Motors operates from Umm Al Nar, Khalidiya and Al Ain. Shoppers weighing a nearly new outgoing model can also browse the used BMW X5 market, and the full BMW range lists every model on sale.
Verdict: Is the 2027 BMW X5 Worth Waiting For?
The 2027 BMW X5 looks and feels like a new car, not a facelift, and its tech leap is substantial. Its biggest strength in the UAE is choice: a petrol six, two plug-in hybrids and a long-range EV under one badge. Final pricing will decide how it stacks up against the GLE and Range Rover Sport.
Keep up with launches like this in our UAE car news section, or compare alternatives across all new cars in the UAE.
FAQs
When does the new BMW X5 go on sale in the UAE?
The first versions go on sale in late November 2026, with the plug-in hybrids and the electric iX5 following in early 2027. Exact UAE dates for each version are yet to be confirmed.
How much is the new BMW X5 in the UAE?
Official prices have not been announced. The X5 40 xDrive is expected to cost AED 495,000.
What engines does the new BMW X5 get in the UAE?
The 394hp X5 40 xDrive mild hybrid, the 483hp 50e xDrive and 603hp M60e xDrive plug-in hybrids, and the 570hp iX5 60 xDrive electric model.
What is the BMW iX5's range?
BMW quotes a provisional 645-845km on the WLTP cycle. Expect less in UAE summer conditions, when the air conditioning works hard.
Is the new BMW X5 a 7-seater?
No. It seats five across two rows. The BMW X7 is the brand's three-row SUV.
Where is the new BMW X5 built?
At BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA, which has built every X5 since 1999. The iX5 is the first electric car produced there.
