Definitive review
Published 22 October 2026
BMW X5 reviews
In-depth expert reviews, first drives and road tests of the BMW X5.
Definitive review
Published 22 October 2026
14 Aug 2023
BMW X5 xDrive50e (2023) review
Will fresh styling and tech be enough to keep the BMW X5 among the front-runners in an increasingly competitive luxury SUV market?
27 Jun 2023
BMW iX5 Hydrogen (2023 prototype) review
The hydrogen X5 won't be coming to showrooms, but BMW will use it to test the tech.
28 Feb 2020
BMW X5 M Competition (2020) review
BMW brings us a 625hp biturbo V8 SUV. Necessary? No. Good fun? Time to find out...
6 Nov 2019
BMW X5 xDrive45e hybrid (2020) review
The plug-in hybrid BMW X5 gets a serious tech overhaul for its second take and it's a huge improvement.
29 May 2019
BMW X5 xDrive45e PHEV (2019 pre-production) review
An early drive suggests that the new BMW X5 hybrid could be a force to be reckoned with.
26 Apr 2019
BMW X5 M50d diesel (2019) review
The BMW X5 M50d blends sledgehammer performance with top-line luxury.
27 Sep 2018
BMW X5 xDrive30d diesel (2019) review
The BMW X5 has evolved far beyond a mere SUV, into a genuine luxury car. Is the xDrive30d diesel the one to have?
27 Sep 2018
BMW X5 xDrive40i petrol (2019) review
Apparently the xDrive40i will be the biggest-selling version of the new BMW X5 worldwide. What’s it like?
22 Jun 2015
BMW X5 xDrive40e review
The core BMW brand's first plug-in hybrid is the X5. Does it prove electrifying?On test
BMW X5 testers' notes
We’re driving the new, all-electric BMW iX5 today
Shane is in California this week at the international media drive event for the new BMW X5, including the key new, all-electric iX5.
Vital stats: over 800km range, 578hp and from about €107k in Ireland.
Embargo on driving impressions lifts Thursday evening.
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Video review of the 2027 BMW iX5
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2027 BMW X5 preview
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2027 BMW X5 X-shaped lights
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