See Inside The 2027 BMW X5 Before It Strips For Reveal originally appeared on Autoblog.
G65 BMW X5 Approaches With New Looks
The Autoblog spies have captured new spy shots of the upcoming 2027 BMW X5, internally known as the G65, and while the exterior hasn't changed much since our last sighting a month ago (only new wheels are evident), our spies have finally caught a glimpse of the cabin, revealing a new steering wheel that treads the line between round and square as part of a completely revised cabin. Much of the interior is still hidden beneath camouflaging drapery, but BMW's next-gen infotainment tech is on display, and it seems to be incorporated seamlessly.
BMW Panoramic Vision
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Unveiled at the top of the year at the Consumer Electronics Show, BMW Panoramic iDrive includes a new (optional) head-up display system called BMW Panoramic Vision, which features 3D overlays. This sits just ahead of the driver and can interact with the central display, swiping apps and readouts between the two. Below this, a narrow bar stretches from pillar to pillar just below the hood line. This acts as the driver information display but also handles other information according to the driver's customization preferences, keeping all the most important information near the line of sight.
There will still be a conventional central infotainment display for media and settings that require a larger interface, but the idea is that the driver doesn't need to look away from the road to use this screen nearly as much as before. That steering wheel we mentioned earlier? Its touchpad controls may not be as tactile as a button, but BMW says haptic feedback will make glancing down a rare occurrence.
What Else To Expect
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The new infotainment system will form part of all Neue Klasse EVs, but also combustion vehicles built on the same platform. BMW likes to put its latest tech in existing vehicles whenever possible, which is why entry-level models like the X1 received iDrive 9 before more upmarket offerings like the 5 Series.
As for which X5 variant we're looking at, the existence of a quad-exit exhaust setup indicates not the X5 M but the M Performance version of the regular X5, the M60i. For the G65 model launching next year, the name will become X5 M60e as the 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 mild-hybrid system will be swapped out for a plug-in hybrid six-cylinder, expected to deliver over 550 horsepower. Range-extender hybrids are also reportedly in development. Fortunately, full-fat M cars are expected to retain their traditional engines, so the X5 M should retain its V8.
SH Proshots/AutoblogSee Inside The 2027 BMW X5 Before It Strips For Reveal first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 22, 2025
This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
