NEW 2027 BMW X5: We Got the Full Story No One Else Has

We got rare early access to the next-generation BMW X5 (G65) prototype and sat down with Michael Ahlers, the vehicle's chief engineer, to break down what's actually new underneath. This is the first BMW model built from day one to support five separate powertrains in a single body: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, and a future hydrogen fuel cell version. We cover the all-new decoupled rear axle (dampers moved outside the air spring for more usable air volume and a smoother ride), the active roll stabilization system on both axles, rear-axle steering with 3.2 degrees of rear angle, and why every version of the new X5 rides on staggered tires sized like today's X7. Ahlers also explains the "Heart of Joy" control unit, BMW's first in-house computer that merges chassis and drivetrain control into a single 10x-faster processor, plus details on the X5's new 800-volt electrical architecture and a 144 kWh battery pack for the U.S. market — the largest BMW has built. Full reveal coverage is coming in a few weeks. Subscribe so you don't miss it. 👉http://bit.ly/bmwblog_subscribe 0:00 – Intro with chief engineer Michael Aaylor 0:28 – Five powertrains in one platform 1:35 – Petrol (ICE) chassis walkaround begins 1:52 – New decoupled rear axle explained 3:26 – Electric motor axle carrier 5:03 – Active roll stabilization (front and rear) 6:58 – Rear-axle steering and the 3.2° angle 8:53 – Staggered tires sized like the X7 10:37 – Why all five drivetrains share the same mounting points 11:50 – Chasing 50/50 weight distribution across powertrains 14:41 – iX5: 144 kWh battery, the biggest BMW has built 17:00 – 800-volt charging architecture 19:19 – "Heart of Joy": merged chassis/drivetrain computer 21:29 – Towing capacity across all five variants 22:16 – New rear hip design for efficiency 23:15 – New door handles and automatic doors 24:30 – Wrap-up, full reveal coming soon #bmwx5 #bmwx5review

Added 5 Jul 2026