We got exclusive early seat time with the all-new 2027 BMW X5 (G65) — before its official unveiling — and drove the full lineup across five different powertrains on closed roads in South Carolina. This is the biggest leap forward the X5 has ever taken: a new platform, the largest battery BMW has ever put in a car, and driving dynamics that somehow make a 600 kg heavier EV variant feel lighter than the petrol model. Here's everything we noticed. In this video: – Plug-in hybrid (X5 50e): seamless ICE-to-electric transitions, ~102 km / ~60 miles EV range, and launch control testing – X5 40i (B58): improved steering feel, smoother gearbox, steel vs. air suspension comparison – Full EV variant BMW iX5: 289-mile range estimate at two-thirds charge, one-pedal driving, soft-stop regen – Panoramic head-up display, silent mode, new driving modes, ADAS hands-free system – BMW's answer to the weight problem: 600 kg range across five powertrains, same suspension mounting points The G65 BMW X5 is ...