2027 BMW iX5 first drive: You'll love the range, but maybe not the look

BMW's latest EV will do over 450 miles on a charge and even close its own doors.

By Tim Stevens Oct. 22, 2026 3:01 pm EST Tim Stevens Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Too many manufacturers are getting too clever in trying to reinvent the humble door handle lately, sometimes with fatal consequences. BMW is certainly joining that crowd with the upcoming electric SUV, the iX5. It's the effective replacement for the iX, the next step up the model line from the recently released iX3, and a battery-powered alternative to the two-row X5.