{
  "id": 16099686,
  "title": "Electric or gas? BMW goes both ways with new 2027 X5 and iX5.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/electric-or-gas-bmw-goes-both-ways-with-new-2027-x5-and-ix5",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T19:01:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ars Technica",
    "slug": "ars-technica",
    "url": "https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/10/electric-or-gas-bmw-goes-both-ways-with-new-2027-x5-and-ix5/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BMW is introducing a new 2027 X5 and iX5, offering options for both electric and gas-powered vehicles. The automaker's first Neue Klasse model, the iX3, showcased the company's commitment to electric vehicles, featuring a sixth-generation electric powertrain, a redesigned dashboard, and advanced computer systems. However, recognizing that not all customers are ready for electric power in the US market, BMW maintains a CLAR platform that supports various powertrain options. This platform will house an all-electric iX5, as well as mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid X5 models, with the potential for a hydrogen-powered variant in the future.\n\nThe most conventional option appears to be the X5 40 xDrive, a gas-powered SUV with a 3.0 L turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine producing 394 hp (294 kW) and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. This powertrain utilizes the Miller cycle for improved efficiency and includes standard BMW engine technology, such as variable valve timing. The X5 40 xDrive delivers approximately 26 mpg (9 L/100 km) and has a full-to-empty range of 569 miles (915 km).",
  "summary": "460 kW charging and 450 miles of range are among the reasons the EV is the one to get.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}