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BMW’s Biggest Electric SUV Could Spawn Variants Pushing Toward 1,000 HP

  • BMW is preparing to launch new generations of its X5, X6, and X7, including electric variants.
  • The redesigned X5 is expected to arrive first, with production possibly starting next summer.
  • The iX7 M70 could deliver over 800 hp, while an Alpina variant could have around 900 hp.

BMW’s X-family isn’t done evolving just yet. While the current lineup still feels relatively fresh, beyond the upcoming iX3, new generations of the X5, X6 and X7 are already coming into focus, bringing with them a broader mix of powertrains, fresh tech, and a few surprises aimed squarely at the electrified future.

Spy photographers have caught the redesigned X5 on multiple occasions and now new details are starting to emerge about the crossover. It’s scheduled to go into production in August of 2026 and be offered with an assortment of powertrains.

More: BMW’s Second-Gen X7 Is Surprisingly Familiar And Very Different All At Once

According to WardsAuto, the fifth-generation model (G65) will ride on the familiar CLAR platform, but adopt several features from Neue Klasse vehicles. That’s a wise move considering a fully electric iX5 will join the lineup, which will also consist of gas, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen powertrains.

According to the publication, the iX5 will have an advanced powertrain that has a 20% higher energy density as well as a 30% increase in range and charging speed compared to the β€œcurrent technology used by BMW.” The crossover is also said to have a 40% reduction in energy loss, hinting at a huge efficiency boost.

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The second-generation X7 (G67) is slated to follow in 2027 and should largely echo its smaller counterpart. However, it could be far sportier as the report says there will be an iX7 M70 with more than 800 hp (597 kW / 811 PS). It could eventually be joined by an Alpina variant packing around 900 hp (671 kW / 913 PS).

Despite modest sales, a new X6 (G66) is also planned and it’s rumored to spawn an electric iX6 in 2028. Little is known about the crossover coupe, but it should follow in the footsteps of the X5.

All three models are slated to be built in America thanks, in part, to a $1 billion investment in Spartanburg, South Carolina as well as a $700 million investment in a nearby battery plant.

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BMW’s Second-Gen X7 Is Surprisingly Familiar And Very Different All At Once

  • The second-generation BMW X7 has been spied undergoing testing for the first time.
  • The model sports an evolutionary design and appears to eschew the Neue Klasse look.
  • Expected to arrive in 2027, it could be offered with gas, diesel, and electric options.

The BMW X7 has been a popular addition to the lineup and finished 2024 as the brand’s fifth best-selling vehicle in America. While sales were up 12.5% last year, the crossover is getting old as it originally debuted in 2018.

BMW is getting ready to address this as spy photographers have snapped the first pictures of the second-generation X7. Caught undergoing testing in Europe, the model sports an evolutionary design that eschews the Neue Klasse look. This is a surprising development as the redesigned X5 has already been spotted with the retro-futuristic aesthetic.

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While changes are possible, the prototype sports an evolutionary front fascia with a familiar grille that is flanked by split lighting units. They’re joined by a new front bumper, which sports a pronounced horizontal element as well as a wide lower intake.

Moving further back, we can see an evolutionary but streamlined design. As part of this effort, there’s more curvaceous bodywork and new Ford Mustang Mach-E style door pulls. They’re joined by an upward sweeping beltline, sizable wheels, and a beefy braking system with blue calipers up front.

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The rear end is heavily disguised, but the license plate recess has been moved from the liftgate to the bumper. Elsewhere, there’s a four-tailpipe exhaust system and what appears to be a longer spoiler.

Since the crossover is still a ways out, little is known about it. However, it’s expected to ride on the newer CLAR-WE platform and be offered with an assortment of gasoline and diesel engines. More interestingly, we can expect a fully electric iX7 variant. This promises to provide a powertrain for everyone as well as give the upcoming Genesis GV90 some electrifying competition.

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