The new technology inside the 2027 BMW X5 is more of a focal point than the luxury appointments.
Front-seat occupants are greeted with a slim panoramic display that sits at the base of the windshield and stretches its width. It replaces the traditional driver’s gauge cluster and works in conjunction with the standard 3D head-up display and 17.9-inch center touchscreen. The driver or front-seat passenger can use drag and drop movements to adjust widgets around the center screen or up to the panoramic screen.
There are few physical controls in the X5, other than the crystal glass used for the gear selector, volume controls, and seat controls. Nearly everything else is a touch-sensitive surface with haptic feedback. The steering wheel will illuminate icons for active or available features, in what the automaker says is an effort to keep their eyes on the road. The BMW Personal Assistant uses machine learning to understand commands for operating the windows, climate settings, and entertainment system, and a Routines function will automate user habits, such as predicting when to raise or lower the temperature or activate seat heating.
An optional 14.6-inch screen for the front-seat passenger lets them stream content, use apps, or join video conferences. Driver-monitoring cameras prevent the driver from viewing the screen and becoming distracted while the X5 is in motion.
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard. The center console has two cup holders, two USB-C ports, and a smartphone tray with inductive charging and a magnetic holder.
Heated sport seats come standard and offer improved cushioning compared with the seats in the previous-generation X5. Optional multifunction seats include ventilation and active massage.
The rear seat features more knee room and revised seat angles to improve long-distance travel comfort. Like past X5s, the seats fold in a 40/20/40 split to expand cargo room. While a three-zone climate system is standard, the optional Climate Package includes a four-zone system with a touchscreen for the rear-seat passengers, ventilated front seats, and heating for the rear seats, steering wheel, and armrests.