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BMW just revealed the all-new X5 and it’s the most significant addition to the lineup in the model's 27-year history: the iX5, the first battery-electric X5 ever made.Ahead of today's announcement, I got an early look behind the scenes at BMW's Spartanburg plant in Greer, South Carolina — the world's largest BMW Group factory — and there's a lot to unpack with this ‘Neue Klasse’ leap forward for the automaker's flagship SUV.A sportier X5 that hides its size
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)The redesign looks noticeably sportier than the outgoing X5 model and does a surprisingly good job of hiding just how large this car actually is. A lot of that comes down to the new front end, which BMW has reshaped with what it calls Iconic Glow kidney grilles.
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)They’re now slimmed down and vertical, flanked by new double-X light icons that consolidate the low beams, daytime running lights, side lights, and turn signals into one unified element. They stay lit day and night, and the effect is aggressive and futuristic without crossing into the overdone territory some recent BMWs have drifted toward.
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)The back is just as strong. Slim rear lights span nearly the full width of the car, echoing the double-X theme from the front. Together, the whole design reads as a cohesive package rather than a collection of individual styling choices.
