BMW says off-roading was not a priority for the new X5.
The previous generation offered more than enough capability.
BMW may be working on a more off-road-focused vehicle.
Though most people don’t think of it as a rock crawler, the outgoing BMW X5 did have an Off-Road Package that bundled air suspension, a locking rear differential, underbody protection, and all-terrain tires. It was a more capable vehicle than most owners will ever use, which is why BMW didn't focus on making the new 2027 G65 X5 more rugged, BMWBlog reports.
Speaking to journalists at the debut of the new X5, senior vice president of BMW's Luxury Class, Alpina, and Rolls-Royce, Philip Koehn, said that giving the X5 off-road chops wasn't a priority. He notes:
