BMW iX5 Spotted Testing New Double-X Headlights — SkimNews
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- BMW's all-electric iX5 was spotted testing ahead of its upcoming US launch, revealing the brand's new 'Double-X' lighting signature in real life
- The Double-X headlights debut on both the all-electric iX5 and the X5
Why it matters: The Double-X lighting marks BMW's newest design signature arriving on two nameplates at once, giving US buyers their first look at the styling cue before the iX5 officially goes on sale.
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