BMW iX5 LWB debuts with a range of over 620 miles and a huge Theater Screen [Images]
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- BMW introduced the iX5 LWB as a standalone model built exclusively for China, with a 3,165 mm wheelbase — 130 mm longer than the global X5 sold in the US and Europe.
- The iX5 LWB will deliver a CLTC driving range of over 1,000 km (620 miles) and officially launch in China in 2027, according to BMW.
- The model features an exclusive redesign for the Chinese market, including diagonal light icons, an illuminated Kidney Iconic Glow grille, a monochromatic interior, and a passenger screen.
- Rear passengers get a BMW Theater Screen — a massive 8K entertainment display for streaming, gaming, and mobile work — described by the source as one of the model's standout features.
- BMW co-developed the driver-assistance system with China's Momenta specifically for the Chinese market, offering "Address-to-Address" driver assistance.
- Last month, BMW tested a related LWB prototype, the iX3 50L xDrive, over 500 miles around the Qinghai Lake grand loop, achieving energy consumption of 4.9 miles per kWh.
- For comparison, the European iX5 60 xDrive uses a 141 kWh battery for up to 525 miles of WLTP range, while US EPA estimates are expected at around 435 miles from a 144 kWh battery.
Why it matters: BMW is reserving its longest-wheelbase, longest-range iX5 variant — plus its Momenta-powered driver assistance and Theater Screen — for China alone, signaling deeper localization in a market where domestic EV rivals like BYD and Xiaomi are rapidly closing the luxury gap ahead of the 2027 launch.
