Article Overview
- The 5 Series is scheduled for an update next year, probably without the complete Neue Klasse transformation.
- It will incorporate more streamlined headlights and possibly a reduced kidney grille.
- The Life Cycle Impulse will also encompass the M5 variants in 2027.
Recent spy images reveal that BMW is diligently working on a refresh for the M5. The G90 and G99 performance vehicles are expected to launch next year alongside updates to the standard models. Both the G60 sedan and G61 wagon will get a Life Cycle Impulse but are likely to skip the full Neue Klasse overhaul.
Although early prototypes indicated more dramatic changes, recent observations suggest a more evolutionary design approach. Our exclusive rendering is derived from the latest photos of a 5 Series Touring taken by automotive photographers, highlighting a standard configuration without the M Sport Package.
While G61 prototypes indicated a potential return to smaller kidney grilles, this may have been a trick of the camouflage. Nevertheless, BMW could reduce the grille size, as the 5 Series wagon seen earlier this year appeared to feature a horizontal slat above the license plate.
Incorporating an additional air intake in that area would require a smaller grille. However, it remains unclear which path they will choose. It's crucial to highlight that the test vehicle was equipped with the M Sport Package, which is not applicable here. Regardless, the 5 Series LCI will definitely showcase entirely revamped headlights, consistent with the upcoming 3 Series (G50) and i3 (NA0).
These two sedans will fully embrace the Neue Klasse design language, merging the horizontal kidneys with the headlights for a contemporary appearance. This is not expected to happen with the 5 Series facelift and its derivatives. The overall exterior styling will primarily remain the same, though the rear bumper may see slight alterations across all 5er models, alongside refreshed taillight graphics.
While our rendering highlights the exterior, the most significant enhancements will be located inside. Although BMW might forgo some Neue Klasse exterior features, the dashboard will receive a comprehensive redesign. Features from the iX3’s interior that were popular (and some that weren’t) are anticipated to be incorporated in the 5 Series facelift, along with a rumored optional passenger display.
The iDrive rotary knob will be removed, with BMW integrating more functionalities into the central display. The iDrive X features a 14.9-inch screen in the new iX3, enhanced by a pillar-to-pillar windshield projection. This Panoramic Vision technology substitutes the digital instrument cluster with three fixed tiles in the driver's line of sight, while six customizable widgets allow users to transfer information from the main screen into the projection.
According to our sources at BMW, the 5 Series LCI is scheduled to start production in July 2027. If the rumors are accurate, a world premiere is expected in just over a year.
Article Overview
- The 5 Series is scheduled for an update next year, probably without the complete Neue Klasse transformation.
- It will incorporate more streamlined headlights and possibly a reduced kidney grille.
- The Life Cycle Impulse will also encompass the M5 variants in 2027.
Recent spy images reveal that BMW is diligently working on a refresh for the M5. The G90 and G99 performance vehicles are expected to launch next year alongside updates to the standard models. Both the G60 sedan and G61 wagon will get a Life Cycle Impulse but are likely to skip the full Neue Klasse overhaul.
Although early prototypes indicated more dramatic changes, recent observations suggest a more evolutionary design approach. Our exclusive rendering is derived from the latest photos of a 5 Series Touring taken by automotive photographers, highlighting a standard configuration without the M Sport Package.
While G61 prototypes indicated a potential return to smaller kidney grilles, this may have been a trick of the camouflage. Nevertheless, BMW could reduce the grille size, as the 5 Series wagon seen earlier this year appeared to feature a horizontal slat above the license plate.
Incorporating an additional air intake in that area would require a smaller grille. However, it remains unclear which path they will choose. It’s crucial to highlight that the test vehicle was equipped with the M Sport Package, which is not applicable here. Regardless, the 5 Series LCI will definitely showcase entirely revamped headlights, consistent with the upcoming 3 Series (G50) and i3 (NA0).
These two sedans will fully embrace the Neue Klasse design language, merging the horizontal kidneys with the headlights for a contemporary appearance. This is not expected to happen with the 5 Series facelift and its derivatives. The overall exterior styling will primarily remain the same, though the rear bumper may see slight alterations across all 5er models, alongside refreshed taillight graphics.
While our rendering highlights the exterior, the most significant enhancements will be located inside. Although BMW might forgo some Neue Klasse exterior features, the dashboard will receive a comprehensive redesign. Features from the iX3’s interior that were popular (and some that weren’t) are anticipated to be incorporated in the 5 Series facelift, along with a rumored optional passenger display.
The iDrive rotary knob will be removed, with BMW integrating more functionalities into the central display. The iDrive X features a 14.9-inch screen in the new iX3, enhanced by a pillar-to-pillar windshield projection. This Panoramic Vision technology substitutes the digital instrument cluster with three fixed tiles in the driver’s line of sight, while six customizable widgets allow users to transfer information from the main screen into the projection.
According to our sources at BMW, the 5 Series LCI is scheduled to start production in July 2027. If the rumors are accurate, a world premiere is expected in just over a year.
