The New BMW X5 Will Get A V8, And Not Just The M Model

BMW By Brett T. Evans Published Jul 10, 2026, 9:39 AM EDT Brett T. Evans has more than a decade of experience driving, writing about, and evaluating automobiles. His early career comprised writing about pre- and post-war classic cars, as well as late-model performance diesel trucks. These varied experiences allowed him the chance to gain expertise in every corner of the auto world. Today, he spends much of his time on modern car culture and mass-market news. Sign in to your CarBuzz account Add Us On follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap The 2027 BMW X5 gave us a few surprises when it debuted a couple weeks ago, with bold styling that broke ties with its predecessors and an unprecedented five propulsion options. One thing that isn't a shock, however, is the variety of internal combustion powertrains the new "Sports Activity Vehicle" will offer, which will include Europe-only diesel engines and BMW's signature gasoline inline-six. There's even at least one V8 in the pipeline, and it won't even be limited to the rumored X5 M.