2024 BMW X5 and X6 Get New Faces, New Engines, New Interior

BMW took the wraps off its 2024 X5 and X6 SUVs on Tuesday, giving us our first look at the next generation of the vehicles destined to populate mall parking lots and school pickup areas for the foreseeable future. In addition to the cosmetic updates inside and out, there are a slew of updated engine options, including mild-hybrid and plug-in-powered setups.

The 2024 X5 will be offered in no fewer than four different powertrain trims; a base straight-six-powered model with rear- or all-wheel-drive, a plug-in hybrid xDrive50e model, and a top-level V-8-powered M60i xDrive. The X6 is only offered in two of those trims, the base straight-six xDrive40i and the M-badged V-8 model.

Opt for the base engine and you get a 3.0-liter twin-turbo powerplant making 375 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque—increases of 40 hp and 66 lb-ft, respectively. Some of that increase is thanks to a standard 48-volt mild hybrid system that uses an engine-bay mounted battery and a motor mounted within the eight-speed automatic transmission. BMW claims a 0-60 time of 5.2 seconds for both the X5 and X6 with this engine.

The X5 xDrive50e uses the same inline-six, but pairs it with a new synchronous motor that delivers a maximum of 194 hp and 331 lb-ft on its own. Combined with the engine, the powertrain can achieve a maximum of 483 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, along with an electric-only range of 40 miles thanks to a floor-mounted lithium-ion battery. The added thrust means a claimed 0-60 time of 4.6 seconds.