BMW X5 pictures leak

The first pictures of the all-new BMW X5 have reportedly leaked, revealing a familiar profile but a mixture of design cues borrowed from BMW’s current and future models.

The more rounded front end, featuring headlights that flow in to the double kidney grille, is a feature of the new 3 Series, while the shapely air vents either side of the bumper are borrowed from the 4 Series Coupe concept. The rear lights look like scaled up versions of the units found on the X3.

We’re expecting the X5 to grow considerably over the car it replaces to help distance it from the smaller X3. A longer wheelbase will free up even more space in the cabin, so we’ll almost certainly see the return of the seven-seater variant.

The new X5’s interior will focus on improved quality, with better materials used throughout, and tech features like selectable dampers, iDrive and a large widescreen display for the internet-connected infotainment system all to be offered.

Meanwhile, the engine range will consist of the usual 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesels and V8 petrols. The big news will be the introduction of a four-cylinder turbodiesel, and a petrol-electric hybrid is also likely to be offered.

The new BMW X5 will go on sale later this year, with prices starting from around £45,000.