It blends potent V8 power with luxurious appointments and advanced technology. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:   

Key Features and What’s New for 2025:

• No Major Redesign: The 2025 model year follows a significant refresh (LCI – Life Cycle Impulse) that the X5 lineup received for the 2024 model year. Therefore, the 2025 X5 M60i does not feature a full redesign but carries over the updated styling and technology from 2024 with some minor refinements.
• Powertrain:
  
  • Engine: It’s powered by a 4.4-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine.   
    
     
  • Mild Hybrid System: Incorporates a 48V mild-hybrid system (S68 engine) for enhanced smoothness, efficiency, and a slight power boost.
  • Horsepower: Produces 523 horsepower.   
    
     
  • Torque: Delivers 553 lb-ft of torque.   
    
     
  • Transmission: Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes.   
    
     
  • Drivetrain: Comes standard with BMW’s xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive.
  • Performance: Accelerates from 0-60 mph in approximately 4.2 seconds.   
    
     
• M Performance Components:
  
  • M Sport brakes
  • Adaptive M suspension (Adaptive M Suspension Professional with Active Roll Stabilization may be available or part of specific packages)   
    
     
  • M Sport differential
  • M Sport exterior design elements
  • Shadowline exterior trim
• iDrive System & Technology:
  
  • BMW Curved Display: Features a large, curved display that integrates a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch central information display (touchscreen).  
    
     
  • Operating System: Runs on the iDrive 8.5 Operating System.
  • Connectivity: Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
  • BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant: Voice-activated assistance.
  • Remote Software Upgrades: Allows for over-the-air updates.
  • Wireless Device Charging: Standard.
  • Head-Up Display: Standard on the M60i.
  • Harman Kardon® Surround Sound System: Standard.
• Enhanced Driver Assistance:
  
  • Active Driving Assistant: Standard suite includes Frontal Collision Warning, Active Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, and Speed Limit Info.   
    
     
  • Highway Assistant: For 2025, the available Highway Assistant (part of the Driving Assistance Professional Package) includes an enhanced lane-change function. The system can suggest a lane change, and the driver can confirm it by simply looking at the corresponding rear-view mirror.   
    
     
• Interior:
  
  • Luxurious cabin with premium materials.
  • Standard Sensafin upholstery, with leather options available.
  • Heated and ventilated front seats are standard on the M60i.
  • Multi-color ambient interior lighting.
  • Panoramic moonroof (Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof may be part of an optional package).
  • 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats.
• Exterior:
  
  • Distinctive M Sport exterior design.
  • Icon Adaptive Full LED Headlights (potentially with Laserlight, though availability can vary).
  • Signature BMW kidney grille.
  • Standard 20-inch M design wheels (22-inch wheels are often available as an option).
• Cargo Space: Offers approximately 33.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, expanding to 72.3 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.
• Towing Capacity: Capable of towing up to 7,200 lbs when properly equipped.

Fuel Economy:

• EPA Estimated MPG: Around 17 mpg city / 22 mpg highway, for a combined 19 mpg. This is a slight improvement attributed to the mild-hybrid system compared to older, non-hybrid V8 models.