3Pre-IntermediateGeneralCulture

BMW Shows New X5 With Cool X-Shaped Lights

BMW is going to show its new 2027 X5 car very soon. The big SUV has new lights shaped like the letter X. It will come with many engine types, including electric and hydrogen.

1 min readLevel 3June 30, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

shape

/ʃeɪp/

noun

The form or look of something, like a circle or square

“The cookies were in the shape of stars.”

modern

/ˈmɒd.ən/

adjective

New and using the latest ideas or design

“Their house has a very modern kitchen.”

version

/ˈvɜː.ʒən/

noun

A different form or type of the same thing

“I like the new version of this phone.”

grille

/ɡrɪl/

noun

The front part of a car that lets air in

“The car has a big grille at the front.”

excited

/ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Feeling very happy about something that will happen

“The children were excited about the trip.”

heavy

/ˈhev.i/

adjective

Having a lot of weight; not light

“This bag is too heavy for me to carry.”

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BMW has a new car to show. The 2027 BMW X5 is coming soon. The company shared a picture this week. It shows the front of the new SUV. The lights have a cool X shape.

The new X5 looks very different now. The front is cleaner and more modern. BMW made the famous front grille smaller. Buyers can choose five engine types. These include gas, electric, and hydrogen.

The new X5 is very important for BMW. It is one of their best-selling cars. Sales will start at the end of 2026. The electric version will be very heavy. Many people are excited to see it.

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

1
What shape are the new BMW X5 lights?
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How many engine types will the new X5 have?
3
When will sales of the new X5 start?
4
What did BMW do to the front grille?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

1
What shape are the new lights on the BMW X5?
2
How many engine types can buyers choose from?
3
When will sales of the new X5 start?
4
Why is the new X5 important for BMW?
5
What is different about the front grille?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

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What kind of car do you like to drive?
2
Do you think electric cars are the future?
3
What is more important to you: how a car looks or how it drives?
4
Have you ever been excited about a new product?
5
Would you buy a very heavy car? Why or why not?

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version

grille

excited

heavy

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