18 Mar 2015

BMW's hybrid X5: Green light for xDrive40e

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<b>GREEN LIGHT FOR X5 HYBRID:</b> BMW's new X5 XDrive40e is in production though not yet confirmed for SA. <i>Image: BMW</i>

BMW’s new X5 XDrive40e is the first plug-in hybrid from the core brand not branded as an i-car.

The hybrid is powered by a four-cylinder two-litre turbo petrol capable of 180kW/350Nm, combined with an electric motor (83kW/250Nm), for a total output of 230kW/450Nm.

The hybrid engine is mated to an eight-speed steptronic, driving power to all four wheels, enabling the SUV to reach 0-100km/h in 6.8 seconds and on to a limited top speed of 209km/h.

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