BMW’s PHEV at a glance
- Engine: 2.0-litre turbo petrol and electric motor
Power: Petrol 245hp; electric 113hp - 0-62mph: 6.8secs
Top speed: 130mph (electronically limited) - Fuel consumption: 85.6mpg
CO2 emissions: 77g/kms
BMW has joined the ‘green’ SUV party with the launch of its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in the shape of the X5 xDrive40e.
Intelligently controlled interaction between the combustion engine and the electric drive will generate a total power output of 313hp, delivering a 0-to-62mph sprint time of 6.8 seconds.
At the same time it can return a combined fuel consumption of up to 85.6mpg with CO2 emissions are just 77g/km.
It also reaps the benefits of the technology and know-how transferred from BMW’s i brand, with exceptionally efficient performance as well as all-electric mobility with zero tailpipe emissions, as and when required.
Despite the eco-warrior propulsion, BMW claim it will still maintain the versatility and luxury of the X5 range, along with xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system and BMW’s EfficientDynamics eDrive fuel saving technology.
