2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid Arrives

The Bavarian firm reveals to us his first crossover plug-in hybrid, which is called BMW xDrive40e, which is based on the third generation of the X5 and X5 obviously in the derive concept presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2013.

The BMW xDrive40e boasts a 2.0L twin-turbo four-cylinder with 245 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque and an electric engine (113 horses with 184 lb-ft) integrated in the eight-speed automatic transmission, which combined give a total of 313 horses and 332 lb-ft of torque.

Regarding benefits we have to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 6.8 seconds and top speed is 210 km / h. In electric mode you can move up to 31 km with a top speed of 120 Km / h. combined fuel economy is 30 km / l.

The lithium ion battery of 9 kWh is located under the floor of the trunk, which limits the capacity being 500 L, but can be increased to 1719 L if the rear seats are folded.

It has an adaptive suspension and the all-wheel drive to all four wheels. There will be no M version of this model, but BMW itself offer the M Sport package.

The price of this plug-in hybrid vehicle was not revealed, but will reach dealers in Europe in autumn this year.

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