BMW has launched the X5 xDrive40e, the first plug-in hybrid production car from the manufacturer's core brand.
Its combustion engine and the electric motor, which together generate a total system output of 313hp, provide combined fuel economy of up to 85.6mpg and a combined electricity consumption of 15.3kWh. CO2 emissions are 77g/km
Short journeys in urban areas can be completed on electric power alone, while in all-electric drive mode, the vehicle is capable of a top speed of an electroncially-limited 75mph.
The X5 xDrive40e goes on sale autumn 2015. Prices will be announced at a later date.
Jeremy has been a journalist for 30 years, 20 of which have been in business-to-business automotive. He was a writer and news editor on AM-sister brand Fleet News for three years before setting up the AM website. For the last five years he has been Bauer B2B’s head of digital helping to manage the digital assets of AM, together with Fleet News, Commercial Fleet, Rail and Smart Transport.
Sammyez - 16/03/2015 14:14
Let's hope there are also better security features built in? Given that the X5 is most targeted car for criminals in the UK.