BMW X5 2023: a Plug-in Hybrid with an XXL Battery
This page is translated from the original post "BMW X5 2023 : un hybride rechargeable avec une batterie XXL" in French.
- 08/02/2023 11:20
BMW is evolving its X5 / X6 duo. A new plug-in hybrid version with about one hundred kilometers of electric range is appearing.
The BMW X5 and its coupe counterpart X6 are receiving several improvements during their lifecycle. As often, aesthetic changes focus on the front of the vehicle. It features refined contours around the headlights and a new bumper. At the rear, BMW simply redraws the graphics of the lights. The interior updates are much more significant.
The dashboard now sports a large curved screen that houses a 14.9-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch instrument cluster. Regarding finishes, BMW announces the addition of faux leather upholstery and wood inserts as standard. The ambient lighting bar, gear selector, air vents, and steering wheel are also changing.
A plug-in hybrid X5 with over 100 km of range
This new model year of the X5 and X6 benefits from several technical upgrades. From now on, all engines are at least assisted by a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, whether diesel or petrol. The new plug-in hybrid xDrive50e version combines a 313 hp petrol six-cylinder engine with a 197 hp electric motor, for a combined power of 490 hp and a torque of 700 Nm.
More powerful than the pre-facelift version (+96 hp), it also improves in terms of range. It now ranges between 94 and 100 km (WLTP cycle). This gain is thanks to a new battery installed, with a capacity of 25.7 kWh, showing a net capacity close to that of a Dacia Spring! The onboard charger power has increased to 7.4 kW. Performance-wise, this xDrive50e version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h (limited). The electric motor can operate alone up to 140 km/h.
The price of the 2023 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid
The plug-in hybrid option is exclusive to the X5, which also offers a 298 hp six-cylinder diesel. The X6 can also be equipped with this diesel engine or an 530 hp V8 petrol. Prices start at €88,500 and rise to at least €99,900 for the plug-in hybrid on the official website.
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