2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e plug-in hybrid unveiled - Kelley Blue Book
Here's a first look at the new 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e slated to hit showrooms this fall. The production model also features BMW's 2. 0-liter TwinPowerTurbo gasoline 4-cylinder engine that makes 242 horsepower and a 113-horse electric motor integrated into its paddle-shiftable 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission. Collectively, the xDrive40e package develops a maximum of 309 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, which is shipped to all four wheels via BMW's intelligent xDrive system. The automaker claims that matchup will let the new X5 xDrive40e sprint from 0-62 mph in 6. 8 seconds, reach an electronically-limited top speed of 130 mph and return a maximum of 85. 6 mpg on the combined Euro driving cycle - although BMW admits... It holds sufficient charge to let this eco-friendly SUV travel up to 19 miles in pure EV mode at a speed of up to 75 mph. In addition to on-the-fly Brake Energy Regeneration, the battery can be replenished using several plug-in modes the quickest of which - a dedicated BMW Wallbox - can do the job in 2 hours 45 minutes, about an hour less than a standard 240V line. As one would expect, the new xDrive40e blends the best of the conventional BMW X5 with eco-friendly enhancements. Source: www.kbb.com
