BMW X5 plug-in hybrid showcased

German car maker BMW has gone ahead to unveil the X5 xDrive40e model, which is set to make its debut at the 2015 New York Motor Show. This Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) is a hybrid version of the BMW’s luxury model and runs on a petrol-electric motor combination. It is fitted with a 2.0-litre petrol drivetrain that is capable of delivering an output of 242 BHP along with maximum torque of around 350 Nm. This engine works in tandem with an electric motor. The SUV features an eight-speed automatic transmission system. The BMW X5 xDrive40e, in combination, produces an output of 309 BHP, which is 55 BHP more than the X5 xDrive30d.

BMW X5 plug-in hybrid showcased

The electric motor installed in this car has a 9 kW lithium ion battery, which consists of 96 individual cells. The boot space of the car has been reduced by almost 150 litres due to the mounted battery. The battery takes about three hours for a full charge. The vehicle is offered in three driving modes namely - eDrive, Max eDrive and Save Battery. All three modes have their own merits and can be utilized as per conditions.

According to BMW, the car takes about 6.8 seconds to reach 100 kmph from scratch and can reach a top speed to 211 kmph. The BMW X5 xDrive30d, in comparison, reaches 100 kmph in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 230 kmph. Sources suggest that the chassis of this car has been redone in order to support the hybrid configuration. Standard equipment available on this car includes self-levelling rear air suspension and adaptive damping.

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