BMW announces the market launch of the all-new BMW X5 xDrive45e. The latest generation X5 plug-in hybrid is now available in certain markets, with the US offering the model in 2020.
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This plug-in hybrid model is powered by a combination of a six-cylinder in-line petrol engine and an electric motor, which together generate system output of 394 PS. Torque is also up to 442 lb-ft, significantly higher than the previous car’s 260 lb-ft.
The second-generation BMW X5 with an electrified powertrain accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.6 seconds.
With an electrically powered range of 67 to 87 kilometers in the new WLTP test cycle or some 86 to 97 kilometers, according to the NEDC test cycle, the figure achieved by the predecessor model has been more than tripled. The EPA figures for the US market will be available at a later date.
Obviously, this new BMW X5 xDrive45e is based on the latest-generation G05 X5. What’s important to note, though, is that this new G05 X5 is built on BMW’s new CLAR platform, which was designed with hybrids in mind from the ground up. While a plug-in hybrid model was a bit of an afterthought for the previous-gen F15 X5, electrification was part of the new X5’s plans from the beginning.
The battery is still positioned in the underbody area of the vehicle, right between the rear seats and the trunk. That means some of the luggage space had to be sacrificed compared to the regular model, the hybrid offering 150 liters less. Even so, the total luggage space in the boot is rated at 500 liters with the seats up and 1,716 with them rear seats folded. The fuel tank has been increased on the other hand, to some 69 liters.
Pricing for the US market should be announced by the end of this year.
Unfortunately there is no third row available for the hybrid X5.
You could find 7 seater option and still plenty of space for luggage in Tesla X Model. And is cheaper.
Model X is much more expensive in Germany. And it’s ugly. There are a lot of reasons more why I’d prefer a hybrid X5. Btw: they forgot the inline six in every Tesla.
German’s PHEV politic is totaly different. But if you are still missing inline six Tesla would never sort out your problem.
I did consider X5 but because of excise tax it had inreasonable price.
I’m expecting delivery end of October. Can’t wait.
Which market?
He is bluffing.
No I’m not. In Belgium, Sweden Switzerland and UK (and probably some other EU countries) the order books are open for months. The configurator of the G05 X5 45e is online since June 2019.
See forums:
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1636008
Well I’ve had an xDrive45e on order in the UK since mid July, with delivery scheduled for early November
Belgium. No bluffing. Orders are open since January 2019. Ordered mine in February 2019. Orders from January already received their production week number with delivery beginning of October.
What is the real-world electric range you are getting? How do you like it?
40 to 50 mile EV range would be great. They would not need DC fast charging in this model.
Are you seriuos. 24 kWh battery with 3,5 kW charging ability is almost 7 hours. It is rediculous.
I assumed the KLE would accommodate a Level 2 charge rate of 7-9.4 KW/hr which would result in charge times at home of 3hrs or less.
As far as I could see from specs there is only 1 phase 3,5 kW available. Charging time 6,8 hours.
This car really kills the case for any current full EV products from Germany. For instance, it’s almost identical in footprint to the Audi e-Tron and also has full air suspension. I betcha the weights are similar, as well. Triple the battery size over my X5 40e would give a real-world range of about 45 miles. That covers 100% of my daily driving. I’d home-charge a full EV every day, just as I would a PHEV, so no difference there. I’d have the best of both worlds: a full EV for daily driving and an ultra-smooth 6-cyl ICE for inter-city use. And, I bet that a similarly-equipped X5 45e will cost less than the e-Tron and will certainly have a higher 3-yr resale value. In the USA, I’d expect 3-yr lease residuals of about 60% to the e-Tron’s 50%. M-B is going to have to price the EQC in the $50-$60K range to be competitive. Both M-B and Audi are also going to have to increase the battery capacity on their up-coming PHEVs to competitive numbers.
I can see no big turn except of battery size. But it is not supported even optional by 3 phase 11 kW charging ability (i3 60Ah = 24 kWh had it years ago). Having battery like that there should be DC charging available.
For me it is step back. Instead of increasing capacity of electric motor BMW decided to increas combustion one. My G12 2017 four cylinder is 258 HP with 113 HP electric. Why not putting 184 HP electric from i3s making combined power >400 HP. Hopefuly new BMW CEO will provide some significant changes.
In Poland >2 ltr combustion is subject to excise tax of 18,5%. The full option X5 45e is €45.000 more expensive than full option Tesla Model X LR currently with supercharger free for life. What will you choose on my place?