In Europe, the reception of orders for a new modification of the crossover BMW X5 – with a gasoline engine and electric motor. The SUV was almost a record holder among colleagues for mileage without gasoline and at the same time very dynamic.
Powerplant crossover index xDrive45e built around the already decent engine – 3-liter inline "six" with turbocharging, developing more than 280 HP And is assisted by her 110-horsepower engine, with which powerplant is capable of producing 394 HP and 600 Nm of torque.
This impressive combined potential is realized through an 8-speed automatic and proprietary all-wheel drive system. To 100 km/h the new product will accelerate in 5.6 seconds and a top speed of hybrid reaches 235 km/h Without using the petrol engine, the crossover can go from 67 to 87 km (during the measurement cycle WLTP), speeding thus up to 135 km/h which is pretty good.
It is noted that the power plant includes a powerful 24-kilowatt battery, and the increase in energy efficiency is achieved through the use of the latest control electronics. The battery, by the way, "ate" about 150 liters from the cargo compartment due to the nuances of the layout, but BMW believes that the remaining volume of 500 liters will be enough for any purpose.
Standard hybrid includes air suspension and an electronically dampers and optional available polnopravnym chassis. In addition, the hybrid in accordance with the current requirements is equipped with a sound synthesizer – it works when the crossover is moving in electric mode to notify pedestrians of its approach.
