While BMW has been dabbling in diesel sedans and readying i3 and i8 for their 2014 debut, the German automaker has not neglected those who would rather have a hybrid. Next month at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the BMW Concept X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid will be unveiled to the world, and though not confirmed for production, it certainly looks ready for primetime.
The BMW Concept X5 eDrive pairs a 95-horsepower electric motor with a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine (of unspecified displacement and power), and can reportedly operate under electric power for up to 19 miles, and at speeds of up to 75 mph. BMW claims it consumes just 3.8 liters of fuel per 100 km, which works to approximately 62 mpg on the U.S. testing cycle.
Being a Bimmer though, engineers made sure the X5 could scoot to 60 mph in under 7 seconds, and the Concept X5 eDrive also comes with three battery modes. Save Battery maintains the current battery levels, allowing drivers to make a highway trip before slipping into electric mode at their urban destination. There’s also an all-electric mode, as well as a mode that handles all that thinking for you.
The BMW Concept X5 eDrive makes its official debut next month, and it looks ready to go from the show floor to the dealership if you ask me.
Source: BMW
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