KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia has previewed the latest facelifted plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant of the new locally assembled BMW X5 xDrive50e, with estimated pricing at RM530,000.
Arriving with the M Sport package as standard, the new BMW X5 xDrive50e sees significant updates in terms of performance and efficiency, packing more power with a greater electric range.
The new BMW X5 xDrive50e M Sport comes with a more powerful PHEV powertrain that delivers a combined output of 489hp – an impressive 96hp more than its predecessor, and an upgraded 700 Nm of torque.
The combined output of the 3.0-liter straight-six petrol engine and its powerful electric motor allows the new X5 xDrive50e M Sport to achieve the century sprint in 4.8 seconds.
The electric capabilities of the PHEV also receive a boost, giving it an electric range of up to 110km (WLTP) alongside an enhanced 7.4kW of charging, allowing it to go from a 0-100% charge in just 4.5 hours.
Its 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with fully digital display cluster greets the driver front and centre, now supplemented by the advanced BMW Operating System 8.5.
It includes the BMW Live Cockpit Professional and BMW instrument panel that supports the full range of interaction methods between the car’s occupants and the vehicle itself – via iDrive Controller, voice, touch or using the optional Gesture Control.
The ambient Light Bar with crystalline surface structure, and Harman Kardon Surround sound system are also included as standard.
The centre console in the X5 xDrive50e M Sport now also boasts a restructured layout and additional touch-sensitive function keys, with gear changes now executed using a rocker switch.
Added standard features to the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) include BMW Comfort Access, Driving Assistant Professional, Parking Assistant Professional, alongside with the exterior colours of Black Sapphire, Manhattan, Mineral White, and Skyscraper Grey as well as the "Merino" interior upholstery, a member of the BMW Individual Extended Leather family, which comes in two distinct colour options – Black and Tartufo.
