BMW announced the prices for the 2016 X5 xDrive40e in Germany a couple of days ago and now, the carmaker is already preparing the plug-in hybrid SUV for the United States, where it will arrive at the end of the year as a 2016 model.

The carmaker is asking a standard price of $63,095, which is higher than the six-cylinder X5, which comes with $54,895 in the sDrive and $57,195 in the standard xDrive.

As the European sibling, the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e will arrive in the US with an evolutionary design, while the cabin will offer a generous space for both passengers and their luggage. We are talking here about an overall cargo capacity standing at 1,720 liters.

Under the hood, the 2016 X5 BMW xDrive40e will pack the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder, backed by an electric motor, both configurations developing an overall 308 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. The hybrid powertrain is also hooked to a 9.0-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, with a presuming 13 mile range. Apart the fuel-efficiency capacity, the xDrive40e is also extremely environmentally friendly, the hybrid SUV coming with CO2 emissions standing at 78-77 g/km.

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The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e has finally made its world debut at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, after first being showcased online in some details concerning the interesting powertrain choice it will come with, once it will be launched on the market at the beginning of next year.

As you already know, the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e is the carmaker`s first plug-in hybrid core brand, coming with some special features that would make it a real sport utility vehicle. First off, the SUV is extremely practical, offering a lot of space inside, with the overall cargo capacity standing at 1,700 liters.

But the real outstanding qualities of the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e are hidden under the hood, where the impressive plug-in hybrid powertrain really makes it exceptional. I am referring to the conventional 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline unit, developing 245 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque.

The conventional engine is backed by an additional electric motor, which is capable of providing an extra 113 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. The electric motor is also hooked to a 9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which can be recharged in around 4 hours, and has a mile range of 31 km, at a top speed of 120 km/h.

The overall power now stands at a good 313 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. In terms of performance, the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e is capable of reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, at a topping of 210 km/h. The German carmaker has also presented all these performance details, displaying the powertrain at its stands in Shanghai, the company revealing the gearbox, the battery pack, differentials and other important parts of the entire powertrain, a spectacular display which gathered a lot of BMW enthusiasts and fans!

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BMW German premium carmaker has recently released a new video with the long-rumored and expected 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e, the plug-in hybrid SUV proming to offer a lot in terms of performance and drivability. The video highlights the SUV`s exceptional features both from a visual standpoint as well as from a practicality point of view inside the cabin.

Speaking about practicality, the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e will offe a lot of space inside, especially for luggage and other items, as the cargo capacity is now standing at 500 liters, with the possibility of expanding to 1,720 liters, with the back seats being folded.

Power is also a great word and necessary for the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e, as it will come with a conventional 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline unit, developing 245 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque.

But this should not be enough without the additional electric motor, which is capable of providing an additional of 113 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. The electric motor is also hooked to a 9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which can be recharged in around 4 hours, and has a mile range of 31 km at a top speed of 120 km/h.

The overall power now stands at a good 313 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. In terms of performance, the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e is capable of reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, at a topping of 210 km/h. The powerful plug-in hybrid SUV will be built in South Carolina, US, at BMW`s plant at Spartanburg, with the pricing details to be revealed later on, at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show. Meanwhile, enjoy the video!

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The BMW X5 has finally launched the plug-in hybrid version, the xDrive40e, which will make its first world debut at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show, where it will also go on sale soon after the event. More than that, the 2016 xDrive40e has been also seen on the first official promo which is highlighting the plug-in hybrid`s driving dynamics as well as its high performance on the roads.

The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e plug-in hybrid unveiled a couple of days ago will come with a lot of high-end features, along with generous space inside and a worthy powertrain under the hood.

The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e will come with a lot of space inside, especially for luggage and other items, as the cargo capacity is now standing at 500 liters, with the possibility of expanding to 1,720 liters, with the back seats being folded.

In terms of power, the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e will come with a conventional 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline unit, which develops 245 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque.

The unit is also backed by an electric motor, capable of providing an additional of 113 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. The electric motor is also hooked to a 9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which can be recharged in around 4 hours, and has a mile range of 31 km at a top speed of 120 km/h.

The overall power now stands at a good 313 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. In terms of performance, the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e is capable of reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, at a topping of 210 km/h.

The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e will be built in South Carolina, US, at BMW`s plant at Spartanburg, with the pricing details to be revealed later on. Until then, enjoy the first official promo with the one off 2016 X5 xDrive40e!

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