BMW Launches Plug-in Hybrid SAV 'X5 xDrive45e' in Korea

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] BMW Korea officially launched the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sports activity vehicle (SAV) 'New X5 xDrive45e' in the domestic market on the 3rd.

The 'New X5 xDrive45e,' BMW's representative SAV model and the 2nd generation PHEV model of the X5, is a model that simultaneously offers the premium large SAV's luxury and versatility along with the excellent fuel efficiency unique to PHEVs.

The New X5 xDrive45e is equipped with an electric motor delivering a maximum output of 113 horsepower and a high-voltage battery with a capacity of 24kWh, more than twice that of the previous generation. This provides the longest electric mode driving range among BMW PHEV models. When fully charged, it can travel up to 54 km without using fuel, and the maximum speed in electric mode is 135 km/h.

In addition, combined with BMW's TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder gasoline engine, it delivers a maximum system output of 394 horsepower and a maximum torque of 61.2 kg.m. The acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is 5.6 seconds, and the safe top speed is 235 km/h. Furthermore, four driving modes?Sport, Hybrid, Pure Electric, and Adaptive?can be selected to suit various driving environments.

BMW New X5 xDrive45e

The trunk capacity expands from a basic 500 liters up to a maximum of 1720 liters, and the fuel tank capacity reaches 69 liters, making it suitable for camping or long-distance driving. Additionally, all trims of the New X5 xDrive45e come standard with convenience features such as a 4-zone automatic air conditioning system, comfort access, power tailgate, and through-loading system, as well as advanced technologies that assist safe driving, including Driving Assistant Professional, Parking Assistant Plus, and Active Cruise Control.

In Korea, the New X5 xDrive45e is available in two trims: New X5 xDrive45e xLine and New X5 xDrive45e M Sport, priced at 112.3 million KRW and 120.8 million KRW respectively (based on a 3.5% individual consumption tax).

Meanwhile, BMW Group announced a plan to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for sustainability in Munich, Germany, last July. First, BMW Group set a goal to reduce CO2 emissions from vehicle production processes by 80% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. This is less than 10% of the emissions in 2006.

Furthermore, the group aims to reduce CO2 emissions generated during vehicle driving by 40%. To achieve this, BMW Group plans to launch 25 electrified models by 2023 and supply more than 7 million electric vehicles (PHEV, BEV) on the road within 10 years. Lastly, through cooperation with parts suppliers, BMW Group plans to reduce CO2 emissions from parts production processes by 20%.

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