BMW X5 Hybrid Set To Debut At Geneva
Green BMW To Roll Out At Geneva
BMW has announced they will reveal the X5 diesel/hybrid, dubbed Vision, at the Geneva auto show. With the X5 Vision being designed to silence the critics of big SUVs, the Vision claims to be as economical and clean as a modern sedan. The X5 Vision will be powered by a twin turbo 2.0 liter common rail diesel engine, paired with a 15 kilowatt electric motor. The diesel is rated at 204 hp and 295 tq, while the electric motor produces 155 lb ft of torque.
BMW states the X5 hybrid will get 36.2 mpg and produces 172 g/km of CO2, 6mpg better than the most efficient X5 on the market. All-wheel drive and a eight-speed automatic will be standard. The Vision will also be equipped with a roof mounted solar panel that will generate power when the car is stationary. The X5 is the latest installment in BMW’s Efficient Dynamics program, which highlights the reduction in consumption and CO2 emissions.
