宝马近日宣布，将于2020年发布X5xDrive45e插电混动车型。该车的核心是一台3.0升直列六缸涡轮增压汽油引擎，功率210千瓦/282马力，加上电机功率82千瓦/110马力，综合功率达到290千瓦/389马力，扭矩600牛米。而老款车X5xDrive40e的功率为230千瓦/308马力，扭矩450牛米。新车除了功率和扭矩提升，在纯电动模式下的续航里程也由原来的31公里提升至80公里。车辆百公里加速时间5.6秒，比老款车缩短了1秒多，在纯电动模式下的最高时速也从原来的120公里提升至140公里。如果采用混动模式，车辆百公里油耗仅为2.1升，每公里二氧化碳排放量49克。即便是入门级车型也提供了前后空气悬挂和电控减震，而更高端版本还提供了四轮转向。新车唯一失分之处是储物空间比标准版降低了150升，在所有座椅的椅背直立情况下，储物容积为500立升，如果将后排椅背放平可提升至1716立升。上述规格所指均为欧版车型，而美版车将作为2021款车型于2020年上市。
BMW X5 xDrive45e gets more power, range for 2020
BMW has announced plans to replace the X5 xDrive40e with the improved xDrive45e in 2020.
At the heart of the electrified X5 is an inline-six 3.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine developing 282 horsepower (210 kilowatts) working together with an electric setup with an output of 110 hp (82 kW). With the power of the two combined, the new xDrive45e offers a generous total output of 389 hp (290 kW) and a massive 443 pound-feet (600 Newton-meters) of torque. For the sake of comparison, the old one had to make do with a total of 308 hp (230 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm).
The good news continue as aside from packing significantly more punch, the new plug-in hybrid X5 also has a much more generous electric range, with BMW saying it can do up to 50 miles (80 kilometers) thanks to a better lithium-ion battery pack. According to the company, the value is based on the newly introduced WLTP test cycle but translated back into the NEDC-equivalent value. As a refresher, the defunct X5 xDrive40e was NEDC-rated at just 19 miles (31 kilometers).
Although developed with efficiency in mind, the electrified X5 is no slouch – 0 to 62 mph (100 kph) takes 5.6 seconds, which is more than one second less than the model it replaces. Not only that, but top speed in pure electric mode has gone up from 75 mph (120 kph) to 87 mph (140 kph). If you’re only after efficiency and a diesel is not your cup of tea (or not available in your country), this can be a viable solution as BMW says it will sip just 2.1 liters / 100 km, with equivalent CO2 emissions of 49 g/km.
Even the base version comes with two-axle air suspension and electronically controlled dampers, while the more expensive ones get four-wheel steering. The only downside of this version is the cargo volume, which is reduced by 150 liters compared to the conventionally powered model. With all the seats in place, you have 500 liters at your disposal, and 1,716 liters once the rear backrests are folded.
Although revealed today, the new BMW X5 xDrive45e won’t be going on sale until sometime next year. It’s important to mention all specs refer to the European model, with details about the U.S.-spec version to be announced closer to the market launch set for 2020 as a 2021MY.