Overview
Armed with a 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 engine and a single motor electric system, and a 9.0 kWh battery, fused to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the 2017 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid SUV makes 308 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 240 horsepower while the electric motor manages 111 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2017 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid SUV cover 0-60 in 6.2 seconds. You can drive the X5 Plug-In Hybrid for 14 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for small trips in the city. Combined, the X5 Plug-In Hybrid achieves an impressive 56 MPGe while getting 24 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP of $63,200, the X5 Plug-In Hybrid makes a formidable competitor in the midsize SUV segment, competing with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid, the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, and the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid SUV which has the highest price tag among the bunch.
