Overview
Armed with a 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 and a single electric motor powered by 24-kWh battery pack, fused to a 8-speed automatic transmission, the 2021 BMW X5 PHEV makes 389 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 282 horsepower while the electric motor(s) manage 111 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2021 BMW X5 PHEV cover 0-60 in 4.7 seconds.
You can drive the X5 for 31 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for a small trip in the city. Combined, the X5 achieves an impressive 50 MPGe combined while getting 20 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $65,500, the X5 makes a formidable competitor in the midsize SUV segment, competing with the likes of the 2023 Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV , the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, and the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover PHEV .
