The ever-popular BMW X5 eDrive50e M Sport is due for a mid-life refresh and this is what it will look like. The plug-in hybrid SUV, or SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) in BMW-speak, will be locally assembled and kitted with the M Sport package as standard. And yes, the new X5 will be a marked upgrade from the current model.
The new BMW X5 xDrive50e M Sport comes with a more powerful PHEV powertrain that delivers a combined output of 489hp – an impressive 96hp more than its predecessor, and an upgraded 700Nm of torque. The combined output of the 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine and its powerful electric motor allows the new SUV to achieve the century sprint in 4.8 seconds. The electric capabilities of the PHEV also receive a boost, giving it an electric range of up to 110km (WLTP) alongside an enhanced 7.4kW of charging, allowing it to go from a 0-100% charge in just 4.5 hours.
Inside the new BMW X5 xDrive50e M Sport’s cabin houses an impressive 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with a fully digital display cluster that greets the driver front and centre, now supplemented by the advanced BMW Operating System 8.5. It includes the BMW Live Cockpit Professional and BMW instrument panel that supports the full range of interaction methods between the car’s occupants and the vehicle itself – via iDrive Controller, voice, touch or using the optional Gesture Control. The ambient Light Bar with crystalline surface structure and Harman Kardon Surround sound system are also included as standard. The centre console in the new SUV now also boasts a restructured layout and additional touch-sensitive function keys, with gear changes now executed using a rocker switch.
Added standard features to the SUV include BMW Comfort Access, Driving Assistant Professional, and Parking Assistant Professional, alongside the exterior colours of Black Sapphire, Manhattan, Mineral White, and Skyscraper Grey as well as the “Merino” interior upholstery, a member of the BMW Individual Extended Leather family, which comes in two distinct colour options – Black and Tartufo, both of which embody the new BMW X5 xDrive50e M Sport’s promise of athletic sophistication and modern luxury.
The estimated pricing for the New BMW X5 xDrive50e M Sport is RM530,000 and you can learn more about the vehicle on BMW’s official website.
