Prototypes have been spotted with a fuel cap on the charging port, so it is known that the next-generation BMW M5 will be a plug-in hybrid. While the super sedan will have more power, the PHEV system will also add weight. Moreover, its electric range is not being discussed yet.
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Many are still debating how far an M5 can go without petrol, and it is already 2022. “The times they are a-changin”, as Bob Dylan put it. According to Auto Express, the Bavarian performance sedan will surpass the EV range of the X5 xDrive45. Based on WLTP, the electric SUV achieves a range of 54 miles (87 kilometres) in Europe. In the United States, EPA gives a range of 31 miles (50 kilometres).
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The better aerodynamics and lighter weight of the M5 than the plug-in hybrid SUV prove that assumptions are correct. According to the British publication, the engineers will adopt the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 from the M5 CS. Before the new S68 engine finds its way to other M models, it is on its way for the production-ready XM.
If the Concept XM goes into production before the end of the year, logic tells us many will learn more about the next M5. Since the days of a three-pedal M5 no longer exist, xDrive will be standard equipment. We can say similar things about an automatic transmission. With a low manual take rate and even more power, investing in a manual gearbox no longer makes sense from a business perspective. Fortunately, you can still buy a clutch pedal for the M3/M4 in the upcoming M2.
The year 2024 is the expected date for the launch of the next M5. This assumption is based on the company’s idea to launch the new 5 Series / i5 in 2023.