New generation BMW 5-Series fuel-efficient version
The fuel-efficient 2017 BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance version has a maximum capacity of 252 horsepower and maximum torque of 420 Nm.
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In mid-October this year, the company officially introduced the new generation 5-Series to consumers around the world. However, it was not until recently that BMW announced detailed information and images of the 5-Series plug-in hybrid version called 530e iPerformance. |
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Thus, the BMW family of plug-in hybrids has a new member. Previously, BMW's plug-in hybrid line had the X5 xDrive40e, 225xe, 330e, 740e, 740Le and 740Le xDrive. |
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The "heart" of the 2017 BMW 530e iPerformance is a powertrain consisting of a 2.0-liter, turbocharged, 4-cylinder gasoline engine that produces a maximum capacity of 184 horsepower and a maximum torque of 320 Nm. The engine is combined with an electric motor that has a maximum capacity of 95 horsepower and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. |
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In addition, the 2017 BMW 530e iPerformance is also equipped with a high-voltage 9.2 kWh battery pack located under the rear seats. The location of the battery pack helps BMW create a 410-liter luggage compartment for the 2017 530e iPerformance. According to BMW, this battery pack only needs nearly 5 hours to fully charge with a standard household power source. If using the BMW i Wallbox fast charging system, the battery charging time is reduced to less than 3 hours. |
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This entire drive system produces a maximum output of 252 horsepower and a maximum torque of 420 Nm. Power is transmitted to the rear axle, allowing the 2017 BMW 530e iPerformance to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 235 km/h. |
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More impressively, the 2017 BMW 530e iPerformance can cover a distance of nearly 644 km when running in hybrid mode. Meanwhile, if running on electric power alone, the 2017 BMW 530e iPerformance can cover a distance of 47 km and reach a maximum speed of 140 km/h. |
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The 2017 BMW 530e iPerformance has three different driving modes, including Auto eDrive, Max eDrive and Battery Control, which the driver can select via the eDrive button located to the left of the gear lever. |
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In terms of exterior design, the 2017 BMW 530e iPerformance has some unique features such as the vertical bar on the blue kidney grille, "in the same tone" as the wheel hub caps. |
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| On the driver's side, behind the front wheel well, there is a charging port. |
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Meanwhile, the C-pillar has an "eDrive" logo while the "530e" logo is mounted on the rear of the car. |
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Step inside the 2017 BMW 530e iPerformance and the driver will see illuminated door sills with the words "eDrive." |
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In addition, the 2017 BMW 530e iPerformance is also equipped with a special screen for the instrument cluster and infotainment system. The screen is connected to the latest generation BMW iDrive system and iDrive controller. The BMW Connected system that allows connection to smartphones is also available on the 2017 BMW 530e iPerformance. The BMW Connected Onboard feature helps the driver personalize information such as the next navigation destination, estimated time of arrival and weather conditions at the destination. |
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In terms of safety, the 2017 BMW 530e iPerformance has rear cross-traffic alert, lane change assist, lane keeping assist, and active side collision avoidance. Meanwhile, adaptive cruise control is only an optional feature of the 2017 BMW 530e iPerformance. |
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The price of the 2017 BMW 530e iPerformance has not yet been announced. Meanwhile, the new generation BMW 5-Series has a starting price of 52,195 USD in the US market. |
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