BMW Launches High-Performance Hybrid SUVs: X5 M Competition Hybrid and X6 M Competition Hybrid

BMW has launched hybrid versions of its X5 M Competition and X6 M Competition Hybrid high-performance SUVs.

These new models combine a twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine with an electric motor to produce 765 hp and 849 Nm of torque.

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The SUVs can go from 0-100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds and have a top speed of 290 km/h.

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2024 X5 M Competition hybrid SUV starts at $123,295, while the X6 M Competition starts at $128,195.

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The hybrid drivetrain includes an eight-speed automatic transmission, which integrates the electric motor with the V8 petrol engine.

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The 24-kilowatt-hour batteries in the hybrid SUVs can be charged using a standard Level 2 charger or a DC fast charge.

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The hybrid models offer a range of driving modes, including an electric-only mode for zero-emissions driving.

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