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For me, the show stopper on the current XC90 PHEV is that the 4 cylinder engine runs the front wheels, and the electric engine the rear wheels. When you run out of battery, which does not take long, you have in essence 2 300 kg / 5 000 lb front-wheel drive SUV with 4 cylinder engine. On snow & ice, it is not ideal.
Plus all the issues mentioned above. Last edited by k23435; 01-19-2022 at 04:35 AM.. |
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The generator also allows you to add electric range to the battery whilst driving using petrol - admittedly a rather inefficient way of charging, but possibly useful in a few cases. All this said, the X7 is a MUCH nicer place to be than the XC90, in terms of comfort, refinement, space, and handling (I had a XC90 T8 for 3 years before the X7). |
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01-27-2022, 07:43 AM | #28 |
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OMG, a PHEV version is deemed to be likely for 2023! Great news!
Is it a safe bet that it will be 5 seats? https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...py-shots-video "It isn't clear what BMW has planned for the powertrains. The X7 currently offers inline-6 and V-8 options, including a high-performance V-8 in an Alpina model that's also about to be updated. A plug-in hybrid option is likely, but the jury is still out on whether a battery-electric X7 is planned. The vehicle's CLAR platform is capable of supporting electric powertrains and we know one is destined for the next 7-Series. In fact, prototypes for the electric 7-Series are already testing." |
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01-27-2022, 03:58 PM | #32 |
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I'd hope so too, as I would definitely get the PHEV variant if available. The UK got a head start on the X5 xDrive45e, and I believe they also had the X3 hybrid for a little while before it got released here.
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01-28-2022, 01:06 PM | #33 | |
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BTW what is the likely cost for the PHEV version, do you guys think it will come in above the M50? |
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01-28-2022, 02:53 PM | #34 | |
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https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...tivity-vehicle I'd expect it to be slightly more than xDrive40i but well under M50i. |
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1. Our insiders have not seen any indications, lci powertrain updates look limited to the updated b58 at 375hp and updated S68 V8 2. There have been no spy shots of a hybrid version https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=901686 |
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Cross-continent road trip journal from BMW PCD to Alaska in new X7 M50i in this thread HERE!
New EVEN BIGGER road trip in X5 from BMW PCD to Alaska NOW ONGOING LIVE IN THIS THREAD! Wilderness road trip journal to Eastern Alaska in this thread And road trip journal to Denali and the Arctic Circle here in this thread! |
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I wouldn't be surprised if the XM had an option along those lines
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Cross-continent road trip journal from BMW PCD to Alaska in new X7 M50i in this thread HERE!
New EVEN BIGGER road trip in X5 from BMW PCD to Alaska NOW ONGOING LIVE IN THIS THREAD! Wilderness road trip journal to Eastern Alaska in this thread And road trip journal to Denali and the Arctic Circle here in this thread! |
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Aha, thanks, and sorry for posting old photos... Thought they could be rendered but it didn't cross my mind that they could be half a century old...
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