Rumormill: Next BMW 5 Series to come in two hybrid flavors
BMW Blog is citing an unnamed company insider that reportedly has intimate knowledge of the next-gen 5 Series as saying the new 2011 model will be offered with two separate hybrid powertrain packages. Both the mild system used in the upcoming 7 Series and the more advanced 2-Mode drivetrain that's set to debut in the X6 ActiveHybrid – which was co-developed with General Motors, Chrysler and Daimler – will supposedly be on the menu.
Perhaps the most interesting nugget of information we glean, though, is that the 2-Mode system could possibly be mated up with BMW's excellent 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel powerplant. We wouldn't expect such an option to come cheap, but the fuel mileage benefits may be commensurate with the price hike.
In addition to these twin hybrid options, the next-gen 5 Series is reportedly slated to get the same active aerodynamics package that's rumored for the German automaker's future 3 Series.
[Source: BMW Blog]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Trent 11:52PM (8/20/2009)
Another $100k 5 series? They did not mention price but this will not come cheap for a fully loaded 5.
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cathygreene 3:25AM (8/21/2009)
omg.. wana see this car....... asap
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KM 6:53AM (8/21/2009)
woo-hoo!
Diesel hybrid? And the beauty that is BMWs 3.0liter turbo diesel at that? HOT!
Am I the only one who has been waiting impatiently to start seeing diesel hybrids?
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Dan Frederiksen 5:04PM (8/21/2009)
ehh there is no such thing as "BMW's excellent 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel powerplant." No 3 liter engine is excellent for a car, period. it's a waste in a car.
and anything from BMW can be expected to be crap, too little too late since they have quite recently stated that the combustion engine will stay which demonstrates shit for brains in the leadership of BMW. maybe even the satanic kind where they do it on purpose to fuck up the planet.
a 3 liter engine will never be a good thing in a car
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