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On the occasion of the North American International Auto Show, Bmw announced that the new 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 will be priced at $61,845 (including the $895 Destination and Handling charge). For those who don’t know, this is the hybrid version of the 5-Series sedan and comes with BMW’s 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine but also with an electric drive system.
The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission for the first time for a combined output of 335hp. And because we are talking about a hybrid car, the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 can operate in all-electric mode up to a speed of 37 mph (60 km/h), for zero emissions in town. Apparently, the lithium-ion high-voltage battery is capable to offer an all-electric driving range of up to approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) at an average speed of 22 mph (35 km/h).
Combined, the petrol engine and the electric motor can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 will hit the U.S. dealerships in late Spring 2012. “The latest generation of BMW ActiveHybrid technology also adds precisely controlled energy management to the mix. All of which gives the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 an exceptional balance of performance and fuel economy for a benchmark performance/luxury sedan.” said the press release.
