The popularity of hybrid vehicles has risen starkly in recent years. Their enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions make them a great pick for those seeking a more sustainable and cheaper lifestyle. Newbold BMW in O’Fallon, IL, currently offers an extensive lineup of hybrid models so that BMW lovers can enjoy this new technology.
BMW’s Hybrid Models
Currently, BMW has four main hybrid offerings, which include the BMW 3, BMW X5, BMW 7, and BMW XM. The 3 series sedan is available in the 330e and 330e xDrive models for those looking for a plug-in hybrid edition. The X5 offers a compact hybrid SUV available in the X5 xDrive50e model. The full-size 7 sedan series features a hybrid model of the 750e xDrive. Lastly, the full-size SUV XM and XM Label feature plug-in hybrid technology.
While there are many great benefits to opting to purchase a hybrid vehicle, there are some main benefits that people love. The first and most obvious is fuel efficiency. Since these hybrid models use electricity for low speed maneuvering, they rely less on traditional gas. This means that you can travel for longer on the same tank of fuel as compared to a regular gas model vehicle.
Hybrids offer the best of both worlds when it comes to electricity and gas. With all-electric vehicles, you have to find a charging station every so many miles to ensure that your vehicle will continue to run. When you drive a hybrid, your vehicle will rely more on its internal combustion engine when its hybrid battery is getting low. This will ensure that there’s no restriction on your travel range on those longer trips.
Performance and Technology
The BMW 330e series features a 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder, 16-valve engine that produces 181 horsepower coupled with an eDrive 107 horsepower motor to produce a combined 288 horsepower. The X5 xDrive50e features a 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder, 24-valve engine with an eDrive 194-horsepower electric motor to create a combined 483 horsepower.
The BMW 750e xDrive sedan features a turbocharged 3.0-liter, 6-cylinder engine and an electric motor that produce 308 horsepower. Lastly, the BMW XM Label offers a 4.4-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo V-8 engine paired with a high-performance electric motor that produces a maximum horsepower of 738.
Sustainability and Eco-Friendliness
One of the biggest benefits of driving a BMW plug-in hybrid model is that it can help you to reduce your carbon footprint. Since your vehicle will rely on rechargeable energy to run at low speeds, you’ll be able to rely on your gasoline engine less. That translates to less gas consumption and fewer carbon emissions from your BMW hybrid model.
Driving Experience and Comfort
All BMW hybrid models come with some great technology features to enhance your experience while behind the wheel. You can enjoy a digital instrument cluster and My BMW App, where you can check for local charging stations, know your car’s charging status, and even monitor your energy consumption. With generous cabin proportions and first-class interior features like massaging seats, a panoramic moonroof, and even heated armrests, you can’t go wrong with the many BMW hybrid models.
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The all-new BMW hybrid lineup is ready for all those eco-conscious drivers who don’t want to give up the luxury that comes along with the BMW namesake. Be sure to stop by Newbold BMW near St. Louis, Collinsville, or Fairview Heights, IL, to get behind the wheel of one of the all-new BMW hybrid models today.
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