Summary
The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is an intermediate luxury sedan that was launched as a production model back in 2011 at the Tokyo Motor Show. This elegant, dynamic sedan sells for approximately 20K less than its ActiveHybrid 7 sibling.
Price
The MSRP of the ActiveHybrid 5 starts at $69,900, in addition to $2,802 for shipping, pre-delivery, AC excise, tire disposal and other fees.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy ratings for the 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 are a reported 8.3/6.4/7.4 L/100 km (city/highway/combined, respectively).
Exterior and Interior Features
The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 has a sporty yet elegant demeanor. It has an elongated coupe-style hood, dual-exhaust and 18-inch wheels.
The interior is very modern, with its driver-oriented centre console, contrasting trim colours, slightly concaved doors and leather and wood appointments.
Infotainment System
The infotainment system of the 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 has many features. The 'BMW Connected' app, available through the App store, includes:
Rear passengers have access to twin, independent, 9.2-inch DVD screens that are integrated into the front seats.
Cargo Capacity
The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 offers 375 litres of trunk space - this is less than the regular 5 Series model (520 litres) but more than the ActiveHybrid 7 (360 litres).
Drivetrain
The 2013 ActiveHybrid 5 produces a combined 335 hp which is provided by its 300 hp TwinTurbo Power inline 6-cylinder engine and a 55 hp electric motor which is powered by a high-performance lithium-ion battery. This combination propels the ActiveHybrid 5 to 100 km/h in 6 seconds, with a top speed of 210 km/h.
Electric-only power is used up to 60km/h and is then assist the gasoline engine during passing manoeuvers or when climbing hills.
Safety
The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is equipped with numerous driving-assist systems including:
The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5' main competitor is the Lexus GS 450h 2013.
References and Testimonials:
www.bmw.ca
www.auto123.com
The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is an intermediate luxury sedan that was launched as a production model back in 2011 at the Tokyo Motor Show. This elegant, dynamic sedan sells for approximately 20K less than its ActiveHybrid 7 sibling.
Price
The MSRP of the ActiveHybrid 5 starts at $69,900, in addition to $2,802 for shipping, pre-delivery, AC excise, tire disposal and other fees.
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| Photo: BMW |
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy ratings for the 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 are a reported 8.3/6.4/7.4 L/100 km (city/highway/combined, respectively).
Exterior and Interior Features
The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 has a sporty yet elegant demeanor. It has an elongated coupe-style hood, dual-exhaust and 18-inch wheels.
The interior is very modern, with its driver-oriented centre console, contrasting trim colours, slightly concaved doors and leather and wood appointments.
Infotainment System
The infotainment system of the 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 has many features. The 'BMW Connected' app, available through the App store, includes:
- Facebook;
- Twitter;
- Webradio;
- Agenda
Rear passengers have access to twin, independent, 9.2-inch DVD screens that are integrated into the front seats.
Cargo Capacity
The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 offers 375 litres of trunk space - this is less than the regular 5 Series model (520 litres) but more than the ActiveHybrid 7 (360 litres).
Drivetrain
The 2013 ActiveHybrid 5 produces a combined 335 hp which is provided by its 300 hp TwinTurbo Power inline 6-cylinder engine and a 55 hp electric motor which is powered by a high-performance lithium-ion battery. This combination propels the ActiveHybrid 5 to 100 km/h in 6 seconds, with a top speed of 210 km/h.
Electric-only power is used up to 60km/h and is then assist the gasoline engine during passing manoeuvers or when climbing hills.
Safety
The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is equipped with numerous driving-assist systems including:
- Park assist, which detects unoccupied parking spaces at speeds under 35 km/h
- Rear backup camera, lateral assist cameras, and optional side mirror cameras
- Heads-up display which projects speed and navigation information in the driver' field of vision
- Blind-spot detection
- BMW Assist advanced-emergency call that sends a message to emergency services when required
The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5' main competitor is the Lexus GS 450h 2013.
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| Photo: BMW |
References and Testimonials:
www.bmw.ca
www.auto123.com