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BMW Rolls Out Hybrid X5 with Twin-Turbo Diesel

Wired.com -- They've given it the unfortunate name of Vision EfficientDynamics Concept, but what this diesel-electric hybrid X5 lacks in the nomenclature department, it makes up for in smart thinking. BMW calls it a "Mild ActiveHybrid," which means it's similar in concept to the gasoline-electric systems in large SUVs and pickups from General Motors and the Honda Civic Hybrid.

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Submitted Feb 24, 2008 By: JT
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Message Posted: Feb 27, 2008 8:13:23 AM

it cost more than my house
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Message Posted: Feb 26, 2008 12:40:52 AM

If 36 mpg is supposed to be 'good', I have to wonder --exactly how big IS this thing? It must be hueueueuge to settle for that kind of mileage in a Diesel hybrid.

Just shows that European makers -even Germans- are not immune to mimicking stupid ideas. Lop off all that extra flab and get real. 36 mpg. Sheesh.
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 7:31:58 PM

Sweet
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 10:23:46 AM

do BMW owners really need to save money on gas?
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They don't buy they lease!
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 10:08:37 AM

what do you mean if you can afford it....look at all the people driving the expensive cars that cant afford them now.
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 10:08:19 AM

As suspected, it was only a matter of time until SUVs joined the bandwagon.
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 10:08:01 AM

A step in the right direction, but the soccer Moms' love affair with the big SUV combined with all the crew cab pickups (especially 4x4 and even moreso the dualies) that never EVER see dirt have led us to think that the supply is inexhaustable and the subsidized price we have paid for years for gasoline is how it should be...

We are now in a world market, and we ALL need more efficient vehicles, and new alternative RENEWABLE fuels
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 10:07:47 AM

Out of my price range
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 10:07:07 AM

If one can afford the car, fuel cost shouldn't be a problem and if so, the car was a pipe dream.
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 10:04:19 AM

I guess if you can afford a BMW X5 you should not worry about fuel economy.
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If I could afford the car I wouldn't care about the fuel.
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Nice, but not affordable.
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 10:01:13 AM

Sounds awesome, but I'll bet it won't make it to the US. You notice how it only gives the specs in KM and not in miles. Too bad, cause they really have something special in that: we love our SUVs and it gets a subcompact gas mileage. Bravo !!!
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 10:00:59 AM


Agreed. Who will be able to afford one?
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 10:00:23 AM

OOOPS slightly out of my price range
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 10:00:15 AM

To Mooseman...The intent is not to be more efficient than small cars but to deliver better functionality with less gas use.
It's about time that diesel's come on board & also used in hybrids. 36 mpg is good for its size. Could be even better if full hybrid & can add in bio-diesel use for even better affect.
Would I buy one - No... more than I need & too expensive.
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 10:00:04 AM

Wow, an SUV that gets better mileage than my Saturn SL2. Nice!
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 9:59:52 AM

Yes, and a very high premium price tag!
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time will tell
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To long a payback period !!
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 9:56:42 AM

Who will be able to afford one?
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 9:55:54 AM

interesting
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 9:55:25 AM

Baby steps... slight improvement.
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 9:54:44 AM

Hybrid!
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Market forces at work. If customers will buy them, they will be built!
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 9:50:37 AM

I don't thing the fuel consumption will be less than the Honda Civics or Toyota Corollas, turbos tend to guzzle.
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 9:49:34 AM

This is good stuff, aside from the stupid-looking wheels. Please BMW, next offer us a car that gets good mileage!!
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 9:49:12 AM

If you can afford a BMW you can ignore fuel efficiency.
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 9:48:18 AM

OK, what's the benefits and what's the cost??
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 9:47:56 AM

I'm sure that another $40,000 hybrid will save the world
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 9:47:29 AM

Great, another way to waste gas.
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 9:46:34 AM

OK THEN . . .
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WoW
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WoW
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 9:15:02 AM

This IS the wave of the future. Diesel hybrids are close to the best bang for the buck.

36 mpg out of an SUV?

"Get outta here!"
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Prestige (for some), a whole lot of money and little extra mileage. What a deal. Hurry before they are all gone.
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 8:51:32 AM

yes diesel prices are currently higher than gas. Here they are $.66 higher. But if you get twice the milage, the cost per mile is a LOT LESS.

I have a diesel pick up truck. I get 24 MPG vs 12 (for gas version)
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I'm afraid it will be too rich for my blood.
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yes diesel prices are currently higher than gas. Here they are $.66 higher. But if you get twice the milage, the cost per mile is a LOT LESS.

I have a diesel pick up truck. I get 24 MPG vs 12 (for gas version)
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 8:46:36 AM

No mention of cost?
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 8:45:33 AM

Nice idea, but why a mild hybrid? Go for the dull benefit of the technology. And it seems that while 36 mpg is certainly better than 20, this technology should really be used to push the possibilities. And who needs an SUV anyway?
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 8:45:19 AM

No doubt BMW will likely brag about its 26 MPG too...what a croc!
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 8:45:01 AM

huh?
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Way to Go
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Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 8:31:56 AM

Amazing... I'm sitting here reading some of the comments and just shaking my head. Step back and look at the bigger picture for a minute. What does the current X5 get for fuel economy? 15 to 20 mpg? This one is getting almost double that by switching to hybrid technology. 36 mpg not good for a hybrid? Based on what? Your low slung Prius or Civic with the small 4 cylinder engine? Yes I would expect those to get high numbers based on it's size.

Take note that we are pushing a brick through the wind at 55 mph not something with low resistance.
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Hybrid concept, great. The gasbuddy site is running slowly this morning.
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wouldn't mind one of those...
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