BMW Korea Officially Launches 'New i5xDrive40' All-Wheel-Drive Pure Electric Sedan
Mar 07, 2025
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BMW New i5 xDrive40 is a model with BMW xDrive, an intelligent four-wheel drive system, equipped with 5th generation BMW eDrive electric motors on the front and rear wheels, respectively, and distributes optimal driving power to the four wheels depending on driving conditions to always perform the best driving performance.
The New i5 xDrive40 has a total maximum output of 394 horsepower and a total maximum torque of 60.1 kg·m, and the maximum power is 54 horsepower and the maximum torque is 19.3 kg·m better than the i5 eDrive40, a rear-wheel-drive model. It accelerates from standstill to 100 km per hour in just 5.4 seconds, and the maximum safety speed is limited at 215 km per hour.
Adaptive suspension professionals are installed on top of this to experience the dynamics unique to electric vehicles at the highest level, and integrated active steering, a rear-wheel steering function, provides steering convenience at low speeds and high agility at high speeds. At the same time, it has both a comfortable ride and excellent quietness unique to premium sedans.
The high voltage battery mounted on the lower part of the vehicle has a capacity of 83.5 kWh (Net), with a range of 412 km per charge. Fast charging supports up to 205kw and 10-80% charging takes about 30 minutes. However, the charging time may vary depending on the charging environment.
New i5 xDrive40 comes in two trims: M Sports Package and M Sports Package Pro. The M Sports package is based on 19-inch wheels and M Sports Break and Dark Blue Metallic Calipers, M High Gloss Shadow Line Extra, Diamond Patterned M Aluminum Rombicle Interior Trims, and Harman Kardon Hi-Fi Surround Sound System.
In addition, the M Sports Package Pro comes standard with 20-inch wheels and M Sports Break and Red Caliper, M High Gloss Shadow Line Extended Extra, Carbon Fiber Interior Trim, Bowness & Wilkins Surround Sound System, M Seatbelt, and Rear Spoiler.
In addition, the advanced driver assistance system, Driving Assistant Professional, is built into all trims, plus for parking assistant, M Sports Package, and Professionals for M Sports Package Professional. In particular, parking assistant professionals provide remote control parking and some features are added, such as supporting reverse assistants up to 200m.
The sale price of the New i5 xDrive40 is 103 million won for the M Sports Package and 105.8 million won for the M Sports Package Pro. When purchasing, one of the one-year unlimited charging card or the wall box (including installation) which is a personal charger will be provided free of charge. For more information, contact the nearest BMW exhibition hall or BMW communication center (080-700-8000).
Meanwhile, the BMW 5 Series has launched the New i5 xDrive40 this time, offering a total of 8 powertrains and 18 trims. As the largest lineup in Korea based on a single model, it is introducing all kinds of power trains, including internal combustion engines as well as plug-in hybrids and pure electric models, providing a wide range of customer options.
Reporter Kim Hyung-joon hj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
