CKD production stopped for outgoing G05 BMW X5 45e PHEV. New 2024 BMW X5 50e (LCI) to launch in Malaysia soon
Arvind · Dec 28, 2023 04:19 PM
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It appears the facelifted (G05) 2024 BMW X5, in particular, the X5 xDrive50e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant could be getting ready for its Malaysian launch very soon.
According to data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), local production (CKD) in Kulim seems to be well underway with 162 units produced as of November 2023, with 93 units in November alone. This contrasts with zero units of the outgoing X5 xDrive45e – first introduced here in June 2020 – produced last month.
With this many units produced, we expect BMW Malaysia to launch the revised X5 as early as next month.
To recap, the facelifted 2024 BMW X5 first made its debut in February this year.
In particular, the PHEV X5 xDrive50e gets a new generation 3.0-litre straight-six turbocharged engine, coupled with a more powerful electric motor that makes 197 PS/450 Nm on its own, making a maximum combined output of 490 PS/700 Nm.
The high-voltage battery's capacity has been increased to 25.7 kWh (usable energy), allowing the X5 PHEV to have an EV driving range of between 94 - 110 km. Charging capacity is also increased to 7.4 kW.
In terms of aesthetics, the 2024 X5 received an updated front-end which features reprofiled headlights with the illuminated BMW Iconic Glow kidney grille offered, depending on the market. Elsewhere, the front bumper has a wider intake at the bottom with vertical air vents that channel air around the fenders. The taillamp graphics are also revised.
On the inside, the 2024 X5 sports an entirely new dashboard which houses BMW’s curved dual-widescreen display made up of a 12.3-inch digital instrument display behind the steering wheel and a 14.9-inch infotainment display, augmented by the latest generation BMW Operating System 8.
Currently, the outgoing pre-facelift BMW X5 is still listed for sale in the country with a lone locally assembled (CKD) xDrive45e M Sport variant priced at RM 491,800.
Arvind can't remember a time when he didn't wheel around a HotWheels car. This love evolved into an interest in Tamiya and RC cars and finally the real deal 1:1 scale stuff. Passion finally lead to formal training in Mechanical Engineering. Instead of the bigger picture, he obsesses with the final drive ratio and spring rates of cars and spends the weekends wondering why a Perodua Myvi is so fast.
