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BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2023) Price & Specs
BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2023) Price & Specs-July 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:23

The BMW i5 M60 xDrive has quietly arrived in South Africa. Here’s how much the fully electric M Performance version of the latest 5 Series sedan will cost you…

The G60-generation BMW 5 Series range in South Africa has been quietly expanded with the arrival of the fully electric BMW i5 M60 xDrive sedan.

As a reminder, the latest-generation 5 Series was revealed in May 2023, before we brought you local pricing for the diesel-powered 520d earlier in October. Now, the i5 M60 xDrive has been added to BMW’s local configurator.

Courtesy of an electric motor on each axle, the new i5 M60 xDrive generates a whopping 442 kW and 795 Nm, with the latter figure climbing further to 820 Nm when M Sport Boost or the M Launch Control function is activated. As a result, the Munich-based firm says the M Performance saloon can complete the obligatory 0-100 kph sprint in just 3.8 seconds, while its top speed is electrically limited to 230 kph.

The high-voltage, lithium-ion battery has a usable energy content of 81.2 kWh and is located in the vehicle’s underbody. BMW claims a WLTP range of up to 516 km. Interestingly, the i5 M60 xDrive comes with a new “Max Range” function, allowing single-charge range to be increased “by up to 25% if required by limiting power and speed, and deactivating comfort functions”.

So, how much does it cost? Well, pricing for the i5 M60 xDrive starts at R2190000, though various optional packages are also available. For instance, buyers can specify the Deluxe Package for an additional R35000, which sees the audio system upgraded to a Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system and adds seat heating (front and rear) plus ventilation (front only).

There’s also the M Carbon exterior package (R35000), Equipment Professional package (R40000) and M Sport Pro package (R20000). Individual options, meanwhile, include items such as 21-inch alloy wheels (R15000) and various paint finishes.

How much does the BMW i5 M60 xDrive cost in South Africa?

BMW i5 M60 xDrive – R2190000

The price above includes a 2-year/unlimited kilometre warranty (plus a separate 8-year/100 000 km warranty on the battery pack) and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.

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