CAR magazine drives the new BMW 550e. Follow the link to read the full review and learn whether increased electrification has sullied or enhanced the car's character.
We’ve finally had the chance to drive the all-new version of the BMW 5 Series – and it’s kind of a big deal. Even though we’re now living in the age of the SUV, this traditional three-box saloon is still one BMW’s biggest money spinners.
Those huge black side skirts might be a tad unsightly, but they mask a clever cavity under the cabin designed to hold the electric model’s battery pack. What’s even cleverer is that BMW utilises the same space to hold the plug-in hybrid models’ batteries. That means they’re as practical as the standard 5 Series, which gives them a huge advantage over the, sharing the same dual-screen infotainment system and minimalist dashboard.
Naturally, fuel economy is less impressive considering the extra weight and the larger engine. The 550e has the same 19.4kWh battery as the 530e, so it canmanage a pitiful 313mpg in official WLTP tests, while its maximum electric range falls to a pathetic 56 miles. It makes you wonder why BMW bothered at all, doesn’t it?Really good. We’ve only sampled the 550e model so far, but we were almost floored by how excellent it is.
Like all BMWs, the damping is set on the firmer side of comfortable. It’s never unpleasant, but a Europeanon air suspension is considerably more compliant. But then, the E-Class doesn’t go around corners anywhere near as well.
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