BMW i5 M60 xDrive Pre-Bookings Open in India Ahead of Launch

Published On: 5 April 2024
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The all-electric BMW i5 M60 will be brought to India via the Completely Built-Up (CBU) route.

BMW India has commenced taking pre-bookings for the forthcoming i5 M60 xDrive electric sedan. The new i5 M60 xDrive is the high-performance variant of the famous BMW i5, which is inspired by the new-generation BMW 5 Series. The company has not shared the pricing details of the car. However, BMW is expected to release the details in the upcoming weeks. The new car comes with a more robust twin-motor setup than the standard BMW i5.

The upcoming electric sedan is expected to be launched in India in the coming months, and it will be brought to the country via the Completely Built-Up (CBU) route. The company has announced that the i5 M60 xDrive sedan will only be available in limited numbers for now. Deliveries for the new sedan are scheduled to start in May 2024 across the nation.

The BMW i5 M60 xDrive sedan will be imported to India, so it is likely to come in a hefty price range. The auto marque is also working on the latest iteration of the BMW 5 Series, which will be revealed soon. The new BMW i5 M60 comes loaded with updated features like ambient lighting, auto climate control with a micro-filter, heated front seats, Active Driving Assistant, and a reverse camera.

The BMW i5 M60 xDrive features a twin-electric motor setup and all-wheel drive system. The unit churns out a power output of 509 bhp and a peak torque of 795 Nm. The output can be increased to 594 bhp and torque of 795 Nm when launch control or ‘Sport’ mode are activated. The sedan has a certified top speed of 230 kmph, and it can go from 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.8 seconds.

The i5 M60 electric houses an 81.2 kWh lithium-ion battery set, which allows a WLTP range of up to 516 km in the e-sedan. The battery has 11 kW AC charging capability, and it can be charged from 0 to 100 percent in around 8 hours and 25 minutes. Moreover, the company will provide a 22-kW wall box charger as an add-on, cutting that time to around 4 hours and 25 minutes.

BMW India unveiled the iX model with xDrive50 technology earlier this year. The BMW iX is priced at INR 1.39 crore (ex-showroom). The famous iX electric SUV is the first electric vehicle that the brand launched in 2021. The EV will now come in two variants. The xDrive50 variant is the top-of-the-family variant, while the xDrive40 is also an updated version of the EV.

The President of BMW Group India, Vikram Pawah, said, “We are very excited to announce the pre-launch bookings of the first-ever BMW i5 M60 xDrive in India. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive is an epic athlete - it captivates from start to finish and leads with elegant design, innovative technology and dynamic performance. BMW Group India has been a leader in the electric luxury car segment for two consecutive years, offering the most versatile portfolio - BMW i7, BMW iX, BMW i4, BMW iX1 and MINI SE. With the introduction of the first-ever BMW i5 M60 xDrive, we will further enhance the exceptionally diverse and innovative lineup of electric vehicles and strengthen BMW Group India’s position in the Indian electric luxury car segment.”