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 2018 BMW 5 Series 530e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid

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MSRP: $53,700
Invoice: $50,440

Gas Mileage:
CTY: N/A    HWY: N/A    CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: 4 Cylinder Engine/Turbocharged /2.0 L/122 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Transmission: Automatic w/OD
Door/Body Style: /Sedan,4-door Mid-Size Passenger Car
Drive Type: All Wheel Drive

Prices/Warranty

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  • General
  • MSRP: $53,700
  • Invoice Price: $50,440
  • Destination Charge: $
  • Warranty
  • Basic (Month): 48
  • Basic (Mileage): 50,000
  • Powertrain (Month): 48
  • Powertrain (Mileage): 50,000
  • Rust (Month):  
  • Rust (Mileage):  

Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 4 Cylinder Engine
  • Turbocharged
  • Engine
  • Type of Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine/Turbocharged
  • Displacement (CC): 2.0 L/122
  • Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
  • Horsepower @ RPM: 248 @ 4000
  • Torque @ RPM: 310
  • Fuel Type: Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Track Front: 62.9
  • Track Rear: 64
  • Overall Length (in): 194.6
  • Overall Width (in): 73.5
  • Overall Height (in): 58.4
  • Wheelbase (in): 117.1
  • Curb weight (lbs): 4266
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 5
  • Seating Capacity - Maximum: 5
  • Headroom front (in): 38.8
  • Headroom rear (in): 37.5
  • Leg room front (in): 41.4
  • Leg room rear (in): 36.5
  • Shoulder room front (in): 58.7
  • Shoulder room rear (in): 55.9

Features

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  • Exterior
    • Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
    • Body-Colored Door Handles
    • Body-Colored Front Bumper
    • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Driver Auto Dimming, Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
    • Body-Colored Rear Bumper
    • Clearcoat Paint
    • Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade
    • Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
    • Front Fog Lamps
    • Fully Automatic Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Headlamps w/Delay-Off
    • Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
    • LED Brakelights
    • Light Tinted Glass
    • Metal-Look Side Windows Trim
    • Perimeter/Approach Lights
    • Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
    • Tires: P245/45R18 AS Run-Flat
    • Trunk Rear Cargo Access
    • Wheels: 18" x 8" Double-Spoke (Style 634)
    • Wheels w/Machined w/Painted Accents Accents
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • A/C
    • Climate Control
    • Multi-Zone A/C
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
    • AM/FM Stereo
    • Audio Theft Deterrent
    • Auxiliary Audio Input
    • Bluetooth Connection
    • Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
    • Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
    • HiFi Sound System
    • MP3 Player
    • Radio: AM/FM Audio System
    • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System, External Memory Control and 20 Gb Internal Memory
    • Real-Time Traffic Display
    • Satellite Radio Preparation
    • Smart Device Integration
    • Window Grid Diversity Antenna
    • Wireless Streaming
  • Sunroof/Moonroof & Removeable/Convertible Top
    • Generic Sun/Moonroof
    • Sun/Moonroof
  • Wheels & Tires
    • Aluminum Wheels
    • Tire Pressure Monitor
    • Tires - Front Performance
    • Tires - Rear Performance
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
    • Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
    • Driver Vanity Mirror
    • Heated Mirrors
    • Mirror Memory
    • Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
    • Passenger Vanity Mirror
    • Power Folding Mirrors
    • Power Mirror(s)
    • Power Windows
    • Rear Defrost

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Active Protection Forward Collision
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Back-Up Camera
  • BMW Assist eCall Emergency S.O.S
  • Brake Assist
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Front Head Air Bag
  • Front Side Air Bag
  • Headlights-Auto-Leveling
  • Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
  • Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point and Pretensioners
  • Passenger Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag Sensor
  • Rear Child Safety Locks
  • Rear Head Air Bag
  • Side Impact Beams
  • Stability Control
  • Traction Control
  • Anti-Theft
  • Keyless Entry
  • Power Door Locks
  • Braking & Traction
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • ABS

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*NHTSA Test Results

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    Crash Test Data for 2018 BMW Hybrid

    BMW Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating
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    2018 X1 SUV AWD
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    Service Bulletins for 2018 BMW Hybrid

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    Recalls for 2018 BMW Hybrid

    2018 BMW I3
    NHTSA Campaign ID:AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
    Manufacturer:BMW of North America, LLC
    Manufacture Dates:09/01/2013 - 11/14/2017
    Potential Units Affected:32000

    Defect Description:

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence:

    During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.

    Action:

    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
    2018 BMW I3
    NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
    Manufacturer:BMW of North America, LLC
    Manufacture Dates:02/27/2018 - 08/22/2018
    Potential Units Affected:3501

    Defect Description:

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

    Consequence:

    An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

    Action:

    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    2018 BMW I3
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BATTERY: PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Manufacturer:BMW of North America, LLC
    Manufacture Dates:01/13/2018 - 02/20/2018
    Potential Units Affected:159

    Defect Description:

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 i3 BEV and i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high voltage electrical power.

    Consequence:

    A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Action:

    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    2018 BMW I3
    NHTSA Campaign ID:HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Manufacturer:BMW of North America, LLC
    Manufacture Dates:01/13/2018 - 02/20/2018
    Potential Units Affected:159

    Defect Description:

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 i3 BEV and i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high voltage electrical power.

    Consequence:

    A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Action:

    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    2018 BMW X5
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SUSPENSION
    Manufacturer:BMW of North America, LLC
    Manufacture Dates:10/03/2017 - 10/17/2017
    Potential Units Affected:33

    Defect Description:

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.

    Consequence:

    Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

    Action:

    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    2018 BMW X5
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
    Manufacturer:BMW of North America, LLC
    Manufacture Dates:06/09/2018 - 06/11/2018
    Potential Units Affected:43

    Defect Description:

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.

    Consequence:

    If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Action:

    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    2018 BMW X5
    NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
    Manufacturer:BMW of North America, LLC
    Manufacture Dates:02/18/2018 - 04/05/2018
    Potential Units Affected:3501

    Defect Description:

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

    Consequence:

    An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

    Action:

    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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