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      11-03-2013, 04:42 PM   #63
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Originally Posted by touringfanatic
Honestly I don't see a lot more than mere speculation. Current 520d does 4.5l/100km and has 184hp, so I suppose that the next entry level four cylinder could easily do 4.0l/100km with circa 200hp. Pure electric 5er would be better than a hybrid, because it's simpler and lighter and anyway the 50km range in ev mode in 2020 is a bad joke. I truly hope that bmw keeps rear-wheel drive in its lower end models but honestly i'll buy a m235i as soon as i'm able to.
Fingers crossed the new engine specs are right, they look powerful. I'm with you hoping the smaller BMWs remain rear drive.
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