DRIVING the PHEV REVOLUTION “The Best Hybrids, Both Conventional and Plug-In, Now Need No Excuses” CONTENTS WELCOME

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DRIVING THE PHEV REVOLUTION “The best hybrids, both conventional and plug-in, now need no excuses” CONTENTS WELCOME

CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS

One hundred and ‘A plug-in hybrid’s With all the ‘The best hybrids, seventy six miles per predictability of gallon. The official economy depends a washed-out both conventional p8&16 fuel economy of on the type of bank holiday, the and plug-in, now the new BMW 330e driving you do’ Government’s need no excuses’ 4 Hybrids worth waiting for (or buying today) FIRST LOOK: X5 XDRIVE45e FIRST LOOK: 530e is certainly eye- decision to scrap its All the new hybrids about to hit the road catching, but how achievable is that figure in plug-in hybrid car grant at the end of last year 8 Car of the Year Awards the real world? Well, as with all plug-in hybrids, it has led to a 34% drop in sales. And yet, in many Unprecedented COTY success for BMW’s new executive champion depends on the type of driving you do. ways, hybrid buyers have never had it so good. If, for example, you spend most of your time Until recently, you see, most of these models COMPARISON slogging up and down motorways, the battery forced you to put up with compromised p10 and electric motor will be nothing more than refinement or practicality and fell massively dead weight for long periods, and it’s not the car short of their official economy figures in the real p22 for you. On the other hand, if your daily commute world. But no longer.

22 BMW X5 xDrive45e is no more than about 25 miles long and you can Whether you’re looking at conventional ‘self- Game-changing PHEV Luxury SUV charge at both ends of it, you’ll spend much of charging’ hybrids, which mix petrol and electric boasts outstanding electric range. FIRST LOOK: X3 XDRIVE30e your time running on electric power and could power for the best efficiency, or plug-in hybrids 23 BMW 7 Series save a fortune by choosing a 330e. that can travel many miles before burning a 10 Living the battery life How to make the world’s best luxury car Twin-test: new BMW 330e in Executive even better In short, it’s the latest proof that one size doesn’t drop of fuel, the best now need no excuses. Plus, battle with Volvo S60 fit all. There might come a day when one type of the number on offer is about to explode. 24 BMW X5 xDrive45e vs Volvo XC90 T8 car wins out, but right now petrol, diesel, hybrid So, in this issue, we have all you need to make 16 Car of the Year Awards Plug-in hybrids can be much cheaper to Same car, different criteria for BMW’s run than their conventional equivalents, and electric models all have their place. an informed decision. new plug-in hybrid especially for company car drivers. Steve Huntingford, editor 18 Hybrid theory 30 BMW Plug-In Hybrid and all-electric models [email protected] @swhuntingford Motoring fun, with all the trimmings: On sale today and coming soon. BMW 530e vs Volvo S90 COMPARISON COMPARISON

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BMW X1 Revised exterior design and new plug-in hybrid version add to the allure of BMW’s family SUV HYBRIDS On sale Now Price from £29,450. BMW X1 xDrive 25e Plug-In Hybrid from £38,200 FLYING COLOURS The side skirts, wheel arches, lower bumpers and body cladding are painted in the body colour if you go WORTH for range-topping WA ITIN G M Sport trim. FOR (OR BUYING TODAY) Doug Revolta of the X7’s nostrils) and the front bumper Badged xDrive25e, it uses a 1.5-litre three- [email protected] redesigned. There are also new-look LED cylinder petrol engine to drive the front EVEN THE BEST trendsetters take a bit of time tail-lights, while the exhaust tailpipes have wheels and an electric motor, fed by a 9.7kWh to perfect their formula. The BMW X1 was one swelled slightly. battery, to drive the rears. BMW says the of the first smaller SUVs to wear a premium Other new features include an LED xDrive25e will be able to cover more than 34 badge, arriving well before this kind of car projection of ‘X1’ from the door mirror to the miles on electric power alone. enjoyed a boom in popularity. Its jacked- ground when you unlock the car (on xLine and Combined outputs of 217bhp and 284lb ft up, chunky looks proved a hit, but it wasn’t M Sport models), along with three new shades of torque mean it can dispatch 0-62mph in until the second-generation model arrived of metallic paint to choose from. 7.0sec (making it the fastest version of the X1) that BMW refinedthe offering and made it a But the headline news is the introduction of and reach a top speed of 119mph. Meanwhile, genuinely good, big-selling car. BMW X1 plug-in hybrid to the range. it officially emits as little as 40g/km of CO2 However, we’ve since seen new arrivals in the shape of the Volvo XC40 and the new BUYER’S FILE Not so long ago, hybrids only made sense if you were a company car Range Rover Evoque, both of which have BMW X1 xDrive 25e xLine PHEV set higher standards in the class. So, the time driver or someone living or working in London’s Congestion Charge has come for some cosmetic tweaks to the Price £39,200 Engine 3cyl, 1499cc, petrol zone. However, the best are now brilliant all-rounders that offer diesel- X1, along with the introduction of an Power 217bhp @ 4600rpm entirely new variant. Torque 220Nm @ 1500rpm beating fuel economy in real-world conditions. So, which should you The exterior changes aren’t substantial. Gearbox 6-speed automatic BMW’s trademark ‘kidney grille’ has been 0-62mph 6.9sec Top speed 119mph enlarged (a common recent theme, but Economy 148.7-156.9mpg combined (WLTP) consider now, and what are the most exciting models coming soon? CO they’re still some way from the colossal scale 2, tax band 43-40g/km, 16% (WLTP)

4 | Reprinted from What Car? 2019 / 2020 whatcar.com Reprinted from What Car? 2019 / 2020 whatcar.com | 5 ON SALE NOW BMW X3 xDrive30e Plug-in hybrid version of BMW’s rival to the Audi Q5 has a 28-mile electric-only range and a classy interior Price from £47,565

Darren Moss that should make overtakes a breeze. The plug-in hybrid versions of the Audi Q5 (due [email protected] gearbox is an eight-speed automatic, and for launch later this year) and Land Rover you also get BMW’s four-wheel drive system Discovery Sport. WE’VE BEEN VERY impressed with the latest for extra traction on greasy roads, or if you Buyers wanting more electrified BMW SUVs BMW X3. It holds a five-star road test rating, want to venture into the wilderness. won’t have to wait for long, because the fully putting it on an equal footing with its chief Officially, the xDrive30e can cover up to electric iX3 luxury SUV will join the plug-in rival, the Audi Q5, and a whole star ahead 28 miles on electric power from a single hybrid X3 on sale next year. of the Land Rover Discovery Sport. And now charge. The battery is located under the Set to rival the Audi E-tron, Jaguar I-Pace and BMW is broadening its appeal to green- rear seats in a bid to save storage space Mercedes-Benz EQC, the iX3 will be powered minded drivers, because it has launched inside, but even so, this X3 has a smaller by two electric motors – one on each axle – a plug-in hybrid version. boot than conventionally powered X3s to and should be capable of covering at least Dubbed the xDrive30e, the model was the tune of 100 litres. Still, there should be 200 miles on a charge. revealed at the last Geneva motor show enough space left to suit the average family. and is now on sale. It’s powered by a Elsewhere, the xDrive30e is identical to combination of a 2.0-litre petrol engine regular X3 models. That means you get the ‘The hybrid system and an electric motor, together same comfortable interior and producing 248bhp. class-leading iDrive infotainment system that produces 248bhp, With a 0-62mph time of 6.1sec, this X3 we’ve praised in other models. (WLTP), thanks to a combined fuel economy controller and shortcut buttons mounted In the UK, there will be front-wheel drive is already reasonably rapid, but an extra The xDrive30e costs slightly more than the with an extra 40bhp figure of 156.9mpg. You’ll have to do mostly between the front seats instead of prodding (sDrive) and four-wheel drive (xDrive) on 40bhp is temporarily available by utilising equivalent regular X3, with prices starting short journeys and charge after each one to the screen. offer, but our experiences suggest sDrive is all of the electric motor’s reserves – a boost from £47,565. It will go up against new available temporarily’ achieve that (otherwise it just becomes The interior remains fantastically all you need unless you live up a snow-capped an overweight petrol), but you’ll benefit executed, with first-class build quality, mountain. And the choice of petrol and diesel from very low company car tax bills even and there are now more ambient lighting engines is carried over, so the 148bhp sDrive18d if you don’t. options. The driving position is what you’d will most likely remain the pick of the range, We’ve had a look around the xDrive25e, hope for from a family SUV: high enough having more grunt than the sDrive18i and and there’s little to tell it apart visually. while still providing plenty of adjustability sDrive20i turbocharged petrols but lower Stuffinga battery under the rear seats has and good visibility. running costs than the 187bhp xDrive20d. resulted in a slight compromise on rear On top of that, the X1 remains one of the Evidently, this facelift is more of a subtle seat space, though, so tall adults will find most spacious and practical family SUVs, reinvigoration for the X1 rather than a their heads brushing the roof where they with lots of space for passengers comprehensive reworking. The Evoque and wouldn’t in a petrol or diesel X1. Some and luggage. XC40 continue to lead the way in the class as underfloor boot space is taken up, too, but And to drive? Well, we could get our brilliant all-rounders, but the X1’s practicality this isn’t noticeable, because it’s where the hands only on the xDrive25i, which won’t be and excellent interior mean it’s still well spare wheel sits in other models. coming to the UK, but with no mechanical worth your consideration, while the new Anyway, deliveries of the xDrive25e won’t changes from the pre-facelift model, the plug-in hybrid version should help it stand start until later next year and pricing hasn’t X1 remains great to drive. Its steering out further. been announced yet, so let’s focus on what is weighty and precise and its handling you can have now. is pleasingly agile. The ride is firm as a Inside, the standard 6.5in display has been consequence, especially around town, but SAYS ditched in favour of an 8.8in touchscreen, you could easily live with it, and it smooths Not much has changed, but and this can be upgraded to a new 10.3in out on the motorway. item. BMW’s iDrive continues to be the Refinement is aweakness of the X1 at all that means the X1 remains a very finest infotainment system available, speeds, however; there’s a fair bit of road plush and practical family SUV X3 xDrive30e promises being packed with features and brilliantly roar and the engine stop-start system could strong performance and simple to use, because you can use the dial be a smoother operator. potentially low running costs

6 | Reprinted from What Car? 2019 / 2020 whatcar.com Reprinted from What Car? 2019 / 2020 whatcar.com | 7 BEST BUY £30,000-£40,000 Winner Executive car BMW 3 Series BMW 3 Series 330e M Sport 330e M Sport WHAT HAPPENS WHEN the tried and trusted facets of the BMW 3 Series are combined with cutting-edge plug-in hybrid technology? You get Petrol, plug-in hybrid or the 330e and a five-star review. electric? Our answer is

You see, the 330e is better than any other the car we believe will hybrid saloon, being very nearly as engaging as suit most people most of regular 3 Series variants, relaxingly refined and rather comfortable – especially on the motorway. the time: the BMW 330e. Its closest rival, the Volvo S60 T8, may be more cosseting, but it’s much pricier to buy and run and This slickly integrates hardly any fun to drive. the latest technology

The 330e also offers class-leading infotainment with the long-held wants and good space front and rear. The only real and needs of executive downside of the hybridisation is that 100 litres of boot is given to the battery. saloon drivers. That it’s

When fully charged, the 330e can officially easy to live with, of the cover up to 36 miles on electricity – a few more very highest standard than the S60 T8 and Mercedes-Benz C300de. And it remains fairly frugal when forced to run on everywhere inside, petrol power, recording 37.2mpg in our hands. The fantastic to drive and resulting low CO2 emissions yield massive tax savings for company car drivers, too. yet relatively cheap to

Although diesel, despite all the negativity, will run secures it the victory. still be the best choice for some, the 330e just pips If the Tesla Model 3 has the 320d to the post here, due to its potentially lower ownership costs. a long enough range for your needs, it’d make a terrific choice. Likewise, KEY FACTS List price £39,980 (£40,700 from 1 April 2020) the Skoda Superb offers Target PCP £409 great value for money, Performance 0-62mph 5.9sec delivering much of its Top speed 142mph rivals’ capability. But the Running costs Official economy176.6-201.8mpg 330e possesses greater combined (WLTP) premium lustre than CO2 37-32g/km (WLTP) Company car tax band 10% either, while providing Insurance group 33 Safety penny-pinching zero- Euro NCAP rating emissions driving without yxxxxxx yxxxxxx yxxxxxx yxxxxxx yxxxxxx a hint of range anxiety. 97% 87% 87% 76% (2019)

8 | Reprinted from What Car? Awards 2020 whatcar.com Reprinted from What Car? Awards 2020 whatcar.com | 9 COMPARISON BMW 3 Series vs Volvo S60 Living the battery life By paying extra to get yourself a plug-in hybrid executive saloon, rather than a petrol or diesel, you stand to receive incredible fuel economy and cheaper BIK tax. Surely there’s a catch?

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THE CONTENDERS ELECTRIC CARS MAKE sense for battery power alone. But if you But it’s unlikely to be nearly driving. And so it proved in our Once the battery is out of juice, pedal and, after a short delay while BMW 3 Series Volvo S60 more buyers than ever before, but need to make a longer journey as rapid as the Volvo S60 T8. tests. The 330e managed 26.5 miles the petrol engine is forced into the automatic gearbox readies 330e M Sport (M Sport Plus Pack) T8 Twin Engine AWD R-Design Plus they still aren’t the right choice for or simply didn’t have a chance to This understated Swede pumps and the S60 24.8 miles – both getting its hands dirty. Don’t itself for what’s about to ensue, List price £42,190 List price £49,805 everyone. What if you don’t have a charge the battery, there’s a good out a mighty 386bhp and yet some way behind the official expect spectacular fuel economy it sprints off down the road like driveway for charging at home? Or old petrol engine to help out. still promises 33 miles from distances, although still enough at this point, because both cars a true performance car. On a if you need to make fairly frequent And, as luck would have it, two a full charge. But which is the to handle many commutes. are quite a bit heavier than mildly damp road surface, it NEW NEW long trips and don’t want to put new plug-in hybrid saloons have better all-round plug-in hybrid? To make sure the petrol engine their conventional counterparts managed 0-60mph in just 5.3sec. your faith in the UK’s unreliable just gone on sale. The first is the stays switched off, you need (blame the batteries and electric Not that the 330e is exactly motorway charging network? BMW 330e, a variant of our 2019 DRIVING to put these cars in their pure motors), but the 330e managed a sluggish; it still managed to hit Yes, you could just do what Executive Car of the Year and one Performance, ride, electric driving modes – although respectable 37.2mpg in our tests, 60mph from a standstill in 6.2sec, you’ve always done and buy that can officially manage up to handling, refinement to keep fuel consumption as low compared with the S60’s 36.0mpg. and its two power sources work another petrol or diesel car, but 36 miles of driving on battery as possible, both are intelligent The S60’s economy seems all together more adroitly than the there’s a potential third option: a power. Thanks to a combined Let’s deal with those electric-only enough to power themselves the more remarkable when you S60’s, with a smoother transition Plug-in hybrid version of our More expensive to buy but plug-in hybrid. Like electric cars, 288bhp when its engine and rear- ranges first because, just like using mostly their electric motors consider the acceleration it can between battery and petrol power Executive Car of the Year looks promises blistering performance and unlike so-called ‘self-charging’ mounted electric motor team official fuel economy figures for anyway, as long as you’re driving muster when its petrol engine and to both working in tandem. extremely compelling on paper. and a less compromised boot. hybrids, these can manage up, it should offer surprisingly petrol and diesel cars, these are gently and there’s a reasonable and electric motor are working If you enjoy your driving, the average-length commutes on punchy performance, too. often hard to achieve in real-world level of charge in the battery. together. Floor its accelerator 330e is the better choice, too.

10 | Reprinted from What Car? 2019 / 2020 whatcar.com Reprinted from What Car? 2019 / 2020 whatcar.com | 11 COMPARISON BMW 3 Series vs Volvo S60

BMW 3 SERIES INFOTAINMENT VOLVO S60 INFOTAINMENT Granted, it isn’t quite as agile as BEST something with a sporty flavour, regular petrol or diesel versions DRIVING BMW’s iDrive system is the best The S60’s system is operated by and a heavily bolstered seat of the 3 Series, but it still tucks POSITION in the class. You can use it as a touchscreen only, so it’s quite that holds you in place securely its nose into corners eagerly and touchscreen or by twisting and distracting to use while driving. through corners only adds to feels neatly balanced through pressing a dial between the The fact that some of the icons that impression. However, you bends and out the other side. front seats (less distracting when are small doesn’t help. Volvo’s have to adjust the seat the old- The S60 grips the road almost you’re driving). Measuring just operating system isn’t the fashioned way (using bicep power) as hard, but it responds more over 10.0in, the display is bigger most intuitive, either. You have and must pay extra if you want ponderously when you ask for and brighter than the S60’s, plus to pay £300 for Apple CarPlay adjustable lumbar support. a quick change of direction and the operating system it displays and Android Auto smartphone Electric front seats and there’s more body lean when 2 is far more user-friendly. Android mirroring, or if you fork out £850, adjustable lumbar support are that happens. Its steering isn’t Auto isn’t available; Apple you get a bundle that includes standard on the S60, and those 1 as accurate or feelsome as its CarPlay is, but you have to pay the smartphone mirroring and a seats are even more comfortable German rival’s, either. to use it after the first 12 months. 1 Harman Kardon sound system. than the 330e’s on long drives – Then again, you’ll appreciate especially when the road is mostly the S60’s generally softer, waftier straight. You sit higher up, which ride. On gently undulating roads is good news for forward visibility. and motorways, it’s considerably 3 2 3 However, your over-the-shoulder comfier than the firmer-edged view is actually slightly better 330e. That said, the S60 tends 1 Interior is mostly of 2 Aluminium dashboard 3 Apart from lumbar 1 Whether you like the 2 The front seats are 3 You can choose in the 330e. Both cars come with to shudder and crash more over high quality; shame trim comes as standard, adjustment being a look of the S60’s interior super-comfortable and between dark or light front and rear parking sensors to broken asphalt and potholes, about the hard plastic but you can have wood £265 extra, the driving or not, it feels really supportive, plus electric grey leather for the seats help you out when manoeuvring while the 330e always maintains around the gear selector or piano black for a fee position is excellent well bolted together adjustment is standard and centre console in tight spots, and the 330e also its composure and deals with has a rear-view camera. such obstacles quicker and more Interior quality is a close-run effectively. It’s worth noting that BEST thing, but the S60 just has the the M Sport Plus Pack version REAR edge, with fewer hard plastics, we’re testing here has adaptive SPACE particularly in the gear selector suspension and 19in alloy wheels; area. Indeed, it has one of the most regular M Sport cars get an even upmarket interiors in the class, firmer suspension setup, albeit pipped only by the Audi A4 (which 905mm 905mm 920mm with slightly smaller (18in) rims. 900mm isn’t available as a plug-in hybrid). The S60 is the slightly more peaceful cruiser, subjecting you 1385mm SPACE AND PRACTICALITY 1425mm 1375mm 1425mm to considerably less tyre roar Front space, rear space, 740mm 1130mm 1100mm than the 330e at a steady 70mph 760mm seating flexibility, boot and only slightly more wind noise. Its petrol engine sounds If you’re wondering how the coarser when you’re accelerating engineers have managed to hard, though. The 3 Series can usually take BEST The S60’s boot is much taller squeeze a big battery into these seven suitcases to the S60’s eight, BOOT than its German rival’s, although cars’ already fairly compact BEHIND THE WHEEL but hybridisation has seriously SPACE it’s a bit rich that you have to pay dimensions, here’s your answer: Driving position, visibility, compromised space. You’ll still be £300 for split-folding rear seats. by stealing space from the boot. build quality able to slot in a set of golf clubs, More positively, it gets an electric Yep, both cars have significantly 960mm though, and 40/20/40 split- 1010mm bootlid as standard, whereas less space for your luggage 450mm These two have among the best folding rear seats are standard this costs extra on the 330e. than their regular petrol and driving positions in the executive 360mm diesel counterparts. saloon class, albeit for slightly Boot 375 litres Boot 390 litres It’s more of an issue in the 330e, 965-1370mm 1035-1140mm different reasons. You sit lower Suitcases 5 Suitcases 8 because although it had a slightly in the 330e, so you immediately larger boot to begin with, a lot feel like you’re behind the wheel of more space has been robbed. The space that’s left is really shallow, RANGE managing to accept just five BMW Volvo ‘The 330e isn’t quite as agile as regular versions ‘The S60 shudders more over broken surfaces carry-on suitcases (compared with 3 Series S60 seven in the regular 3 Series). At of the 3 Series, but it still feels neatly balanced’ but is considerably comfier on the motorway’ least you can always fold down the Official 40/20/40-split rear seats if you electric-only 35 miles 33 miles range (WLTP) need to carry more – just like you can in the S60 (for £300). The S60 Combined can swallow eight cases. range (petrol 509 miles 492 miles The S60 is the roomier and electric) choice for rear passengers, too – What Car? particularly when it comes to test electric- 26.5 miles 24.8 miles knee room. A six-footer will still only range fit in the back of the 330e with CHARGING relative ease, but he or she won’t have the same space to spread out Three-pin domestic 5hr 42min 5hr 42min during a longer drive. cable BUYING AND OWNING Type 2 cable Costs, equipment, reliability, 3hr 24min 3hr 24min (optional) safety and security

Maximum Right now, plug-in hybrids make charging 3.7kW 3.7kW rate the most sense for company car drivers, because their low

12 | Reprinted from What Car? 2019 / 2020 whatcar.com Reprinted from What Car? 2019 / 2020 whatcar.com | 13 COMPARISON BMW 3 Series vs Volvo S60

WHAT THEY WILL COST official CO2 emissions bring but metallic paint is thrown in. STATS, SPECS AND RATINGS All prices correct at time of testing relatively cheap benefit-in-kind However, it’s worth noting that if BMW 3 Series Volvo S60 SAYS (BIK) tax bills. In fact, these two you can resist adding any options 330e M Sport (M Sport Plus Pack) T8 Twin Engine AWD R-Design Plus are the cheapest versions of their and eschew the M Sport Plus Pack If they’re charged up regularly, plug-in respective model line-ups when it altogether, the price of the car dips Width 2070mm Width 2040mm hybrids can help reduce our dependance comes to monthly salary sacrifices. below £40,000, meaning you’ll on fossil fuels and, in the process, cut the The 330e’s lower list price makes pay £135 annually in road tax from amount of CO2 and other pollutants that it even cheaper than the S60, years two to six, rather than £455. 2068mm 1437mm are pumped into the atmosphere. But though; from next April, when tax As for safety, both cars come 690mm 660mm let’s face it: one of the main reasons for incentives will improve for cars with automatic emergency buying one is the potential for big savings BMW 3 Series Volvo S60 with low CO2 emissions, a 40% braking (AEB) as standard, along on running costs. The much cheaper option, Only really makes financial sense taxpayer will have to sacrifice just with lane departure warning, That’s why the 330e makes a lot more no matter your circumstances if you’re a company car driver £169 per month. The S60 would while the S60 adds lane-keeping 2851mm 2872mm sense here. It’s dramatically cheaper cost an extra £30 per month. assistance (part of the £1250 4709mm 4761mm for private cash buyers, those using PCP PRICES The 330e is also much cheaper Driving Assistant Professional finance and even company car drivers. List price £42,190 £49,805 to own privately, partly because it’s Pack on the 330e). Blindspot ECONOMY & EMISSIONS And although its advantages on electric- Company car tax £225, £169, £169, £169 £265, £199, £199, £199 so much cheaper to buy but also monitoring and adaptive cruise OFFICIAL Combined 176.6mpg OFFICIAL Combined 156.6mpg only range and overall fuel economy are (per month, until April 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) because it’s predicted to depreciate control cost extra on both. MPG MPG relatively small, they still count in its favour. Contract hire (per month) £407 £516 at a much slower rate. It’s the same When it comes to how well these (WLTP) Test MPG 37.2mpg* (WLTP) Test MPG 36.0mpg* Yes, the S60 may be faster, but aside story for those looking at a PCP cars are likely to protect you and Test electric range 26.5 miles Test electric range 24.8 miles from its blistering acceleration, it isn’t a finance deal, with the 330e again your passengers in an accident, Fuel cost per 12,000 miles £1131** Fuel cost per 12,000 miles £1216** particularly rewarding car to drive. And it’s RESALE VALUE BY YEAR working out much cheaper. both scored impressive marks by not as though the 330e is at all sluggish. n BMW 3 Series n Volvo S60 Both cars come with luxuries class standards. The S60 proved Tank 59 litres Tank 60 litres Indeed, the S60’s most relevant advantage such as heated front seats and fractionally better at protecting CO2 emissions (NEDC) 38g/km CO2 emissions (NEDC) 42g/km is its bigger boot, but that still isn’t enough climate control, but while the children in Euro NCAP’s tests, to steal it the win. 50,000 *With empty battery 330e’s seats are leather, the S60’s with the 3 Series edging it for **Based on Test MPG and real-world electric range, assuming average journey distance of 40 miles and an electricity cost of 14p per kWh 40,000 are part-leather, part-fabric. Other adult occupant protection. than metallic paint and a Type 2 These models were too new SAFETY £19,407 charging cable (£50), which allows to appear in our 2019 Reliability 30,000 £18,926 Euro NCAP rating (2019) yyyyy Euro NCAP rating (2018) yyyyy 1 Value £ Value you to use a proper charging point Survey, although Volvo as a whole 20,000 to charge the battery quicker, came a respectable 11th out of 31 All protection 97% 87% 87% 76% All protection 96% 84% 74% 76% there’s no option we’d strongly brands. BMW finished a rather 10,000 recommend adding to the S60. less impressive 21st, although the 0 year 1 year 2 years 3 years As well as the bigger wheels and 330e does come with a three-year, POWERTRAIN adaptive suspension we talked unlimited-mileage warranty, with Engine 4cyl, 1998cc, petrol + electric motor Engine 4cyl, 1969cc, petrol + electric motor THREE-YEAR COST about earlier, the M Sport Plus cover for the battery extended to Peak power 288bhp (combined) Peak power 386bhp (combined) n Depreciation n Insurance n Servicing n Road tax Pack for the 330e adds tinted rear six years (capped at 60,000 miles Peak torque 310Ib ft (combined) Peak torque 472lb ft (combined) n Fuel (Test MPG) n Electricity (real-world range) windows, red and blue stitching between years three and six). Gearbox 8-spd dual-clutch automatic Gearbox 8-spd dual-clutch automatic on the seatbelts and some gloss The S60’s three-year warranty BMW 3 Series £20,307 £1449 £1880 black exterior trim. We’d still has a 60,000-mile limit, but PERFORMANCE Weather conditions Damp BMW 330e recommend adding adjustable there’s eight years or 100,000 Total lumbar support (£265) and a miles, whichever comes first, of For More agile and heaps more fun to £28,653 Type 2 charging cable (from £165), separate cover for the battery. drive; excellent infotainment system; Top Top much cheaper on all fronts; better visibility 0-60mph speed 0-60mph speed £2595 £910 £1512 6.2sec 142mph 5.3sec 155mph Against You won’t fit much in the boot; road noise; firmer ride won’t be to all tastes Volvo S60 £25,483 £1852 £2187 Recommended options Type 2 charging Total Acceleration Acceleration cable (£165), lumbar adjustment (£265) £34,993 30-70mph 30-70mph in kickdown 5.2sec in kickdown 4.6sec £3099 £910 £1462

0 5000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 30-50mph 30-50mph in kickdown 2.2sec in kickdown 1.9sec 2 PCP FINANCE COSTS Three-year term, £5000 customer deposit, 10,000 miles per year 50-70mph 50-70mph in kickdown 3.0sec in kickdown 2.7sec Car BMW 3 Series Volvo S60 Monthly cost £630 £741 Braking Braking 30-0mph 11.0m 30-0mph 10.6m Manufacturer deposit contribution £5000 £2000 70-0mph 59.1m 70-0mph 58.2m Optional final payment £17,493 £18,866 Representative APR 4.9% 2.9% Noise at 30mph 62.2dB 0 100 Noise at 30mph 61.2dB 0 100 Volvo S60 Excess mileage charge 9.7p per mile 14.9p per mile Noise at 70mph 66.8dB 0 100 Noise at 70mph 66.8dB 0 100 Other fees na na For Rapid acceleration; more rear leg The four-wheel-drive S60 T8 is a fair bit faster than the rear-wheel-drive BMW 330e Turning circle 11.4m Turning circle 11.3m room; bigger boot; calmer motorway ride; great driving position; quality interior EQUIPMENT Against Very expensive; not much fun to ✓ 7 Standard Not available Alloy Adaptive Electric DAB radio/ Wireless Infotainment Apple Leather Sunroof Parking Rear-view Keyless drive; heavier depreciation wheel cruise tailgate Bluetooth/ charging screen size CarPlay/ seats sensors camera entry CARS PICTURED size control sat-nav Android Auto front/rear BMW 3 Series 330e M Sport with Sunset Orange metallic paint, black Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine AWD R-Design Plus with Osmium Grey metallic Recommended options Metallic paint BMW 3 Series 19in £1250* £990+ ✓/✓/✓ £350 10.3in ✓/7 ✓ £1700^ ✓ /✓ ✓ £990+ Vernasca leather upholstery with blue stitching (£500), M Sport Plus paint (£675), Charcoal nappa leather and textile upholstery, Xenium Pack (£2200), Technology Pack (£1900), Premium Pack (£1700), Pack (£1800), Intellisafe Pro Pack (£1625), Harmon Kardon Pack (£850), (£675), Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Volvo S60 18in £1625** ✓ ✓/✓/✓ 7 9.0in £300 ✓++ £1200 ✓ /✓ ✓ ✓ Visibility Pack (£1500), Comfort Pack (£990), Parking Assistant 19in five-spoke alloy wheels (£550), Convenience Pack (£350), (£300), Type 2 charging cable (£50) Plus Pack (£650) and Type 2 charging cable (£165) Winter Pack (£200) and Type 2 charging cable (£50) *Part of Driving Assistant Professional Pack +Part of Comfort Pack ^Part of Premium Pack **Part of Intellisafe Pro Pack ++Part-leather, part-fabric

14 | Reprinted from What Car? 2019 / 2020 whatcar.com Reprinted from What Car? 2019 / 2020 whatcar.com | 15 BEST BUY £35,000-£50,000 Winner Plug-in hybrid BMW 3 Series BMW 3 Series 330e M Sport 330e M Sport LOOK FAMILIAR? YES, that’s right: our newly crowned Executive Car of the Year, the BMW 330e, Yes, this is a second class is in contention for this category too. won overall by the terrific Part of the reason for its inclusion here is that it’s a hybrid you can have some fun in. The Volvo 330e. Not only is it really S60 T8 is certainly faster, but neither that nor rapid, but it can also be the diesel-engined Mercedes-Benz C300de can match the 330e’s agility and sense of connection hugely frugal and even to the road. It’s also worth pointing out that both handles rather well, in are significantly more expensive to buy, while the 330e dips below the £40,000 mark, so you avoid spite of the basket of the road tax surcharge for ‘premium’ cars. battery cells in its boot. According to official figures, you should be The XC90 T8 may be able to manage up to 36 miles on each charge, plus it sits in the 10% tax bracket for company car far more practical, but drivers. The switch from electric to petrol power and back again is barely noticeable, and it’s even there’s no hiding from fairly frugal when the battery is flat. the huge price jump

It’s worth pointing out that the 330e’s boot it requires. Besides, the is rather small because of the big battery, but 330e can go farther we have no complaints regarding anything else inside. Every material feels suitably expensive, the on a full charge and is infotainment system is a cinch to use and there’s a decent amount of space in the back. The 330e far more frugal when really is a great car. running on petrol alone. But what of the new Superb iV? Well, it’s certainly comfier and KEY FACTS even cheaper to buy, List price £39,980 (£40,700 from 1 April 2020) Target PCP £409 but it just isn’t as good Performance 0-62mph 5.9sec to drive and its interior Top speed 142mph isn’t as swanky. Running costs Official economy176.6-201.8mpg Given that the 330e combined (WLTP) makes traditional petrol CO2 37-32g/km (WLTP) Company car tax band 10% and diesel versions of the Insurance group 33 Safety 3 Series obsolete for most Euro NCAP rating company car drivers, it yxxxxxx yxxxxxx yxxxxxx yxxxxxx yxxxxxx simply has to win overall. 97% 87% 87% 76% (2019)

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BMW 5 SERIES INFOTAINMENT BMW’s iDrive infotainment system is easy and safe to use, even on the move, thanks to its rotary dial Hybrid theory controller and high-mounted 10.3in screen. It also responds to touch; this can be preferable With punchy performance and potentially low when you’re stationary. Helping running costs, these plug-in hybrid luxury saloons matters further are scalpel-sharp graphics, menus that are simple promise to let you have your cake and eat it to navigate, standard sat-nav and online services. Disappointingly, Photography: John Bradshaw Apple CarPlay phone mirroring is only an option (£235) and 1 Android Auto isn’t available. 2 3 BEST SYSTEM

1 This lid hides a couple 2 The 530e’s pedals are 3 As in the S90, even of cupholders and, more offset to the right the 530e’s door pockets optionally, a wireless than the S90’s, but they are made of soft plastic, charging dock don’t cause discomfort giving a luxury feel

VOLVO S90 INFOTAINMENT BEST DRIVING Volvo likes doing things a little POSITION differently, choosing to mount its 9.0in touchscreen in a portrait orientation. It relies on swipes as well as prods to navigate its sometimes confusing menus; this can prove tricky to do on the move. Some screens also have lots of tiny icons that do 2 everything from adjusting the hybrid system to folding the rear head restraints. While you get sat-nav, Apple CarPlay and 3 Android Auto are optional (£300).

1 Look underneath the 2 Physical air-con 3 Interior looks great, THE CONTENDERS DRIVING weight of those batteries, the 530e is more refined than the slightly centre armrest and you’ll controls would be but switches such as BMW 5 Series Volvo S90 Performance, ride, is far better at hiding its extra flab. coarse S90’s, too. find a disappointingly more useful than these these don’t feel quite 530e M Sport T8 Inscription Pro handling, refinement It feels keener to turn in to corners, While both cars officially return shallow storage space ones for the stereo as solid as the 530e’s List price £50,000 List price £58,555 its body leans less and it copes well over 100mpg under the new Both cars pack a 2.0-litre petrol with mid-corner bumps in a much and supposedly more realistic engine that’s boosted by an more composed fashion, giving WLTP fuel economy tests, the way BEST electric motor, but their power you a greater sense of confidence. plug-in hybrids work means these TO outputs aren’t even close. While With the S90 being softer figures are slightly misleading. DRIVE the turbocharged 530e has a total and wallowing more in corners, Your actual economy will depend system output (engine and electric you’d think it would have a more on factors such as how much motor combined) of 249bhp, the comfortable ride, right? Well, it charge you have in the battery S90 packs a whopping 385bhp, does initially seem that way on and the length of your journey. On paper, this is the This top-spec S90 comes thanks its petrol engine being roads that are free of challenging With the batteries fully charged most efficient version of our with plenty of toys and much turbocharged and supercharged. obstacles. However, all it takes is a and EV mode selected (preventing favourite luxury car. more power than the 530e. Being four-wheel drive rather pothole or expansion joint to send the engine from firing up except than rear-wheel drive like the 530e, a sharp shock up through your under hard acceleration), we CUTTING CO2 EMISSIONS to save regular ‘self-charging’ hybrids, the S90 catapults you off the line, seat and unsettle the car. covered 18.1 miles in the 530e and the planet may be of utmost you can charge a plug-in hybrid’s managing 0-60mph in a startling The 530e is certainly firmer, 20.7 miles in the S90 on electricity importance, but it can be a battery from the mains, to give 4.8sec. The 530e is no slouch, especially on optional 20in alone. But with the batteries trifle dull, can’t it? Take cars, for an official range on electric power though, taking a respectable 6.1sec wheels, yet it has a consistency depleted and the engines The 530e is relatively agile and well balanced; it’s quieter, too S90 wallows in bends and the ride gets upset by sharp bumps instance: if you’re after good alone of between 20 and 30 miles. to reach 60mph from rest. It’s a to its ride that makes it the more efficiency, most of the options In the blue corner is the BMW similar story on the move, with comfortable car for more of the EQUIPMENT are either sluggish hatchbacks or 530e, the plug-in hybrid version the S90 proving far quicker when time, and it’s even better when ✓ Standard 7 Not available Alloy Adaptive Two-zone DAB/ Infotainment Apple Massage Adjustable Parking Rear-view Keyless Metallic wheel cruise climate Bluetooth/ screen size CarPlay/ seats lumbar sensors camera start/entry paint unfashionable diesels. of our reigning Luxury Car of you accelerate through the gears. fitted with optional adaptive size control control sat-nav Android Auto support front/rear So, what do you do if you’re the Year. In the not-quite-so-blue However, the 530e is better to dampers (£985), which we BMW 5 Series 19in £965 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 10.25in ✓ 7 £795** £275 ✓/✓ £375 ✓/£695 £685 after a speedy saloon with petrol corner is the Volvo S90 T8, a car drive in a number of key ways. recommend. The 530e is also / / / power? No, the answer isn’t to get that may look quite sensible but, Although these cars aren’t as agile noticeably quieter at 70mph, Volvo S90 19in ✓ ✓ ✓/✓ /✓ 9.0in £300*** ✓ ✓ ✓/✓ £400 ✓/✓ £700

a horse to tow it half the time; it’s as you’ll find out, has a devastating as their conventionally powered generating much less road noise. * Three-year subscription ** Only with comfort front seats (£1265) *** Plus two extra USB ports to look at a plug-in hybrid. Unlike sucker punch. counterparts, due to the extra Put your foot down and its engine

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BMW 5 SERIES VOLVO S90 BEST BEST BEST FRONT BOOT REAR SPACE SPACE SPACE

1105-1970mm 950mm 985mm 935mm 280-375mm 940mm 1440mm 1120-2030mm 485mm 1495mm 855-1390mm 1425mm 1460mm 1025mm 1120mm 755mm 785mm 1095mm Boots’ suitcase-carrying capacities are Boots’ Antler with a 560x350x230mm measured seatbacks in place suitcase and with the rear Boot 410 litres Passengers are unlikely to complain about space, but they’ll need to pack light, because the boot is much smaller Boot 500 litres Clever packaging of the hybrid system means far more boot space in the S90, while rear seat passengers get more Suitcases 5 than you’ll find in other 5 Series models. Folding rear seatbacks are a £335 option, with release levers in the boot Suitcases 8 leg room than in the 530e. Electric folding rear head restraints are a nice touch should you have no one in the back

WHAT THEY WILL COST All prices correct at time of testing running, the 530e averaged a again, a couple of tall adults will STATS, SPECS AND RATINGS respectable 33.1mpg, whereas the still fit in without complaint. A BMW 5 Series Volvo S90 SAYS S90 managed just 25.8mpg. larger central tunnel for middle 530e M Sport T8 Inscription Pro seat passengers to negotiate Width 1868mm Width 2025mm With its stylish interior and roomy rear seats, BEHIND THE WHEEL counts against the S90, though. the S90 has lots of showroom appeal. It’s Driving position, visibility, Should you need to carry long 1479mm 1443mm seriously fast, too, but it lacks the handling 667mm 685mm build quality items, the S90 gets folding rear skills to back up all that performance. BMW 5 Series Volvo S90 seatbacks as standard, but you’ll Given that it’s also significantly more Cheaper to run for private Competitive on PCP finance but There’s no doubt about the fact need to pay £335 for them in the expensive on everything but PCP finance, and company car users could cost far more in fuel that you’re getting into a luxury 530e. Thus equipped, the 530e 2975mm 2941mm the S90 has to lose out to the 530e. The car when you slide behind the scores for having convenient 4936mm 4963mm latter is sharper to drive, quieter inside and PRICES wheel of either of these. Both release levers in the boot, while more comfortable most of the time. List price £50,000 £58,555 come with plush leather seats as the S90 has electric releases near ECONOMY & EMISSIONS There’s a large ‘but’, though. Yes, you’ll Company car tax £216, £266 £254, £312 standard, although the S90’s are the rear headrests. OFFICIAL Combined 122.8mpg OFFICIAL Combined 128.4mpg save a lot in company car tax, but unless (until April 2019, 2020) superior, thanks to full electric With the rear seats up, the S90’s MPG (WLTP) MPG (WLTP) you charge your car regularly to make the Contract hire (per month) £380 £529 adjustment with memory, a boot is far bigger, swallowing eight Test MPG 33.1mpg* Test MPG 25.8mpg* most of their electric range, a 2.0-litre diesel massage function and softer carry-on suitcases with a bit of Fuel cost per 12,000 miles £1441** Fuel cost per 12,000 miles £1629** 5 Series will drink far less fuel. With that in nappa hide. The 530e makes do room to spare, whereas the 530e Tank 46 litres Tank 60 litres mind, the 520d is still our pick of the range. RESALE VALUE BY YEAR with part-electric seats and, unlike can manage only five, due to the CO2 emissions (NEDC) 49g/km CO2 emissions (NEDC) 49g/km 60 n BMW 5 Series n Volvo S90 in the S90, you have to pay extra hybrid gubbins underneath. The Real-world electric range 18.1 miles Real-world electric range 20.7 miles for adjustable lumbar support and regular 5 Series saloon’s boot is Test MPG result gives you an indication of a car’s real-world fuel economy when driving gently. Tests are carried out in controlled conditions at a private test track. 50 a memory function. much more capacious. * Battery fully depleted ** Based on Test MPG and real-world electric range, assuming journey distances of 40 miles and an electricity cost of 13p/kWh 40 Forward visibility is slightly 1 better in the S90, because its BUYING AND OWNING SAFETY 30 £25,764 windscreen pillars are slimmer, Costs, equipment, reliability,

Value (£1000s) but its shallower rear window safety and security Euro NCAP crash rating yyyyy Euro NCAP crash rating yyyyy 20 £23,000 0 year1 year2 years 3 years makes looking out the back All protection 91% 85% 81% 59% All protection 96% 84% 74% 76% slightly trickier than in the 530e. You can buy an S90 T8 only THREE-YEAR COST At least both get front and rear in high-spec R-Design Pro or n Depreciation n Insurance n Servicing n Road tax parking sensors, with rear and Inscription Pro trim; our test POWERTRAIN n Fuel (Test MPG) n Electricity (real-world range) 360deg bird’s eye-view cameras car was the latter and has a list Engine 4cyl, 1998cc, turbo, petrol, Engine 4cyl, 1969cc, turbo/supercharged, BMW 530e on the options list. price that trumps the 530e’s by plus electric motor petrol, plus electric motor BMW 5 Series £2841 £880 £1076* For Sharper handling; cheaper to buy and As for interior quality, both more than £8000, widening even Peak power 248bhp @ 5000rpm (combined) Peak power 385bhp @ 6000rpm (combined) run; excellent infotainment system have plenty of dense, squidgy further after discounts. You’d Peak torque 214Ib ft @ 1350-4250rpm (engine) Peak torque 295Ib ft @ 2200-4800rpm (engine) Total Against Seriously compromised boot; firm plastic throughout, along with have to hit the 530e’s options list Gearbox 8-spd automatic Gearbox 8-spd automatic £32,571 edge to the ride on 20in wheels leather and leather-effect garnish hard to match the S90’s standard £22,737 £3246* on the top of the dash and doors, equipment, though. PERFORMANCE Weather conditions Dry £1791 plus expensive-looking trims. Factor in heavier depreciation, Volvo S90 £3234 £880 £1217* However, the 530e feels that little pricier insurance and that inferior bit better screwed together. Digital fuel economy and the S90 works Top Top Total instrument panels are standard on out more expensive to run for a 0-60mph speed 0-60mph speed £40,454 both, but the 530e’s have sharper private buyer over three years by 6.2sec 146mph 4.8sec 155mph £29,617 £3670* graphics, so they’re easier to see. a whopping £9000. However, PCP finance costs are almost identical, 2 £1836 Acceleration Acceleration SPACE AND PRACTICALITY thanks to a 0% APR deal on the * Assuming journey distances of 40 miles and an electricity cost of 13p/kWh 30-70mph through the gears 5.7sec 30-70mph through the gears 4.2sec Front space, rear space, S90 at the time of writing. If you’re PCP FINANCE COSTS 30-50mph in kickdown 2.4sec 30-50mph in kickdown 1.7sec seating flexibility, boot a company car driver in the 40% 50-70mph in kickdown 3.3sec 50-70mph in kickdown 2.5sec Three-year term, £10,000 customer deposit, 10,000 miles per year tax bracket, the S90 will cost you Tall drivers will find that the 530e’s just under £40 more each month, Braking Braking Car BMW 5 Series Volvo S90 seat goes back a little farther and while monthly leasing rates are 30-0mph 8.5m 70-0mph 45.0m 30-0mph 8.0m 70-0mph 44.3m there’s significantly more head around £150 more expensive. Monthly cost £565 £564 Noise Noise Volvo S90 room. The S90’s optional sunroof Both cars come with a three-pin At 30mph 59.7dB At 70mph 65.5dB At 30mph 59.6dB At 70mph 66.0dB Manufacturer deposit contribution £5953 £2000 (part of a £1600 pack) is to blame domestic cable, while a faster For More rear seat space; bigger boot; Optional final payment £18,054 £25,764 for at least part of that, but even Type 2 cable costs £50 for the S90 longer electric range; exceedingly rapid Against Sometimes crashy ride; wallowy Representative APR 5.0% 0% those over six feet tall won’t find and £165 for the 530e. Using the CARS PICTURED their head touching the roof. latter in a 7kW home wallbox, handling; thirsty petrol engine Excess mileage charge 11.6p per mile 14.9p per mile BMW 530e M Sport with Mediterranean Blue paint (£685), M Sport Plus Volvo S90 T8 Inscription Pro with Mussel Blue paint (£700), Bowers & Wilkins Those in the back will find the the S90’s battery can be fully Package (£2190), Comfort Package (£1995), head-up display (£995), stereo (£3000), Xenium Pack (£1600), blindspot information system (£500), Other fees na na S90 has a bit more leg room but a recharged in two hours and the powered bootlid (£430), folding rear seats (£335), lumbar support (£275) heated rear seats (£300), smartphone integration (£300) fraction less head room, although 530e’s in three hours.

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BMW X5 xDrive45e BMW 7 Series New plug-in hybrid luxury SUV trumps virtually all of its rivals with Luxury limo gets a new look, engine and infotainment upgrades a 54-mile electric-only range On sale Now Price from £64,745 and more advanced tech On sale Now Price from £73,600

Doug Revolta tidier handling than the XC90. And the air Alan Taylor-Jones petrol engine instead of the previous model’s [email protected] suspension, while being slightly firmer than [email protected] slightly gruff four-cylinder unit, so it’s refined usual, still provides a very comfortable ride, even when the battery charge is depleted. The ALTHOUGH YOU MIGHT have already read especially on the motorway. It’s more supple IF YOU’RE IN the fortunate position of looking 750i’s V8 is more noticeable, but we suspect about a thirsty new BMW SUV (the X6) than the XC90 around town, too. to buy a massive luxury liner of a car, the intended buyers will appreciate its burly elsewhere in this issue, the German brand is, The driver has a choice of Sport, Hybrid and BMW 7 Series has always offered something a background rumble. Power has increased by in fact, endeavouring to include more cars Electric driving modes to sort out how the car little different from rivals such as the Audi A8 79bhp to 523bhp – enough to hurl this vast limo in its line-up that don’t drink like a bunch uses its petrol and electric power, but it’s best and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Although it can down the road with enough force to embarrass of students on fresher’s week. Indeed, it has to just leave it in Hybrid. Do this and the X5 cosset its occupants, it’s also a firm favourite for many out-and-out sports cars. pledged to launch 10 new or revised electrified shuffles between its different power sources those who want to drive rather than be driven. You can hustle the 7 Series along a winding vehicles by the end of 2020 – one of which very smoothly. When the petrol engine cuts A raft of upgrades for 2019 aim to bring the road, but even with optional four-wheel is this plug-in hybrid X5 xDrive45e, which in, it does so without much fuss – exactly what fight to its more recently released or refreshed steering helping to tuck its nose into corners, succeeds the previous-generation xDrive40e. You can keep it all-electric or let the car juggle the power you’d want from your hybrid. And unlike many rivals. If you look past the giant grille – a whole Interior is plush but a little too much like the 5 Series’ it can’t hide its bulk. Add in steering that blots Until this year, plug-in hybrid SUVs were of the breed, which can have 40% bigger than before – you’ll find a revised out any information about in relatively short supply. Now, though, Audi that gets its energy from a BUYER’S FILE grabby and inconsistent infotainment system with the latest software diesel, expected to be the BUYER’S FILE grip and you’ll soon go back and Volvo both have at least two apiece in 24kWh battery under the rear BMW X5 xDrive45e xLine PHEV brakes, the xDrive45e’s are and improved voice control, as well as a new, most popular choice, engine BMW 745e PHEV to a more relaxed cruise. their line-ups, with the latter brand’s seven-seat seats. The fuel tank has been barely any different in feel fully digital instrument cluster and improved options include a heavily A five-seat interior is Price £64,745 Price £78,485 XC90 T8 being our reigning Plug-in Hybrid of relocated beneath the boot Engine 6cyl, 2998cc, turbo, petrol, from the standard X5’s. semi-autonomous driving functionality. reworked 4.4-litre petrol V8 standard, but you can also Engine 6cyl, 2998cc, turbo, petrol, the Year, while Mercedes-Benz is rolling out floor to make room for the plus electric motor The only cable you get The car promises to be quieter, too, thanks in the 750i and new plug-in specify a four-seat setup plus electric motor plug-in versions of the GLC and GLE and Land battery, so boot space is down Power 389bhp (combined) as standard enables slow to thicker acoustic glass on the side and rear hybrids (745e and 745Le). The with reclining rear pews. In Power 389bhp (combined) Rover has the Range Rover Sport P400e. by 150 litres compared with Torque 443lb ft (combined) charging at a rate of up to windows and improved sound deadening former will be available in the long-wheelbase car, rear Torque 442lb ft (combined) Given that the regular versions of the X5 other X5 models, and you Gearbox 8-spd automatic 3.7kW, boosting the battery around the rear seat area. If comfort for rear standard length with four- seat space is just as plentiful Gearbox 8-speed automatic are already impressively smooth, classy and can’t have a spare wheel. 0-62mph 5.6sec Top speed 146mph from 0-80% in around five seat passengers is the priority, there’s also a wheel drive, while the latter as you’ll find in its rivals, so Economy 188.3-235.4mpg combined 0-62mph 5.2sec Top speed 155mph luxurious, adding electric power to offer even The X5 isn’t quite as roomy hours. To charge any faster, long-wheelbase variant that stretches the gap offer a choice of lengths and you can stretch out in total (WLTP) Economy 122.8-141.2mpg combined more relaxing low-speed progress and lower inside as the equivalent Audi you have to pay extra for between the front and rear wheels by 14cm. rear or four-wheel drive. comfort. There’s loads of CO2, tax band 34-27g/km (WLTP), 6% (WLTP) fuel bills sounds like a winning combination. Q7, and unlike the XC90 you another cable. In addition to the 3.0-litre six-cylinder Adaptive air suspension CO2, tax band 52-46g/km (WLTP), 10-13% supple leather and classy The xDrive45e is powered by a smooth six- can’t have the hybrid with Given that it’ll be slightly is standard on all models, wood trim, but it lacks the cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor seven seats, but space is hardly stingy, and cheaper to buy than the equivalent Q7 and allowing you to pick between wow factor of the S-Class’s BMW’s infotainment system beats all rivals for XC90, it’s clear that the plug-in hybrid X5 has a maximum waft, a firmer sports setting and a interior and the configurable digital dials are ease of use, especially on the move. lot going for it, especially as a company car. In mode that adapts to your driving style. Rippled harder to read than those in the A8 and S-Class. But here’s the eye-popping news: the X5 is fact, the only black mark against it is the lack of roads are smoothed off well, although the All in all, while the 7 Series is improved, we’d officially capable of covering 54.1 miles on seven seats. softest (Comfort Plus) mode can make the still take the A8 for its superior comfort, finish electric power alone – nearly twice as far as 7 Series feel a little wallowy. Expansion joints and refinement. most of its rivals can manage. It also means the and potholes cause more of a thud than you’d X5 will be a cheap company car as of April, when get in an A8, at least on the optional 20in tax bands take into account electric ranges. SAYS wheels fitted to our test cars. SAYS The good news continues when you drive A potential game-changer Otherwise, the 7 Series is impressively the car. It’s smooth, quiet and very quick if hushed. Road and wind noise are well isolated, Plug-in hybrid impresses, but it you wish to prioritise performance over fuel with an outstanding electric while the 745e can drive in whisper-quiet can’t quite match its best rivals economy. Although it doesn’t control body range; it’s great to drive, too electric mode for up to 36 miles (officially) for comfort and interior quality movements quite as well as other X5s, it’s while emitting as little as 48g/km of CO2. still good to drive, with accurate steering and The hybrid now features a silken six-cylinder

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Looking high and low Want a luxury SUV but can’t stomach the company car tax bills? One of these low-emissions plug-in hybrids from BMW and Volvo might be the answer

Photography: Will Williams

THE CONTENDERS FROM APRIL, COMPANY car tax 1-50g/km are now also judged of 66g/km and an official electric- 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol to cover the 0-60mph dash, but it rev it hard. And although its tyres BMW X5 Volvo XC90 will become cheaper. Don’t worry, on the number of miles they can only range of up to 29 miles, it sits engine (driving the front wheels) always feels less punchy, largely make more of a slapping noise over xDrive45e M Sport T8 R-Design we’re not trying to fool you; we’re cover on battery power alone. in a much higher BIK tax bracket with an 86bhp electric motor because its smaller petrol engine bumps around town, the X5 is a List price £66,665 List price £66,645 just pointing out that changes That being the case, the new (18%), but that doesn’t mean we that drives the rears. The X5 does needs to be revved hard before it more relaxing cruiser, suffering in benefit-in-kind (BIK) taxation BMW X5 xDrive45e finds itself in should count it out. After all, it’s things a bit differently, positioning produces its best. less from wind and tyre noise on NEW mean that if you pick your car a very sweet position right about the only plug-in hybrid SUV with its 111bhp electric motor between Both cars can get to the the motorway. Its suspension is carefully, your bank balance will now. With a CO2 output of 39g/km seven seats, and it has plenty of a 282bhp 3.0-litre turbocharged motorway speed limit on battery quieter at all speeds, too. look a whole lot healthier. and an official electric-only range other talents to shout about, too. straight six petrol engine and power alone if necessary. As for But a hushed interior is no good That’s because while the of up to 54 miles, it enjoys a BIK an eight-speed automatic their electric-only ranges, the if your luxury SUV has a back- majority of regular petrol and rate of just 6% after 6 April. To DRIVING gearbox and apportioning drive X5 returned an impressive 32.5 breaking ride. Despite the fact diesel models will be hit with a put it another way, it means your Performance, ride, continuously to all four wheels. miles on our set test route, which that our X5 test car was wearing rise in tax rates, the costs for monthly tax bill will be less than handling, refinement With the X5’s more even spread replicates a range of real-world large, optional 21in wheels (part of electric cars and many plug-in if you’d gone for a sub-£25,000 of power, it accelerates off the driving environments, whereas the £1900 M Sport Plus package), Hybrid X5 has an excellent Our long-time favourite plug-in hybrids will drop significantly. 1.0-litre Ford Puma small SUV. Despite their green credentials, line far more authoritatively, the XC90 managed just 18.7 miles. it has an ace up its sleeve in the electric-only range and a SUV has a spacious and flexible But low CO2 emissions aren’t the But what does all this mean these big, heavy cars are seriously sprinting from a standstill to The X5’s engine is smoother and shape of standard adaptive air smooth six-cylinder engine. interior with seven seats. be-all and end-all any more. That’s for the What Car? award-winning quick. The XC90 pairs a 299bhp 60mph in just 5.1sec. The XC90 quieter when it fires into life and suspension. Although particularly because hybrids that produce just Volvo XC90 T8? With a CO2 output supercharged and turbocharged is far from sluggish, taking 5.7sec sounds more tuneful when you vicious potholes and ridges still

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thump through to your backside, BMW X5 INFOTAINMENT VOLVO XC90 INFOTAINMENT BEHIND THE WHEEL the X5 positively floats over most We’ve long said that BMW’s At 9.0in, the XC90’s touchscreen Driving position, visibility, imperfections, proving especially infotainment system is the best is much smaller than the X5’s build quality supple when cruising on the 2 in the business, and the X5 and nowhere near as responsive motorway. We suspect it’d be even doesn’t change our mind one to commands. In addition, some Both contenders have lofty seating better on the 20in wheels that are bit. It’s controlled by a rotary dial of the icons are quite small, positions with fine visibility all standard with M Sport trim. between the seats or via the 1 making them tricky to hit on the round, courtesy of big windows. R-Design XC90s come with 20in 12.3in touchscreen and comes move, while the menus can be With a great range of electric wheels and regular suspension with sat-nav, DAB and wireless 3 confusing. Apple CarPlay and adjustment in their driver’s seats that’s noticeably stiffer. The 1 Apple CarPlay smartphone 2 Android Auto are packaged and lots of height and reach upside is that the XC90 controls mirroring, but not Android Auto. as a £300 option, but they’re adjustment for their steering its body movements pretty well, The menus are easy to navigate, displayed only on the bottom wheels, finding an ideal driving without too much pitching and 3 the graphics are crisp and it half of the screen, so they aren’t position is a doddle in both. heaving along uneven roads. The responds promptly to inputs. all that easy to see at a glance. Our X5 test car came with downside is that the car fidgets ‘Comfort’ front seats that are part more than the X5 over surface of a £2350 Comfort Package. This imperfections at all speeds and also brings heated rear seats, rear deals with sharp bumps far more sunblinds, keyless entry and even abruptly. You wouldn’t quite heated and cooled cupholders, call it uncomfortable, but it 1 Temperature controls 2 Digital instrument 3 Switchable ambient 1 R-Design models get 2 Climate controls are on 3 There are plush which are very effective. Both certainly isn’t as cosseting as are easier to use than panel can show a greater lighting is standard, a leatherette-wrapped the touchscreen. Physical plastics and trims, but driver’s seats are exceedingly the X5. Adaptive air suspension a touchscreen, but we’d variety of information with six different colours dash and door tops with buttons and knobs would interior doesn’t feel quite comfortable even after hours in is a £2150 option on the XC90, prefer knobs to buttons than the XC90’s to choose from contrasting stitching be easier to use as luxurious as X5’s the saddle, although we prefer the but it doesn’t improve matters X5’s slightly squidgier seat base. enough to warrant spending Handily, both cars have a the extra money. We’d certainly memory function for the driver’s avoid the optional 21in or 22in seats and door mirrors, so sharing wheels, because these make the the car with a partner who’s a ride even worse. different height from you needn’t The combination of the XC90’s cause any grumbling. Front and stiffer suspension and lower 990mm 995mm 940mm 950mm rear parking sensors are standard weight means it feels more agile on both, as are reversing cameras. in corners than the X5. It not only Both SUVs look flash inside, leans over less but also changes 1470mm 1530mm 1435mm thanks to faux-leather-wrapped direction in a snappier fashion. 1465mm dashboards and door panels, real 695mm 630-755mm Even if you flick the X5 into its 1080mm 1090mm leather seats, digital instrument Sport mode, which firms up the panels and dense plastics. suspension and lowers the body However, the X5’s materials closer to the ground, it still sways are that bit richer, its switches around more. X5 has useful 40/20/40 split- XC90 allows you to stretch out and knobs work slightly more Mind you, the X5 has more folding rear seats, but there’s no the most in the back, helped by pleasingly and its digital displays naturally weighted steering that option to slide or recline them. the three sliding and reclining are noticeably crisper. gets heavier as cornering forces Nearly flat rear floor is good for individual rear seats. It has a The X5’s digital dials are also and speed increase – just as it three in the back, while there’s larger boot in five-seat mode, more sophisticated than the should. It’s also very precise. The room under the boot floor for while its party trick is that it also XC90’s rather limited display, XC90’s steering feels like the front 1045-1835mm 405-760mm your charging cables 470-790mm has two decent third-row seats which can only show a map or wheels are half-buried in mud 1220-2075mm music information in the gap when you first turn the wheel, Boot 500-1720 litres Boot 262-640-1816 litres between the ‘dials’. That said, the then there isn’t enough weight 1115-1255mm Suitcases 9 1120-1385mm Suitcases 10 X5’s instruments feel a little like a build-up to give you confidence case of style over substance; they during cornering. aren’t as legible as we’d like.

HOW THEY FARE AS TOW CARS SPACE AND PRACTICALITY Front space, rear space, seating flexibility, boot

This is where the XC90 really

BMW X5 XC90 Volvo comes into its own. For a start, as we’ve said, it’s the only plug-in Optional hybrid that’s available with seven tow bar cost £995 £1075 seats, whereas in the X5 there’s no option to add a third row like you can with other versions. The Maximum towing weight 750kg 750kg XC90 also comes with a much (unbraked) more flexible middle-row seat layout, giving it a clear advantage Maximum when it comes to practicality. towing weight 2700kg 2400kg (braked) The XC90’s three individual middle-row seats – split fairly Maximum evenly in a 35/30/35 arrangement tow ball 140kg 110kg – not only slide fore and aft, weight allowing you to prioritise boot ‘A more supple ride and lower noise ‘The XC90’s engine is coarser and has space or rear leg room, but also Maximum recline. As for the X5, its rear seats roof load 100kg 100kg levels make the X5 a better cruiser’ to be worked hard for it to give its best’ are fixed, but the 40/20/40 rear seatback split is still convenient.

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WHAT THEY WILL COST All prices correct at time of testing When it comes to interior space, STATS, SPECS AND RATINGS both of our contenders are well ‘You’ll save BMW X5 Volvo SAYS endowed; even taller folk will xDrive45e M Sport XC90 T8 R-Design be able to stretch out in comfort nearly £8000 in Although the XC90’s seven-seat capability Width 2225mm Width 2140mm in the front. Behind them, the company car will make it the only option for some, that XC90 has more leg room when isn’t enough to see off the new plug-in its middle-row seats are slid all 2150mm hybrid X5. Yes, the XC90 is a little bit more tax over three 1745mm 1776mm 2160mm BMW X5 Volvo XC90 the way back, while the X5 offers 745- agile and slightly better equipped and Far cheaper for BIK tax; less Petrol engine uses less fuel; more head room. But whichever years if you 780mm 790mm potentially safer in a crash, but we just expensive to run privately, too cheaper to buy on PCP finance car you pick, a six-footer will be can’t ignore the small matter of money. able to fit behind another and still opt for the X5’ For company car drivers in particular, PRICES remain perfectly comfortable. the X5 won’t just be cheap to run for a Middle-seat passengers will 2975mm 2984mm luxury SUV; it’ll be cheap to run full stop. List price £66,665 £66,645 prefer the X5, due to its almost service, though, and its excellent 4922mm 4950mm It’s still very good to drive and its more Company car tax £178, £178, £178 £399, £399, £399 flat rear floor; there’s a hump to electric-only range means you’ll comfortable ride will matter more than (per month, until April 2021, 2022, 2023) straddle in the XC90. save around £1300 in combined ECONOMY & EMISSIONS agility to many. We wish it had more flexible Contract hire (per month) £662 £583 While the X5 rules itself out as petrol and electricity costs over Official MPG (combined) 188.3-235.4 mpg Official MPG (combined) 113.0mpg rear seats, but there’s plenty of space for a seven-seater, there’s plenty of three years, assuming both cars’ Test MPG (battery depleted) 25.0mpg Test MPG (battery depleted) 27.5mpg both luggage and people, regardless. RESALE VALUE BY YEAR room for kids in the XC90’s third batteries are topped up regularly Official electric range 54 miles Official electric range 29 miles Factor in the X5’s much better electric-only n BMW X5 n Volvo XC90 row; even normal-sized adults will and most of your journeys are Real-world electric range 32.5 miles Real-world electric range 18.7 miles range and its smooth, powerful engine be fine on shorter journeys. Our around 40 miles long. When the Battery capacity 24kWh Battery capacity 11.6kWh and it’s the clear winner. 70,000 only grumble is that access to the batteries are fully depleted, the Charging time (3.7kWh) 6.8 hours Charging time (3.7kWh) 3 hours £36,666 third row is a little tight. X5’s petrol engine is a bit thirstier 60,000 £35,988 The XC90’s boot is barely (25mpg on our Test MPG circuit, Tank 69 litres Tank 70 litres 50,000 compromised in hybrid form, versus the XC90’s 27.5mpg), but CO2 emissions (WLTP) 39g/km CO2 emissions (WLTP) 66g/km either, with the T8 losing only even so, the X5 will cost private 1

40,000 £ Value 40 litres of space compared buyers about £2300 less to run SAFETY 30,000 with regular versions – roughly over three years when all the costs 0 year 1 year 2 years 3 years equivalent to a carry-on suitcase. you’re likely to face are factored in. The hybrid X5 is hit harder, losing However, it’s worth bearing in Euro NCAP rating (2018) yyyyy Euro NCAP rating (2015) yyyyy THREE-YEAR COST 150 litres of space compared with mind that most private buyers, All protection 89% 86% 75% 75% All protection 97% 87% 72% 94% n Depreciation n Insurance n Servicing n Road tax other versions, with a higher boot who don’t benefit from choosing a n n POWERTRAIN Fuel (Test MPG) Electricity (real-world range) floor and less underfloor storage plug-in hybrid anywhere as much Buy this car at whatcar.com/new-car-deals space. The result is that while the as business drivers, will be better Engine 6cyl, 2998cc, petrol, plus electric motor Engine 4cyl, 1969cc, petrol, plus electric motor BMW X5 £24,584 £1808 £1350 X5 can swallow a still-decent nine off with a regular diesel version of Peak power 389bhp (total system output) Peak power 385bhp (total system output) BMW X5 45e Total carry-on cases, the XC90 can hold either car, simply because they’re Peak torque 443Ib ft (total system output) Peak torque 295Ib ft (petrol), 177Ib ft (electric) £35,210 an even more impressive 10. cheaper to buy in the first place. Gearbox 8-spd automatic Gearbox 8-spd automatic For Cheaper as a company car; more For convenience, the X5’s rear Both SUVs are well equipped, cosseting ride; stronger performance; £3534 £910 £3024 seatbacks can be folded down via although the XC90 edges ahead PERFORMANCE Weather conditions Damp better infotainment; long electric range Volvo XC90 £25,419 £2282 £4218 levers inside the boot. The XC90 thanks to climate control that Against Thirstier when battery is flat; less only has release levers on the tops allows occupants of both front agile; rear seats don’t side or recline Total of the seatbacks, requiring you seats and the outer rears to set £37,525 Top Top to go around to the side doors their own temperature (the X5 0-60mph speed 0-60mph speed Recommended options £3234 £910 £1462 to operate them, unless you’re has just two zones), plus keyless 5.1sec 146mph 5.7sec 140mph Type 2 cable (£165) exceptionally tall. entry rather than just keyless 0 5000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 45,000 start and a tailgate that opens PCP FINANCE COSTS BUYING AND OWNING if you wave your foot under the Three-year term, £6700 customer deposit, 10,000 miles per year Costs, equipment, reliability, rear bumper instead of one that Acceleration Acceleration safety and security requires a button prod. 30-70mph in kickdown 4.7sec 30-70mph in kickdown 4.9sec 2 Car BMW X5 Volvo XC90 The XC90 also proves safer Monthly cost £873 £784 If you’re a company car driver, than the X5, doing a better job 30-50mph in kickdown 2.0sec 30-50mph in kickdown 1.9sec both of these cars promise to of protecting both adults and Manufacturer deposit contribution £3345 £2250 drastically reduce ownership costs children in an impact. As for 50-70mph in kickdown 2.7sec 50-70mph in kickdown 3.0sec Optional final payment £32,843 £36,441 compared with their conventional reliability, the XC90 finished just Representative APR 4.9% 4.9% petrol and diesel equivalents, above mid-table in the luxury Braking Braking thanks to their favourable BIK SUV class, while this generation of 30-0mph 10.7m 30-0mph 10.0m Excess mileage charge 15.2p per mile 14.9p per mile Buy this car at whatcar.com/new-car-deals rates. But the X5’s much lower tax X5 was too new to appear. Volvo 70-0mph 58.4m 70-0mph 55.7m Other fees na na band means it doesn’t just beat ranked 11th in the manufacturers’ Volvo XC90 the XC90 on BIK; it annihilates table (out of 31), well ahead of Noise at 30mph 61.0dB 0 100 Noise at 30mph 60.3dB 0 100 it. You’ll pay less than half what BMW in 21st spot. For Seven seats as standard; bigger boot; you’d have to sacrifice each month Sadly, neither car comes with Noise at 70mph 65.9dB 0 100 Noise at 70mph 68.0dB 0 100 more flexible rear seats; better for safety with the XC90, saving you nearly a Type 2 cable that allows faster Against Firmer ride; coarser engine; noisier £8000 over three years. charging – just one you plug into Turning circle 12.6m Turning circle 12.2m at high speeds; fiddly infotainment If you’re contemplating a PCP a three-pin plug socket. That finance deal, the XC90 is £89 means you’ll be waiting five hours CARS PICTURED Recommended options Type 2 cable per month cheaper on the same for the XC90 to charge fully from BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport with Mineral White paint, Comfort Pack (£2495), Volvo XC90 T8 R-Design with Saville Grey paint (£700), Xenium Pack (£1600), (£50), metallic paint (£700) 36-month term with a limit of flat and 10.6 hours for the X5, Technology Pack (£2095), M Sport Plus Pack (£1900), Visibility Pack (£650) Harman Kardon stereo (£850),Winter Pack (£525), Family Pack (£275) 10,000 miles per year and a £6700 due to its larger battery. At their deposit, while leasing it will cost maximum 3.7kW charging rate EQUIPMENT you £79 per month less. via a dedicated home wallbox, ✓ Standard 7 Not available Alloy Adaptive Climate DAB radio/ Sat-nav Infotainment Apple Leather Keyless entry/ Electric/ Rear- Metallic paint wheel cruise control Bluetooth screen size CarPlay/ seats start gesture view/360 deg Things are tighter if you’re the XC90 still takes three hours size control Android Auto tailgate camera planning on buying one privately and the X5 nearly seven, so we’d BMW X5 19in £2295* 2-zone ✓ ✓ ✓ 12.3in ✓ 7 ✓ £2350**/✓ £2350**/✓ ✓/£2095*** ✓ with cash; in fact, there’s barely definitely take the optional Type 2 / / anything in it for up-front costs. cable that you’d need to use one. Volvo XC90 20in ✓ 4-zone ✓/✓ ✓ 9.0in £300 ✓ ✓ ✓/✓ ✓/£525 £700

The X5 is predicted to hold onto Volvo charges only £50 for this *Part Driving Assistant Professional pack ** Part of Comfort pack *** Part of Technology Pack XC90 is more agile and leans less in corners, while X5 has a more comfortable ride its value better and is cheaper to and BMW £165.

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BMW 225xe Active Tourer BMW 330e & BMW 330e xDrive Saloon BMW 530e & BMW 530e xDrive Saloon Price from £36,475 Price from £38,585 What Car? says Price from £46,820 What Car? says

BMW 745e and BMW 745Le xDrive BMW X1 xDrive25e BMW X3 xDrive25e Price from £78,465 What Car? says Price from £38,200 What Car? says Price from £47,565 What Car? says

SUMMER 2020

BMW X5 xDrive45e BMW i8 and BMW i8 Roadster BMW X2 xDrive25e Price from £64,745 What Car? says Price from £115,105 What Car? says

SUMMER 2020 ALL-ELECTRIC ALL-ELECTRIC MODELS COMING SOON BMW iX3 BMW i4 BMW iNEXT

BMW 330e & BMW 330e xDrive Touring BMW i3 Price from £36,025

For more information on the BMW Plug-In Hybrid and all-electric ranges contact your local BMW Centre, or search: bmw.co.uk/plug-in-hybrid.

All prices excluding comparison models tested have been amended to on the road prices, from 1 April 2020. Official range, economy figures, CO2 emissions and BIK amended to WLTP measurement from 6 April 2020.