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BMW expands the range of body colors for the XM model

BMW Individual has always taken care of its wealthy customers who are willing to pay extra for a car that will stand out from the standard. Now they have decided to offer BMW XM owners four additional body colors (Urban Green, Anglesey Green Metallic, Petrol Mica and Sepia), which will be available from April.

Urban Green is a shade of green reminiscent of the color on military vehicles, while a darker shade of green, Anglesey Green Metallic, is reminiscent of the British Racing Green used by Aston Martin and Jaguar racing cars. There are also two special metallic colors, Petrol Mica and Sepia. BMW also reminds that the process of applying all these colors is significantly longer compared to the rest of the range.

The BMW XM is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 engine assisted by an electric motor with a total output of 650 hp (478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to both axles via an 8-speed automatic transmission. The car weighs 2,700 kg but that doesn’t stop it from reaching 62 mph in just 4.3 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

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BMW expands the range of body colors for the XM model

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Jaguar F-Pace hybrid now has longer range

Seven years ago, the British car company Jaguar, which is part of the Indian Tata Group, premiered its SUV F-Pace. After the redesign that was done two years ago in Coventry, they decided to refresh this model again.

The biggest change compared to the previous model is the larger capacity of the li-ion batteries (19.2 kWh) that power the electric motor in the hybrid “plug-in” version of the P400e. Now, without the assistance of the 2.0L four-cylinder turbo petrol engine, it has a range of 65 kilometers (WLTP), which is 20 percent more than the previous version. Thanks to the 35 kW DC charger, the battery can be charged up to 80 percent in 30 minutes. A full charge via the 7 kW charger takes 2.5 hours.

Jaguar F-Pace is offered in three versions. The base F-Pace (P250) is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged i4 with 246 hp (181 kW) and 269 lb-ft (365 Nm) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 6.9 seconds with a top speed of 135 mph (217 km/h).

A slightly more powerful version, the P400 is powered by a 3.0L turbocharged i6 with 395 hp (290 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 5.1 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

The most powerful F-Pace (P550) is powered by a 5.0L supercharged V8 engine with 542 hp (399 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 178 mph (286 km/h).

All versions are equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels, a digital instrument panel and a Pivi Pro multimedia system with voice control that is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto applications.

Jaguar has already announced that from 2025, only electric cars will be on offer. This means that only the I-Pace model will remain from their current offer.

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Jaguar F-Pace hybrid now has longer range

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2023 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid Odyssean Edition

Bentley is a luxury brand that always cares about tradition and heritage, but is also an industry leader when it comes to sustainability. The company’s intention is to become carbon neutral by the end of the decade, and the new Bentley Bentayga Hybrid Odyssean Edition should be a leader in fulfilling that goal.

Creamy white color adorns the car, which represents a combination of craftsmanship and environmentally friendly practices. Customers will be able to choose from 60 body colors. It is equipped with a set of 22-inch ten-spoke wheels with Pale Brodgar details.

Inside, the luxurious cabin features 22-way heated and cooled front seats, while Odyssean edition plaques are found on the door sills. Also, customers can choose from five leather specifications, combining different leather colors with light and airy linen upholstery. Touring specification provides a range of driver assistance systems, including lane keeping, traffic assist and adaptive cruise control.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Bentayga Hybrid Odyssean Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine combined with an electric motor delivering a total of 456 hp (335 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. It is equipped with an 18 kWh battery that provides a range of 28 miles (45 km). It reaches 60 mph in 5.1 seconds with a top speed of 158 mph (254 km/h).

Bentley will produce only 70 examples of this model and production will start in the first quarter of 2023.

Source: Bentley