BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series might appear in Geneva

BMW hosted quite a big launch at the end of November when it premiered the new 5 Series sedan. Available powered units were different flavors of gasoline and diesel, but according to new rumors, a hybrid model, bearing the company’s ActiveHybrid badge, might appear soon enough.

While many expect to see such a thing in Detroit, it isn’t confirmed that even the regular 5 Series will appear at January’s Detroit Auto Show, let alone the hybrid version. Rumors are pegging a proof-of-concept model to be unveiled to the world at the Geneva Motor Show, in March, 2010.

A mild hybrid setup, like the one on the 7 Series is expected to debut on the 5, as the full hybrid technology, which appeared on the X6, is much too heavy and costs more to manufacture and implement.

Bear in mind that this is still in rumor stage, and while a hybrid will definitely appear further down the road for the new BMW 5 Series, a concrete timetable isn’t available.

Source: BMWBlog

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