Ford Mondeo RS

Ford carmaker has already launched the top of the line RS version for Fiesta as well as for the Focus model, and perhaps you were wondering if the Mondeo would receive such a powerful version.
Unfortunately, rumors have it that the North American carmaker does not intend to launch a Ford Mondeo RS variant, at least not for now, but rendering artists such as X-Tomi Design have already conceptualized it, by launching two renderings with the aforementioned version.

Ford Mondeo RS Rendering

The two renderings are showcasing the Ford Mondeo in the RS version, previewing a variant with a more aggressive body style as well as a powerful engine under the hood. The new elements added to the body include a revised front bumper, wider side skirts, while at the rear, the bumper is completely revised.

Ford Mondeo RS Rendering

The entire body is also complemented by other sporty features, like the double exhaust system as well as the multi-spoke wider alloy wheels. In terms of performance, the Ford Mondeo RS might also come with high-performance suspension and breaking systems, as well as some additional tweaks carried out at the chassis.
Under the hood, let`s imagine that the Ford Mondeo RS might receive the 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, taken from the new Focus RS, which would develop the same 350 horsepower. Unfortunately, we are just dreaming about an RS variant of the lovely Ford Mondeo.

2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Heads to 2015 Shanghai Motor Show

The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e officially unveiled a couple of days ago is already making sensation amongst BMW fans all over the world, especially now when the model will be decided for a worldwide public debut, at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show. More than that, the model has been already showcased in the first official video!
And for that, Chinese people will have another reason of seeing the model in Shanghai, where the plug-in hybrid will also debut on the market. The success story: gorgeous looks, lots of space inside and an autonomous powertrain under the hood.

2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e

Amongst the car`s top features is the space inside, which makes way to an increased cargo capacity of 1,720 liters, with the rear seats being folded. Otherwise, you get to enjoy the overall cargo capacity of 500 liters.

2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e

Apart from that, the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e is coming with a conventional 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline unit, developing 245 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque.

2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e

The unit is also backed by an electric motor, capable of providing an additional of 113 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. The electric motor is also hooked to a 9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which can be recharged in around 4 hours, and has a mile range of 31 km at a top speed of 120 km/h.

2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e

The overall power now stands at a good 313 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. In terms of performance, the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e is capable of reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, at a topping of 210 km/h.

2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e

The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e will be built in South Carolina, US, at BMW`s plant at Spartanburg, along with other BMW models, such as the X3, the X4, the standard X5 as well as the X6. The model will first enter the Chinese market and then will make its way up to Europe and United States later on.