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Thanks to a special tax rate for hybrid-powered cars in Thailand, the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is more than two million baht cheaper than the less powerful 535i

Published: 3 Mar 2013 at 00.00
Newspaper section: Brunch

If you hadn't noticed, BMW is already selling hybrid-powered cars in Thailand. The first model to get a semi-electric drivetrain is the 5 Series executive saloon badged as ActiveHybrid 5.

Forming the basis for AH5 is the 535i, whose 306hp 3.0 litre inline six-pot turbo petrol engine has been coupled to electric motors bringing the combined power output to 340hp.

The AH5 is deemed a full hybrid because the electric unit not only acts as a performance booster but can additionally run on its own for a claimed four kilometres at speeds of up to 60kph.

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Discussion 3 : 09 Mar 2013 at 14.003
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It was sold two days after I posted my last posting
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Discussion 2 : 03 Mar 2013 at 23.182
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Actually there is a grey import available at 3.99 million in BKK now, surely the bargain of the year
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Discussion 1 : 03 Mar 2013 at 23.101
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So as I understand it, a 535i SE costs more than a 535i Hybrid, that has more horses under the hood, better spec and costs two million baht less, amazing Thailand indeed, some would say stupid!
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