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Originally Posted by Spencer518
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Originally Posted by regCT
With all due respect I think your way of rationalizing an extra 800 lbs is pretty stupid. An X5 is a fairly agile mid size SUV and that is a primary reason while many people buy it. If you're ok with always driving around with the equivalent of four 200 lb people inside that's fine. Bur don't act like it has no affect on handling and agility.
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It's more like the equivalent of 4 people strapped to the underside, resulting in more weight, but also a lower center of gravity than the other X5 variants. |
But still 4 people - that's the point. Where they are strapped to affects handling when you are throwing the car around.
Why carry the extra weight - that's the problem with PHEVs.