The model will go into production at BMW's plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, US
Production is slated to commence in April this year
The high-performance SUV comes with a mild hybrid V8 powertrain, which is a significant update
The 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine continues to churn out power for the SUV
The 48-volt mild hybrid technology enhances the performance and range
The electric motor is capable of producing 12 bhp of peak power and 199 Nm of peak torque
An eight-speed automatic gearbox does transmission duty
The hybrid assistance technology provides better performance during acceleration and better fuel efficiency
The model can sprint to 96 kmph from a standstill position in 3.7 seconds