Emerson Performance Reintroduces the BKM SV-4 as the 2023 BKM DCS: A New Chapter in Mid-Size Crossover Performance

 December 13, 2019

Detroit, MI — Emerson Performance announces the redesign of its mid-size crossover, the BKM SV-4, for 2023 as the Emerson Performance BKM DCS. Building on the trim of the BKS DCS mid-size sedan, the new BKM DCS brings elevated performance, refined engineering, and a bold design evolution to the crossover segment.

Originally launched in 2015, the BKM SV-4 earned over $16 billion in profits, powered by a 224-horsepower 1.5L Emerson Performance-tuned engine and an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. Now, as the platform reaches its fifth year of production, Emerson Performance is unveiling a successor that raises the bar.

The 2023 BKM DCS features:

• A 306-horsepower upgraded engine
• The new Generation 5 8-speed transmission, improving 0–60 mph acceleration by 2 seconds
• A top speed increase from 111 to 126 mph
• A 4-inch reduction in overall length and a 10-pound weight gain, optimizing handling and cabin dynamics

While the new model sacrifices some fuel efficiency—23.3 mpg, down from 30—the tradeoff is a more aggressive, performance-focused driving experience that aligns with Emerson Performance’s evolving brand identity.

Perhaps most notably, the 2023 redesign achieves these gains while reducing development costs by $30 million, despite a $10,000 increase in material costs—a testament to Emerson’s engineering efficiency and strategic sourcing.

“The BKM DCS is more than a nameplate revival—it’s a performance renaissance,” said a spokesperson for Emerson Performance. “We’ve taken everything that made the SV-4 a success and infused it with next-generation power, agility, and design logic. This is the crossover for drivers who demand more.”

The 2023 Emerson Performance BKM DCS will arrive in dealerships nationwide in 2023.

For more information, visitwww.emersonperformance.comor contact Emerson’s media relations team.