BMW 5 Series pricing announced

THE eighth generation of the revered BMW 5 Series Sedan, which was unveiled overnight, will launch in Australia later this year.

The new BMW 5 Series is the most advanced ever developed and will bring to market an array of features and digital innovations while delivering new levels of luxury, style and dynamic potential.

It will also be the first 5 Series to feature allelectric drive with the i5, which will be offered to Australian customers in two variants alongside the sole petrol model, the 520i. The latter brings its own firsts, including 48-volt mild hybrid technology for the engine to further boost efficiency and lower consumption.

As with all previous generations of the BMW 5 Series, the new model will be manufactured at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany, where the electric motors and high-voltage batteries for the BMW i5 are also produced.

A clear and reduced design language emphasises the new 5 Series Sedan’s sporty elegance and presence. The new edition has grown in length by 97 millimetres to 5,060 millimetres, in width by 32 millimetres to 1,900 millimetres and in height by 36 millimetres to 1,515 millimetres. Its wheelbase has lengthened by 20 millimetres to 2,995 millimetres.

The front view of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is characterised by a modern interpretation of the twin headlights and BMW kidney grille.

LED elements arranged almost vertically serve as turn indicators and daytime driving lights.

The BMW kidney grille, which projects far forward, features a wide surround and BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting. The latter is standard fitment across the model spectrum for the local market and provides an unmistakeable light and styling signature.

The side view showcases a high shoulder line, powerfully designed surfaces and two precisely traced character lines that shape the vehicle’s athletic body.

Black side skirts, flushmounted door handles and an embossed number 5 at the base of the C-pillar provide additional flourish. The dynamically stretched proportions flow into a powerful rear end, while flat rear lights divided by a chrome strip expressively interpret the hallmark L-shape.

The Welcome and Goodbye Light projects a striking ambient light design onto the area around the vehicle at night, adding a high-tech touch – while also enhancing safety for occupants when stepping around uneven ground in low light – to the new model’s aesthetic.

All BMW 5 Series models for Australia are fitted as standard with the M Sport package, while the fully electric i5 models can be specified with M Sport Plus.

A range of paint finishes that perfectly complement the new styling package is also available, including three BMW Individual options.

The new BMW 5 Series Sedan offers the optimum platform to exploit hallmark BMW driving pleasure in everyday traffic and a high level of comfort on long-distance journeys.

Generous space, modern functionality, a high level of acoustic comfort as well as high-quality, precisely processed materials, fine workmanship and advanced digital services characterise the interior’s ambience.

The cockpit of the new BMW 5 Series has a significantly reduced number of buttons and controls compared with the predecessor model. This is achieved by consistently digitalising functions.

The BMW Curved Display reinterprets the brand’s hallmark idea of driver orientation. The fully digital display system comprises a 12.3-inch Information Display and a 14.9-inch Control Display. The steering wheel has also been redesigned with a flattened lower section and haptic feedback for the control panels and selector lever on the centre console. The BMW Interaction Bar represents another highlight. The backlit functional unit with crystalline surface structure extends across the entire width of the instrument panel far into the door panels and includes touch-sensitive control panels.

520i - $114,900 i5 eDrive40 - $155,900 i5 M60 xDrive - $215,900 + paint and other options.