The new BMW 5 Series／i5 configuration exposure will be available at the end of January 2024.

Yichexun We have obtained the new BMW 5 Series family models and configuration information from relevant channels. The new car will provide 7 fuel models and 5 pure electric models to choose from. It is reported that the new car will be officially listed in China at the end of January 2024 and the price will be announced.

It is understood that the domestic starting lineup of the new BMW 5 Series family includes domestic long-wheelbase models and imported standard-wheelbase models, among which domestic long-axle fuel models include 525Li luxury suits, 525Li M sports suits, 530Li leading luxury suits, 530Li leading M sports suits, 530Li exclusive luxury suits and 530Li exclusive M sports suits.

Domestic long-axis pure electric vehicles include i5 eDrive35L luxury suit, i5 eDrive35L M sports suit, i5 eDrive35L exclusive luxury suit and i5 eDrive35L exclusive M sports suit.

Imported standard-axis fuel vehicles include 525i M sports suits; Imported standard axle pure electric vehicles include i5 M60 xDrive. It is understood that except for the pure electric i5 M60 xDrive, which is a four-wheel drive model, the rest are rear-drive models. In the future, BMW may expand the lineup of the above models, but the specific situation is unknown.

The brand-new domestic long-axis 5 Series offers six car paints, all of which are metallic paints, namely, mineral white, carbon black, quantum blue, shining copper gray, rock gray, and lapis lazuli red. The brand-new imported Standard Axis 5 Series provides a very rich selection of car paints, namely, mineral white, carbon black, sapphire blue, quantum blue, rock gray, Brooklyn gray, mysterious gray, York Cape green, flame red, personalized customized Danquan stone blue, personalized customized matte pure gray, personalized customized matte dark gray, personalized customized matte Borderman blue, and personalized customized special painting with code number 490.

In addition to the exclusive model, the domestic long-axis models are equipped with Veganza leather as standard, and the optional colors are copper brown, Burgundy red and dark brown; The exclusive model comes standard with Veganza leather with stitching, and the optional colors are copper-brown mosaic Atlas grey, black mosaic Burgundy red and sea blue mosaic black.

Model review

New BMW 5 Series

In terms of appearance, the domestic BMW 5 Series basically continues the design of overseas models. Compared with the current BMW 5 Series, the front face is more tough and looks dynamic and powerful. The new car will be equipped with a ring-shaped grille and boomerang daytime running lights as the latest design of BMW brand, but the giant "big nostrils" design of BMW 7 series is not used, and the overall shape is relatively restrained.

Semi-hidden door handle flush with the door, flat roof antenna make the side of BMW 5 Series look smoother, and the iconic "Hough Corner" of the rear door is integrated with the C-pillar. This idea is reflected in the current BMW 3 Series and 7 Series, and BMW has also added the details of the embossed number "5" on the black plaque, which is self-evident. The length, width and height of the new car are 5175/1900/1520mm and the wheelbase is 3105 mm. The obvious change in the rear of the new car lies in the light group, which adopts simple horizontal lines, making the visual effect more slender and exquisite, and redesigns the cover to fit the shape of the whole car better.

In terms of interior, the new car also adopts the latest family style, including the continuous screen design of 12.3-inch instrument and 14.9-inch central control panel, and the new style sports steering wheel. The new car will be equipped with iDrive 8.5 system, and the intelligence will be further improved. IDrive 8.5 is developed based on Linux system, and the new system introduces the design of QuickSelect to improve the menu structure, so that drivers can access the set common functions quickly and conveniently. At the same time, BMW has also optimized the entrance logic of functions, and the entrance of applications and vehicle settings is more intuitive. The applications on the menu can also be adjusted according to the user’s usage habits and preferences.

As for the power part, according to the information previously declared, the new car will provide 525Li and 530Li models for selection. The two models are equipped with high and low power versions of 2.0T engines with maximum power of 156kW and 211kW respectively.

New BMW i5

The new BMW i5 follows the design of the new BMW 5 Series as a whole. Different from the current models, the new car has a sharper line design, which outlines a more vivid sense of edges and corners. The new car still adopts the kidney-type front grille design, and the champagne gold element is integrated around the grille and around the front enclosure. The new car is simplified for the angel eye headlights, making it more in line with the minimalist aesthetic trend of the current era.

The new car has a very stretched visual experience and inherits the elegant temperament of the BMW 5 Series. The new car will adopt a highly recognizable taillight design and incorporate L-shaped chrome decoration, highlighting the luxury attributes of the vehicle. The new car also designed a "5" bright logo at the corner of Hoxhorn, which can produce a blue breathing effect when the vehicle is charged, which is an exclusive customized design element for domestic users.

The new car is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument+a 14.9-inch touch screen, and adopts a very popular joint screen design. The new car is also equipped with an encircling interactive light belt, and the concealed air conditioning outlet is integrated with the light belt design, which makes the visual effect inside the car more simple. The design of the flowing gold plaque in front of the co-pilot was inspired by China, aiming to blend a touch of oriental charm into the luxurious atmosphere. The new car has also been upgraded for the rear row, and will be equipped with a rear suspended giant screen. This luxurious configuration from BMW 7 Series will become the exclusive option for domestic long-wheelbase version of 5 Series customers. The screen size reaches 31 inches, the resolution is 8K, and it supports real-time interconnection. Not only that, the new car will also be equipped with Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, four-zone automatic independent air conditioning (with independent control panel in the rear) and other high-level configurations. Finally, the front seat backrest will also be equipped with the Chinese character "five" exclusive logo, further highlighting its special status as a domestic version of the model.

The new BMW i5 adopts the upgraded fifth-generation eDrive electric drive system, providing both eDrive 40 and M60 xDrive. The entry-level model will be equipped with a rear motor, with a maximum power of 340 HP, a peak torque of 430 Nm, an acceleration time of 6.0 seconds from 0-100km/h and a top speed of 193 km/h.. As a version of M Performance, the M60 xDrive is equipped with stronger dual motors, sharing the powertrain with iX M60, with a maximum power of 601 HP and a peak torque of 820 Nm. Officially, its 0-100km/h acceleration time is 3.8 seconds, and its top speed is limited to 230 km/h. Future domestic models may be eDrive40L and xDrive40L l.