10 Surprising Facts About the Upcoming BMW 5 Series!
10. Bigger Than Before
10. Bigger Than Before
The new model is taller and more stately than the 7 Series. Forthe Chinese market, expect some lengthening with an emphasison cabin/cargo spaces.
09. There’s No V12
09. There’s No V12
Fastest 5 Series is twin-turbo M550i xDrive. 462bhp and 4.0s to 62mph. Crikey. That time is hard to beat if the next M5 staysRWD.
08. Thrifty Diesel and a PHEV
08. Thrifty Diesel and a PHEV
The 520d EfficientDynamics produces 190bhp, accelerates to 62mph in 7.5 seconds, andemits 102g/km of CO2.
07. It Will Be Heavier
07. It Will Be Heavier
The i5 model's all-electric architecture forces the 5 Series to increase weight. Because they share a platform, all 5 Series cars are affected.
06. More Fours and Sixes and Xdrive
06. More Fours and Sixes and Xdrive
To wit, the 530i, which alasonly has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 252bhp. A straight-six engine is required for a 530d (265bhp) or 540i (340bhp).
05. Active Anti-roll
05. Active Anti-roll
"Dynamic drive" is BMW'sterm. This time, it's electric. Audi and Bentley SUVs need 48V, but BMW can accomplish it with12V.
04. Some Fresh Shapes
04. Some Fresh Shapes
The hexagonal daytime running LEDs echo BMW's twin grille.The side has a fresh crease. It rises above the front wheel arch,door handles, and rear side window.
03. Feature Electric Vehicles
03. Feature Electric Vehicles
This generation's i5 will givethe 5 Series electric power. Like the new 7 Series, the BMW i5will be marketed alongside gasoline/hybrid 5 Series variants.
02. BMW Cloud
02. BMW Cloud
If you let it, the BMW linked functionwill scan your calendar and address book to pre-load your destinationinto the navigation and send your anticipated arrival time to your meeting.
01. Expect A Price Bump
01. Expect A Price Bump
With new versions, enhanced technology, increased capacity, and almost every imaginable upgrade, the 2017 5 Series is expectedto cost more.
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