The all-new BMW 5 Series launched in India; Priced from INR 49.99 Lakh

29/06/2017

BMW India has launched the seventh generation of the 5 Series in the country. The all-new BMW 5 Series was unveiled by the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

The premium sedan will be locally manufactured at the BMW factory in Chennai. The all-new BMW 5 Series is available in three diesel variants – the BMW 520d Sport Line, the BMW 520d Luxury Line and the BMW 530d M Sport. The luxury car is available only in one petrol variant, the BMW 530i Sport Line.

The BMW 5 Series Sport Line trim highlights the car’s dynamic character. Numerous trim elements are finished in high-gloss black. The interiors and the sports leather steering get special colours along with light-alloy wheels in a bi-colour polished finish.

The BMW 5 Series Luxury Line variant enhances the car’s elegant character with features such as high-gloss chrome elements with matching wheels, aluminium door sill plates, sports leather steering wheel, exclusive colours for the ambient lighting and chrome edging for the air vents.

The M Sport package of the BMW 5 Series adds extra dynamic allure. It comes with M aerodynamic package, M light-alloy wheels, M badging and an extremely sporty cockpit design with M leather steering wheel and comfort seats in the front with Exclusive Nappa Leather upholstery as standard.

On the occasion of the launch of the new 5 Series, Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “With the all-new BMW 5 Series, expect nothing less. The unique combination of elegant and dynamic design, intelligent BMW technologies and innovative control concepts in the all-new BMW 5 Series, means you can absolutely enjoy your drive. Fuelled by top performers, it combines outstanding output with powerful athletics and reaches all destinations with efficiency and purpose. It is time to discover ultimate driving pleasure with a true business athlete: the all-new BMW 5 series.”

The all-new BMW 5 Series is said to be the most progressive sports-business sedan with athletic design, powerful dynamics, unparalleled agility and excellent comfort. The car looks powerful yet elegant even when standing still.

The all-new BMW 5 Series sedan measures 4925 mm in length, 1868 mm in width and 1466 mm in height. Compared to the last model the new 5 Series is 36 mm longer, 6 mm wider and 2 mm taller. The wheelbase of the luxury sedan stands at 2975 mm which is 7 mm more than its predecessor.

The new 5 Series utilises the BMW EfficientLightweight concept. Using an intelligent multi-material mix consisting of aluminium, high-tensile steels and magnesium the new model is lighter by almost 70 kg as compared to its predecessor.

Aerodynamic excellence and the accompanying reduction in fuel consumption are assured by features such as the side air blades on the tailgate and the air curtain integrated into the air inlets at the front. These measures are further assisted by other features such as the 50:50 weight distribution, intelligent lightweight construction, low centre of gravity, automatic start/stop function, brake energy regeneration, ECO PRO mode, electric power steering and more.

The driver-focused interior of the all-new BMW 5 Series uses the finest of materials and features supreme build quality with remarkable attention to detail. The large display, sparingly arranged controls and uncluttered surfaces provide a sense of lightness as well as sportiness. In typical BMW style, the cockpit is angled towards the driver to put all controls within reach and facilitate intuitive driving.

The all-new BMW 5 Series is more spacious inside than the last model. It now offers more headroom in the rear as well as an increased boot capacity of 400 litres with the integrated emergency spare wheel. The enlarged dimensions of the cabin provide more elbow and shoulder room.

The rear passenger will be able to travel in comfort thanks to the increased knee room and extended legroom. The designers at BMW have also optimised the design of the door cut-outs which will make getting in and out easier than ever. The Ambient Lighting package on the all-new BMW 5 Series comes with six dimmable designs which can create an atmosphere for every mood.

Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “The BMW 5 Series is the most successful business sedan on the planet. It brings together sporting agility, presence and comfort like no other vehicle. With the new generation of the car we are once again setting the benchmark in all areas; it combines dynamic excellence and comfort to the best possible effect. Plus, the all-new 5 Series Sedan is at the leading edge of technology when it comes to driver assistance and connectivity. So it promises to remain the most successful business sedan in the market.”

The all-new BMW 5 Series is equipped with a wide selection of BMW ConnectedDrive systems like the BMW iDrive with BMW Navigation Professional (with touchscreen), Park Distance Control and Parking Assistant with Surround View Camera that provides a 360-degree view, BMW Apps, Connectivity through Bluetooth and USB/AUX IN connectivity.

The all-new BMW 5 Series is further equipped with technologies such as BMW Gesture Control, Remote Control Parking with BMW Display Key, Wireless Charging, and the next generation BMW Head up Display which is now 70 percent larger than before.

The Rear-seat Entertainment Experience equipment includes two 10-inch screens on the rear side of the front seat backrests. It also includes a Blu-ray player, an HDMI connection for mobile devices, as well as various connections for MP3 players, game consoles. Up to three sets of headphones can be connected via the integrated wireless interface.

The all-new BMW 5 Series is powered by the innovative petrol and diesel powered engines from the BMW EfficientDynamics family. These engines are equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and comply with the BS IV emission norms.

The BMW 530d is powered by a 3-litre, 6-cyliner diesel engine which produces an output of 265 hp (195 kW) and a maximum torque of 620 Nm at 2,000 – 2,500 rpm. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 250 km/h.

Powering the BMW 520d is a 2-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine which produces an output of 190 hp (140 kW) and a maximum torque of 400 Nm at 1,750-2,500 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.5 seconds.

For petrol lovers, there is the BMW 530i which is powered by a 2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol that produces an output of 252 hp (185 kW) and a maximum torque of 350 Nm at 1,450 – 4,800 rpm. The car with this engine can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/hr in just 6.2 seconds.

All engines are mated with the eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission. For those seeking for even greater driving pleasure, the eight-speed Steptronic transmission is available with steering wheel paddle shifters.

The Dynamic Damper Control of the all-new BMW 5 Series provides an overwhelming driving comfort. Based on the driving conditions, the driver can use the Driving Experience Control switch to choose between different driving modes – Comfort, Sport, Sport+,ECO PRO and Adaptive.

When it comes to safety the all-new BMW 5 Series is equipped with six air bags, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with brake assist, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Runflat tyres (RFT) with reinforced sidewalls, Side-impact Protection, electronic vehicle immobiliser and crash sensor.

Customers buying the new 5 Series can also opt for the optionally available BMW Service Inclusive and BMW Service Inclusive Plus service packs. These service packages cover all routine service and maintenance work with a choice of plans from 3 years or 40,000 kilometres to 10 years or 2,00,000 kilometres. The plans include original BMW parts needed for regular maintenance work regardless of the number of times the service is done.

The all-new BMW 5 Series also comes with optional BMW Repair Inclusive that covers warrantable repairs from the third year of operation to maximum sixth year. Together, these packages provide complete peace of mind and freedom to enjoy unlimited driving pleasure.