BMW reveals the new 5 Series, but it initially has only one ICE option, with the focus on the new electric BMW i5 instead.
So it should probably come as no surprise that the focus of the new 5 Series debut is on the electric versions, with ICE power 5 Series models, for now, limited to just a single petrol option.
In terms of how the new 5 Series looks, it’s still identifiably a 5 Series but with a new ‘Shark Nose’, thankfully modest kidney grille, more aggressive-looking headlights and something of the looks of the BMW iX along the flanks.
Inside, the 5 Series gets BMW’s Curved Display with a 12.3″ digital dash and 14.9″ infotainment, the latest 8.5 OS, fake leather (real leather is an option), Harmon Kardon Sound and masses of nanny tech. Options include a panoramic roof and posh Bowers and Wilkins Sound.
The electric choices are the e-Drive 40 with a motor at the back delivering 335bhp and range of 296 miles, but the one you will want is the M60 xDrive which gets a motor at each end for AWD, 593bhp and 605lb/ft of torque, enough to dash to 62mph in 3.68 seconds, with range of 282 miles. Power comes from an 81.2kWh battery.
Away from the electric i5, the new 5 Series will initially be offered only as a 520i MHEV with 205bhp, although we’re promised a PHEV 530e with 56 miles of range and a more powerful 550e with more range and power to follow.
Prices for the new BMW 5 Series start at £49,850 for the 520i, with the i5 eDrive 40 starting at £73,200 and the range-topping i5 M60 xDrive costing from £96,840. Available to order now, you should get your new 5 Series by the autumn.
Peter says
Its good to see that ICE is the minority option, hopefully in time it will be no ICE options