BMW launches new 5 series

     

The all-new BMW 5 Series is the seventh generation of the popular premium sedan. Over 7.6 million BMW 5 Series have been sold worldwide since 1972, and since 1975 over 1 million units in the U.S. alone.

The 2017 BMW 5 Series has been entirely redeveloped, allowing for a significant weight loss of up to 137 pounds with the use of aluminum, magnesium and high-strength steel.

A state of the art chassis system includes Dynamic Damper Control with Adaptive Mode and Integral Active Steering. That's now combinable with xDrive, BMW’s intelligent all-wheel drive system, adn Advanced Driver Assistant Systems and Parking Assistance Systems.

Featuring a new user interface (iDrive 6.0), including an 8.8-inch Dynamic Instrument Cluster, available Gesture Control, the latest generation of Head-Up Display, Remote 3D View and an improved Voice Control with natural voice input, the 2017 BMW 5 Series marks a new era of personalized connectivity. The BMW 5 Series is clearing the way towards semi-automated driving.

The new BMW 5 Series starts at $51,200 plus $995 Destination and Handling.

Design

“The new BMW 5 Series will make a mature, confidently stylish and dynamic impression at every opportunity. The formal and precise design combines presence, aesthetic appeal and functionality in equal measure,” said Karim Habib, Head of Design at BMW Automobiles.

The exterior dimensions of the new car are slightly larger than those of its predecessor. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is 1.2 inches longer than the outgoing model, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller. Its wheelbase measures 117.1 inches.

The all-new 5 Series offers increased trunk capacity  of 18.7 cubic feet, capable of carrying four golf bags. The lowered instrument panel, freestanding display, and the cabin’s enlarged dimensions provide additional room and comfort. Passengers in the rear now have more space to spread out, thanks to the increased knee room and extended leg room.

As part of the interior’s acoustic design, the headliner is equipped with built-in sound-absorbing materials to reduce interfering sounds, which increases the driver and passenger’s ability to communicate.

Additional storage spaces in the door pockets, able to hold regular sized bottles, have been created.