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2011 BMW 5 Series Touring Details, Photos and Video

German manufacturer BMW finally released official details of the new generation 5 Series Touring, based on a newly developed vehicle architecture also used for the BMW 7 Series luxury sedans. Long bonnet, short overhangs, the longest wheelbase in its segment, are just a few highlights of the new upper midrange touring car, the carmaker says.

The luggage compartment has a capacity of 560 litres, but if desired, it can be further increased to a maximum of 1,670 litres thanks to the 40:20:40 split folding rear seats, a unique feature in this segment.

In terms of performance, the new BMW 5 Series Touring features as standard pneumatic suspension on the rear axle, including automatic self-leveling, while Adaptive Drive and Integral Active Steering are optionally available.

The car will come with a choice of two straight-six petrol engines as well as a four-cylinder and a six-cylinder diesel, all of them optionally available with BMW’s eight-speed automatic transmission.

The BMW 520d Touring is powered by a 135 kW/184 bhp four-cylinder turbo diesel power unit featuring an aluminum crankcase and Common Rail direct injection. It is equipped with Auto Start Stop function as a standard feature, it averages a fuel consumption of 5.2 l/100km (54.3 mpg) and a CO2 emission level of 137 g/km in an EU test cycle.

The straight-six engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo under the bonnet of the BMW 535i Touring, with High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC, develops a power output of 225 kW/306 bhp.

Maximum power output of the straight-six engine featured in the BMW 523i Touring in lean operation is 150 kW/204 bhp. The BMW 530d Touring features a straight six-cylinder diesel with a 180 kW/245 bhp output. This variant complies with the EU6 emission standard thanks to BMW BluePerformance technology. However, all versions of the new BMW 5 Series Touring fully comply with the EU5 requirement.

Depending on the model, the standard BMW EfficientDynamics measures comprise brake energy regeneration, Auto Start Stop function (BMW 520d), gearshift point indicator, demand-dependent ancillary components and active air flap control.

The car also features a number of innovative driver assistance systems by BMW ConnectedDrive, such as a Parking Assistant, Surround View, collision warning with brake activation in conjunction with Active Cruise Control, Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info, High-beam Assistant, BMW Night Vision with detection of persons as well as Head-up Display.

The new 5 Series Touring from BMW is expected to go on sale this summer, with pricing to be disclosed closer to the market launch.

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