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BMWs have a tendency to be leaked way ahead of their debut date, and the same applies to the 2021 redesign of the 5 Series. Following in the footsteps of the 6 Series Gran Turismo, the mid-size sedan and wagon both feature fresh styling and more electrification than ever before.
Let’s start with the exterior, shall we? The Bavarian automaker has thankfully resisted the temptation to make the kidney grille too large. It is a bit larger, though, but not as ridiculous as the next-gen 4 Series. BMW preferred to focus on sharpening up the front bumper and LED headlights for this Life Cycle Impulse, and yes, the Laserlight option is available on all variants.
As rumored in December 2019, BMW has discontinued the M550d xDrive quad-turbo diesel in favor of cleaner engine choices. Oil burners now feature two-stage turbocharging while four- and six-cylinder gasoline engines are treated to “optimized fuel injection,” whatever that means.
The big news, however, is that every single variant comes with a starter-generator unit that provides a temporary performance boost of 11 horsepower. BMW went all out with the powertrains to meet the Euro 6d emissions standard and to prepare for the 2021 European fleet average emissions target.
Though there’s no information whatsoever available about the M5 and M5 Competition at the present moment, the 5er can be had with Integral Active Steering as a plug-in hybrid as well. No fewer than three models are offered with this fuel-sipping technology, namely the 530e Sedan, 530e Touring, and 545e xDrive Sedan.
The latter is rated at 394 PS (389 horsepower) and 600 Nm (442 pound-feet) of torque, enough resources for zero to 100 kph (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds and a top speed in EV Mode of 140 kph (87 mph).
With 600,000 sales and counting, the current generation of the 5 Series prepares to attract new customers with a few other small improvements. These include the 3D sculpted rear lights and trapezoidal exhaust finishers, new wheel designs, as well as new paintwork options.
Hop inside the 5er, and you’ll be treated to the 10.25-inch Control Display as standard while the 12.3 inch costs extra. A different arrangement for the multifunction buttons is complemented by high-gloss black for the controls on the center console. Sensatec perforated upholstery, optimized comfort for the M multifunction seats, and new trim strips pretty much sum up the newities.
The finishing touch? Well, that comes in the guise of BMW Operating System 7, elevating the 5 Series to over-the-air updates. Also worthy of note, the Drive Recorder included in the Parking Assistant Plus package records up to 40 seconds of video footage from various points around the vehicle.
As rumored in December 2019, BMW has discontinued the M550d xDrive quad-turbo diesel in favor of cleaner engine choices. Oil burners now feature two-stage turbocharging while four- and six-cylinder gasoline engines are treated to “optimized fuel injection,” whatever that means.
The big news, however, is that every single variant comes with a starter-generator unit that provides a temporary performance boost of 11 horsepower. BMW went all out with the powertrains to meet the Euro 6d emissions standard and to prepare for the 2021 European fleet average emissions target.
Though there’s no information whatsoever available about the M5 and M5 Competition at the present moment, the 5er can be had with Integral Active Steering as a plug-in hybrid as well. No fewer than three models are offered with this fuel-sipping technology, namely the 530e Sedan, 530e Touring, and 545e xDrive Sedan.
The latter is rated at 394 PS (389 horsepower) and 600 Nm (442 pound-feet) of torque, enough resources for zero to 100 kph (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds and a top speed in EV Mode of 140 kph (87 mph).
With 600,000 sales and counting, the current generation of the 5 Series prepares to attract new customers with a few other small improvements. These include the 3D sculpted rear lights and trapezoidal exhaust finishers, new wheel designs, as well as new paintwork options.
Hop inside the 5er, and you’ll be treated to the 10.25-inch Control Display as standard while the 12.3 inch costs extra. A different arrangement for the multifunction buttons is complemented by high-gloss black for the controls on the center console. Sensatec perforated upholstery, optimized comfort for the M multifunction seats, and new trim strips pretty much sum up the newities.
The finishing touch? Well, that comes in the guise of BMW Operating System 7, elevating the 5 Series to over-the-air updates. Also worthy of note, the Drive Recorder included in the Parking Assistant Plus package records up to 40 seconds of video footage from various points around the vehicle.
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