BMW to Launch 5 Series in India this Month

Apparently in response to the success of the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse on the Indian market, German carmaker BMW decided to release their newest 5 Series onto the local market two months ahead of schedule. Initially set to launch in late June – early July, the 5 Series will hit Indian roads on April 30.

Locally, BMW will assemble the 5 Series at the Chennai facility and, according to bsmotoring.com, will likely offer the car in two engine configurations: 535i (306 hp) and 530d (245 hp). At a later date, the majority of the engines offered in the new 5 Series will also be available in India. Prices have not yet been announced on the local market.

All the version of the 5 Series sedan are equipped with BMW's EfficientDynamics technologies, which include BMW’s automatic transmission, EPS Electric Power Steering, Brake Energy Regeneration, gearshift point indicator, active air flaps control, and on-demand operation of ancillary units including a detachable a/c compressor.

All the models feature daytime running lights, foglamps, two-stage Adaptive Brake Lights and cruise control complete with a brake initiation function. Optionally, customers can go for bi-xenon dual headlights, Adaptive Headlights with variable light distribution, adaptive headlight range control and bending lights, as well as an Enhanced Emergency Call function for ConnectedDrive.

The 5 Series comes with three-point inertia-reel seat belts on all seats, frontal and side airbags, crash-activated headrests for the driver and front passenger, curtain head airbags at the side, a tire defect indicator as well as an active engine compartment lid to protect pedestrians.