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The new, updated 5 Series model from BMW went on sale in Australia this month. The 550i received the most impressive update, especially under the bonnet and price-wise.
The 2014 model will hit the Australian market AUD20,000 cheaper than its predecessor that started at AUD159,900. Furthermore, the N63 4.4-liter V8 engine was upgraded and now develops 550 HP and 650 Nm (480 lb-ft) of torque.
Excepting the ActiveHybrid5 model, all the other models will be a bit more expensive than their predecessors, price increases varying between AUD400 and AUD8,255.
Entry level models, the 520i and 520d are joined in the line-up by the 528i, 535i and 535d. Standard equipment includes bi-xenon headlights, LED fog lights, cruise control with braking function, rear-view camera, parking sensors, leather upholstery, 12-speaker audio system and the iDrive touch controller with internet functionality.
The complete list of prices is as follows:
Excepting the ActiveHybrid5 model, all the other models will be a bit more expensive than their predecessors, price increases varying between AUD400 and AUD8,255.
Entry level models, the 520i and 520d are joined in the line-up by the 528i, 535i and 535d. Standard equipment includes bi-xenon headlights, LED fog lights, cruise control with braking function, rear-view camera, parking sensors, leather upholstery, 12-speaker audio system and the iDrive touch controller with internet functionality.
The complete list of prices is as follows:
- 520i Sedan – AUD79,900
- 520d Sedan – AUD82,400
- 528i Sedan – AUD97,400
- 535i Sedan – AUD116,900
- ActiveHybrid 5 Sedan – AUD119,900
- 535d Sedan – AUD121,900
- 550i Sedan – AUD159,900
- 520d Touring – AUD90,900
- 535i Touring – AUD122,900
- 520d Gran Turismo – AUD93,900
- 530d Gran Turismo – AUD108,900
- 535i Gran Turismo – AUD117,900
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