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BMW 5 Series 2020: facelift and more electric power for the current generation

2020-05-28T15:41:39.368Z


BMW has revised its 5 series. The model gets a refinement both outside and inside.


BMW has revised its 5 series. The model gets a refinement both outside and inside.

  • The current BMW 5 generation has been on the market since 2017.
  • This year the Bavarian carmaker is giving the models a new coat of paint.
  • In addition, the new 5 series gets additional electric power.

The BMW 5 Series is the oldest model series from the Bavarian automobile manufacturer. According to the manufacturer, the current generation, which has been available for three years, has so far sold more than 600,000 vehicles. BMW * is now missing a facelift and will soon bring the revised vehicles to the market.

The new BMW 5 Series: modernized exterior

The new 5 Series receives some changes that are noticeable from the outside as soon as you see it. Because compared to the previous model, the BMW kidney grille is now significantly larger . However, this is also due to the fact that the LED headlights of the new version are narrower - just like the chrome clip on the edge of the grille. The lights are also available as laser light and with adaptive headlights.

From the rear, there are also a few innovations, especially in the rear lights . These are now three-dimensional and have a black border. In addition, like the headlights, they are also somewhat narrower than before. All variants of the new 5-series have the same trapezoidal exhaust pipes - the motorization can therefore no longer be recognized from them.

New BMW 5 Series: interior becomes more digital

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The touchscreen is available with either 10.25 or 12.3 inches.

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BMW * also has a number of innovations on the inside that immediately catch the eye. This includes the 10.25-inch touchscreen , which is used to operate the infotainment menu. Optionally, this is also available with 12.3 inches. The multifunction buttons on the steering wheel have been rearranged to make operation easier for the driver. Instead of using analog controllers, the air conditioning is controlled via a TFT field. You have to take a closer look at the center console, where some controls have been adjusted.

The new 5 Series will also receive the BMW Operating System 7.0 , with which intelligent voice assistants, Apple CarPlay and, more recently, Andoid Auto are compatible. Smartphones can be connected to the vehicle wirelessly. The BMW Maps map service is also available as an option . In order to keep the software up to date, there is the possibility of a "Remote Software Upgrade". This allows updates to be downloaded from the cloud.

Improved driver assistance systems

The new generation of driver assistance supports the driver while driving . The lane departure warning system now also has a lane return function , the new optional " DrivingAssistant Professional " offers, among other things, an emergency lane assistant and an intersection warning with emergency braking function. In addition, the park pilot can now record and save driving maneuvers in 40-second loops .

Read also : The new BMW 1 Series says goodbye to rear-wheel drive .

New 5 Series: BMW is increasingly relying on hybrid technology

One of the most important innovations is the expansion of the plug-in hybrid offering to five variants. For example, the variant on a four-cylinder basis known from the predecessor is now also available for the "Touring" station wagon. With 215 kW / 292 hp, it has increased slightly in terms of performance, optionally it can be combined with all-wheel drive as usual.

Brand new, but only available for the sedan is a six-cylinder socket hybrid with 290 kW / 394 hp and all-wheel drive. Advantage of electrical engineering: The company car taxation is favorable for the user, at the same time the low standard consumption polishes the manufacturer's CO2 balance.

The majority of the rest of the engine range (from 135 kW / 184 hp) will also be electrified in the future , if only in the form of 48-volt mild hybrid technology. There, a starter generator with 8 kW / 11 hp provides relief for the four- and six-cylinder engines, and the injection and supercharging have also been refined. The V8 petrol engine in the top model M550i still manages without e-support. With 390 kW / 530 hp, it still maintains a respectful distance from the M5, which is still to be lifted.

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Source: merkur

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