Despite BMW’s SUV range broadly outselling its sedan line-up these days, the German carmaker is well aware there remains a customer base that will always choose a sleek saloon over a high-riding SUV. As such, the brand-new 2024 BMW 5 Series has just been revealed and it’s already confirmed for South Africa in diesel and pure electric flavours.
The new 2024 BMW 5 Series and its all-electric i5 sibling have grown in size in comparison with the outgoing generation. The newcomer is longer than before at just over 5 metres, and its wheelbase has increased too, by 20 mm.
As far as design goes, the new 5 Series is best described as modern with futuristic elements. Of course, it’s impossible to be objective about styling, but it’s not nearly as polarising as some of BMW’s other products, such as the XM. The i5 scores unique design elements like a closed-off grille, aerodynamic wheels and blue badges. An optional illuminated grille is also available!
The new BMW 5 Series rides on the CLAR architecture and BMW says that while the chassis and suspension is near identical to that of its predecessor, there have been some choice tweaks to enhance the way the vehicle drives.
Inside, the new BMW 5 Series gains the curved infotainment screen setup that we’ve experienced in other products from the Munich-based brand. In this application, a 12.3-inch digital cluster is connected to a 14.9-inch central screen that runs BMW’s iDrive 8.5 operating system.
This system adds gesture control and the “Hey BMW” voice-control function. One of the coolest additions is the “AirConsole” platform that will allow passengers to play games through the on-board screen, but the caveat is the vehicle must be stationary.
While most of the marketing material focused on the red electric BMW i5, the brand is well aware there are customers who will choose internal combustion power instead. These two ICE engines feature mild-hybrid technology, while there will also be a plug-in hybrid 5 Series.
The derivatives confirmed for South Africa are the 520d and the fully electric i5 M60. The 520d features a 2.0-litre turbodiesel motor with 145 kW and 400 Nm, with power driving the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Overseas markets will furthermore feature a 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 520d xDrive and 530e/550e xDrive plug-in hybrids.
For those desiring high-performance electric power, the i5 M60 xDrive comes charging in with 442 kW and 820 Nm, giving it a claimed sprint time of just 3.8 seconds. It boasts a claimed range of between 455 km and 516 km thanks to its 84.3 kWh battery.
A representative from the brand has confirmed the 2024 BMW 5 Series is scheduled to arrive in South Africa in the 4th quarter of 2023, in the form of the 520d and i5 M60 xDrive derivatives.
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