BMW 5 SERIES SALOON UNVEILD New 2017

The company’s rival for the Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6 and Jaguar XF goes on sale this month.

• new sedan larger than the outgoing model and features more technology
• more efficient range of engines, including a plug-in hybrid model
• On sale later this month, with a price of £ 36 025

This is the first picture of the new BMW 5 Series sedan, which was unveiled today. The seventh generation of the model will look in the flesh for the first time at the Detroit Motor Show in January.

BMW said that compared with the previous model, the new car is lighter, safer and more fuel-efficient, as well as featuring new technologies bag. It's also a bit bigger - 36mm longer and 6mm wider - and despite a slightly softer line than their larger 7 Series, this new 5 is clearly visible BMW.

Twin circular lamps (LED unit as standard in the range) framing the familiar kidney grille, and there is a sense of sporty when you see the car from the side. Rims - at least 17 inches - which is standard on the range, while all models have also been symmetrically arranged exhaust pipes and M Sport models sit a little lower on the suspension of their sport.

Apart from the sleek styling, BMW says the new car is wider than the old one, especially at the rear, where there is much more headroom. Likewise, not only is the 530-liter boot is larger than its predecessor, it has a lower threshold, is intended to make it easier to load and unload bulky items.

In terms of design, the cabin is very like the larger 7 Series, and will have many of the same features. dual-zone climate control will be standard across the range, and the control system is centered around the 10.25-inch touchscreen. Gesture Control - which allows the driver to control it using hand gestures without touching anything - is available as an option.

It can also be found in the options list is a 16-speaker Bowers and Wilkins stereo, four-zone climate control system and a rear-seat entertainment package.

All turbocharged engines, and each one is both more powerful and more efficient than similar units in the range out. In the early line-up, the lowest emissions - 108G / km - came in the 520d, which average nearly 70mpg in the official test. As well as this engine, buyers can choose from gasoline-powered 530i and 540i, and 530d diesel. All but the base gasoline engine can also be paired with four-wheel drive system xDrive BMW.

Shortly after this model appear, BMW will extend the range with two more models focused economy. SE 520d Efficient Dynamics has the vital statistics of 102g / km and 72.4mpg, while plug-in hybrid 530e - CO2 emissions have only 49g / km and a range of 28 miles on electric power - which will be launched in March.

advantages like efficiency in part to the weight of the car lighter - up to 100kg per model - and that also improves how the car behaves on the road, the company said. Not only car combines sporty handling and a comfortable ride, it is also provided with the very latest in driver-assistance systems. Among these are the Adaptive Drive (which combines Dynamic Damper Control with anti-roll system), adaptive cruise control, and packages Driving Assistant Plus, which combines the Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Departure Warning system.

Technology is also another area BMW proud new car, and another 5 will be available with a lot of equipment was first seen on the 7 Series. This includes parking Remote Control, Surround View and Remote 3D display system, while Apple CarPlay also available; and, in the first, the driver iPhone can be integrated without the need for any cables.

As well as that, BMW is also the first manufacturer to provide users of Microsoft Office 365 with a secure server connections to exchange e-mails, calendar entries and contact details via the built-in Microsoft Exchange. The same system also allows the address of the promise to be inserted directly into the sat-nav system, and a phone number can be dialed directly from the phone connected.

To date, only a 5 Series sedan has been launched, but we hope Touring real follow in time, probably early in 2017. This saloon will compete with the likes of the Audi A6, the Jaguar XF and Mercedes E-Class, and go on sale later this month , with a starting price of £ 36 025. The first delivery is expected in February next year.

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