Sometimes, a saloon or sedan car just isn’t enough. There are those occasions when the family and luggage have to be transported across large distances and that’s when a car like this new BMW 5 Series Touring model fits the automotive bill. The driver and front passenger can sit comfortable in the knowledge that the children are safe, secure and out of reach and that there is room for a fortnight’s baggage, back seat dismembered Barbie dolls and sundry other family paraphernalia. It’s a BMW so buyers can of course expect the usual bag full of driving pleasure, sporty elegance and up-to-the-minute functionality in this premium model.
As well as conventional engines, the new BMW 5 Series is offered as an all-electric i5 Touring for the first time, with an additional plug-in hybrid model arriving later this year, around summer time. This is the sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series Touring and updates include larger dimensions and a modern interior design, including the BMW Curved Display and BMW Interaction Bar.
On The Outside
The exterior dimensions of this new model are slightly larger than those of its predecessor, emphasising its dynamically stretched proportions and increasing the amount of space available in both rows of seats. Model variants offer highly efficient combustion engines, plug-in hybrid systems and purely electric drive systems
and will be available in four distinct trim levels. Choose between the Sport Edition, M Sport, M Sport Pro and range-topping BMW i5 M60 models each providing a compelling alternative.
The distinctive front end features the latest interpretation of the hallmark twin headlights and BMW grille. Two almost vertical LED elements serve as direction indicators and daytime running lights respectively. The BMW grille, which interestingly projects far forward, is available with the brand’s ‘Iconic Glow’ contour lighting on the M Sport Pro model. In the side view, the flat window graphics and the long roof spoiler emphasise the sporty, elegant 2-box design. Powerfully sculpted rear wheel arches, together with the flat rear window, additionally emphasise the car's wide stature. An L-shaped chrome bar divides the LED rear light elements, which extend well into the side sections.
The car in M Sport trim includes a high level of equipment as standard, with a range of options also available to personalise the new model for the driver’s needs. The all-electric and the plug-in hybrid models come with 19 inch light alloy wheels as standard, with up to 21 inch alloy wheels being available as an option.
On The Inside
Car makers have to cater for many different tastes and preferences these days (Remember Henry Ford’s words, ‘You can have any colour as long as it’s black’?). On this new BMW there’s a choice to have vegan upholstery as standard that features ‘Veganza’ seat surfaces with decorative perforation.
At the heart of the progressive, driver-oriented cockpit design is the BMW Curved Display. It’s a 12.3 inch Information Display while the Control Display has a screen diagonal of 14.9 inches to jointly form a fully digital display network. The modern premium ambience in the interior is further enhanced by the new sports seats fitted as standard, a new steering wheel, which is now flatter at the bottom, and the BMW Interaction Bar, for setting cabin functions like climate control.
For passengers, the new BMW 5 Series Touring offers more space and noticeably more leg, shoulder and elbow room, especially in the rear, as well as optimised acoustic comfort. With its versatile interior and numerous intelligent functions, the new BMW 5 Series Touring is just as impressive on long journeys as it is in everyday use.
A wider luggage compartment opening combined with a low sill makes it easy to stow large items of luggage. Regardless of their drive technology, all variants of the new BMW 5 Series Touring have a luggage compartment volume that can be expanded from 570 to up to 1,700 litres. In addition to the automatic tailgate operation, remote unlocking of the 40:20:40 split rear seat backrest from the luggage compartment is also standard. Storage compartments under the load compartment floor provide space for the luggage compartment partition net, luggage compartment cover and charging cable for the all-electric and plug-in hybrid models.
For the lovers of high-tech, the car features no less than two 5G mobile phone antennas as standard or four as an option. This ensures optimum reception for telephony and online services. The standard equipment also includes optimised smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The standard Personal eSIM fully integrates the vehicle into the customer's digital ecosystem. Lifestyle indeed.
On The Road
Bristling with safety technology, the 5 Series Touring offers an ideal balance between sportiness and travelling comfort. With the longest wheelbase in this prestige vehicle segment and coupled with large track widths, an almost perfectly balanced 50:50 axle load distribution, intelligent lightweight construction and optimised rigidity of the body-chassis connection, the car is ideal for all purposes and pleasures. The extensively enhanced suspension technology includes sport steering, directly controlled wheel slip limitation and the latest version of the integrated braking system as standard. The BMW i5 Touring and the plug-in hybrid models also feature rear-axle air suspension including automatic self-levelling.
An M Sport Suspension, an M sport braking system and the Adaptive Chassis Professional (standard in the BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring) with electronically controlled shock absorbers, Integral Active Steering and new lateral dynamics management are available as optional equipment. The Adaptive M Chassis Professional with Active Roll Stabilisation and Active Roll Comfort is also available for the top model.
In addition to all the above, the new BMW 5 Series Touring features a Parking Assistant including start monitoring, Trailer Assistant and Reversing Assist Camera as standard. With the optional Parking Assistant Professional, automated parking and manoeuvring up to 200 metres can be controlled from outside the car using a smartphone. It’s the complete package: One size fits all.
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