
Munich. Sporty elegance, groundbreaking technology
and luxurious space at the rear are combined in the model variants of
the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the new BMW i5 which have been
specially developed for the Chinese automotive market. Adapted in
numerous details to the specific requirements of Chinese target
groups, the versions of the new business sedan feature an extended
wheelbase and distinctive proportions. This results in particularly
generous space and comfort in the rear, which is further enhanced by
exclusive equipment features.
For the first time, the BMW 5 Series Sedan for China will be offered
not just with highly efficient combustion engines but also with an
all-electric model in the form of the BMW i5. The car’s progressive
character is also reflected in the further developed BMW iDrive
featuring “QuickSelect”: with its BMW Curved Display and
China-specific digital services, this enables an innovative form of
interaction between human being and automobile.
The new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the new BMW i5 for China are based on
the eighth generation of the world’s most successful business sedan.
More than 10 million BMW 5 Series vehicles have been produced since
1972. The BMW 5 Series continues to grow in popularity in China too,
with some 530,000 vehicles of the series having been delivered to
Chinese customers from 2020 to 2022 alone. This makes the BMW 5 Series
Sedan the market leader in the premium upper mid-range vehicle
segment. A total of around two million units have been sold since the
start of local production in China.
The fourth generation of model variants specially developed for China
is being launched in the form of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the
new BMW i5. The new models will be produced exclusively for the
Chinese market at the Dadong plant operated in Shenyang by the joint
venture BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd.
Distinctive proportions, exclusive design features.
Right from the outset, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the new BMW i5
for China have been designed with a clear focus on the needs of
Chinese target groups. Its exterior design combines signature brand
features with innovative elements, ensuring it is oriented towards the
stylistic preferences of a young generation of customers in China who
value inspiring charisma and individual flair. A characteristic
combination of dynamic performance and elegance gives the new models a
distinctive and emotional appearance.
The upright front section of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the new
BMW i5 for China signals a self-confident presence. It features a
modern interpretation of BMW’s hallmark twin headlights and a BMW
radiator grille that extends far forward with striking contour
lighting. The side view is dominated by clear-cut, amply designed
surfaces. Distinctive proportions are ensured by a roofline that
slopes gently to the rear combined and a wheelbase that is extended
compared to other variants of the new business sedan available
worldwide. At the powerful rear of the new models slim LED lights
divided by a chrome strip add a powerfully expressive accentuation.
An innovative lighting design likewise contributes to the inspiring
appearance of the new models. The interior lighting, the LED
headlights, the contour lighting of the BMW radiator grille and the
light carpet in the entrance area create a carefully coordinated,
five-stage welcome and goodbye scenario. One exclusive detail of the
models designed for the Chinese market is the number “5″
illuminated as standard in the area of the Hofmeister kink on the
C-pillar. On the new BMW i5 its blue light pulsates discreetly and at
a low frequency while the high-voltage battery is charging. With other
engines the number lights up in white.
Luxurious ambience and intelligent technology in the interior.
The interior of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the new BMW i5 for
China is both modern and luxurious due to design features and
technological innovations that were first presented in the new BMW 7
Series and the BMW iX. With the BMW Curved Display, the redesigned
steering wheel, the BMW Interaction Bar and the further developed BMW
iDrive with “QuickSelect”, intelligent interaction between human being
and automobile is raised to a unique level in the BMW 5 Series
segment. With Crafted Clarity glass applications for selected controls
and a Titanium Bronze inlay for the passenger side instrument panel,
the cockpit acquires an exclusive flair that is specifically oriented
towards Chinese styling.
The ride experience at the rear is characterised by generous legroom
and exclusive details. Another comfort feature adopted directly from
the luxury sedans of the BMW 7 Series is the BMW Theatre Screen: with
its 31.3-inch panoramic display, 8K resolution and 5G connectivity, it
enables a high-quality video streaming experience during travel. In
combination with the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound
System, the BMW Theatre Screen transforms the rear of the new BMW 5
Series Sedan and the new BMW i5 into a private cinema on wheels. Other
features include 4-zone automatic climate control, a model logo
embossed into the headrests, and seat surfaces with exclusive quilting
and bicolour design.