NEW MODELS
BMW 5 Series — luxury and gadgetry make for a compelling proposition
BMW has launched its business athlete, the new 5 Series in SA, writes Mark Smyth
BMW launched what it is calling its "business athlete" this week. The 5 Series is the model that really put BMW on the map back in 1972 and today it arrives as what could be regarded as a slightly smaller 7 Series. The new generation has lost 100kg and gained a load of new technology, much of which has filtered down from its 7 Series brethren. This includes the larger 10.25-inch infotainment screen with its enhanced levels of connectivity and gesture control. The overall interior ambience is also similar to the seven, with plenty of luxury combined with a feeling that you are in control of something that is both comfortable and dynamic. Driving pleasure New levels of BMW’s hallmark driving pleasure come about through such options as Active Steering (rear wheel steering to the rest of us) and new chassis with a lower centre of gravity. Initial engine options include two petrol models in the form of the 530i (185kW and 350Nm) and the superb 540i (250kW and 450Nm), while diesel powerpl...
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