Volume 14 Issue 1 » 61
2017 BMW 5 Series
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One of BMW’s best-selling vehicles is the 5 Series midsize sedan.
In production since 1972, the 5 Series has been well regarded by
many as the quintessential executive sports sedan.
All-new for 2017, the 5 Series has lost a significant amount of
weight despite its increased length, width and height. BMW has
fully loaded the car with its latest technology, the most impressive of
which is a remote control automatic parking system.
The new 5 feels more predictable and is easier to maneuver, thanks
in part to its new aluminium suspension. Opt for the M Sport
package with its upsized 19-inch wheels, lowered ride height, M
sport brakes, and there is much more liveliness to the new 5’s already
excellent dynamics.
Inside, the posh interior borrows much from its big brother flagship
7 Series. There are 16-way power-adjustable and massage-capable
front seats, available Gesture Control, open-pore wood, 3D surround
view, and a massive 10.3-inch infotainment system powered by
iDrive 6.0. There is even an ambient air package to pipe in your
choice of several fragrances into the cabin.
There are several engine choices available: BMW’s new 248 hp
turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine powering the 530i, a
3.0L turbocharged 335 hp inline-six cylinder engine powering
the 540i, and finally a 4.4L twin-turbo 462 hp V8 powering the
M550i. All models are equipped with BMW’s excellent eight-speed
transmission while xDrive all-wheel-drive is standard equipment on
the 530i, 540i, and M550i.