The New BMW 5 Series Arrives in Singapore

BMW Asia yesterday unveiled the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, which now come with precise modifications to accentuate their sporting design, enhanced functionality, as well as additional features powered by BMW ConnectedDrive technology. “With all the signature ingredients ranging from dynamic ability, to comfort and efficiency, to aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhanced driving pleasure, the BMW 5 Series definitely has what it takes to be the best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment,” said Mr. Neil Fiorentinos, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia.

OneShift Editorial Team

03 Aug 2013

To date, over 6.6 million BMW 5 Series cars have been delivered to customers and the current BMW 5 Series is in excellent shape to surpass the record set by the highly successful last two generations, each of which sold in excess of 1.4 million units.

The exterior features additional contour lines surrounding the BMW kidney grille and newly structured lower air intakes which reinforce the sporting appearance of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. On both variants, the accentuated width of the rear end is underlined by an extra crease in the apron, as well as slimmer, more striking rear lights. The new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo boasts a modified front apron exuding presence and solidity. Adaptive LED Headlights are fitted as standard on all models, along with LED fog lamps. Elsewhere, the side indicator lights are integrated into the exterior mirrors. Also new in the BMW 5 Series is the BMW Luxury Line package containing exclusive exterior design elements, upholstery and trim.

A revised rear section increases the boot capacity of the new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo by 60 litres to 500 litres. New exterior paint colours (Glacier Silver metallic, Jatoba metallic, Kalisto Grey, Mineral white metallic), light-alloy wheels, upholstery colours and interior trim elements for all the BMW 5 Series models enhance their appeal and increase the scope for individualization.

The host of innovations included on the options list and in the range of BMW ConnectedDrive technology allows the new BMW 5 Series model family to underline its standout position in the areas of connectivity, infotainment, convenience and safety. In addition, the new BMW 5 Series offers customers a new rear-seat entertainment system with tablet-style displays, a Harman Kardon Surround Sound system (standard on BMW 535i models and ActiveHybrid 5) and a new version of the ambient light option with a facility which allows the interior lighting to be alternated in tone between orange and white.

All the variants of the BMW 5 Series come with a raft of optimized details. The result is reduced fuel consumption, yet with no drop-off in sporting ability. In addition to Brake Energy Regeneration, the Auto Start-Stop function (also fitted in conjunction with the eight-speed automatic gearbox) and ECO PRO mode, the suite of standard-fitted BMW Efficient Dynamics technology now also includes a coasting mode (which disengages the powertrain), to help further improve fuel economy.

The variants available for the new BMW 5 Series Sedan now comprises BMW 520i, BMW 528i, BMW 535i and BMW ActiveHybrid 5, while customers opting for the new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo can choose from BMW 528i and BMW 535i.

The standard equipment on the exterior includes; front and rear bumpers with trim elements in chrome, BMW kidney grille with chrome-look vertical bars, a Luxury badge on the side, chrome tailpipes, and illuminated door handles with chrome inserts.

All variants of the new BMW 5 Series, meanwhile, can also be ordered with a model-specific M Sport package, further increasing the scope for individualization.

The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is now available for viewing at Performance Motors’ showroom.

Credits: Oneshift News Team