On 11 month 17 of 2023, the domestically produced new 5 series long wheelbase version ( G68) and i5 were officially released at the 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show. According to previous reports, the two cars will be put into production in January next year.
The new BMW 5 series
In terms of appearance, the domestically produced BMW 5 series basically continues the design of overseas models. Compared with the current BMW 5 series, the front face is tougher and looks dynamic and powerful. . The new car will be equipped with the BMW brand's latest designed ring-shaped grille and boomerang-style daytime running lights, but it does not use the giant "big nostril" design of the BMW 7 series, and the overall shape is relatively restrained.
The semi-hidden door handles that are flush with the door, the flat-designed roof antenna make the side of the BMW 5 series look smoother, and the iconic "Haw's corner" on the rear door is in line with < The span>C pillar is integrated into one. This idea is reflected in the current BMW 3 series and 7 series. BMW also has black trim panels. With the added detail of the embossed number "5", the uniqueness is self-evident. The length, width and height of the new car are 5175/1900/1520mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3105mm. The obvious change at the rear of the new car is the light group, which adoptsSimple horizontal lines are used to make the visual effect more slender and refined, and the cover is redesigned to better fit the shape of the entire vehicle.
In terms of interior, the new car also adopts the latest family style, including the continuous screen design of 12.3-inch instrument+14.9-inch central control screen, and a new style sports steering wheel wait. The new car will be equipped with the iDrive 8.5 system, which will further improve its intelligence. iDrive 8.5 is developed based on the Linux system. The new system introduces the clever floating window (QuickSelect) design to improve the menu structure. Drivers have quick and easy access to frequently used functions in the settings. At the same time, BMW has also optimized the entry logic of functions, making the entry of applications and vehicle settings more intuitive. The applications on the menu can also adjust themselves according to the user"s usage habits and preferences.
For the power part, according to previous declaration information, the new car will provide 525Li and 530Li models to choose from. The two models are equipped with high and low power versions of 2.0T engines respectively, with maximum powers of 156kW and 211kW respectively.
The new BMWi5
The new BMW i5 overall follows the design of the new-generation BMW 5 series. Different from the current model, the new car has a sharper line design and outlines a more distinct sense of edges and corners. . The new car still uses a double-kidney front grille design, and incorporates champagne gold elements around the grille and front surround. The new car has simplified angel-eye headlights to make it more in line with the minimalist aesthetic trend of the current era.
The new car has a very relaxed visual experience and inherits the consistent elegance of the BMW 5 series. The new car will adopt a highly recognizable taillight design and incorporate L-shaped chrome decoration, highlighting the vehicle's luxurious attributes. The new car is also designed with a "5" shining logo on the Huo's corner, which can produce a blue breathing effect when the vehicle is charging. This is an exclusive customized design element for domestic users.
The new car is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel and a +14.9-inch touch screen, and adopts the currently very popular joint-screen design. The new car is also equipped with an enveloping interactive light strip, and the hidden air-conditioning outlet is integrated with the light strip design to make the visual effect in the car simpler. The design of the flowing gold plaque in front of the co-pilot is inspired by China, with the purpose of incorporating a touch of oriental charm into the luxurious atmosphere. The new car has also been upgraded for the rear row and will be equipped with a giant suspended screen in the rear row. This luxurious configuration from the BMW 7 series will become a domestic long-wheelbase version of the 5 is an exclusive option for customers. The screen size reaches 31 inches, the resolution is 8K, and it supports real-time interconnection. Not only that, the new car will also be equipped with high-end configurations such as a Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, four-zone automatic independent air conditioning (with independent control panel for the rear seats), and finally, there will be It is equipped with an exclusive logo with the Chinese character "五" to further highlight its special identity as a domestic model.
The new BMW i5 adopts the upgraded fifth-generation eDrive electric drive system, providing eDrive 40 and M60 xDrive span> Two kinds of power, the entry-level model will be equipped with a rear motor, the maximum power is 340 horsepower, the peak torque is 430 N·m, 0-100km/h The acceleration time is 6.0 seconds, and the top speed reaches 193km/h. As the M Performance version, the M60 xDrive is equipped with stronger dual motors and shares the powertrain with the iX M60, with a maximum power of 601 horsepower, peak torque 820 N.m. Officially announced that its 0-100km/h acceleration time is 3.8 seconds, top speed Limited to 230km/h. The domestically produced models in the future may be eDrive40L and xDrive40L.
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Editor: Xu Zhenyu