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Sunday, February 15, 2015
BMW 9 Series Previewed in Vision Future Luxury Concept
BMW 9 Series Previewed in Vision Future Luxury Concept
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BMW 9 Series Previewed in Vision Future Luxury Concept - With a market that develops bigger by the year, China is a standout amongst the most essential vehicles front lines these days, and its no astonish that the 2014 Beijing Auto Show facilitated such a large number of significant introductions, including Mercedes approaching BMW X6 contender , the Lexus NX or Lincolns MKX Concept hybrid.
Moreover, BMW went to Beijing to showcase an exhibit of vehicles, wanting to addition more influence over its extravagance rivals. Be that as it may other than presenting officially propelled autos and several unique models, including the 7 Series Horse Edition , the Germans likewise appeared the Vision Future Luxury idea , which indicates the producers next venture with respect to expansive cars .
Likewise with the vast majority of its ideas , BMW declined to offer any data concerning what to what sort of processing model the Vision Future Luxury will produce, yet it bodes well for us to contemplate the cutting edge 7 Series . Also, and dependent upon past reports, this study is additionally a herald for the approaching 9 Series - the BMW badged official that will undertake the Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman .
BMW 9 Series Previewed in Vision Future Luxury Concept
Exterior
In spite of the fact that the automaker gloats around another approach on outline, we really want to perceive various likenesses between the Vision Future Luxury and the Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe Concept BMW presented a year ago at Pebble Beach. Some characteristics include the exact same two kidney grille, which usually this time moves effectively down into the bumper, along with the just about the same squinty headlamps which attribute the company’s brand new Laserlight technological innovation.. The overskirt, then again, is more rakish and fails to offer the easier grille seen in the Gran Lusso.
Around back, the taillights arent precisely an unrest contrasted with the past idea, in spite of the fact that theyre probably wont entwined between the storage compartment and the guard and now emphasize natural LED innovation, which BMW alludes to as OLED. The back guard additionally appears taller, because of the way that the trunklid has lost some of its lower territory and the diffuser-like piece has been uprooted for a clean, smooth look.
As an afterthought, the ledges remain generally the same, as do the car like body lines and the trademark Hoffmeister Kink. Obviously, the wheelbase is longer now so as to suit back entryways, a bigger glass zone and, hence, more legroom. An attentive carbon strip in the entryway ledge range reminds us that the following 7 Series is on an extreme eating regimen with a suspension anticipated that will incorporate both carbon-fiber and aluminum parts.
Additionally made out of carbon, however less evident as they were painted alongside the body, are the redirectors mounted on the front guard. These are set up to assist enhance the study of air and help with further weight reduction.
Interior
BMWs revolutionary methodology is more present in the lodge, however its not precisely in sight as the calfskin and the wood are concealing the carbon-fiber and aluminum layers that give quality and help cut weight. Proceeding onward to more clear points of interest, the Vision Future Luxury doesnt stray too a long way from the commonplace BMW driver-centered lodge, yet the subtle elements are clearly applied with the group comprising of three between lattice shows.
Subsequently, the dashboard and the middle reassure are almost catch free, producing an impression of roominess that surpasses what weve at one time accomplished in extravagance generation autos. To upgrade that techy feel everybody is searching for nowadays, all the capacities that might be gotten to utilizing this interesting bunch of presentations could be worked by voice summon.
An alternate cool characteristic accessible in the cockpit is a separate data showcase put on traveler side of the dashboard, permitting the rider to get to information without needing to utilize the more basic focal presentation. Also, BMW says data could be traded between driver and front traveler utilizing "swiping developments".
Moving onto the back seats, the vehicle accompanies two presentations with carbon encompasses that can speak with the previously stated front shows. The gadget will permit back travelers to get to each characteristic of the auto and get access to data, for example, speed and trip time. Furthermore, a separable Touch Command Tablet might be found in the substantial focus reassure also.
Solace and legroom is clearly a given in the Vision Future Luxury idea, which offers two, substantial single seats rather than the typical three-man seat. Calfskin surfaces, wood supplements and a silk rug are likewise accessible, and the disposition is adjusted off by warm-gleam lightning supports embedded in chose place.
Separable tablet for back seat travelers
Drivetrain
BMW didnt give any kind of drivetrain points of interest, yet were not precisely amazed, as the center of this idea auto lies in different perspectives. On the off chance that there truly is a working motor under the hood, our speculation is that BMW ran with the same 6.0-liter, V-12 factory fitted in the Gran Lusso idea. As a brisk revive, the said unit is appraised at 544 drive and 553 pound-feet of torque, which might be sufficient acknowledging the following 7 Series should be much lighter than the current model. The Twinpower Turbo, 4.4-liter V-8 is an alternate conceivable choices, as it is more fuel productive and has easier Co2 outflows than the gigantic V-12.
The eight-pace programmed transmission might be the regular decision for the market of United States.
Only A Concept Or A Glimpse Into The Future?
Documenting this idea under the recent classification is an absolute necessity, in spite of the way that we wont get each one of those extravagant inside characteristics and advances or the smooth outer surface outline. Obviously, the following 7 Series and the all-new 9 Series will be similar to no other BMW, with an extraordinary measure of innovation and new styling up for snatches, however dont anticipate that anything this radical will leave Munich.
Competitors
MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the 7 Series universal adversary in Europe and the United States, accepted a significant makeover for the 2014 model year. Notwithstanding brandishing a more forceful stance, as with most cars these days, the new S-Class picked up a bigger front grille and new headlamps that contain no short of what 56 LED lights.
Despite the fact that it kept the vehicles general excellent shape, Mercedes made some new changes at the back for a roadster like vicinity, which is precisely what BMW seems, by all accounts, to be searching for the following 7 Series dependent upon what weve seen today. The inside was likewise enhanced, getting to be somewhat more agreeable through additional headroom, with considerably more extravagance and comfort characteristics included.
Valued from $92,900, the 2014 S-Class is right now accessible in two pretenses in the U.s. The S550 is offered with a biturbo 4.7-liter V-8 that conveys 449 pull and 516 pound-feet of torque that empower the car to sprint from 0 to 60 miles for every hour in 4.8 seconds. At that point theres the god-like S63 AMG 4matic that accompanies a heftier, $139,500 tag, yet with a bigger, biturbo, 5.5-liter, V-8 unit under the hood. The particular vegetable conveys 577 torque along with 664 pound-feet involving torque, which interprets into a 0-to-60 quickening time period involving simply 3. 9 seconds.
AUDI A8
Audi traditionalist extravagance vehicles remain... that being said, progressive for the 2015 model year, despite its improved front and back belts for a more crisper look. The facelift additionally brought the brand-new Matrix LED headlamps to the model, which wed set out say its the most paramount change on the outside. The inner part is to a greater degree a remainder than new, yet Audi s deliberations in sprucing up the offer is worth specifying. In any event for the high-review calfskin and the suede and Alcantara embeds that could be requested for an exhibit of surfaces.
Two search engines can be obtained around the normal wheelbase A8 available as your supercharged, 3. 0-liter, TFSI V-6 and also the twin-turbo, some. 0-liter, TFSI V-8. The two are mated to a eight-speed programmed, however the previous sends 310 horse power along with 325 pound-feet of torque, while last option delivers 435 horse power along with 444 pound-feet of torque. Charges starts on $75, 100.
Climbing the A8 stepping stool into $78,800+ sticker region, we have the A8 L, which accompanies a somewhat more wheelbase and the 3.0-liter diesel (258 pull, 406 pound-feet of torque) aside the previously stated gas units. At that point theres the A8 L W-12, fueled by a 6.3-liter, W-12 motor with 500 strength and 463 pound-feet of torque available to it for a 0-to-60-mph sprint of 4.4 seconds. This present ones anything besides modest at $135,900. - BMW 9 Series Previewed in Vision Future Luxury Concept
Saturday, February 14, 2015
2014 BMW X5
The BMW X5 – the founder of the Sports Activity Vehicle segment and globally best-selling car in its class, with more than 1.3 million units sold since the launch of the first generation – is entering a new chapter in its successful history. The third-generation X5 sees BMW once again setting the benchmark for powerful design, interior spaciousness and luxury, versatility, driving pleasure, efficiency and innovative equipment features. The new BMW X5 offers customers an assured all-round package equipped to meet the most exacting and varied demands.
Customers keen to make the configuration of the exterior and interior a little more individual can vary the car’s basic equipment with the M Sport package and Pure Experience and Pure Excellence “design worlds”. The defining features of the on-board experience of the new BMW X5 are an exclusive interior ambience with luxurious design, high-quality materials and innovative comfort-enhancing functions.
Standard BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive (except on the BMW X5 sDrive25d) can be complemented by Dynamic Performance Control as part of the optional Dynamic and Professional adaptive suspension packages. The Dynamic adaptive suspension package also includes Dynamic Drive active roll stabilisation for a targeted improvement of the car’s sporty handling attributes. There is also the option of the Comfort active suspension package, which provides further enhanced ride comfort thanks to air suspension at the rear axle and Dynamic Damper Control. Adaptive M suspension, available as part of the M Sport package, also includes Dynamic Damper Control and rear-axle air suspension as well as specifically sports-oriented suspension tuning. The Professional adaptive suspension package, meanwhile, combines the features of Comfort and Dynamic. This choice allows drivers to select noticeably enhanced comfort or hallmark BMW sporting capability, as desired.
The selection of engines available from launch comprises a V8 engine producing 330 kW/450 hp for the BMW X5 xDrive50i and the 190 kW/258 hp six-cylinder in-line diesel earmarked for the BMW X5 xDrive30d. They are joined by an M Performance Automobile in the shape of the BMW X5 M50d. All models fulfil the EU6 exhaust stipulations as standard.
BMW EfficientDynamics technology allows all variants of the Sports Activity Vehicle to combine raised performance with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The increases in efficiency over the predecessor model have been achieved through measures including intelligent lightweight construction techniques and aerodynamic optimisations, which give the new BMW X5 xDrive30d, for example, a class-leading drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.31.
The range of BMW ConnectedDrive features is now also larger than ever, and includes innovative driver assistance systems, some of which are unique among the BMW X5’s rivals. The Sports Activity Vehicle also impresses with its outstanding practicality, headlined by its standard 40 : 20 : 40 split/folding rear seat backrest, load capacity rising from 650 to a maximum 1,870 litres and an optional third row of two additional seats.
Exterior design: an elegant blend of robust presence and dynamic flair.
Signature BMW design features combine with undeniable presence, robustness and versatility to lend BMW X models their distinctive appearance. And this design language has been given a modern and eye-catching update for the new BMW X5. The proportions of the third-generation Sports Activity Vehicle are once again defined by a short front overhang, long wheelbase, upright A-pillars and the short distance between the front axle and instrument panel. The particularly muscular design of the BMW kidney grille, set within the triangle of the twin circular headlights and front foglamps, and the bumper’s X-shaped contour lines also mark it out as a member of the BMW X model family.
The new BMW X5 has an extremely broad-set kidney grille extending all the way to the headlight units, and the hallmark BMW twin circular headlights, in turn, stretch well into the car’s side panels. Their light rings are each levelled off at the bottom and overlapped at their top edge by an LED accent light. Sweeping chrome inserts and the prominently three-dimensional design of the lights underline the car’s sophisticated character. LED front foglamps can be specified as an option, while the likewise optional Adaptive LED Headlights are identified by the horizontal light sources in the centre of the light rings. The BMW X5 xDrive50i and BMW X5 M50d are equipped with xenon headlights as standard.
The front apron, with side air intakes positioned far to its outer edges, draws further attention to the wide track and planted stance of the new BMW X5. And the car’s striking underbody protection elements provide a further nod to its robust and versatile character. Elsewhere, drag-reducing Air Curtains make their debut on a BMW X model. These vertical apertures guide the inflowing air around the wheel arches, where it creates a curtain of air over the wheels before making a controlled escape through the Air Breathers in the side panels.
The design of the BMW X5’s flanks shines a particularly clear spotlight on the car’s power and sporting ability. Precisely drawn lines rising up towards the rear end build a wedge shape exuding dynamic intent and break up the taut surfaces around the front side panels, doors and rear wheel arches. The resulting light and shadow effects bring out the athleticism and agility of the Sports Activity Vehicle.
The car’s upright front end, with its forward-thrusting BMW kidney grille, cuts an arresting figure from the side. The familiar BMW swage line, meanwhile, rises steadily from the headlight units, through the door pulls and into the rear lights. It combines with the character line extending from the upper edge of the Air Breathers and another, more obvious crease above the side skirts to stretch the figure-hugging surfaces of the car’s flanks powerfully to the rear.
The clear subdivision between the muscular body and a passenger compartment, whose large windows lend it a light and spacious feel, is clearly visible from the rear as well as from the side. Horizontal lines on the two-section tailgate and around the rear apron emphasise the width and robust stance of the new BMW X5. The thin, three-dimensional LED light strips of the two-section, L-shaped rear lights create a striking night-time look. Plus, the new BMW X5 is the brand’s first model to feature Aero Blades. These black air-channelling elements are contiguous with the roof spoiler and help it to optimise the car’s aerodynamic properties.
The exterior paintwork of the new BMW X5 can be ordered in a choice of 11 colours, among them the new metallic finish Sparkling Brown Brilliant Effect.
Interior design: high-quality materials, luxurious ambience, cutting-edge functionality.
The interior of the new BMW X5 is both elegant and generously sized. The horizontal structure of the layered surfaces underlines the broad sweep of the instrument panel and therefore also the impressive amount of space available on board. Plus, the three-dimensional design of the surfaces also generates vibrant contrasts.
The ambient lighting designs included in the lighting package lend extra emphasis to the visual unity between the instrument panel and door panels. LED units arranged in a wrap-around contour line and featuring in other areas of the interior create an alluring effect. Blue, white and orange light can be selected either individually or in nine pre-stored combinations via the iDrive system. The interior materials selected for the new BMW X5 also play a role in shaping the exclusive onboard ambience. The trim strip and accent strip extend into the front door panels and are picked up again in the rear door panels. Plus, the standard Oxide Silver dark matt (BMW X5 xDrive30d), Poplar Grain fine wood (BMW X5 xDrive50i) or Aluminium Hexagon (BMW X5 M50d) interior trim elements now sit atop a high-gloss black surface, which is bordered on its lower edge by an accent strip in Pearl Gloss Chrome.
The freestanding, up to 10.25-inch Control Display linked to the standard-fitted iDrive operating system adds further appeal. The displays for the climate control and ventilation systems – and, as an option, the instrument cluster – feature black panel technology.
The seat surfaces can be specified as an option in Dakota leather or – as part of the Pure Experience and Pure Excellence interior design lines – Exclusive Nappa leather with extended features. Customers can choose from seven upholstery colours.
Astute individualisation: Design Pure Experience and Design Pure Excellence for the exterior and interior.
Two new “design worlds” for the exterior and interior of the new BMW X5 can be ordered as an alternative to the standard specification, enabling an astutely judged level of personalisation. Each package represents a harmonious blend of design, colours and materials. The design worlds for the exterior and interior can be selected independently – i.e. customers can combine them both with one another and with standard specification, as desired. In addition, the two interior design packages are also available in combination with the M Sport package. The design worlds also encompass the new-look remote control key with operating buttons in an extremely high-quality design.
Design Pure Experience: presence and robustness
With stylistic underbody protection elements in brushed stainless steel, newly designed air intake bars in matt silver and a rear trim strip which, like the kidney grille bars, comes in matt silver, the Design Pure Experience package adds distinctive touches to the exterior and once again emphasises the SAV character of the BMW X5. This design world also includes exterior mirror bases and B-pillar and C-pillar trim in high-gloss black, as well as BMW Individual Exterior Line Aluminium satinated trim for the side windows. The exhaust tailpipe embellishers have a matt chrome finish.
The Design Pure Experience line uses a dark yet warm colour scheme to bring a classically stylish and luxurious ambience to the interior of the new BMW X5. It offers Exclusive Nappa leather trim, including extended features in Mocha/Black with contrast stitching, plus interior trim strips in textured Fineline Pure high-quality wood. The fulled leather surfaces of the instrument panel and upper-arm trim panels come in black with contrast stitching in Nut Brown. The lower section of the instrument panel is in Mocha.
Design Pure Excellence: modern and luxurious.
The Design Pure Excellence line for the exterior includes stylistic underbody protection elements and wheel arch surrounds painted in the respective body colour, black kidney grille bars with high-gloss chrome fronts, T-shaped bars for the outer air intakes and louvres for the lower aperture, plus a chrome trim strip for the rear apron and Chrome Line Exterior adornments for the side windows. The exterior mirror bases, B-pillars and C-pillars all feature high-gloss black trim.
The Design Pure Excellence package lends the interior an elegant and choice ambience through the use of Exclusive Nappa leather trim, including extended features in Ivory White with contrast stitching, fine wood interior trim elements in American Oak and a fulled leather surface for the instrument panel and door panels in Atlas Grey with contrast stitching. The lower section of the instrument panel comes in matching Ivory White.
Variable-usage interior, up to seven seats and even greater versatility.
With its luxurious ambience and enhanced ride comfort, spaciousness and seating comfort, the new BMW X5 offers noticeable advances over its predecessor. Added to which, the array of possible uses for its generously sized interior has grown once again. The newly designed seats for the driver and front passenger ensure a high level of long-distance comfort and impressive lateral hold through dynamically taken corners. Comfort seats and sports seats (standard in the BMW X5 M50d) are available as options.
Seat heating and comfort seats are both now also available for the rear compartment. The comfort seats come with bespoke upholstery, backrest adjustment through 10 degrees and 80 millimetres of fore/aft adjustment. The rear comfort seats can be specified either as an individual option or together with the optional third row of seats. The two additional seats are easy to access thanks to an Easy Entry function and a grip plate by the C-pillar. They can be lowered separately into the load compartment floor, are designed primarily for passengers measuring a maximum 1.50 metres in height and come with inertia-reel seat belts.
The folding backrest of the second-row seat bench can now be split 40 : 20 : 40, which allows load capacity to be increased in stages from 650 to as much as 1,870 litres – that’s 30 litres / 120 litres more than the predecessor model. Additional storage compartments and door pockets which can accommodate 1.5-litre bottles (front) and one-litre bottles (in the rear) also contribute to the car’s impressive functionality both in day-to-day use and on longer journeys.
The new BMW X5 also comes with a split two-section tailgate, the lower element of which can be folded down horizontally to form a single level with the load surface. Automatic tailgate operation for the upper section is a standard feature. And now, for the first time, the tailgate can be closed as well as opened using the remote control and, at the touch of a button, from the driver’s seat. An electrically pivoting trailer coupling can be ordered as an option, as can roof rails in three different design variants.
Engines: more driving enjoyment and efficiency with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology.
As the first ever Sports Activity Vehicle, the BMW X5 continues to set the trends and standards in its segment, with the accent firmly on driving enjoyment and efficiency. The new-generation V8 engine, for example, fitted in the BMW X5 xDrive50i, now develops 10 per cent – or 30 kW/43 hp – more power (330 kW/450 hp) than its predecessor, and combines this with a 16 per cent reduction in average fuel consumption. The improvement is down to BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, which in addition to twin turbochargers and High Precision Injection direct petrol injection now also includes VALVETRONIC variable valve timing, resulting in improved response and efficiency. Maximum torque of this 4.4-litre engine is now 650 Newton metres / 479 lb-ft (+ 50 Nm / 37 lb-ft), which is delivered between 2,000 and 4,500 rpm. The new BMW X5 xDrive50i completes the 0-100 km/h (0–62 mph) sprint in 5.0 seconds (– 0.5 seconds), and returns average fuel consumption of between 10.4 and 10.5 litres/100 km (27.2 – 26.9 mpg imp) – that’s a 2.0 litre/100 km (approx. 4.4 mpg imp) improvement. CO2 emissions are down 50 grams per kilometre, at 242/244 g/km (according to the EU test cycle and depending on tyre format).
The new BMW X5 xDrive30d too, with its six-cylinder in-line diesel engine, incorporates a range of detail improvements that offer an even better balance than before between performance and fuel consumption. The 3.0-litre engine, whose BMW TwinPower Turbo technology comprises VNT turbocharging and common rail direct injection, now develops maximum power of 190 kW/258 hp (+ 10 kW/13 hp), and maximum torque of 560 Newton metres / 413 lb-ft (+ 20 Nm / 15 lb-ft), which is delivered between 1,500 and 3,000 rpm. The new BMW X5 xDrive30d has a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 6.9 seconds (– 0.7 seconds). Average fuel economy in the EU test cycle has been improved by 16 per cent – or 1.2 litres per 100 kilometres (7.4 mpg imp) – to 6.2 l/100 km (45.6 mpg imp), with CO2 emissions of between 162 and 164 g/km (– 31 g/km), depending on tyre format.
The sporty temperament of the latest diesel engines finds even more potent expression in the BMW X5 M50d. This M Performance Automobile likewise gets a 3.0-litre straight-six unit, in this case featuring M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology with three-stage turbocharging. The three turbochargers work in harmony to maximise power output. Fuel is supplied via a common rail piezo injection system developing maximum pressure of 2,200 bar. This engine has a maximum output of 280 kW/381 hp and develops its peak torque of 740 Newton metres / 546 lb-ft between 2,000 and 3,000 rpm. The 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time of the BMW X5 M50d is 5.3 seconds (– 0.1 seconds), with average EU fuel consumption of 6.7 litres/100 km (42.2 mpg imp), an 11 per cent (0.8 l/100 km / 4.5 mpg imp) improvement on the predecessor model. CO2 emissions stand at 177 g/km (–22 g/km).
The BMW X5 line-up will expand further in December 2013. The BMW X5 xDrive35i (225 kW/306 hp) has average fuel consumption of 8.5 litres per 100 kilometres (33.2 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 199 grams per kilometre, while the BMW X5 xDrive40d (230 kW/313 hp) posts average fuel consumption of 6.4 litres per 100 kilometres (44.1 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 169 grams per kilometre. They will be joined by two models developing 160 kW/218 hp – the BMW X5 xDrive25d with average fuel consumption of 5.9 litres per 100 kilometres (47.9 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 155 g/km, and the BMW X5 sDrive25d, which has average fuel consumption of 5.6 litres per 100 kilometres (50.4 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 149 grams per kilometre (provisional figures, according to the EU test cycle).
All versions of the new BMW X5 are already compliant with the EU6 emissions standard, which will apply from September 2014. On the diesel models, the lower nitrogen oxide limits are met using a close-coupled NOX adsorber catalyst and an SCR catalyst with urea (AdBlue) injection.
BMW EfficientDynamics as standard: eight-speed automatic transmission and ECO PRO mode with new functions.
All engines in the new BMW X5 line-up are combined as standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission, whose high internal efficiency, precision and short shift times help to improve both efficiency and driving enjoyment. The extremely fast-shifting eight-speed sports automatic version used in the BMW X5 M50d comes with steering-wheel shift paddles, which are optionally available for the other new BMW X5 models as well. In vehicles with the eight-speed sports automatic transmission, the new “launch control” function is also available, a high-precision traction control system which allows engine power to be translated as efficiently as possible into road speed when accelerating from standstill.
In ECO PRO mode, the engine management, accelerator response and transmission characteristics are systematically tailored to support a particularly fuel-efficient, low-rpm driving style. At the same time, ECO PRO mode also programs electrically powered functions like the climate control, heated seats and heated exterior mirrors for extra-efficient energy management. In ECO PRO mode, a coasting function periodically decouples the engine from the rest of the powertrain whenever the driver eases off the accelerator at speeds between 50 and 160 km/h (approx. 30 – 100 mph) and does not apply the brakes at the same time. This allows the new BMW X5 to coast without engine braking, for maximised fuel efficiency. In conjunction with the optional Navigation system Professional, highly fuel-efficient ECO PRO navigation routes can be selected. When the navigation system is activated, the Proactive Driving Assistant function also tells the driver exactly when to ease off the accelerator when approaching corners or a speed-restricted section of road, in order to save fuel.
Along with the additional ECO PRO mode functions, the new BMW X5 also comes with many other BMW EfficientDynamics features. These include Brake Energy Regeneration, the Auto Start Stop function, on-demand operation of ancillary units, Electric Power Steering, low roll-resistance tyres and a variety of weight- and drag-reducing features. Along with other measures, use of ultra-high-tensile steels in the body structure, thermoplastics in the side panels, aluminium in the bonnet and magnesium in the instrument panel support make the new BMW X5 the lightest vehicle in its class. Intelligent lightweight design also means that the significantly increased standard specification compared with the previous model does not translate to increased vehicle weight. Indeed, depending on the model, the new BMW X5 actually tips the scales as much as 90 kg lighter than a comparably equipped corresponding model from the previous X5 generation.
The BMW X5 also offers best-in-class aerodynamic design. Active upper and lower front air flap control, Air Curtains, the Air Breather system, vertical aero blades at the rear window, air deflectors on the front wheel arches and a range of other detail improvements reduce the drag coefficient (Cd), depending on the model, to as low as 0.31 (BMW X5 xDrive30d).
Chassis: adjustable for customised driving enjoyment.
Sports Activity Vehicles are a vehicle segment first defined by BMW. Their combination of confident, sure-footed off-road traction and sporty but comfortable on-road driving has made them a global success. The new BMW X5 represents a further evolution of these qualities, incorporating refinements to the all-wheel-drive system and chassis technology.
Using the standard-fitted Driving Experience Control switch on the centre console, the drive settings can be matched to the requirements of the moment or to different driving situations. The COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT+ and ECO PRO modes, which can be selected at the press of a button, allow the driver to customise the accelerator response characteristics, the power steering characteristics, the characteristics of the automatic transmission and also, on vehicles fitted with the optional Comfort and Professional Adaptive Suspension packages, the characteristics of the Dynamic Damper Control. On vehicles with the optional Dynamic and Professional Adaptive Suspension packages, the characteristics of the active roll stabilisation system and the Dynamic Performance Control can also be customised.
The suspension packages available for the new BMW X5 cater to individual requirements in terms of comfortable or sporty driving styles. The Comfort Adaptive Suspension package comprises Dynamic Damper control and air suspension with automatic self-levelling rear suspension. The electronic control logic adapts the damping characteristics to changing road conditions and driving situations. Two different damping modes can be selected using the Driving Experience Control switch. The same functionality is also provided by the Adaptive M suspension, which is standard on the BMW X5 M50d and also part of the M Sport package for the other model versions. In this version, SPORT or SPORT+ modes offer extra-firm suspension and damping characteristics.
The various components of the Dynamic Adaptive Suspension package provide significantly sportier cornering dynamics. Dynamic Performance Control and the Dynamic Drive active roll stabilisation optimise directional stability and reduce body roll. Finally, the Professional Adaptive Suspension package maximises both comfort and dynamics. This option combines the components of the Comfort and Dynamic Suspension packages into an integrated system offering highest levels of driving enjoyment in all situations.
All versions of the new BMW X5 are equipped as standard with Electric Power Steering. For the BMW X5 xDrive50i and the BMW X5 xDrive30d, active steering is optionally available which, in addition to varying the power assist, also adjusts the steering input required to turn the wheels in relation to vehicle speed. This reduces the steering effort required when parking and provides precise response and feedback at high speed. The electromechanical parking brake with Auto Hold function is standard specification on the new BMW X5. The BMW X5 xDrive30d and BMW X5 xDrive50 are supplied with 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels respectively, while the BMW X5 M50d comes as standard with 19-inch “M” alloy wheels with mixed tyre sizes. Optionally, other 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels are available. Run-flat tyres are standard or optional, depending on the model. A Tyre Defect Indicator is standard on all versions of the new BMW X5.
The powerful braking system offers stable and consistent braking performance even under heavy braking, assisted by Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). Among other functions, the DSC system includes the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) and the Automatic Differential Brake (ADB-X). Further functions include Brake Assist, the Brake Standby feature, Start-Off Assistant, Fading Compensation, the Brake Drying function, trailer stability control and Hill Descent Control (HDC).
BMW xDrive in the new BMW X5: intelligent all-wheel drive, with optional Dynamic Performance Control.
The new BMW X5 is also equipped with xDrive full-time intelligent all-wheel drive, which actively manages the drive power split between the front and rear wheels at all times. The latest version of the xDrive power divider boasts optimised efficiency and a 1.4 kg reduction in weight. xDrive’s control logic uses information about road speed, wheel speeds, steering angle and accelerator position to accurately interpret both the driver’s intentions and what the car is actually doing, and then adjusts the drive power split so as to apply as much power as possible to the road. In this way xDrive provides top-class traction and stability whatever the road and weather conditions, and also offers improved cornering dynamics, suppressing oversteer or understeer before the driver is even aware of the need.
If xDrive is combined with Dynamic Performance Control, the drive power split can be even more finely controlled. DPC, likewise electronically controlled, is integrated in the rear differential. In combination with xDrive it takes handling dynamics and directional stability to new levels. Dynamic Performance Control, which is available as part of the optional Dynamic or Professional Adaptive Suspension packages, seamlessly varies the drive power split between the rear wheels (torque vectoring), with significant benefits in terms of steering response and track-holding at all speeds. The stabilising action of Dynamic Performance Control is not affected if the driver lifts off the accelerator while cornering.
All-wheel-drive models come with a new xDrive status display in the control display boasting 3D graphics. This standard-fitted feature shows real-time information about body roll and pitch. Plus, on vehicles equipped with the optional Navigation system Professional, a compass display is also shown in the instrument cluster.
More innovations to assist the driver and underpin services: the BMW ConnectedDrive range for the new BMW X5.
A large range of BMW ConnectedDrive driver assistance systems and mobility services are available for the new BMW X5. They improve active safety, convenience and the infotainment experience and offer best-in-class standards of intelligent interaction between the driver, vehicle and external environment.
Safety: Driving Assistant and Driving Assistant Plus.
The new Driving Assistant safety package includes Lane Departure Warning, which alerts drivers to an imminent unintended lane departure, and a pedestrian and collision warning system with braking function, which detects preceding vehicles and, at speeds up to 60 km/h (37 mph), also pedestrians who are on a potential collision course with the vehicle. Visual and audible warnings are given if a hazard is detected and at the same time the brake system is primed in order to reduce stopping distance. At speeds up to 60 km/h (37 mph), moderate “hazard” braking is actuated to reduce vehicle speed and alert the driver to a critical situation.
The Driving Assistant Plus package provides even more support. Here the Driving Assistant functions are combined with the Active Cruise Control system with Stop & Go function, which enhances comfort and safety in slow-moving and stop-and-go traffic. This system maintains a safe following distance at any speed up to 210 km/h (130 mph). A combination of a front camera and full-range radar sensors registers preceding traffic or stationary vehicles. If the driver fails to react to a warning of an imminent frontal collision, Driving Assistant Plus automatically brakes the vehicle, if necessary to a standstill. A further Driving Assistant Plus function, the Traffic Jam Assistant, is due to be incorporated in this package from December 2013.
At speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph), this function not only controls following distance but also keeps the vehicle on track. The Traffic Jam Assistant keeps the vehicle in the centre of its lane by providing active steering input.
The new BMW X5 will now be offered with the optional Active Protection system, with extended functionality. This safety package takes numerous steps in critical situations to minimise the consequences of a potential accident. It closes the side windows and the sunroof (if fitted), pulls the front seatbelts tight and adjusts the backrest of the front passenger seat to an upright position. Active Protection now also includes an Attention Assistant feature, which analyses driving behaviour and advises when it is time to take a break.
Fast and appropriate assistance in the event of a collision, with automatic vehicle location and accident severity detection, is provided by the Intelligent Emergency Call system, which is standard in many markets. The current generation of this system relays important information to the BMW Call Centre in the event of a crash, such as vehicle position (accurate within metres), chassis number, vehicle model, vehicle colour and data from the onboard sensors. The system also detects how many people are travelling in the vehicle, which airbags were activated and the intensity of the impact.
BMW ConnectedDrive technologies also enhance safety at night. In addition to Adaptive Headlights with turning lights, Adaptive LED Headlights and the dynamically controlled anti-dazzle High Beam Assistant, which automatically blocks a portion of the headlight beam, nocturnal safety can be further assisted by BMW Night Vision. This system now detects not only pedestrians but also animals, and also includes the Dynamic Light Spot. The system relays a real-time video image to the control display which shows people, sizeable animals and other heat-radiating objects even if they are outside the headlight beam, and provides a warning if there is a collision risk. The Dynamic Light Spot is generated by a special light function which “spotlights” any persons or animals detected by the system, thereby guiding the driver’s attention in the right direction in good time.
Comfort: innovative driving assistance systems and unique services.
In the new BMW X5, the BMW Head-Up Display, which projects important information in full colour onto the windscreen, now includes additional content. When required, telephone contact lists and entertainment programmes can also be projected into the driver’s direct field of view.
Also new, and due to become available for this Sports Activity Vehicle by December 2013, is the latest generation of the BMW Parking Assistant. This helps the driver look for suitable parallel parking spaces and precisely manoeuvres the vehicle into a parking space, not only by steering but also by operating the accelerator and brake pedal and selecting the appropriate gear. When the system has been activated at the press of a button, the new BMW X5 can therefore park itself automatically in a selected parking space. Ease of manoeuvring is further enhanced by the rear-view camera and the Surround View system, which now provides a 360-degree view of the vehicle and its surroundings on the control display. The Panorama View front and rear monitoring function, meanwhile, provides a better view of cross-traffic when emerging from an exit with poor visibility.
The new BMW X5, too, can now be supplied with the Speed Limit Info system, which shows any speed limits or overtaking restrictions for a particular road in the instrument cluster. The likewise optional Lane Change Warning system assesses the traffic situation on multi-lane roads in order to prevent critical situations when pulling out to overtake. When performing an intentional lane change at any speed upwards of 20 km/h (12 mph), the driver is warned by a visual signal and a steering wheel vibration if another vehicle is hidden in the critical area behind or alongside the BMW X5. The world-leading Concierge Services are a personal information service, which the BMW ConnectedDrive customer can use to make hotel reservations, search for addresses and telephone numbers or check opening times, to name just a few examples. On vehicles with the optional Navigation system Professional, the Real Time Traffic Information system is also available as an option, supplying drivers with extremely precise real-time traffic information and congestion reports.
Infotainment: perfect connectivity for office, entertainment and social media applications.
Based either on a comprehensively integrated smartphone or on a built-in SIM card, BMW ConnectedDrive offers access to a wide range of mobility services and web-based services for office, travel and infotainment applications. A hands-free system with USB port is standard specification on the new BMW X5. Also available are the Remote Functions, in-car Internet access and the Online Entertainment option, offering access to approximately 12 million tracks. The BMW ConnectedDrive Office functions allow emails, appointments, contact lists, calendar entries and notes to be shown on the control display. It also includes a dictating function that converts spoken notes into text, which can then be forwarded as an SMS or email message.
The BMW Apps option includes a web radio function and offers a customised music programme compiled by the Aupeo! service, as well as in-car Facebook and Twitter access. New apps are being added to this service all the time.
Extensive standard specification and high-end optional equipment for more driving enjoyment.
The exclusive driving experience in the new BMW X5 is reflected not only in the luxurious interior but also in the extensive standard specification and wide range of high-end optional extras. The standard equipment list now also includes a two-zone automatic climate control system, a Bluetooth hands-free system, an automatically dimming rear-view mirror and cruise control with braking function. The standard-fitted iDrive operating system can be ordered – in conjunction with the optional Navigation system Professional –with a Touch Controller, whose touch-sensitive surface allows the use of characters to program a destination into the navigation system, for example.
The Professional radio is also standard specification. Alternatively, a customised listening experience can be provided by a HiFi loudspeaker system, the Harman Kardon Surround Sound System or the Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System with a 1,200-watt amplifier and 16 speakers. Digital radio (DAB) reception, a TV module and a newly developed rear-seat entertainment system with DVD drive and two tablet-style monitors are also available. Further customisation can be provided with the sports leather steering wheel, heated steering wheel, four-zone automatic climate control, automatically dimming exterior mirrors, doors with Soft Close Automatic function, Comfort Access, the panoramic glass roof, aluminium footplates in the side skirts, the storage compartments package and the ski and snowboard bag.
Production and marketing
The new BMW X5 will be built at BMW’s Spartanburg plant in the USA. This production plant in South Carolina is the competence centre for BMW X models and also produces the BMW X6 and BMW X3 – to be joined by the future BMW X4 – for supply to markets throughout the world. The market launch of the new BMW X5 in Germany is scheduled for November 2013.
(BMW Press Release)
Friday, February 13, 2015
2014 BMW 5 Series Touring
Global bestseller, winner of a string of comparison tests and “Germany’s favourite car” – the BMW 5 Series represents a quite unique success story. Its sales figures, the verdicts of experts and the response of the public make a compelling narrative. And now the BMW 5 Series Sedan, BMW 5 Series Touring and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo are preparing to build on their standout presence in the world’s car markets with the help of cutting-edge technological innovations and sensitively modified design features. The introduction of the new BMW 5 Series provides the latest highlight in the development of the company’s longest-serving model family; the BMW 5 Series has been a fixture in the BMW portfolio since 1972 – longer than any other current model. It didn’t take the 5 Series long to establish itself as a paragon of driving pleasure and aesthetic appeal in its segment. And today it can add efficiency and innovation to the list of disciplines in which it leads the way in the executive car market.
The BMW 5 Series Sedan currently rolling off the assembly line is the sixth-generation model. An impressively harmonious balance between sporting flair and elegance has been a defining feature of the four-door variant since it first made the leap from the drawing board to the road and went on to become the most popular executive car in one market after the next. Entering the fray in 1991 and now in its fourth generation, the BMW 5 Series Touring blends hallmark BMW dynamics and all-embracing comfort with a variable-usage cargo area designed to meet the requirements of a wide range of activities. And the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, unveiled in 2009, has seen BMW introduce drivers to an all-new type of car. Its extravagant design represents the expression of sports performance, luxurious long-distance comfort and versatility.
Global market leader: BMW 5 Series defends its leading position in the world’s car markets.
To date, over 6.6 million BMW 5 Series cars have left the factory. 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. A total of more than one million units of the current BMW 5 Series Sedan have been delivered to customers since the sales launch of the 5 Series in March 2010. No other generation has bettered these sales figures over such a short period of time.
The BMW 5 Series defended its leading position as the best-selling car in its class in supreme style once again last year, further extending its upward curve of constantly rising sales figures since its market launch.
Soaking up acclaim around the world: BMW 5 Series earns top ratings, wins design awards, heads readers’ surveys.
The quality and popularity of the BMW 5 Series are reflected in the host of prizes and distinctions awarded to the members of the model family around the world. In early 2013 the BMW 5 Series secured class victory – for the third year in succession – in the readers’ survey “The Best Cars” conducted by the German motoring magazine “auto, motor und sport”. This success came not long after the BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition with BMW BluePerformance technology had been voted “Car of the Future” and awarded the ADAC automobile association’s “Yellow Angel”. The BMW 5 Series as a whole had been named “Germany’s favourite car” in the same competition in 2011.
In addition to the red dot award, iF Product Design Award and Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany, the BMW 5 Series has also picked up a notable collection of international distinctions in recognition of its successful exterior design. Beyond these, the BMW 5 Series has been voted “Car of the Year”, “Best Car”, “Premium Car of the Year”, “Family Car of the Year” and “Executive Car of the Year” in various countries.
This broad spread of qualities has been recognised with a swathe of impressive ratings elsewhere as well. German car journal “Auto Bild” crowned the BMW 525d Touring “Value Champion 2012” on account of its high value retention in the used car market. The title had been awarded to the BMW 520d Sedan the previous year. And the BMW 5 Series emerged from both the Euro NCAP and the US NCAP crash tests with the highest rating of five stars. It was also the first vehicle to achieve a 100 per cent score in the Safety Assist category of the Euro NCAP crash tests.
Design and body: Timeless elegance, cutting-edge functionality and made-to-measure luxury.
Instantly captivating and enduringly compelling, the aesthetic qualities of the BMW 5 Series models have secured sales success around the globe and a wealth of awards and distinctions. “We haven’t completely redesigned the BMW 5 Series, we’ve just given its character a slightly sharper sporting edge,” says exterior designer Won Kyu Kang, describing the modifications made to the BMW 5 Series Sedan and BMW 5 Series Touring.
The BMW 5 Series Sedan and BMW 5 Series Touring: sporting contours for the front end, xenon headlights as standard.
Sporting elegance is the standout characteristic of the BMW 5 Series Sedan and BMW 5 Series Touring. Their design is defined by the hallmark BMW proportions created by a long bonnet, long wheelbase, short overhangs and set-back passenger compartment. At the front end, additional contour lines for the BMW kidney grille surround and the restructured lower air intake accentuate the car’s sporting appearance. All the variants of the new BMW 5 Series model family are fitted with xenon headlights as standard.
Joining the LED fog lamps on the options list are Adaptive LED Headlights. Here, both the dipped and main beams are generated by LED units positioned on horizontal ribs in the centre of the two light rings, which are levelled off at the bottom. Sweeping chrome inserts with engraved BMW lettering add the finishing touches to the distinctive and extremely high-class appearance of the Adaptive LED Headlights. The side indicators are now integrated into the exterior mirrors on all new BMW 5 Series models. And the Sedan and Touring have newly structured rear lights with particularly thin and strikingly contoured LED light strips. These lights and an additional crease in the rear apron emphasise the wide track of both models.
New BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo: powerful presence at the front, dynamic elegance at the rear.
The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo combines signature BMW proportions with an innovative body concept. The elegantly stretched coupé roofline, four doors with frameless windows and a high-opening tailgate exude sporting intent, luxurious long-distance comfort and extensive variability. Carefully targeted modifications to the car’s design shine an even brighter spotlight on its unmistakable character, which meets the highest standards across an extremely wide spectrum.
A new air intake highlights the powerful presence of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo’s front end. The tailgate, meanwhile, has been extended rearwards and gives the roofline’s transition into the rear an even more harmonious appearance. All of which allows the car as a whole to cut a lower-slung and dynamically stretched figure. These sharpened contours have also had a positive effect on the boot capacity of the new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, which has been increased by 60 litres to 500 litres.
Horizontally structured and three-dimensional surfaces play a defining role in the new look of the rear end. Vibrant light and shade effects around the licence plate mount, a dynamically sweeping crease extending into the flanks and a chrome trim strip in the rear apron give the tail end a lighter and sportier feel. This impression is reinforced by the new outline of the two-section rear lights. Their horizontal layout is accentuated internally by a light design distilled into two LED light strips.
Interior: each model variant offers its own take on long-distance comfort, variability and a luxurious ambience.
New details inside all the cars in the new BMW 5 Series provide a refined premium impression and increased functionality. In all models the Control Display of the standard iDrive operating system is now bordered on both sides by high-quality chrome trim strips. And the storage compartments and cup holders in the centre console of the Sedan and Touring now have increased capacity.
Generous levels of space, exquisite materials and high-quality workmanship all contribute to the premium ambience characteristic of the BMW 5 Series model family, as do exclusive interior design details like the standard iDrive and the black-panel technology of the instrument cluster and automatic climate control system’s display.
The iDrive Controller can be ordered as an option with a touch-sensitive surface allowing character recognition. For example, a destination can be programmed into the navigation system by spelling out the desired address using finger movements on the Controller’s surface. The existing “Speller” in the Control Display can also be used to this end, and the driver can alternate freely between the two operating methods while entering a command.
Another option unique in this segment is the multifunction instrument display designed to enhance driving pleasure. This 10.25-inch TFT cockpit screen takes its cues from the Driving Experience Control mode selected. Varying graphics and colour schemes ensure clear differentiation. In COMFORT mode the instrument display depicts a classical combination of four circular instruments. A magnifying glass function highlights the car’s current speed and revs. In ECO PRO mode the rev counter morphs into an EfficientDynamics display, which indicates how efficiently you are driving. In SPORT mode the speedometer shows the car’s speed digitally in the form of a large central figure, while the gear currently engaged is displayed in the centre of the rev counter.
The new BMW 5 Series Sedan underlines its qualities as a mile-devouring car for business use or trips away with its high level of long-distance comfort for all passengers. What’s more, its boot can hold 520 litres of cargo.
For those with further-reaching requirements when it comes to load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring will be the model of choice. An array of individual solutions lends the Touring a level of functionality and variability unmatched in its segment. Even when all the seats are in use it offers 560 litres of boot capacity, which can be expanded to as much as 1,670 litres as the occasion demands. The rear seat backrests split 40 : 20 : 40 as standard and can also be ordered with an adjustable tilt angle as an option. A pair of levers in the load compartment allows the folding-down process for the backrests to be initiated from the boot, and their approach into a horizontal position is now cushioned slightly to settle them into place. The load compartment cover is automatically lowered when the tailgate is closed. Plus, the tailgate of the BMW 5 Series Touring comes as standard with a Soft Close Automatic function and a rear window that can be opened separately from the tailgate itself, flipping up automatically at the touch of a button.
BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo: the perfect combination of luxurious long-distance comfort and versatility.
The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo offers an unmatched blend of luxurious long-distance comfort and versatility, fusing the imposing elegance of a Sedan with the variable-usage interior of a Touring model and the versatility of a Sports Activity Vehicle. Its seating position – slightly raised to a height somewhere between that offered by a sedan and an SAV – allows particularly comfortable entry and exit. Rear passengers can enjoy legroom and headroom normally the preserve of luxury cars. The rear seats slide forward by 73 millimetres and the angle of their backrests can be adjusted through 33 degrees. When released from its locked position, the partition behind the rear seats follows the longitudinal movements of the seats, allowing boot capacity to grow from 500 to 650 litres. The partition and rear seat backrests can be split 40 : 20 : 40. Folding down all the elements and moving the rear seats all the way forward allows the Gran Turismo to reveal its maximum 1,750 litres of load capacity. To load items into the boot, one can either open the full, high-opening tailgate or a separate boot lid below the rear window. Similarly to a sedan, this smaller opening allows access to the load area without disturbing rear seat passengers.
Automatic tailgate operation comes as standard on the BMW 5 Series Touring and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo and is also available as an option for the BMW 5 Series Sedan. The function of the optional Comfort Access system that allows the tailgate to be opened hands-free has been extended – for all members of the new BMW 5 Series model family – to include a closing mechanism, which means that a movement of the foot under the rear apron can now be used to prompt the tailgate to close as well as open. After unloading items from the boot, customers can therefore also close the tailgate without having to put down the items they’re holding.
New to the BMW 5 Series: BMW Lines offer detailed personalisation.
BMW 5 Series customers can choose from a wide selection of exterior paint colours. New additions to the range – and available for all models – are Calisto Grey metallic, Jatoba metallic, Mineral White metallic and Glacier Silver metallic. New variants have also been added to the line-up of optional light-alloy wheels.
Exclusively composed BMW Lines are now available for the first time to all members of the new BMW 5 Series model family as an alternative to standard specification. Customers can choose between the BMW Luxury Line and BMW Modern Line design packages, which shine the spotlight on selected facets of the car’s character to great effect. Both Lines include LED fog lamps, 18-inch (BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo: 19-inch) light-alloy wheels, B-pillar trim and exterior mirror bases in high-gloss black, illuminated door pulls with chrome trim and likewise illuminated door sill strips with aluminium inserts bearing BMW lettering. Luxury / Modern badges can be found on the front side panels.
The BMW Luxury Line exudes a high level of elegance and exclusiveness thanks to a carefully assembled selection of further particularly high-class features for the exterior and interior. The chrome finish of the trim bars in the outer sections of the lower air intake, the fronts of the black kidney grille slats, the window recess finishers, the trim strip in the rear apron and the exhaust tailpipe embellishers all add gleaming touches. Leather upholstery with exclusive stitching, a black sports leather steering wheel and interior trim strips in exquisite Fineline anthracite wood create a particularly refined interior ambience.
The BMW Modern Line package displays a strikingly contemporary and dynamic edge. The air intake bars, kidney grille slats, rear trim strip and tailpipe embellishers come in matt chrome, and the instrument panel and sports leather steering wheel can be specified as an option in the light colour shade Oyster. Interior trim strips in dark Pearl and exclusive stitching for the optional leather upholstery ensure the interior creates an eye-catching impression.
All variants of the new BMW 5 Series can also be ordered with a model-specific M Sport package, further increasing the scope for individualisation.
Powertrain and chassis: The perfect balance of dynamics and comfort.
The appeal of Sheer Driving Pleasure in a premium executive class car is set to grow even further in both strength and reach with the launch of the new BMW 5 Series model family. The host of optimised details included in all variants of the new BMW 5 Series have led to (in some cases significantly) reduced fuel consumption, but with no drop-off in sporting ability. Indeed, some models now actually offer improved performance. Added to which, all engine variants now meet the stipulations of the EU6 exhaust gas standard.
A new entry-level diesel variant, additional models equipped with xDrive all-wheel drive and an even more powerful yet also more efficient range-topping V8 power plant join the action, completing an engine line-up that now covers an output spectrum from 105 kW/143 hp to 330 kW/450 hp. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan and new BMW 5 Series Touring can be specified with a choice of four petrol and six diesel engines. Beyond this, the Sedan also comes in BMW ActiveHybrid 5 full-hybrid and BMW M5 high-performance guise. The engine line-up for the new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo comprises two petrol units and three diesels.
The cutting-edge chassis technology underpinning all the models in the BMW 5 Series family delivers a balance of dynamic performance and ride comfort without precedent in this market segment, while the Electric Power Steering system comes with Servotronic speed-sensitive power assistance as standard. The BMW 5 Series Touring and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo are also fitted as standard with automatic self-levelling air suspension at the rear axle. Among the options available for all members of the BMW 5 Series family are the Integral Active Steering and Adaptive Drive systems, which no other model in this segment offers. Targeted enhancements of acoustic and suspension comfort in the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, meanwhile, lend even further emphasis to its role as the supreme long-distance specialist of the line-up. The Sedan and Touring have likewise made notable advances in these areas.
An efficient start: new entry-level diesel engine for the Sedan and Touring.
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology ensures an exemplary balance of driving pleasure and fuel consumption across the engine range. In the new entry-level diesel engine, which powers the BMW 518d Sedan and BMW 518d Touring, this package of technology consists of a turbocharger with variable inlet geometry and common rail direct injection with solenoid valve injectors. The 2.0-litre engine develops a maximum output of 105 kW/143 hp, generates peak torque of 360 Newton metres (266 lb-ft) and accelerates the new BMW 518d Sedan from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.6 seconds. The four-cylinder unit burns an average 4.5 – 4.9 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (equivalent to 62.8 – 57.7 mpg imp) in the EU test cycle (CO2 emissions: 119 – 129 grams per kilometre, depending on the gearbox and tyre format specified).
The selection of diesel power plants available for the Sedan and Touring includes two four-cylinder variants – fitted in the BMW 520d producing 135 kW/184 hp and the BMW 525d with 160 kW/218 hp – and three six-cylinder units. With average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres (62.8 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 119 grams per kilometre, the new BMW 520d matches the figures of the 520d EfficientDynamics Edition it replaces.
Further up the range, the BMW 530d develops 190 kW/258 hp and the BMW 535d produces 230 kW/313 hp. And rounding off the line-up are two M Performance cars: the BMW M550d xDrive Sedan and BMW M550d xDrive Touring. They also use a 3.0-litre straight-six engine deploying M TwinPower Turbo technology with three turbochargers to deliver unrivalled peak output of 280 kW/381 hp and maximum torque of 740 Newton metres (546 lb-ft). Three diesel engines are available for the new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, powering the BMW 520d Gran Turismo, BMW 530d Gran Turismo and BMW 535d Gran Turismo.
Even more powerful, even more efficient: the V8 engine for the BMW 5 Series.
The new generation of the V8 engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology for the BMW 5 Series model family takes to the stage armed with a 10 per cent rise in output yet also significantly reduced fuel consumption. The eight-cylinder unit, found under the bonnet of the BMW 550i Sedan, BMW 550i Touring and BMW 550i Gran Turismo, now also combines its two twin-scroll turbochargers and High Precision Direct Injection with VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control. The power plant generates 330 kW/450 hp and maximum torque of 650 Newton metres (479 lb-ft) from its 4.4-litre displacement. The new BMW 550i Sedan, for example, sweeps from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.6 seconds. Its average fuel economy in the EU test cycle stands at 8.6 – 8.8 litres per 100 kilometres (32.9 – 32.1 mpg imp). CO2 emissions come in at 199 – 206 g/km, depending on the tyre format specified.
As well as the BMW 535i Sedan and BMW 535i Touring models, the multi-award-winning straight-six with 225 kW/306 hp also powers the BMW 535i Gran Turismo. A pair of four-cylinder petrol engines is likewise available for the Sedan and Touring. The engine powering the BMW 520i develops 135 kW/184 hp, while the unit offered for the BMW 528i from the launch of the new BMW 5 Series boasts revisions to various details and delivers 180 kW/245 hp.
The Sedan and Touring variants of the BMW 520i, BMW 528i, BMW 535i, BMW 518d, BMW 520d and BMW 525d are fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard. Each of those models can also be specified as an option with the extremely fast and precise, not to mention extraordinarily efficient, eight-speed automatic transmission provided as standard for the BMW 550i, BMW 530d and 535d, as well as all variants of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo. The eight-speed automatic now comes with a coasting function and can also be ordered with shift paddles on the steering wheel. Shift paddles are also included with the eight-speed sports automatic transmission, a standard feature of the BMW M550d xDrive, which stands out with its ultra-impressive shift dynamics.
Additional models with BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive.
The selection of engine variants that can be combined with the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system has also been expanded. The BMW 520d xDrive Sedan and BMW 520d xDrive Touring are both new additions to the range, the electronically controlled distribution of drive between the front and rear axle giving them a noticeable increase in traction and directional stability, not to mention an even sharper dynamic edge through quickly taken corners.
All-wheel drive is also available as an option for the Sedan and Touring versions of the BMW 528i, BMW 535i, BMW 525d, BMW 530d and BMW 535d, and the BMW 550i Sedan. The M Performance cars channel the power from their six-cylinder diesel engines through all four wheels as standard. All the models in the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo line-up – with the exception of the BMW 520d – can be ordered with xDrive.
State-of-the-art chassis technology delivers dynamics and comfort to order.
The fine-tuning carried out on the chassis for the new BMW 5 Series models makes for an even more assured conversion of engine power into dynamic performance and ride comfort. Both the double-wishbone front axle and the integral rear axle are made largely from aluminium. They allow the spring and damper systems to respond with great precision to inconsistencies in the road surface and ensure optimum road holding at all times. The overall result is a balance between sporting ability and ride comfort that no rival can better. What’s more, the car’s set-up can be adapted to suit individual needs or the driving situation at hand using the standard-fitted Driving Experience Control switch on the centre console. Pressing the button changes the driving mode, altering the responses of the accelerator and steering, as well as – if fitted – the shift characteristics of the automatic gearbox and the settings of the electronically controlled dampers.
The optional Dynamic Damper Control system adapts electronically to both the condition of the road and the driver’s style. And the car’s driving characteristics are further enhanced by the Adaptive Drive system, which includes active roll stabilisation. Electronically controlled anti-roll bars help to reduce the car’s body roll through quickly taken corners and in sudden changes of direction, for example. M Sport lowered suspension is also available as an option.
In addition to controlling the amount of speed-dependent steering assistance generated and regulating the steering angle of the front wheels, Integral Active Steering also adjusts the steering angle of the rear wheels. This system imbues the car with impressive agility in dynamic driving situations, comfortable and assured reactions when changing lanes and through corners, and optimised manoeuvrability through tight bends and in city traffic.
BMW ConnectedDrive in the new BMW 5 Series: Unique innovations for enhanced safety, convenience and infotainment.
The intelligent link-up of the driver, vehicle and outside world enters a globally unique dimension in the new BMW 5 Series model family. The range of onboard BMW ConnectedDrive technology expands on an already impressive network of driver assistance systems and mobility services designed to enhance safety, convenience and in-car infotainment. The new additions see the BMW 5 Series consolidating its leading role in the field of mobile business applications and internet-based infotainment.
The BMW ConnectedDrive range of products and services has also benefited from focused development work in the area of driver assistance systems. Among the latest innovations are systems that relieve the stress on the driver in situations such as traffic tailbacks or slow-moving traffic and provide even greater assistance with parking manoeuvres.
BMW ConnectedDrive: outstanding connectivity for business, touring and infotainment.
A SIM card fitted in the car, the extensive integration of smartphones and an array of innovative BMW ConnectedDrive functions open up new avenues for mobile communication and the use of online services in the BMW 5 Series. These features take the convenience and variety offered by the in-car office applications, navigation capability and infotainment to an unrivalled level. A hands-free facility with USB connection comes as standard on all new BMW 5 Series models.
A suite of office functions turns the BMW 5 Series into a mobile workplace – underpinned by either the customer’s mobile phone or the car’s integrated SIM card. Emails, appointments, contacts, calendar entries and notes are displayed on the cockpit’s central screen. A dictation function converts notes spoken by the driver into written text, which can then be stored and sent out by SMS or email.
BMW Apps guide the user through the large and ever increasing number of services, which can be accessed using the customer’s phone or internet connection. A unique feature worldwide is the Concierge Service, which BMW ConnectedDrive customers can use, for example, to make hotel bookings, search for addresses and telephone numbers or look up opening times. Also available are the remote functions from BMW ConnectedDrive, in-car internet usage and the online entertainment option offering a selection of some 12 million music tracks. BMW Apps includes features such as a web radio function, access to your Aupeo! personalised music library and in-car use of Facebook and Twitter. This service is constantly expanding to include new apps, which can be uploaded into the car via the SIM card or a smartphone. The car’s integrated SIM card also forms the basis for the Intelligent Emergency Call function offered as standard in numerous markets. If the optional Navigation system Professional is specified, customers can also make use of the Real Time Traffic Information option, which keeps the driver supplied with extremely precise traffic alerts and congestion reports in real time.
Unsurpassed variety, new functions: BMW ConnectedDrive driver assistance systems.
The range of BMW ConnectedDrive driver assistance systems is now also more forward thinking and richer in variety than ever. The introduction of the glare-free High Beam Assistant, plus BMW Night Vision with Dynamic Light Spot and person and animal recognition, enhances safety when driving at night. The new generation of the High Beam Assistant creates optimal visibility at all times without any input required from the driver. The system uses a camera fitted into the rear-view mirror to identify vehicles travelling up to 400 metres (approx. ¼ mile) in front. Oncoming traffic is picked up when it is still 1,000 metres (just under ¾ mile) away. With the High Beam Assistant activated, the headlights are partially masked as and when required in order to eliminate the danger of dazzling vehicles as they draw closer.
BMW Night Vision also boasts new functions. The system is supplied with data by a thermal imaging camera mounted to the front of the vehicle. It provides a real-time video image in the Control Display showing people, animals and anything else that radiates heat even if they are located outside the area illuminated by the headlights. In addition, a control unit analyses the stream of video data, looking for pedestrians, cyclists and animals that are potentially on a collision course with the vehicle. The driver is alerted to such a situation by a symbol in the instrument cluster and the optional Head-Up Display. The urgent warning function adds an audible signal. Dynamic Light Spot is a special headlight, which directs a beam of light onto the people or animals detected by BMW Night Vision, providing the driver with an additional hazard alert.
Driving Assistant and Traffic Jam Assistant: increased safety and comfort in congestion and city traffic.
The new Driving Assistant option combines Lane Departure Warning and Collision Warning with a braking function. If the system detects an unintentional deviation from the vehicle’s path, the steering wheel vibrates to warn the driver. The system can be used at speeds of at least 70 km/h (43 mph) and its camera also supplies the data required for the Collision Warning with braking function. This function can be activated at speeds of at least 15 km/h (9 mph) and uses visual and audible alerts to warn the driver of the danger of a collision with vehicles travelling ahead. The car’s brakes are preloaded at the same time to shorten its potential stopping distance.
Driving Assistant Plus provides even more extensive assistance. This system brings together Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function and the Driving Assistant to ensure, first and foremost, greater comfort and safety in slow-moving traffic and tailbacks. The driver can delegate proximity control duties to the system. The combination of a front-mounted camera and full-range radar sensors detects both vehicles travelling in front and stationary vehicles. If the driver does not react to the warning of a looming rear-end collision, Driving Assistant Plus automatically brakes the vehicle with anything up to maximum possible force, as required.
A Traffic Jam Assistant function is due to be added to Driving Assistant Plus in November 2013. At speeds of up to 40 km/h (25 mph) this function monitors both the distance to the vehicle in front and the car’s position within its lane. The Traffic Jam Assistant uses steering assistance to keep the vehicle reliably in the centre of the lane.
Fully automatic BMW Parking Assistant offers an even more comprehensive helping hand.
Another innovation due to become available in November 2013 for the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and new BMW 5 Series Touring is the fully automatic BMW Parking Assistant. The new version of the system not only carries out the steering movements required for reverse parallel parking, but also operates the accelerator and brake pedal. All of which means the BMW 5 Series can glide into the selected parking space fully automatically.
New functions have also been added to the Active Protection option. In critical situations this package of safety features deploys an array of measures to help mitigate the consequences of a possible accident. To this end, the car’s side windows and sliding sunroof (if fitted) are closed, the front seatbelts are pulled tight and the front passenger seat backrest is raised into an upright position. Active Protection now also includes the Attentiveness assistant, which analyses driving behaviour and, if necessary, suggests the driver takes a break.
Intelligent Emergency Call with automatic position finding and accident severity recognition is part of the standard specification in a large number of markets and provides fast and appropriate assistance in the event of a collision. BMW took the lead in the marketplace with this system around 15 years ago, and the latest generation sends important information – such as the car’s precise location, its chassis number, vehicle type and colour, and the data collected by sensors positioned around the car – to the BMW call centre in the event of a crash. This information confirms how many people are in the car and which airbags have been deployed, and indicates the intensity of the impact.
Looking good: Head-Up Display, Speed Limit Info, Lane Change Warning, Surround View.
The latest innovations in the BMW ConnectedDrive portfolio add further depth to the already exceptionally wide range of driver assistance systems on board the BMW 5 Series. Highlights include the full-colour BMW Head-Up Display, which now also projects telephone contacts and entertainment programme listings onto the windscreen, Speed Limit Info with No Passing Info, and Lane Change Warning.
The optional rear-view camera and Surround View help to provide a better overview of the area around the car and the road ahead. In addition to the rear-view camera and the Park Distance Control sensors, Surround View also makes use of two cameras in the exterior mirrors and shows a bird’s-eye view of the car and the area around it on the Control Display. The system also includes the Side View function, which assists the driver when pulling out from narrow and concealed gateways or car park exits. Two cameras integrated into the front bumper enable the driver to monitor cross-traffic.
BMW EfficientDynamics for the new BMW 5 Series: Increasing driving pleasure, reducing fuel consumption.
The BMW 5 Series model family offers not only a case study in driving pleasure, but also a template for efficiency in the executive class. All the models in the line-up strike a balance between fuel consumption and performance none of its rivals can match. The new BMW 5 Series adds further weapons to the arsenal of technology deployed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Innovative powertrain management and energy management functions join optimised aerodynamic details in helping the BMW 5 Series to extend its lead in the efficiency race.
BMW TwinPower Turbo and BMW BluePerformance meet the challenges of the EU6 exhaust gas standard.
All the engines available for the new BMW 5 Series come with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. And all the members of the new 5 Series family already fulfil the stipulations of the EU6 exhaust gas standard due to come into force in September 2014. The diesel models meet the restrictions on nitrogen oxide emissions set out by the standard through extremely effective exhaust gas treatment. The BMW BluePerformance technology employed to this effect consists of either a nitrogen oxide storage catalytic converter or an SCR catalytic converter with urea injection, depending on the model.
Extensive BMW EfficientDynamics package includes innovative additions.
Like the manual gearbox fitted in the BMW 5 Series, the eight-speed automatic option also stands out with its remarkable efficiency. Indeed, the majority of 5 Series models burn even less fuel with the eight-speed automatic specified than when the same engine teams up with the manual gearbox. All the models in the BMW 5 Series line-up come as standard with features including the Auto Start-Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, the need-based operation of ancillary components, active air vents, Electric Power Steering and tyres with reduced rolling resistance. Elsewhere, modifications to the wheel arches and underbody panelling and a redesigned front apron contribute to further optimisation of the cars’ aerodynamic properties. The result, among other things, is a reduction in the drag coefficient (Cd value) of the new BMW 520d to 0.25.
The standard-fitted Driving Experience Control switch can be used to activate ECO PRO mode, which tweaks the engine management, accelerator responses and shift characteristics of the automatic gearbox to help the driver keep revs low and burn as little fuel as possible. Plus, efficient power usage for electrically operated functions such as the climate control system and the seat and exterior mirror heating ensures efficient energy management. A coasting mode is now also available for the first time in conjunction with the optional automatic gearbox. In ECO PRO mode this function disengages the powertrain as soon as the driver takes his foot off the accelerator at speeds between 50 and 160 km/h (31 and 99 mph). This allows the car to glide along with no engine braking effect and burning only minimal amounts of fuel.
The optional Navigation system Professional also does its bit to assist efficient driving, presenting drivers with not only the quickest or shortest route to their destination, but also the ECO PRO Route – mapped out to keep fuel consumption particularly low. Another innovation making its debut in the new BMW 5 Series range is the Proactive Driving Assistant. With the navigation system’s route guidance activated, this function advises the driver on the ideal moment to take his foot off the accelerator when approaching corners and speed-restricted areas in order to reduce fuel consumption. The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 comes with specially adapted versions of the coasting mode and Proactive Driving Assistant, helping customers to make maximum use of the car’s pure electric driving potential.
(BMW Press Release)
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