The BMW 5 series gets a bold and elegant facelift as it is further enhanced with new design elements and the latest technologies for an even more outstanding dynamic performance, increased efficiency, premium ride comfort and maximum connectivity. The introduction of these brand new luxurious BMW 5 Series variants took place at the Swiss Watch Gallery (SWG) Art of Time, Malaysia’s most prestigious exhibition for luxury time pieces.
“In less than a year after its launch in 2010, the BMW 5 series became the global market leader in its segment. This success was not a surprise to us at BMW as the BMW 5 Series is the most technologically advanced sedan in its class. Its technology offering, courtesy of BMW EfficientDynamics and BMW ConnectedDrive has set a very high benchmark in the segment. Now, we are breaking this benchmark to set an even higher standard for a premium business sedan and we are offering this in the new BMW 5 Series which we are introducing today,” said Dr. Gerhard Pils, Chief Executive Officer of BMW Group Malaysia.
The new BMW 5 Series features a few modifications on its exterior and interior, making it more stylish, captivating and sport-centric at the same time. Besides its latest classy yet boldly fierce design, the exterior offers distinctively new air inlets, side indicators as well as adaptive LED headlights and fog lights across all variants on the front apron. All variants also come with new tail lights which further solidify the world-renown BMW trademark appearance.
For the interior, the new BMW 5 Series give off an improved superior impression and increase in its functionality. In addition to the greater storage capacity in all storage compartments and cup holders in the centre console, all variants also feature generous amounts of space and comfortable seating with exquisite materials paired with excellent workmanship to contribute to its world-class ambience personality.
All models across the Series will feature the highly powerful and multi –award winning BMW TwinPower Turbo engines. Paired with the latest functions of the ECO PRO mode, the BMW 5 Series would enable drivers to freewheel up to the speed of 160 km/h with minimum fuel consumption. Drivers also need not worry about safety as the Route-Ahead assistant would automatically forewarn to ease off the accelerator at the right time before entering bends.
As for performance, the new and improved BMW 520i churns out a maximum output of 135 kW/184 horsepower and enables the sedan to sprint from 0 to 100km/h with a top speed of 233 km/h in 7.9 seconds while recording fuel savings of 6.2 litres per 100km. As for the BMW 520d which comes with a diesel engine, it boasts a 135kW/184 horsepower which lets the car accelerate from 0 to 100km/h within 7.9 seconds with a top speed of 250km/h while consuming 4.5 litres of fuel per 100km. Meanwhile, the new BMW 528i M Sport comes complete with 180kW/245 horsepower which allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in merely 6.2 seconds, letting it hit top speed of 250km/h whilst consuming only 6.5 litres per 100km on fuel.
If you love being connected while on the go, the BMW 5 Series also retains its status as the best-connected automobile in Malaysia, offering a BMW ConnectedDrive Apps Interface which enables integration with the BMW Connected App when smart phones are connected. Not only that, the “BMW Apps” menu also provides instantaneous access to Facebook, Twitter and web radio. What’s more is that the all New Generation Navigation System Professional features a 3D map display, therefore enhancing your personal driving experience. Only exclusive to the BMW 528i M Sport, the BMW Head-up Display also has extra functions like telephone contacts complete with an entertainment program.
Finally, what appealed to us the most is the highly-customizable Multifunctional Instrument Display which is the first of its kind for a vehicle in its alley. Instead of the conventional circular speedometer and rev displays, the BMW 5 Series comes with a 10.25 inch monitor and allows drivers to select from various styles, positions and preferences such as status and function displays to be featured on their dashboard monitor. While the monitor can still have the circular instruments, they can easily be replaced by other information according to the driver’s personal preferences. Extremely flexible, drivers are also able to increase the size of numbers closest to the needles for improved readability.
The BMW 520i, BMW 520d and BMW 528i M Sport are available in Alpine White, Sophisto Grey and Glacier Silver while additional colour options including Black Sapphire and Jabota are available for the BMW 520i and BMW 520d. In addition to this, special colours such as Carbon Black and Space Grey are available exclusively for the BMW 528i M Sport.
The new BMW 5 Series will be displayed at the Concourse Entrance of The Pavilion Kuala Lumpur from Thursday, 3rd October 2013 to Sunday, 13th October 2013 in conjunction with the Swiss Watch Gallery (SWG) Art of Time exhibition and will be available at all Authorized BMW dealers nationwide from Saturday, 12th October 2013.
The retail prices for the new BMW 5 Series (on the road, without insurance, with BMW Service + Repair Inclusive (BS+RI) are RM 369,800.00 for the BMW 520i, RM 354,800.00 for the BMW 520d and RM 419,800.00 for the BMW 528i M Sport edition.
