Munich. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the brand new BMW i5, developed solely for China and produced in China, will hit the nation’s roads just some weeks after their debut on the Auto Guangzhou 2023 motorshow. The new version of the world’s most profitable enterprise sedan will probably be out there in China for the primary time with each extremely environment friendly combustion engines and all-electric drive.

The fashions, which have been specifically tailor-made to the wants of the Chinese goal teams, characteristic an prolonged wheelbase and totally different proportions in comparison with the variations supplied worldwide, in addition to market-specific tools options and digital providers. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the brand new BMW i5 for China thus provide a mix of sporty class, luxurious rear house and a progressive person expertise which is exclusive of their section. The new fashions will probably be produced solely for the Chinese market on the Dadong plant operated in Shenyang by the three way partnership BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd.

Around two million models of the BMW 5 Series Sedan have been bought in China because the begin of native manufacturing in 2003. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the brand new BMW i5 for China are primarily based on the eighth technology of the collection. With their design and know-how, they’re ideally positioned to proceed the success story that just lately noticed the BMW 5 Series Sedan turn into the best-selling premium mannequin in its section on the Chinese automobile market.

Petrol engines with 48-volt delicate hybrid system and BMW eDrive know-how.

The drive portfolio of the brand new BMW 5 Series Sedan for China is characterised by constant electrification. It consists of four-cylinder petrol engines with 48-volt delicate hybrid know-how and an output of 140 kW/190 hp for the brand new BMW 525Li Sedan (gasoline consumption mixed: 6.5 litres/100 km (62 miles); CO₂ emissions mixed: 155 g/km in keeping with CLTC) with 190 kW/208 hp for the BMW 530Li Sedan (gasoline consumption mixed: 6.8 litres/100 km (62 miles); CO₂ emissions mixed: 163 g/km in keeping with CLTC). The all-electric drive of the brand new BMW i5 eDrive35L Sedan (energy consumption mixed: 14.8 kWh/100 km (62 miles) in keeping with CLTC) generates a most output of 210 kW/286 hp.

In addition, the BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan mannequin produced for the worldwide market (energy consumption mixed: 16.3 kWh/ 100 km (62 miles) in keeping with CLTC) is obtainable in China. Its drive system consists of 1 electrical motor on the entrance axle and one on the rear axle, which generate a mixed most output of 442 kW/601 hp in My Mode SPORT. The excellent efficiency traits of this mannequin are enhanced by a singular suspension know-how and M particular design options.

Two tools packages can be found for all mannequin variants produced solely for the Chinese automotive market. The M Sport Package emphasises the dynamic character of the sedan with distinctive design options. These embrace M particular variations of the entrance air intakes, the aspect sills and the rear apron in addition to 19-inch M gentle alloy wheels. Alternatively, the Luxury Line possibility underlines the automobile’s premium, elegant character with 19-inch bi-colour alloy wheels and inside trims in Ash Grey Blue veneer wooden end with silver accents.

Distinctive proportions, unique design options.

The particular person proportions of the brand new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the brand new BMW i5 for China are mirrored not solely within the prolonged wheelbase, but in addition within the roofline, which flows gently into the rear. Market-specific paint finishes and gold-coloured design accents on the outside are particularly tailor-made to the type preferences of Chinese clients within the premium section.

Another unique element is the illuminated Chinese character for the quantity 5 within the space of the Hofmeister kink counter-swing on the C-pillar. In the brand new BMW i5, it emits blue gentle alerts that pulsate discreetly and at a low frequency whereas the high-voltage battery is charging.

Progressive luxurious within the inside: BMW Curved Display, BMW Theatre Screen.

The enhanced BMW iDrive with “QuickSelect”, the BMW Curved Display and the features of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, which have been specifically tailor-made to the wants of Chinese clients, allow handy and intuitive interplay between driver and automobile. In the rear of the brand new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the brand new BMW i5 for China, model-specific seats and the BMW Theatre Screen guarantee excellent journey consolation. A wi-fi charging station for appropriate smartphones within the rear and market-specific digital providers for infotainment and on-line communication additionally contribute to the progressive luxurious atmosphere.

The semi-automatic driving and parking programs supplied for the brand new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the brand new BMW i5 in China are characterised by distinctive performance, availability and reliability. These programs have been specifically tailored to swimsuit Chinese site visitors situations and driver behaviour. The spotlight of the vary is the Active Lane Change Assistant with eye activation.

Uncompromising high quality by synthetic intelligence in manufacturing.

With the beginning of manufacturing of the brand new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the brand new BMW i5 for China, the Dadong plant of the three way partnership BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. is utilizing modern manufacturing processes. For instance, synthetic intelligence (AI) is used within the physique store and paint store to optimise high quality management.

In this fashion, the Shenyang plant is systematically persevering with its transformation into the BMW iFACTORY primarily based on the ideas of “lean”, “clean” and “digital”. The use of 100 per cent renewable electrical energy within the manufacturing of the brand new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the brand new BMW i5 ensures environment friendly and resource-conserving manufacturing. Other elements contributing to the decreased CO₂ footprint of the brand new mannequin technology embrace the elevated use of secondary uncooked supplies and a totally vegan inside.