Market launch of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the new BMW i5 Sedan from China for China.
26-01-2024 07:43 - MARKET NEWS
The models, which are specifically tailored to the special requirements of Chinese target groups, have an extended wheelbase and unique proportions compared to the variants offered worldwide, as well as market-specific equipment features and digital services. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the new BMW i5 for China offer a combination of sporty elegance, luxurious rear comfort and a progressive user experience that is unique in their segment. They are produced exclusively for the Chinese market at the Dadong plant of the joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. in Shenyang.
Consistent electrification characterizes the drive portfolio of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan for China. It includes four-cylinder gasoline engines with 48-volt mild hybrid technology and an output of 140 kW/190 hp for the new BMW 525Li sedan (combined fuel consumption: 6.5 liters/100 km; combined CO 2 emissions: 155 g /km according to CLTC) or 190 kW/258 hp for the new BMW 530Li sedan (combined fuel consumption: 6.8 liters/100 km; combined CO 2 emissions: 163 g/km according to CLTC). The fully electric drive of the new BMW i5 eDrive35L Sedan (combined power consumption: 14.8 kWh/100 km according to CLTC) generates a maximum output of 210 kW/286 hp.
In addition, the BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan model produced for the global market (combined power consumption: 16.3 kWh/100 km according to CLTC) is also offered in China. Its drive system consists of an electric motor on the front and rear axle, which generate a combined maximum output of 442 kW/601 hp in My Mode SPORT. The outstanding performance characteristics of this model are underlined with its own chassis technology and M-specific design features.
Two equipment packages are available for all model variants produced exclusively for the Chinese automobile market. The M Sport package emphasizes the dynamic character of the sedan with unique design features. These include M-specific versions of the front air inlets, the side skirts and the rear apron as well as 19-inch M light-alloy wheels. Alternatively, the Luxury Line equipment is available, which underlines the high-quality, elegant character of the vehicles with, among other things, 19-inch light alloy wheels in a bi-color design and interior trim strips in the fine wood finish ash gray-blue with silver-colored accent strips.
In addition, the BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan model produced for the global market (combined power consumption: 16.3 kWh/100 km according to CLTC) is also offered in China. Its drive system consists of an electric motor on the front and rear axle, which generate a combined maximum output of 442 kW/601 hp in My Mode SPORT. The outstanding performance characteristics of this model are underlined with its own chassis technology and M-specific design features.
Two equipment packages are available for all model variants produced exclusively for the Chinese automobile market. The M Sport package emphasizes the dynamic character of the sedan with unique design features. These include M-specific versions of the front air inlets, the side skirts and the rear apron as well as 19-inch M light-alloy wheels. Alternatively, the Luxury Line equipment is available, which underlines the high-quality, elegant character of the vehicles with, among other things, 19-inch light alloy wheels in a bi-color design and interior trim strips in the fine wood finish ash gray-blue with silver-colored accent strips.