All-New. Redesigned. BMW 5 Series

REDESIGNED BMW 5 SERIES SPOTTED. 

Prototypes for both the 5-Series and the i5 have been spotted testing.The new 5-Series will represent the eighth generation of the nameplate. BMW said the range will be more dynamic and more comfortable than the current generation, and it will feature a digital dash running an updated version of the iDrive interface (version 8.5) The global market launch is locked in for October, though specific timing for the U.S. market hasn’t been announced. Expect the new 5-Series to reach local showrooms as a 2024 model.

BMW will also offer the latest version of its automated driver-assist system for highways, dubbed Highway Assistant. Part of the Driving Assistant Professional package, Highway Assistant will control the vehicle in a single lane at speeds of up to 85 mph on certain highway types. The driver will still need to monitor things at all times and take over at a moment’s notice. Underpinning the new 5-Series will be the latest version of BMW Group’s CLAR platform for rear-wheel-drive vehicles. In addition to regular gas and diesel powertrains, the platform supports mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric configurations.

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