The new generation of "BMW 5 Series" finally has the latest news, according to the front of the report, this replacement version will be officially announced at the end of this month, is expected to be listed in the third quarter, and the new generation of 7 series, the new car from the exterior to the interior have completed the transformation, in addition to conventional power, this car will also match pure electric drive in the future, but also to adapt to the development of new energy vehicles, of course, the specific will not be known until after the market.
First of all, a simple look at the appearance of this car, basically consistent with the previously exposed version, the front kidney grille is deepened again, because of the increase in depth, so the three-dimensional sense has been improved, in the current BMW sedan field, the aura presented is second only to the BMW 7 series. The headlight cluster has not changed, both the BMW 3 and the BMW X1 have adopted the same layout, the only difference is that the size of the entire headlight cluster is shorter and more integrated with the front of the car. The hood has a clear bump feel, the entire front surround has also been adjusted, the sports element is only one aspect, and the upright shape on both sides also makes the whole car more three-dimensional.
Regarding the size of this car, the overseas standard axle version has been upgraded on the basis of the original, of course, after subsequent domestic production, the entire size will be lengthened again. In addition to the length of the body lengthened, the details have also become more delicate, such as the new 5 Series canceled the design of the wheel fenders, or the design of the wheel fender is narrower, and the waist line has also been replaced by the traditional through-through design to the current progressive structure, which not only makes the size of the whole car more slender, but also highlights the layering of the new car.
Taking this car as an example, the shape of the wheels is also more sporty. On the tail, the tail box has a clear flat shape, and the rectangular taillights also adopt a closed layout, and with the exaggerated bilateral exhaust, the sporty feeling brought by it also explodes instantly.
The interior is no longer a secret, continuing the same design style as the 7 Series, equipped with dual screens and a new steering wheel, as well as a smaller electronic gear lever shape, which enhances the luxury of the interior. In addition, the quality of the materials is also excellent, at least compared to the previous version, the new 5 Series has the ability to compete with the new Mercedes-Benz E.
In terms of power performance and force system, in addition to the familiar 2.0T and 3.0T engines, a 48V mild hybrid system has been added, and with ZF's 8AT gearbox, the driving quality of the whole car has been significantly improved. Of course, in the future, it will launch its first pure electric version, matching single-motor and dual-motor, rear-drive/four-wheel drive models.