Journalists are Impressed with G30 BMW 5 Series Prototype

As part of the preparation for the upcoming G30 5 Series’ debut, BMW wanted to make sure that the car is functioning as smoothly and powerfully as planned. That being said, the German Automaker invited select journalists to test drive the different 5 Series variants in Wales. The test drives were done in prototype-guise so that no particular details can be revealed and yet, they are able to still get feedback on improving anything before they launch the car.

To cut the story short, all automotive journalists who attended the event were impressed. They feel tha the upcoming G30 5 Series is going to be a massive improvement compared to its predecessor.

The car is built on BMW’s new CLAR architecture that’s already on the 7 Series. It will be built with lightweight materials. Doors, roof and rear decklid are made from aluminum. This allows the car to shed 220 lbs compared to the current version.

A complete reconfiguration was done to the suspension geometry and materials in the car. The new electric rack and pinion power steering is way sharper and accurate than that of the F10-generation 5 Series.

Feedback has been very positive after the test drives. “By any standards, this is first-rate steering, endowing the new BMW with great precision, feel and dependability.” said Autocar. According to Auto Express, “The steering is lovely, with real precision to it, but not too much weight.”

Autocar continues praising the new 5 Series, “There’s a superb feeling of balance and fluidity about the new BMW, too. The consistency and conviction of its actions provide it with great poise and a wonderfully secure feeling when hustled along. You can confidently thread the new 5 Series down a winding back road without any qualms about its ability to soak up lateral forces and keep gripping hard even at very high speeds.”

Car and Driver said “As intended, it feels light on its feet and it responds in a distinctly linear manner to steering commands. The steering is tight on center and not disturbed by brake applications.”

That’s more than enough to get us all excited.