World Premiere: The 2017 BMW G30 5 Series

The 2017 BMW G30 5 Series has arrived and it continues the great legacy of one of the most important models of the German automaker. As promised, this seventh generation is the most dynamic and most innovative 5 Series yet.

The new BMW G30 5 Series was built using the same scalable architecture as the new G11 7 Series. Codenamed G30, it received a new chassis that allows the new 5 Series to have BMW’s new EfficientLightweight designs. Aluminum and high-strength steel are used in both the chassis and body. This resulted to a 100 kilograms (220 lbs) drop in weight. Add that to the improvement of the torsional rigidity by lowering the center of gravity, plus BMW’s trademark near 50/50 weight distribution, this car surpasses all expectations in being dynamic.

The design used in the vehicle is evolutionary than revolutionary. It looks a lot like the predecessor but the features are very different from the last one. For starters, it has a new optional Integral Active Steering (rear-wheel steering), advanced driver assistance systems and a suite of new engines.

The new 5 Series has four model variants and will go on sale in February 2017. To replacing the aging BMW 528i, the new 530i will be offered with an updated version of its B48 2.0 liter TwinPower four-cylinder engine, making 252 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. For the 530i, 0-60 mph is achieved in 6.2 seconds while also returning a combined 5.4 litres/100 km (43 mph US). The other petrol variant available at launch will be the 540i. That will use BMW’s new, and excellent, B58 3.0 liter TwinPower I6 engine, developing 340 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. The 540i, with xDrive, will sprint to 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds, all while being able to return 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) of fuel consumption.

Markets aside from North America will have two diesel variants. The 520d and 530d will use a 2.0 liter turbo-four and 3.0 liter turbo-six diesel, respectively. For the 520d, that means 190 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds and 4.0 l/100 km (58 mph US) with the eight-speed automatic (expect the economy and performance to drop a bit with the six-speed manual). For the 530d, this means 265 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds and 4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg US).

Soon after launch, BMW will be launching three new model variants. An EfficientDynamics Edition of the 520d, with lower emissions, and a 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid variant will headline the more efficient variants. The 530e iPerformance will use BMW’s typical eDrive powertrain, comprised of a four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine combined with an electric motor, to develop a combined 252 hp.BMW-G30-M550d-3

The third variant to debut following the launch will be the BMW M550i xDrive, taking over the 5 Series’ flagship position. Sporting a revised version of BMW’s 4.4 liter V8, the M550i xDive will develop 462 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, making it good for 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds flat. It also returns decent fuel economy for a V8, consuming 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US).

BMW will also be giving the new G30 5 Series all of the brand’s best technologies. The latest-generation iDrive, featuring a 10.25-inch touchscreen will be available. Much like the 7 Series, the 5er’s iDrive can be controlled with either the iDrive controller, touchscreen or with Gesture Control.

It will also feature the latest-generation full-color Head-Up Display, with a 70 percent larger display. Rear comfort seats with massage capability will also be available, as well as four-zone climate control with ionized and fragranced air. It will also use touch-sensitive seat controls, Special Synergy Thermoacoustic Capsule (SYNTAK) engine encapsulation technology and acoustic glazing for the windscreen and the acoustic headliner.

All BMW G30 5 Series’ will feature LED headlights as standard, with optional Adaptive LED Headlights, which feature variable light distribution, including adaptive roundabout lights and BMW Selective Beam anti-dazzle high beam with a range of up to 500 meters.

Two non-metallic and 11 metallic color shades are available for the new BMW 5 Series, and six BMW Individual paint finishes and two BMW Individual Frozen paint finishes will join the selection over the course of 2017. Customers can choose from a total of 17 different light-alloy wheels (17-inch to 20-inch). And the Original BMW Accessories range offers another three complete wheel sets in 20-inch format.

The new BMW G30 5 Series will go on sale worldwide in February of 2017. With its new lightweight chassis, fantastic new engines and all of its new technology, the G30 BMW 5 Series should be another successful generation in the 5 Series’ legacy.