BMW’s new generation 5 Series／i5 release： China market exclusive long wheelbase, 31-inch rear car large screen.

On November 17th, it was reported that during the Guangzhou Auto Show which opened today, BMW’s new generation 5 Series and pure electric i5 models were officially unveiled. The wheelbase of the new car was lengthened for the China market, and various "exclusive" configurations were introduced.

The new generation 5 Series and i5 still inherit BMW’s "fine tradition" of lengthening wheelbase and body in China market. At the same time, the car still offers two kinds of appearance pieces: luxury suit and M suit, which focuses on sports.

In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new generation 5 Series/i5 are 5175/1900/1520mm, respectively.

Compared with the old 5-series model, the car also has a huge change. The original iconic "drumstick" gear has been replaced by a lever shift mechanism next to the knob, and it is equipped with a Bowers&Wilkins surround sound system and four-zone automatic air conditioning that can be independently controlled in the back row.

The car also has a number of exclusive configurations and designs for the China market, including a 31-inch suspended giant screen at the top of the rear seat. This entertainment screen has 8K resolution and supports real-time interconnection. The overall design style and configuration are further closer to the new generation 7 Series.

In terms of power, the fuel version 5 Series is expected to be equipped with a 2.0T engine and a 48V light mixing system, with a maximum power of 190kW and a maximum torque of 400N?m. As for the pure electric i5 model, refer to the previous report of IT House, and the declaration information of single motor model shows that its maximum power is 250kW.

In addition, the i5 M60 xDrive model will be equipped with a dual-motor four-wheel drive system, with a maximum power of 601 HP, a peak torque of 820 Nm and an acceleration time of 3.8 seconds.