The new BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase is locally produced at the BMW Group Plant Chennai. Customers are advised that the ex-showroom price includes GST and compensation cess but excludes Road Tax, Tax Collected at Source (TCS), RTO statutory taxes/fees, other local tax cess levies, and insurance costs.
Vikram Pawah, President and CEO of BMW Group India, said, “More comfortable, more digital and more dynamic, the all-new BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase provides a completely new expression of modernity, presence and clarity, featuring unparalleled space and luxurious comfort. It stands for outstanding technological expertise and a progressive attitude combined with sporty, elegant design and hallmark driving pleasure. India is the first right-hand drive market in the world to introduce the all-new 5 in its long wheelbase avatar. It is tailor-made to suit the requirements of our premium clientele in India, and offers exceptional comfort and versatility for any occasion, business or personal, urban or long-distance travel.”
The 5 Series Long Wheelbase comes in four metallic paint options: Mineral White, Phytonic Blue, M Carbon Black, and Sparkling Copper Grey. Notably, it features a fully vegan interior upholstery for the first time, with options including Veganza | Copper Brown / Atlas Grey and Maritime / Black dual-tone combinations.
The Service Inclusive and Service Inclusive Plus packages help reduce the cost of ownership. Customers can select from various service plans based on duration and mileage, starting from 3 years/40,000 km and extendable up to 10 years/2,00,000 km.
Features: The all-new BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase enhances the character of the dynamic business sedan with a modern and clear design. It has a length of 5,165 mm, width of 2,156 mm, height of 1,518 mm, and a wheelbase of 3,105 mm, making it the largest car in its segment. The car's exterior features a steeply sloping A-pillar, a flowing roofline, and a slightly sloping luggage compartment line, creating an elegant and dynamic silhouette.
Additional exterior features include black side skirts, flush-mounted door openers, 5 pattern welcome carpet light, 18-inch light alloy wheels/19-inch M alloy wheels with tubeless tires, adaptive LED headlights with vertical strips, and slim LED taillights with L-shaped twin light design, emphasizing the car’s width.
Inside, the BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase offers a spacious and comfortable environment. It comes with comfort seats covered in perforated vegan leather upholstery with active seat ventilation in the front and increased knee room in the rear. Four-zone air conditioning allows individual cabin temperature adjustments. The Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System provides a high-level audio experience. The first 500 customers will receive individually customized headrest cushions in the rear.
The BMW Curved Display includes a 12.3-inch Information Display behind the steering wheel and a 14.9-inch Control Display, merging into a single digital unit. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant adopts the driver’s individual habits and offers useful driving tips. Regular Remote Software Upgrades ensure the car remains up to date.
MyBMW App functions allow users to monitor the vehicle's status at all times. The digital key services enable any smartphone to become a car key, transferrable to up to four additional users, along with personal vehicle settings.
The new control panel on the center console includes the iDrive Controller, a new gear selector switch, the start/stop button, My Modes buttons, volume control, and buttons for other vehicle functions. The interior is visually enhanced with CraftedClarity, featuring handmade crystal glass elements for selected controls, and an interior camera capable of taking photos and videos with sound via the MyBMW app.
Due to BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, the 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine offers maximum power and efficiency, producing 190 kW / 258 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm at 1,500 – 2,500 rpm. The engine also includes a 48V Electrical Motor, optimizing efficiency and dynamics. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h.
The 8-speed Steptronic transmission ensures smooth gearshifts and works closely with the engine for optimal power and efficiency. The Comfort Suspension offers a luxurious ride with minimal body roll and high stability.
The M Steering wheel, with a flattened bottom, includes paddle shift functions. BMW My Modes allow users to customize their driving experience with options like Personal, Efficient, Sport, Expressive, Relax, and Digital Art, combining sound, light, temperature, and seat functions.
The range of Connected Drive and Driver Assistance Systems supports comfort and safety extensively. Standard systems include Cruise Control, Attentiveness Assistant, Parking Assistant Professional, Comfort Access, Remote Parking via smartphone, Manoeuvring Assistant, Reverse Assistant, Lane Change Warning, Cross Traffic Warning, Front & Rear Collision Warning, Exit Warning, and Active Pedestrian Protection.
BMW EfficientDynamics features in the car include the 8-speed Steptronic Automatic Transmission, Auto Start-Stop, ECO PRO mode, Brake-Energy Regeneration, Electronic Power Steering, and 50:50 Weight Distribution, among other innovations.
BMW Safety features include eight airbags, Attentiveness Assistance, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Cornering Brake Control (CBC), an electric parking brake with auto hold, side-impact protection, an electronic vehicle immobilizer with crash sensor, and child seat mounting.
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