Updated BMW 5 Series ticks all boxes

Consistently rising sales figures have sealed its position as the global leader in its class. Over one million units of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, BMW 5 Series Touring and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, have been sold worldwide since the launch of the current generation.

Precise modifications to design, new engine variants and innovative additions to the range of available equipment as well as BMW ConnectedDrive technology all raise the appeal of the BMW 5 Series model family up a notch.

Additional contour lines for the surround of the BMW kidney grille and newly structured lower air intakes reinforce the sporting appearance of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan.

The accentuated width of the rear end is underlined by an extra crease in the apron, as well as slim, sharply contoured and therefore even more striking rear lights.

A three-dimensional surface design for the area around the licence plate holder and a chrome strip in the rear apron add further depth to its dynamic character.

Xenon headlights are fitted as standard on all models, while Adaptive LED Headlights take their place on the options list for the first time alongside LED fog lamps. Elsewhere, the side indicator lights are integrated into the exterior mirrors.

Also new in the BMW 5 Series are the BMW Luxury Line and BMW Modern Line packages containing exclusive design and equipment features.

An M Sport package tailored to each model variant can also be specified.

Faster, more economical, cleaner, all the variants of the BMW 5 Series come with a raft of optimised details.

The result is reduced fuel consumption (in some cases significantly), yet with no drop-off in sporting ability and some models actually offer improved performance.

The top-of-the-line engine available for all members of the new BMW 5 Series model family ,is a new V8 unit with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology developing 330 kW.

The range of power plants available for the new BMW 5 Series Sedan now comprises four petrol and three diesel units.

Customers opting for the new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo can choose from two petrol power plants and two diesels. Further improvements have also been made to the intelligent energy management of the BMW ActiveHybrid 5.

The full-hybrid Sedan now comes with a specially tweaked version of the Proactive Driving Assistant, with interplay between the combustion engine and electric motor to the route ahead.

The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo come as standard with air suspension, including automatic self-levelling at the rear axle.

The Driving Experience Control switch on the centre console is standard on all models. Dynamic Damper Control, M Sport suspension and the Adaptive Drive and Integral Active Steering systems unmatched by any rivals can be specified as options.