BMW New 5 Series Selected as 'Car of the Month' for November by the Automobile Journalists Association

Exterior Design Rated '5 out of 5'... Interior, Safety, and Convenience Features Also Highly Rated

BMW New 5 Series

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] The Korea Automobile Journalists Association announced on the 3rd that the BMW New 5 Series has been selected as the Car of the Month for November 2020.

The Car of the Year Selection Committee under the Korea Automobile Journalists Association evaluates new cars and facelift models released from the 1st to the end of each month based on five criteria: ▲exterior design ▲interior design ▲product practicality ▲safety and convenience features ▲marketability and purchase intention. They select candidate vehicles through a comprehensive evaluation. Among these candidates, one car is chosen through voting by the committee executives.

Among the new cars released last month, The New Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW New 5 Series, and Genesis The New G70 were nominated as candidates for Car of the Month for November. After competition, the BMW New 5 Series was finally selected with 22 points out of 25.

The BMW New 5 Series scored an average of 4.4 points out of 5 across the five evaluation categories, receiving excellent scores overall. In particular, it received a perfect 5 points for exterior design, and high scores of 4.3 points each for interior design, safety and convenience features, and marketability and purchase intention.

Ryu Jong-eun, chairman of the Car of the Year Selection Committee, said, "The BMW New 5 Series features a strong and sporty style with a 27mm longer overall length than the previous model, highlighting dynamic proportions. Additionally, it is equipped with advanced driver assistance functions and convenience features that further enhance user comfort. The diverse lineup, including gasoline, diesel with mild hybrid technology, and plug-in hybrid models, offers consumers the joy of choice."

The Korea Automobile Journalists Association has been selecting and announcing the Car of the Month since May last year. This year, the following vehicles have been honored as Car of the Month: ▲Kia K5 (January 2020) ▲Genesis GV80 (February) ▲The New Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan (March) ▲Genesis G80 (April) ▲Hyundai All New Avante (May) ▲Renault Captur (June) ▲The New Audi A4 (July) ▲All New Peugeot 2008 SUV (August) ▲The New Mercedes-Benz GLB (September) ▲Hyundai The All New Tucson (October).

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