BMW New 5 Series, First Launch in Korea Next Month... Starting at 69.4 Million KRW

First Full Model Change of the 8th Generation in 6 Years Since 2017
Unveiled About a Month Ahead of Germany and the US

BMW Korea announced on the 4th that it will launch the new 5 Series in Korea next month. It will be introduced to Korean consumers ahead of its headquarters in Germany and the world's largest automobile market, the United States.

BMW's mid-size sedan, the 5 Series, is a flagship model that has sold over 8 million units worldwide since its debut in 1972. This new model is the 8th generation full redesign, coming out six years after the 2017 version. The body has grown larger. The length increased by 95mm, the width by 30mm, and the height by 35mm. The wheelbase also widened by 20mm, making the interior more spacious. The headlight design has changed, and illuminated radiator grille lighting has been applied.

BMW New 5 Series

The interior features a curved display consisting of a 12.3-inch information display and a 14.9-inch control display on the dashboard. The gear selector has also been redesigned.

Considering domestic consumer preferences, various convenience features are included as standard. All models come standard with adaptive LED headlights, a panoramic glass roof, ventilated front seats, a travel and comfort system, and wireless smartphone charging. Various driving assistance functions are also standard. For the first time in the 5 Series lineup, all trims of the 520i and 523d models use fully vegan materials.

BMW New 5 Series

The new pure electric model i5 M60 xDrive is equipped with two electric motors producing 601 horsepower and 81.1 kg·m of torque. It can travel 361 km on a single charge (combined standard, domestic certification). The i5 eDrive40 is a rear-wheel-drive model with an electric motor producing 340 horsepower and 40.8 kg·m of torque. It can travel 384 km on a single charge.

The internal combustion engine models feature new engines with 48V mild hybrid technology. The 520i has a 4-cylinder gasoline turbo engine with a maximum output of 190 horsepower and maximum torque of 31.6 kg·m. The 530i produces 258 horsepower and 40.8 kg·m of torque. The 523d has a 4-cylinder diesel engine with 197 horsepower and 40.8 kg·m of torque.

Pre-orders will begin at 3 PM today on the BMW Shop online. The domestic launch prices are 69.4 million to 73.9 million KRW for the new 520i, 76.4 million to 83.9 million KRW for the 523d, and 84.2 million to 88.7 million KRW for the 530i xDrive. The electric i5 eDrive40 is priced between 93.9 million and 101.7 million KRW, and the i5 M60 xDrive is 138.9 million KRW.

BMW New 5 Series

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