The Future is Here! Check Out the 2024 BMW i5 Debuting as an EV!
Revolutionizing the electric vehicle experience, the 2024 BMW i5 has recently debuted with some exciting digital upgrades, making it more dynamic than ever before.
The new BMW 5 Series has a modern exterior design that showcases the brand's athletic elegance, distinguishing it from the 3 and 7 Series. It is bigger than the previous model, with a 3.4-inch increase in length, 1.3-inch increase in width, and 1.4-inch increase in height. The wheelbase has also been extended by 0.8 inches, improving seating comfort, particularly in the back.
The car has a modern version of the brand's signature twin headlights and BMW kidney grille at the front. The LED headlights have a sleek and minimalist four-lamp design, with two vertical LED elements serving as daytime running lights and turn signals. The BMW kidney grille has been inspired by early 5 Series generations and is the visual centerpiece of the front end. The car has a sporty appearance due to the wide surround and optional illuminated contour line of the BMW kidney grille.
The BMW i5 M60 xDrive is designed for dynamic performance. It has a unique front apron with black surfaces and large air intakes, high-gloss black accents on the grille, side skirts, and exterior mirror caps, 19-inch M light alloy wheels, and a sporty rear apron with a pronounced diffuser insert. The M Sport Package adds athleticism to the car with features like large air intakes, flared side skirts, high-gloss black window trim, and a rear apron with a diffuser insert. For added style, the M Sport Professional package includes an illuminated BMW kidney grille, M Shadowline headlights, a discreet rear spoiler, Extended Shadowline trim, and the option of red calipers for the M Sport brakes.
Experience exceptional driving with the new BMW 5 Series, offering spaciousness, modern functionality, and a comfortable interior with high-quality materials. Its clear and modern design, sporty elements, and innovative features enhance traveling comfort, making it the perfect dynamic business sedan for the digital age. The centerpiece of the interior redesign is the fully digital BMW Curved Display, revolutionizing the driver-centric approach.
Noteworthy advancements include the BMW Interaction Bar with ambient lighting, customizable My Modes, and a new gear selector switch. Expanded standard equipment and revamped options elevate comfort and individuality. The BMW Curved Display merges a 12.3-inch Information Display and a 14.9-inch Control Display into a high-resolution unit. It offers a multi-sensory BMW iDrive experience, powered by BMW Operating System 8.5 for a user-friendly interface and intuitive touch control.
The system combines touch screen and natural language input, supplemented by steering wheel buttons and the BMW iDrive Controller. BMW Operating System 8.5 features a start screen displaying the navigation map and customizable widgets. QuickSelect provides direct access to functions, avoiding submenus. Enjoy enhanced digital content, faster updates, improved EV charging information, and optimized online services. The Control Display also offers video streaming and in-car gaming through the AirConsole platform, adding entertainment options.
BMW introduces a unique in-car gaming experience in collaboration with AirConsole. Passengers in the new BMW 5 Series can enjoy casual games while the vehicle is stationary, such as during high-voltage battery charging. With their smartphones acting as controllers and the BMW Curved Display, players can easily connect via the AirConsole app by scanning a QR code. The technology allows multiple players to join, including rear passengers, offering a range of accessible games like racing, sports, quizzes, and more. The initial selection includes popular titles like "Go Kart Go" and "Golazo," with ongoing expansion of the game portfolio.
Experience enhanced comfort and versatility in the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. Redesigned seats offer optimal adjustment and increased comfort, with standard sport seats and optional multi-contour seats available. The outer rear seats feature extended backrests, enveloping the passenger compartment seamlessly. The 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat backrest allows for flexible cargo space. The new BMW i5 offers 17.3 cubic feet of storage, while the 530i and 530i xDrive provide 18.4 cubic feet.
2024 BMW i5 sedan now offers a panoramic Sky Lounge roof as an alternative to the standard moonroof. This fixed structural module, which spans from the windshield to the rear window, is 33 inches long and 32 inches wide. It provides an almost 90% larger viewing area than the standard moonroof, making the car's interior brighter. An interior sunblind can also be installed for shading.
The BMW i5 eDrive40's electric motor is situated at the rear axle and boasts a maximum power output of 335 horsepower and maximum torque of 295 lb-ft, which increases to 317 lb-ft when the Sport Boost or Launch Control function is turned on. With a sprint time of just 5.7 seconds from 0-60 mph and an electronic limit of 120 mph, the BMW i5 eDrive40 offers impressive performance.
The BMW i5 M60 xDrive is a top-of-the-line electric car model that combines a powerful 590 hp electric drivetrain with signature M performance characteristics and unique design elements. The car features two integrated drive units on the front and rear axles that make up the electric all-wheel-drive system, providing captivating dynamic performance. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive's rear electric motor produces a maximum power of 335 hp, while the front electric motor generates 257 hp. The combined system torque is 549 lb-ft, which increases to 605 lb-ft with the M Sport Boost or M Launch Control function activated. The car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds, and the maximum speed is limited to 143 mph.
This car has flexible charging options. It can charge with Level 2 AC up to 11 kW and DC fast charging at 205 kW. This provides a fast charge from 10% to 80% in just 30 minutes. The car also has adaptive recuperation, which recovers energy during deceleration and braking to optimize power. Its heat pump technology efficiently heats and cools the interior and high-voltage battery. Overall, this car delivers impressive electric performance while maintaining practicality and efficiency for seamless driving.
The i5 offers a MAX RANGE mode that limits drive power, top speed, and comfort functions to conserve battery power. This mode is useful in critical situations where recharging is not possible and drivers need to reach an alternative charging point. In MAX RANGE mode, the top speed is restricted to 56 mph, climate control and seat heating functions are deactivated, and a recalculated range is displayed. The mode can be selected or deactivated through various control methods, including touchscreen, iDrive Controller, voice commands, or specific actions like full-throttle acceleration or engaging M Sport Boost.
Source: BMW
