New Delhi: The i5 is a zero-emission variant of the 5 Series sedan being developed by German automaker BMW. A version with M Performance will also be released.
Highlights of the vehicle include a powerful powertrain with dual electric motors, an aggressive appearance, and a luxurious interior with two screens housed in a single curved glass. What is known about the upcoming four-wheeler is listed below.
BMW is gradually electrifying its lineup, and the 5 Series is the next vehicle in line.
The i5 saloon will ride on the same CLAR platform as the i3 and i7 models and will be followed by a waggon model the following year.
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The BMW i5 should do well in the international markets if BMW charges a fair price for it. Next, it might travel to India.
The BMW i5 will feature sleek headlights, a wide kidney grille and air dam, a sculpted bonnet, and a sloping roofline as standard features. It will have ORVMs, angular body lines, and blacked-out wheels on the sides. On the back of the sedan, there will be a shark-fin antenna, a windscreen that is raked, and taillamps. The M Performance version may have a slightly different appearance.
Two electric motors connected to a battery pack and an all-wheel drive system will power the BMW i5. Although the power ratings and range information have not yet been released, we anticipate the saloon to have a range of more than 400 km per charge.
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The luxurious 5-seater interior of the BMW i5 is anticipated to include a head-up display, USB ports, cruise control, and a multifunction steering wheel. The iDrive 8.5 touchscreen infotainment system and a single curved glass for the digital instrument cluster will be housed there. An ADAS suite, numerous airbags, a rearview camera, ABS, and EBD should all be present to protect the passengers.
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The i5 sedan's availability and price will be disclosed by BMW at the time of launch. However, the vehicle is expected to cost around $62,000 in the US (roughly Rs. 51 lakh).