2017 BMW 5-series India launch on June 29
Friday, May 12, 2017
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2017 BMW 5-Series India Launch Likely On June 29, 2017

BMW will launch the all-new 5-series in India on June 29, 2017. The 2017 BMW 5 Series borrows several design cues from the 7 Series, and is based on the same CLAR (CLuster ARchitecture) platform that underpins it.

The 2017 5-series will be 100kgs lighter than its predecessor. The model marks the introduction of the seventh generation of the 5-series. 

As compared to the previous generation model, the new 5-series is 36mm longer, 6mm wider and 2mm taller while the wheelbase has been increased by 7mm.

For the Indian market, BMW has plans to offer three engine options, all paired with eight-speed automatic gearboxes. The new 5 will be presented with two diesel engines – a 190hp, 2.0-litre, four-cylinder unit in the 520d and the larger and more powerful 265hp, 3.0-litre, inline-six under the hood of the 530d. BMW claims a top speed of 238kmph, and a 0-100kmph time of 7.5 seconds.

The new BMW 5-series is also expected to be offered with abundance of tech such as gesture control for the iDrive system, a remote parking function and adaptive dampers, depending on the variant. The standard kit, though, is expected to include multiple zone climate control, electric adjust front seats, LED headlamps and a host of safety systems.

When launched, the new 5-series will compete the likes of the Mercedes E-class long-wheelbase, the Audi A6, the Jaguar XF and the Volvo S90.Expected prices for the new BMW 5-series to be in the region of Rs 52-65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).