New BMW 5 Series

BMW 5 Series facelift has been officially revealed as part of a mid-cycle refresh for the model. The luxury sedan comes with evolved styling that interestingly borrows cues from the new generation BMW 3 Series, as opposed to the 7 Series facelift. The update also brings a host of new tech to the model with the big change being the new mild-hybrid technology that's now standard across all engines.

With respect to exterior updates, the 2021 BMW 5 Series facelift now comes with new and sharper front. The kidney grille is longer and wider and gets a single-piece chrome surround. BMW has chosen not to enlarge the grille on the model, unlike the new 7 Series facelift. The headlights have seen the biggest change with a reworked design, new adaptive LED technology (Laserlight), and new L-shaped LED DRLs. The L-shaped 3D signature inlay also extends to the rear for the LED taillights, while the bumpers have been revised at either end for a more aggressive look with larger air intakes, especially on the M Sport version that also gets a new mesh structure. The new 5 Series M Sport edition also runs on new 20-inch alloy wheels as opposed to 18-inch units on the standard variants, and comes with red brake calipers. The M Sport edition will have a limited production run, according to the company.

Much like other BMWs, the interior on the 2021 5 Series facelift remains largely unchanged. There are thoughtful additions though including the new infotainment system - iDrive 7. The instrument console gets a new 12.3-inch display, while an equally large touchscreen unit has been placed in the centre console as an optional feature. The standard model comes with a 10.25-inch unit that offers all the details including BMW navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, revised user interface, and new graphics. BMW also says that the new user interface has a faster response time than the older version. The controls on the centre console are now finished in high-gloss black and the seats are upholstered in new Sensatec (leatherette) seats with perforation.

The big change has happened under the hood of the 2021 BMW 5 Series. The facelifted model continues to draw power from the same engines. However, both the four and six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines now come with 48V mild-hybrid technology that promises better efficiency and more responsive power delivery. The 2.0-litre turbo petrol is offered in two states of tune - 183 bhp and 290 Nm of peak torque, as well as 248 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque. The 3.0-litre in-line, six-cylinder turbo petrol motor develops 328 and 450 Nm. There's also the M550i xDrive variant that uses a 4.4-litre V8 with 523 bhp and 750 Nm.

The diesel range includes the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 188 bhp and 400 Nm, while the 3.0-litre six-cylinder oil burner makes 281 bhp and 650 Nm of peak torque. The same six-pot is also tuned to produce 335 bhp and 700 Nm of peak torque. All engines are Euro6 compliant and are paired with 8-speed Steptronic transmission. The sedan and estate versions can be had in either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive configurations. There's also the plug-in hybrid version that's been expanded to five variants.

Other Upcoming BMW Models are the New 6 Series Gran Turismo and X2