It was an exciting day for Turkey’s automobile enthusiasts. The new BMW 5 Series sedan, which is considered a pioneer in the business sedan segment of BMW, of which Borusan Otomotiv is the Turkish distributor, was introduced with its eighth generation. ShiftDelete.Net founder Hakkı Alkan also took part in this special event and shared his experiences on his YouTube account.
New 2024 BMW 520d xDrive sedan on test drive!
The new BMW 5 Series draws attention with its “The Power Of Choice” approach. This approach aims to offer different engine options on the same body. This vehicle, which is preparing to hit Turkish roads with both internal combustion and electric engine versions, offers elegance and performance together.
BMW 520d xDrive sedan is available for pre-order with a starting price of 5 million 93 thousand 800 TL. Deliveries will begin in the last quarter of the year. In addition, the fully electric version of the New BMW i5 is also preparing to enter the pre-order process.
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The design of the new BMW 5 Series draws attention with its modern interpretation of BMW’s characteristic kidney grille and four-section headlights. Equipment such as Adaptive LED Headlights, Driving Assistant Professional, which offers the driver a semi-autonomous driving experience, and Parking Assistant Plus, which provides 360-degree visibility, are offered as standard.
The rear of the vehicle stands out with its L-shaped chrome strips and taillights positioned parallel to the ground. BMW 5 Series stands out with its interior and user-friendly curved screen. This panel complements the 12.3-inch information screen with a 14.9-inch multimedia screen. Thanks to the BMW Curved Screen, physical buttons are reduced to a minimum.
Additionally, the BMW Interaction Bar in the BMW 5 Series takes the in-car user experience to the next level. This innovation, combined with ambient lighting, makes journeys more enjoyable and the vehicle stands out with its rich equipment.
Features such as BMW Head-Up Display, Adaptive LED Headlights, Panoramic Glass Roof, 4-zone Automatic Air Conditioning, Wireless Charging, Crystal Interior Design Elements, Parking Assistant Plus, Driving Assistant Professional, BMW Natural Interaction and Rear Window Curtains are offered as standard. These equipment increase the comfort and usability of the vehicle. Additionally, there are extras such as BMW Iconic Glow Kidney Grilles, Heated Front and Rear Seats, Bowers&Wilkins Surround Sound System.
The diesel engine option of the new BMW 5 Series has also been updated and made more efficient. 520d xDrive can produce 197 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque with its 2-liter diesel unit. In addition, the mild hybrid electric unit accompanying this engine provides extra power.
The fully electric New BMW i5 eDrive30 has a range of up to 582 km and can be charged to 80 percent in just 31 minutes with fast charging technology. Offering 218 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque, this electric version offers environmental friendliness and performance together.
In addition, the BMW i5 M60 xDrive model can produce 601 horsepower and 795 Nm of torque thanks to two electric motors. M Sport Boost technology increases the instantaneous torque of this model to 820 Nm, offering extraordinary speed performance. In this way, the New BMW i5 can reach speeds from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds.
The new 2024 BMW 520d xDrive Sedan and the New BMW i5 bring exciting innovations to the Turkish automobile market. Automobile enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the performance and technology of these new generation BMW models. These magnificent cars represent the driving experience of the future.