| Aziz Idris |
QAF Auto Sdn Bhd, the authorised BMW importer in the Sultanate, have successfully delivered over 25 units of the new BMW 5 Series since the launch, with majority of the sales for the 530i Luxury variant.
The seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan cut a sporty, elegant and stylish figure when it hit the markets worldwide in February 2017 and launched in Brunei in April 2017.
The luxury sedan class has more enhanced dynamics, unbeatable line-up of assistance systems, unmatched degree of connectivity and a new and innovative operating system, matching those from the BMW top-line 7 Series models.
QAF Auto Sdn Bhd offers three primary trim levels for the new 5 series: 530i M Sport, 530i Luxury and the 530d Luxury, all containing a two-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine.
All the engines in the BMW 5 Series Sedan line-up belong to the newly developed, modular BMW Efficient Dynamics family of power units. BMW Twin Power Turbo technology imbues all members of the family with outstanding performance combined with exceptional efficiency.
The new two-litre four-cylinder in-line engine in the BMW 530i develops peak torque of 350Nm with maximum output of 185kW/252 hp while the four-cylinder diesel engine powering the BMW 520d generates 140kW/190hp.
Application of the BMW Efficient Lightweight design concept, with increased use of aluminium and high-strength steels, reduces the weight of the 5 Series Sedan by up to 100 kilogrammes from its predecessor.
Going from zero to 100km/h in the BMW530i takes 6.2 seconds while the BMW503d can floor it in 7.5 seconds.
With greater user-friendliness as its goal, the new BMW 5 Series is equipped with the latest generation of the iDrive system. In top specification, it displays navigation, telephone and entertainment features along with vehicle functions on a high-resolution 10.25-inch screen. The system can be operated using the iDrive Controller by voice command, gestures, or directly touching the display controls.
Maximising on-board comfort are extended storage options, greater legroom for rear seat passengers and comfort seats with massage function, not to mention innovative seat operation using touch sensors and four-zone climate control complete with ionisation and discreet air fragance.
“The seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series points the way into the future, as we have defined it with our NUMBER ONE > NEXT strategy. We see technological leadership, emotionally rich products and digitalisation as essential factors in achieving success.
“With the expansion of our model portfolio in the large vehicle classes, we are satisfying the wishes of many customers,” said Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management at BMW AG.
He added, “I’m in no doubt that the new BMW 5 Series will set new benchmarks technologically, but also have huge emotional appeal. It remains the epitome of the business sedan.”
All BMW 5 Series models comes with standard free five-year or 100,000 kilometres – whichever comes first – BMW Service Inclusive Plus Package.
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