2021 BMW 5 Series Sedan. Photo by Daniel Kraus.
THE AUTO LIVERY New releases from BMW and Mercedes-Benz Written by Andre James
2021 BMW 5 Series Sedan. Photo by Daniel Kraus.
With dealerships slowly reopening across the country, automotive manufacturers have begun rolling out new models for delivery later this year. BMW | First introduced in 1972, the 2021 version of BMW's 5 Series represents the 7th generation. This 5 Series Sedan heralds improvements in exterior and interior design, aerodynamics and technology, and a new 48-volt mild hybrid system. The most striking feature on the exterior is the new BMW kidney grille design with resculpted headlamps. Taller and broader, the grille reaches further down into the front bumper cover and is surrounded by a one-piece grille element. Adaptive headlights are slimmer in profile and feature two L-shaped daytime driving light elements on each side. Standard trapezoidal tailpipe finishers integrated into the lower bumper area, and rear L-shaped taillights with black edging and three-dimensional lenses define the back end. 40 slmag.net
Comprised of a 12.3" digital instrument display and a 12.3" digital central touchscreen control display, the Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive7 is a highlight of the interior. Standard on all four-cylinder and six-cylinder models is Perforated SensaTec upholstery with contrast stitching. All models feature standard Sport seats (M Multi-contour seats on M550i xDrive) and a 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat. All BMW four-, six- and eight-cylinder engines feature BMW's latest TwinPower turbocharging technology. Six-cylinder engine models of the 5 Series benefit from a new mild-hybrid system with a 48V starter-generator and a second battery that significantly increases how Brake Energy Regeneration is utilized. A unique feature of the mild hybrid system is the ability to charge the 48V battery from the generator while driving at a constant speed. The 2021 BMW 530e and 530e xDrive Sedans receive enhanced performance from the latest generation of eDrive technology. A 181
