1.1 million, 2 million, 10 million ......
I believe that after seeing this string of numbers, you will be a little confused, this is actually the report card handed over by the BMW 5 Series.
1.1 million: The seventh-generation BMW 5 Series sold about 1.1 million units in China;
2 million: In the Chinese market, the BMW 5 Series gained 2 million users;
10 million: Since its inception in 1972, the BMW 5 Series has sold more than 10 million units worldwide, making it the second BMW model after the 3 Series to achieve this sales target.
When it comes to the BMW 5 Series, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Audi A6L are inescapable of existence, all three of which have left a deep imprint in the hearts of Chinese consumers with their own unique advantages. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class focuses on luxury, the Audi A6L tends to be calm, and the BMW 5 Series is constantly consolidating its position with its handling and technology. Take the eighth-generation BMW 5 Series that has just been launched, whether it is a pure electric version or a fuel version, it has been comprehensively strengthened around handling and technology, and the first arrival of the i5 also makes people look forward to it even more.
Let's take a look at the book data of this car first, BMW i5 adopts the fifth-generation BMW eDrive electric drive technology, and the domestic long-wheelbase version models are equipped with rear-mounted excitation synchronous motors, with a maximum power of 250kW and a peak torque of 400N·m. It is equipped with a 79kWh ternary lithium battery and has a range of 567km under CLTC standards.
In addition, the BMW i5 also offers a standard axle version of the M60 xDrive, equipped with a dual-motor four-wheel drive system, with a conventional power of 380kW (517PS) and a maximum torque of 795Nm, which can be increased to 442kW (601PS) and 820Nm respectively after activating the Sport Boost Launch Control mode, with an acceleration of 3 per 100 km/h8s。
The model that the author tested today is the long-axle version, and the official data accelerates 6 per 100 kilometers7 seconds, such an achievement in the new energy vehicle market, which is often accelerated in 3 seconds, may be a bit out of reach. Of course, it is not difficult to accelerate an electric car very quickly, but it is not easy to drive well, and it is obvious that BMW chose the latter.
Now there is a common problem in pure electric vehicles, that is, the abrupt drag feeling after starting the energy is easy to make people dizzy, and you don't have to worry about this at all on this i5. First of all, there are multiple gears adjustable for the force, which is divided into weak, medium, strong and adaptive modes, in the "weak" state, you can understand the force as zero, almost nothing; Switching to the "strong" state, releasing the accelerator pedal, the braking force has increased a lot, but the process of deceleration of the vehicle is very smooth, and there will be no sudden loss of power.
Driving this i5 has given me a change in my perception of the one-pedal mode, and you don't need time to get used to the right tuning styleIn the case of stop-and-go in congested road sections, you can boldly drive after turning on the one-pedal mode, and you don't have to worry about the uncomfortable feeling of the people in the car.
If you feel that the power is a little insufficient for high-speed overtaking in the fully loaded state, don't be afraid, on this BMW i5, there is also a boost mode, which you can turn on through the paddle on the left rear of the steering wheel, and you can get an additional 30N·m torque output after opening, allowing you to overtake more smoothly in high-speed sections. It's just that the mode lasts up to 10 seconds when it's turned on, and you can also use it indefinitely.
I believe many friends know that BMW is famous for its handling, so even if it is a pure electric model, BMW is still unambiguous in terms of chassis. In addition to the independent suspension of the front double wishbone rear multi-link, the i5 also has structural reinforcements to the chassis, such as metal reinforcements for the front subframe to increase the rigidity of the front of the car, aluminum alloy rear subframe to improve the strength of the body, and air suspension for the rear axle, which can ensure a sporty feeling while also taking into account a certain degree of comfort.
The i5 is also equipped with the "9th generation lateral dynamics management system", which can detect various dynamic parameters of the vehicle in real time through sensors, and adjust your steering, body dynamic stability control system and traction control system through these data, so as to keep the body dynamics in a relatively neutral state.
Through the enhancement of these "hidden hardware", this BMW i5 also has excellent handling performance. In everyday situations, the car can give me plenty of confidence when passing through curves with high curvature at a high speed, and with the seats that are strong enough to wrap around, I still have to give a good word for the suppression of body roll.
When passing over a shredded pavement or a bridge joint, the suspension can easily filter out vibrations, and you can hear a "pop" sound, but there is not much feeling in the cabin. Overall, the i5 adheres to BMW's long-standing tuning skills, compromising slightly on the comfort level, without losing the fun of BMW's handling, and is well compatible with the two.
The BMW i5 is equipped with BMW's third-generation intelligent driving assistance system in hardware, with a new software architecture, a new generation of sensing technology and an 8 million pixel camera on the front. Regular adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, and active merging are all available. The overall feeling is that the vehicle is very linear in the process of acceleration and deceleration, and the recognition ability of the lane line is also high enough, after turning on the turn signal to change lanes, the vehicle does not need to adjust the body position left and right, and can always keep the vehicle in the lane line is driving.
Of course, there is also a "show off" place on this i5, where the driver can confirm the lane change through his eyes, which is officially called the "line of sight confirmation assisted lane change function". After turning on the intelligent driving assistance function, the vehicle should ensure that there is a speed difference of 11km h between the vehicle and the vehicle in front, and there is no vehicle passing quickly behind the left and right sides, at this time, the dashboard and voice will prompt "Please check the road conditions to change to a faster lane", at this time, the driver needs to 0Within 5-2 seconds, check the left or right rearview mirror, and after confirmation, the vehicle is ready to change lanes.
This function is a passive mode, as long as the road conditions are satisfied during the experience, the vehicle is still very willing to change lanes, and the accuracy of eye and face recognition is not lowWhen combined with the vehicle, it can truly achieve "people and vehicles driving together", which may be the ultimate appeal that BMW wants to express.
BMW has deployed intelligent driving assistance teams abroad, achieved the advanced layout of L3 and L4 levels, and has also obtained L3 automatic driving test procedures in China, so once the domestic policy is liberalized, this traditional car company will definitely carry out a fierce counterattack in terms of intelligent driving, so the performance of BMW intelligent driving in the future is worth looking forward to.
Compare the first. In terms of the calm momentum of the sixth- and seventh-generation BMW 5 Series, the style of the eighth-generation model has changed greatly, from the inside to the outside to the younger generation. You must know that the previous generation model was quite successful, and since its release in 2017, the cumulative sales have exceeded 1 million units nationwideI wonder what you think after this bold change.
To be honest, the BMW i5 real car looks quite pleasantly surprised at first glance, if you look down from the top of the car, there is a feeling of BMW M, with sharp lines and a sports package, creating a dynamic body that will definitely please young people. It feels like the i5 is trying to "restrain it" from its kidney grille, not as unrestrained as the i7, and wants to show its own charm. Interestingly, the grille can be lit up at night, which can further increase its recognizability.
Whether it is a gasoline car or a pure electric version, they all use the same design and do not make a big difference, in fact, from this detail, it is not difficult to see that BMW is resolute and confident in practicing "gasoline and electric symbiosis" in the transformation of electrification.
Thanks to the length of 5175mm, the BMW i5 has a very elegant attitude. At the same time, the body height of 1520mm looks more upright from the side, and with the wheelbase of 3105mm, it also provides a guarantee for the riding space in the car. BMW designers also installed a "5" logo on the classic Huo's corner, which is exclusive to the Chinese market and will show a breathing effect when the vehicle is charging.
The BMW i5 has a very wide looking rear end, in addition to the width of the car reaching 1900mm, the slender taillights and the bottom trim kit also play an important role, making the rear look very stocky. There is also a change that can be seen in the younger transformation of the 5 series, it actually makes a small slippery back feeling, with the tailgate upturned ducktail, a bit of a coupe.
If you want to talk about the atmosphere, Mercedes-Benz is a master, but the BMW i5 I tried today actually gave me an illusion, is this still BMW's 5 series? A whole curved diptych screen (123 inch LCD gauge +149-inch touch screen) has, wrap-around ambient lighting, and even the crystal iDrive knob appears on the i5, giving me a feeling of a smaller version of the i7.
It can be seen in the in-vehicle system that BMW has a new thinking about localized design. The first is that the homepage provides a multi-subject choice, including wallpapers, navigation, vehicle information, etc., and also adds a switchable card component on the left side, and the commonly used functions are also relatively easy to find. There is also an improvement in navigation, in addition to being able to link three screens, it has also joined China's exclusive car WeChat, you can receive direct navigation of the location.
When domestic car companies rolled refrigerators, color TVs, and large sofas, BMW i5 directly upgraded the "color TV" to a "cinema".It is equipped with the same 31-inch, 8K resolution floating giant screen as the 7 Series. It is worth mentioning that this fast giant screen was specially customized by BMW for Chinese users, and was not equipped on the overseas version of the 5 Series.
In the creation of the atmosphere, we also saw the BMW i5 "careful thinking", the wrap-around atmosphere light strip can not only play a decorative role, they are also the adjustment of air conditioning air volume, lock switch and seat memory and other operating tables, which can be achieved in the form of sliding.
The rear seat space is really large, whether it is leg or head room is enough, the most important thing is that it will not make you feel like sitting on a "small bench", if the angle of the backrest has a 2nd gear electric adjustment, so that you can sit in the back whether it is your boss or the old man can be more comfortable.
The BMW 5 Series is one of the few luxury models in the global market with a production capacity of more than 10 million units, and has long held the top spot in the luxury sedan market in the Chinese market. Since entering the Chinese market, the 5 Series has sold more than 2 million units. In such a fierce competition in the involution market, the new generation of 5 Series will play a key factor in the absolute success or failure in 2024.
As a global model,This generation of the 5 Series has been localized and innovated to meet the needs of domestic consumers, which also reflects the importance that BMW attaches to Chinese consumers. BMW's strategy for domestic development is to make luxury cars that "understand Chinese users best", and they have implemented this very well.
With the arrival of the BMW i5, the number of BEV products offered to Chinese customers has increased to seven, and the BMW Group's BEV products cover almost all major market segments. The eighth generation of the 5 series,Achieved the same price of oil and electricity in terms of **,In addition to"color TV sofa",Deep car-making heritage is not possessed by new forces,At the same time, "China's deep customization" in terms of intelligence,It may be expected to become the strongest in history5 series。
No matter from the design, configuration and intelligent performance of this generation of 5 Series, the eighth generation of BMW 5 Series shows the importance and investment of the BMW Group in the Chinese market. WhileHeritage, Change, Breakthrough and China may become the four core keywords in BMW's future development.
Text |Zhao Yan.
Edit |Ren Hongbin.
Produced by |There are reports of driving.