Since its launch in 1972, the BMW 5 Series has entered its eighth generation, and the cumulative global deliveries of football** have approached 10 million units, and Chinese consumers are no strangers to this car. From the third-generation 5 Series to a small number of domestic imports, to the first domestic production of the fifth-generation 5 Series in 2003, and now the eighth-generation 5 Series is officially produced in China, it can be said that it is one of BMW's most successful models in the domestic market.
The eighth-generation domestically produced BMW 5 Series will officially roll off the assembly line and go on sale in January 2024, and Sohu Motors was also invited to Zhuhai to have an in-depth experience of this car for the first time. After the test drive, I couldn't help but sigh: "G68 can make foreigners cry with envy". The eighth-generation domestic BMW 5 Series (G68) is a "black technology" worth paying attention to.
In the fierce competition in China's auto market, the eighth-generation 5 Series also needs to work more on technology. Therefore, a lot of configurations designed for the domestic market are adopted, which is amazing, so that we can even call it "foreigners envy and cry".
First of all, starting with the 7 Series' lower rear floating giant screen, which measures 31 inches, has a resolution of up to 8K, and can be completely stored on the roof. This configuration is not available on the 5 Series models in overseas markets.
In addition, in terms of vehicle digitalization, vehicle-machine interconnection, and assisted driving, the eighth-generation 5 Series also adopts unique settings. It adopts the 5G interconnection architecture to provide BMW digital services, including BMW intelligent personal assistant, BMW smart travel, BMW smart charging, BMW smart maintenance, etc. idrive 8.5It is also equipped with in-car APP content specially created for the Chinese market, including WeChat, iQiyi, Tencent**, etc. In addition, it also supports wireless Apple CarPlay and BMW digital key functions to provide users with a more convenient experience.
In terms of driving assistance, the new car is equipped with BMW's automatic driving assistance system PRO, which can reach the L2+ level, integrating adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, lane change assist, emergency braking assist, traffic sign recognition, parking assist, reversing camera and other functions, providing effective support and protection for the driver.
From the exterior design, the new 5 Series is more recognizable, and the overall style is more dynamic and aggressive. The headlight clusters are more innovative, with a BMW Iconicglow ring light design and a more visually striking grille.
In terms of interior design, the center console adopts the "SHY Tech"** technology principle, which greatly reduces the physical buttons and makes the interior of the car more simple. The steering wheel design is more in line with the sporty style, and it is equipped with an integrated floating curved screen to enhance the atmosphere of the interior. In terms of details, the light strip design is unique, the wood trim is made of ancient gold technology, and the rear row is also equipped with a 31-inch 8K floating screen to provide passengers with the ultimate enjoyment.
Overall, the eighth-generation BMW 5 Series (G68) not only leads the trend in terms of technology configuration, but also has a more avant-garde exterior and interior design, which will bring consumers a new driving experience.