Unlike the new power models that are now eager to release new products in half a year, German luxury brands still stick to their own research and development time and bottom line. Take the new eighth-generation 5 Series as an example, more than six years have passed since the release of the previous model.
So, is it worth waiting? I believe that the new eighth-generation 5 Series will give us the answer.
From the perspective of exterior design, the eighth-generation 5 series, codenamed G6X, is of course an innovative generation, and the overall silhouette has jumped out of the G3X era. As the times have evolved, the G6X has also shown a hint of a coupe-like fastback curve. And this is rare in BMW brands, which have strict control over exterior design.
In addition to this, the front design of the new car is also very interesting. Since this generation of the Fuel 5 Series and the innovative pure electric i5 are both products from the Clar platform, they are naturally convergent in terms of overall visual expression.
However, unlike all previous models, the G6X generation of the fuel 5 series is more like a product of "electric to oil", and the overall look is more inductive, but at the same time, it also looks younger. Of course, this is also related to the gradual decline in the age of consumers.
Compared with the familiar BMW front face, the freshness and strangeness of the side of the new car actually occupy the main tone. First of all, because of the significant increase in the front of the car, the aura of the whole car has also become more solid, and the sense of volume has also increased greatly. Combined with the new car's 5175mm length and 3105mm wheelbase, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a 7 Series without looking at the tail mark.
In addition to the overall size, the focus on the side of the new car is the corner area of Hofmeister at the C-pillar. Due to the change in design style, this Holmes corner, which BMW is proud of, has actually been weakened on a large level.
Instead, there is a "5" logo to identify the vehicle, and depending on the configuration, this number also has the effect of illumination and breathing lights. This is definitely a small detail that deserves praise for a traditional luxury brand.
Turning to the rear, the car has also undergone a sea change, with BMW's iconic L-shaped taillights reduced to a sleek straight line, with all the light clusters wrapped in and flattened. This treatment is undoubtedly innovative for BMW, and in today's environment where the sky is full of continuous taillights, a relaxed design like BMW is more comfortable.
As some small easter eggs for this generation, we can easily find that the font of the tail mark of the new car has also changed compared with the past. BMW Brilliance has a smaller interval and has become an integrated design. The wordmark of the model name is also innovative, and the number "5" representing the model series has been deliberately enlarged, and it is believed that such a change will also further improve the recognition of the vehicle.
When we opened the car door, we were greeted by BMW's determination to face the future and electrification. The new interior not only brings a more luxurious aura, but also makes the driver feel a clear sense of the times and the future. Although a large number of physical buttons have been eliminated or turned into capacitive touch buttons, BMW, which focuses on driving, still has its own set of logic in terms of specific choreography.
It can be said that if you have driven any Hyundai BMW model before, you will not feel unfamiliar with it the moment you get into the new car. Although this sentence is very light to say, it is categorically impossible to achieve without a long period of precipitation. The charm and heritage of traditional luxury brands are evident here.
After talking about the feelings of the driver in the front seat, then the rear seat is of course the main position of the passengers. In addition to the routinely lengthened wheelbase and more spacious rear space, the new eighth-generation 5 Series rear 31-inch 8K entertainment screen is the focus of this upgrade.
It is also worth mentioning here that this screen is not only used from the 7 Series, but will only be available on the long-wheelbase version of the model in China, and the overseas version does not have this configuration. It can be seen that BMW has taken great pains to meet the needs of the Chinese people.
From the perspective of experience, passengers will naturally focus on this screen when sitting in the back row, and will not cause discomfort due to looking up for a long time. The logic of the whole system is also very clear, and there is almost no learning cost. As long as you can use a smartphone, then the use of this screen is not a problem.
Functionally speaking, this 31-inch large screen belongs to the type that is fully utilized. Not only does it have a variety of APP autonomy functions, but it can also connect to other devices through HDMI cables, and the expansibility and convenience of use are also guaranteed. At this point, we could have given the BMW engineers a thumbs up and then said "Sehr Gut".
Of course, this praise can also be extended to the driving level, and the main model we experienced this time is the gasoline version of the 530LI, which is equipped with the B48 engine, which is the star of the BMW family, with a maximum power of 190kW and a maximum torque of 400Nm. Without a doubt, this is an excellent result. With the help of an old friend ZF 8AT, this 530LI can achieve a 000 acceleration time of 65s, such a result is more than enough for a large car with a length of more than 5 meters.
Anyone who really loves driving will understand the value of BMW. The feedback of the throttle and the feeling of braking are all in the most reasonable position, and this also confirms the old saying - whether the performance is good or not, half depends on the tuning.
When the vehicle enters the ramp quickly, the overall communication is a stable, neutral steering. There is neither an irritating understeer nor a frightening oversteer. The railcar-like driving experience and the solid and steady lateral support will make anyone who drives by exclaim: this is a real BMW!
After parking the car in the parking space, I began to think about a question, since BMW has achieved the same price of gasoline and electricity, and the innovative pure electric i5 has been on par with the fuel version in terms of power, handling, energy consumption and comfort, and even better than the fuel version in special scenarios. So in the end, BMW still insists on producing a high-power fuel version of the 5 Series?
I think that, in addition to the high-sounding official reasons, the ultimate driving machine, the Solgan, is not for nothing.
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