SNEAK PEEK: 2017 BMW 5 Series Details Leak Out - New 48 Volt Architecture

The new, seventh-generation BMW 5 Series has entered the final phase of engineering development and durability testing ahead of its unveiling in the second half of next year.

It’s set to reach UK showrooms in early 2017 and go head to head with the upcoming new Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the Jaguar XF and the Audi A6. It will offer a broader range of powertrain options than today’s record-selling model. These will include a new plug-in petrol-electric hybrid with, BMW insiders confirm, a zero-emissions range of more than 20 miles.

The decision to fit the new 5 Series with a contemporary 48-volt electrical architecture enables it to feature advanced autonomous driving systems. It can have hands-off operation up to a pre-determined speed, a sophisticated anti-collision system and fully autonomous braking, among other features.
 

MDarringer - 11/25/2015 2:46:28 PM

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too little too late...the new E Class will obliterate it.

Blitzer - 11/25/2015 6:54:02 PM

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Why, there is nothing special about the E Class other than geriatrics and Asians seem to really like it.

skytop - 11/25/2015 9:59:37 PM

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A totally banal design. Nothing to see. Keep moving along.

llaroo - 11/25/2015 11:52:14 PM

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jeez I'm seeing Acura TLX in that - BMW car design has taken a nose dive

Dexter1 - 11/26/2015 11:25:36 AM

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Same sausage, different size—that goes for BMW, MB, and Audi. Although I'm not a fan of the Lexus poseur brand, at least their various models are completely different interpretations of overwrought automobile design.

skytop - 11/26/2015 5:37:57 PM

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The new 5 needs white wall tires to give it some life.

CarCrazedinCali - 11/27/2015 3:35:13 PM

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Something seems just off about the design. The front reminds me of the recently debuted concept "Compact Sedan" and the rear is just all sorts of wrong to me. Not feeling it BMW