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| ![]() Turbanator, How's the sound compared to B&W? I still haven't found a better car audio solution compared to the Mercedes Burmeister 3D, I find the sound a lot better than Lexus too. (Mark Levison) Another advantage with B&W etc. is they make the door panels look a lot better esp with the extra large metal grills and the speaker on the dash etc. As much as I love the 7, all I miss on it is the sound system and if Executive Drive Pro was made standard on the signature variants. The disaster that Mercedes-India has created with the new E has left us with such a void of a second car, I so hope BMW India fills it well with the new 5! C ya, |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() BMW hosting a preview of the G30 5-Series in Delhi Thank you to the Team-BHP fan (he prefers to remain anonymous) who sent this information in. Heartfelt gratitude for sharing it with other enthusiasts! BMW India will be organising a 3-day preview event for the new-generation 5-Series (G30) in Delhi. The event will be starting on 3rd February. The G30 5-Series is expected to be launched in India later this year. BMW has cleverly timed the 5-Series preview ahead of the official India launch of the new Mercedes E-Class. Mercedes is expected to bring the long-wheelbase model of the E-Class to India for the first time with the new-generation's launch. This is being considered as a major threat to BMW and its upcoming 5-Series. As a result, the automaker will likely be trying to give prospective customers and industry influencers an insight into what will be on offer with the new 5-Series in India, with an aim to stop a few buyers investing in the E-Class right away. Link to Team-BHP News Last edited by dZired : 1st February 2017 at 12:14. |
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Nonetheless, they will have to get the LWB to India to remain competitive. They rather do it sooner than later. | |
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The best thing about the BMW 5 is it's only coming in the regular form, yes maybe E will win in sales but atleast this gives us a far better product until volumes here are enough to sell both LWB and SWB. MB India may bank on LWB E, but let's just see if that Beijing-Benz product allows them to recover costs at current volumes that India has. I miss a Mercedes more than anything but never would I bother with the Indian Cars, when we moved back the S-Class here didn't even have Memory seats up front and BMW was able to give me a Massage seat and everything else, I am certain you are not wrong in sales but the best part about the 5 is we get the real car. Good day, | |
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| ![]() How is that? Is E an inferior car? Quote:
This commitment towards our market is surprising, because even the volume sellers like Fiat and Chevy do not do that anymore. | |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() Quote: - Its looks identical to new 7 series except the size. - luxury loaded to brim. Upgraded leather and seats with under thigh support. - Smart key fob like 7-series, which lets you park car remotely similar to 7. - Will come kitted as M edition with M alloys etc - Interior is a major upgrade and it does not have business stated look instead oozes luxury. I personally loved the new 5-series. I think they have a game changer here (yes I know about new Merc E). Now, I am waiting for a test drive before unveiling at a secret location, I will keep you posted if I succeed ![]() Last edited by khan_sultan : 5th February 2019 at 15:15. Reason: edited quoted post for better readability | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Checked out the new BMW 5 Series here in Philly today at the Philadelphia Auto Show. What a fabulous car. Loved the design, interiors, comfort and tech. Brilliant quality stuff and should be a hoot to drive as well. Eagerly looking forward to the India launch in a few months. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() Just FYI before giving wrong info: (Source) Bowers & Wilkins ownership info Excerpt: Quote:
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| ![]() To clear out the confusion b&o is actually owned by Harman and not b&w. Harman also owns the kardon brand among ither brands like jbl etc. |
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BTW there are no plans to get B&W system for Indian market yet in 5 series. Quote:
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4 colours exterior shades (carbon black | grey | blue | alpine white) for M-sport variant with choice of 4 different colors of nappa upholstery (beige | white | black | brown). The smart key will be optional for all variants. I'm eagerly waiting for this one to hit the roads asap and will probably buy it over the Merc or the new Audi. Last edited by VSD : 6th February 2017 at 14:59. | |
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| ![]() I checked with the BMW dealership owner in Pune...he is a dear friend. He was very confident of the upcoming 5 series and went on to say that the pricing will be very aggressive for the entry level variants. Looking forward to the next few months !! |
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| ![]() Saw the new E class. It's really pretty. Eagerly waiting to see the new 5. Does anyone have any clue of the possible launch date? |
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