Next-gen BMW 5 Series will get all-electric variant & an electric M Performance version

vredesbyrd · 27th May 2023, 14:39

Nope. Absolutely not. Won't touch it even with a barge pole (not that I can afford a new 5 series anyway).

The E39, E60, G30 and F10 are still the best looking iterations of the 5 series and seeing the direction BMW has decided to take, the ranking will remain for a long time to come.

My friends and I think that Audi is the only one in the big 3 whose making nice looking cars (albeit FWD) with BMW going for ugly pro max and Mercedes making cars for Hyundai.

hrk997 · 27th May 2023, 15:02

I'm starting to wonder if team bhp will always adore the 5 series akin to a cult (:

I understand that looks are subjective, but this is oh so ugly, it's difficult to look at. That front end is kicking my guts, eyes and brain. I'm pretty sure this 2 series esque front was hated on the 2 series but suddenly people like it on the 5 series?!

BMW has lost it's sense of design and i think it is universally accepted at this point. The designs really peaked during the f10 generation. That and the e60 inspite of the polarizing looks very genre defining and gorgeous to look at. The latest 7 series and 5 series look ridiculous. Imagine paying 85L to go to an occasion in a car that looks like a 4th grader drew the front end with a geometry box. I understand that they're trying something with their electric division, but merc has handled it's funkiness with far more elegance like in the eqs.

Looks are subjective, but members of this forum really need to ignore the badge and take a look at that front end for a minute. It might be an absolute stunner on the inside, but people will only remember it as that weird looking car that that person owned.

Venkatesh · 28th May 2023, 16:34

New 5-Series side-by-side comparison with the previous model.

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volkman10 · 8th August 2023, 13:56

Introducing the i5 LWB:

The BMW i5 Long Wheel Based long-wheelbase model is sold in China with an additional 105 mm of wheelbase, adding a 31.3-inch BMW Theater display with the same 8K resolution as the BMW i7 Bowers & Wilkins audio system.

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14000rpm · 12th December 2023, 02:27

Saw the G60 5 series in Munich Airport some days ago and spent some time observing the car. The sharp cut lines and the edgy design theme have really caught my attention. So much so that I didn't have any complaints about the oddly shaped kidney grille.

I really like the current gen styling language. It kinda hides the dimensions and visually looks tad smaller than the outgoing model.

I'm sure the same amount of time with a 2023 E class wouldn't make it seem prettier let alone the EQE.

Yet to see the G60 5 series on the road but I'm sure it'll look great.

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Iamnoisebomb · 1st March 2024, 11:14

I’d love it if BMW made a simply designed driver’s car without all the gimmicky crap throughout the design. Make it minimalist with a bulletproof engine and a simple comfortable interior. Give it a reasonable hp (350) and make it engaging to drive with BMW’s older road feel. Get rid of all the unnecessary tech features. Offer it with a 6-speed manual and also reliable automatic. That’s what I want. Unfortunately, I know that's the antithesis of the modern BMW. But I would still prefer the muscular f10 over all generations.

27th May 2023, 14:39	#31
vredesbyrd BHPian Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Freeport 7 Posts: 900 Thanked: 3,239 Times Infractions: 0/2 (9)	Re: Next-gen BMW 5 Series will get all-electric variant & an electric M Performance version Nope. Absolutely not. Won't touch it even with a barge pole (not that I can afford a new 5 series anyway). The E39, E60, G30 and F10 are still the best looking iterations of the 5 series and seeing the direction BMW has decided to take, the ranking will remain for a long time to come. My friends and I think that Audi is the only one in the big 3 whose making nice looking cars (albeit FWD) with BMW going for ugly pro max and Mercedes making cars for Hyundai.
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27th May 2023, 15:02	#32
hrk997 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 107 Thanked: 355 Times	Re: Next-gen BMW 5 Series will get all-electric variant & an electric M Performance version I'm starting to wonder if team bhp will always adore the 5 series akin to a cult (: I understand that looks are subjective, but this is oh so ugly, it's difficult to look at. That front end is kicking my guts, eyes and brain. I'm pretty sure this 2 series esque front was hated on the 2 series but suddenly people like it on the 5 series?! BMW has lost it's sense of design and i think it is universally accepted at this point. The designs really peaked during the f10 generation. That and the e60 inspite of the polarizing looks very genre defining and gorgeous to look at. The latest 7 series and 5 series look ridiculous. Imagine paying 85L to go to an occasion in a car that looks like a 4th grader drew the front end with a geometry box. I understand that they're trying something with their electric division, but merc has handled it's funkiness with far more elegance like in the eqs. Looks are subjective, but members of this forum really need to ignore the badge and take a look at that front end for a minute. It might be an absolute stunner on the inside, but people will only remember it as that weird looking car that that person owned.
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28th May 2023, 16:34	#33
Venkatesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 8,293 Thanked: 43,841 Times	Re: Next-gen BMW 5 Series will get all-electric variant & an electric M Performance version New 5-Series side-by-side comparison with the previous model. Link Last edited by Venkatesh : 28th May 2023 at 16:37.
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8th August 2023, 13:56	#34
volkman10 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: -- Posts: 23,434 Thanked: 67,876 Times View My Garage	Re: Next-gen BMW 5 Series will get all-electric variant & an electric M Performance version Introducing the i5 LWB: The BMW i5 Long Wheel Based long-wheelbase model is sold in China with an additional 105 mm of wheelbase, adding a 31.3-inch BMW Theater display with the same 8K resolution as the BMW i7 Bowers & Wilkins audio system. Link Last edited by volkman10 : 8th August 2023 at 13:58.
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12th December 2023, 02:27	#35
14000rpm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Helsinki Posts: 2,343 Thanked: 5,564 Times View My Garage	Re: Next-gen BMW 5 Series will get all-electric variant & an electric M Performance version Saw the G60 5 series in Munich Airport some days ago and spent some time observing the car. The sharp cut lines and the edgy design theme have really caught my attention. So much so that I didn't have any complaints about the oddly shaped kidney grille. I really like the current gen styling language. It kinda hides the dimensions and visually looks tad smaller than the outgoing model. I'm sure the same amount of time with a 2023 E class wouldn't make it seem prettier let alone the EQE. Yet to see the G60 5 series on the road but I'm sure it'll look great.
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1st March 2024, 11:14	#36
Iamnoisebomb Newbie Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6 Thanked: 5 Times	Re: Next-gen BMW 5 Series will get all-electric variant & an electric M Performance version I’d love it if BMW made a simply designed driver’s car without all the gimmicky crap throughout the design. Make it minimalist with a bulletproof engine and a simple comfortable interior. Give it a reasonable hp (350) and make it engaging to drive with BMW’s older road feel. Get rid of all the unnecessary tech features. Offer it with a 6-speed manual and also reliable automatic. That’s what I want. Unfortunately, I know that's the antithesis of the modern BMW. But I would still prefer the muscular f10 over all generations.
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