BMW 5 Series to be launched on October 10, 2013 in India

Soon after the launch of BMW 1 Series, the German auto maker is now ready to introduce yet another sensation in the Indian automobile market. As per rife news, the auto maker is all set to launch its 5 Series on 10th October, 2013 on a pan-India level to expand on its customer base. Earlier, the German luxury car maker, BMW had unveiled the updated 5-Series at this year's Geneva Motor Show. Notably, BMW 5 Series, which is in its sixth generation, has got an appealing styling quotient, along with some add-on features.

Exteriors of BMW 5 Series have been pepped-up and as such, the new version is expected to flaunt additional contour lines at surround of model's kidney grille, newly structured lower air intakes, front fog lamps with extra chrome surrounds, extra crease on rear apron, revised rear lights and new alloys. Also, like its global version, customers and car lovers in India are keenly looking forward to see xenon headlights as standard on all variants. The new BMW 5 Series version is also expected to get highly sought after adaptive LED headlights along with LED fog lamps.

According to sources, interiors too are expected to get some minor updates for a more stylised cabin. The new BMW 5-Series is likely to get chrome strip border on its iDrive system. Rear portion of this luxury car will feature increased boot space of 500 litres; quite notably, an increase by 60 litres. New exterior paint colours, light alloy wheels, upholstery colours and interior trim elements are some other add-ons that the vehicle will come with to make for an enhanced appeal.

The currently available BMW 5 Series has been offered in two engine options, petrol and diesel. Customers can avail this sedan at a retail price that ranges between Rs. 39.5 lakh and Rs. 58.00 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). This sedan has an appealing exterior design, one that seldom fails to attract attention. The external layout looks curvy and dynamic with trademark radiator grille and feline headlights. Similar to exteriors, interiors too make up for an enticing cabin entry. One can easily change the height of its comfortable seats, though partially. Also, this sedan comes with an electrically adjustable drivers seat that is equipped with memory function. Some other high end features of this model are 6-CD changer music system, advanced speakers and sunroof with tilt/slide functions.

The petrol and diesel versions of BMW 5 Series will get their power from a BMW TwinPower Turbo Four cylinder petrol engine and four-cylinder diesel engine, respectively. Both, petrol and diesel engines are expected to offer high on-road performance with ample power and torque outputs. Beside being powerful, these engines are also high on fuel efficiency. BMW has done well to make BMW 5 Series a highly safe car for both, driver and passengers. The vehicle will come with a number of safety and security features like multiple airbags, standard run-flat tyres and tyre pressure indicator. Handling aspects have been improved with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) that helps to avoid loss of traction in unstable vehicle situations. For making driving a pleasure, the sedan also comes with an electronic chassis control system.