Fete Lifestyle Magazine January 2017 New Beginnings Issue | Page 19

The M Sport package will have several available upgrades over the standard models. There will be a specific aero kit and exterior trim. Performance upgrades include a lowered suspension and bigger set of wheels and tires. Inside, M Sport models feature a leather steering wheel, pedal covers, as well as some minor trim changes.

The new 5 Series interior upgrades include

BMW's iDrive 6.0 infotainment system with easy to use gesture control, voice control, and heads-up display. The ride inside the car will allow passengers to enjoy more of a quiet and comfortable journey due to sound-deadening materials and new multi-contour massaging seats. A 16-speaker, 600-watt Harmon Kardon sound system is also an option for this dynamic vehicle.

Underneath, the 5 Series features double wishbone front suspension with five-link independent rear suspension. The

wheelbase is slightly

increased over the

outgoing model, as are

both the front and rear

track. The big news

underneath is that

xDrive can be

combined with BMW's

trick four-wheel

steering system, as in

the 7 Series.

The 5 Series will be

available with all of

BMW's latest driver

assistance and safety

equipment. This

includes radar cruise

control, lane departure

warnings, and lane

keeping assist. The car

will even steer around

obstacles in certain

situations. Parking will

be made easier with

the help of 3D

surround view and the

integration of ParkNow

parking reservation

service.

February 2017 is the

expected time-frame

that the 5 Series will be available for purchase. BMW will announce pricing as the date approaches.

Source used for this article : Autoblog.com