This clever sedan even turns the indicator on by itself before changing lanes.It offers a wealth of digital innovation, as well as full electrification for the first time. And must be driven to experience the hype. The irony is that these cars are capable of driving themselves – and they do.is presenting a solid proposition to the affluent consumer in that they are offering the entry level, and long-time favourite, 520d, and backing this up with a first-time fully electric i5 M60 xDrive.
The redesigned steering wheel features a flattened lower section and haptic feedback on the control panels. And the selector lever is now on the centre console. With 442 kW of power and 795 Nm of instant torque, courtesy of an 81.2 kWh battery driving a pair of electric motors attached to each axle, this was going to be fun driving the all-electric BMW 5 Series. And it was.
The mountain pass portion of the drive was suitably dealt with using my racetrack skills. It was on the way back to the launch venue on the same straight road from day one that I decided to let the new BMW 5 Series drive itself.