The 2023 BMW Annual Meeting was an exciting event for BMW enthusiasts, as the automobile manufacturer revealed some exciting news about their latest car models. The highlight of the event was the unveiling of the brand’s first pure electric 5 Series sedan, the BMW i5, which is set to launch in October.
This launch is a significant milestone for BMW, as the 5 Series has been a flagship model for the company for over 50 years, with more than 10 million units produced since its launch in 1972. However, the new BMW i5 is not just an updated version of its predecessor but a fully electrified model that will give the brand a “truly unique selling point,” according to Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.
During the meeting, Zipse also announced the inclusion of pure electric performance models from BMW M GmbH in the new BMW 5 Series Sedan lineup. This move is part of the brand’s commitment to expanding its electric vehicle lineup, and the i5 will be the first of many new models to come.
The i5 sedan will be produced at the Dingolfing plant in southern Bavaria, BMW’s largest manufacturing facility in Europe, with production set to begin in the coming months. Despite no pricing announcement, BMW hinted that it plans to introduce a “low-priced electric car” to its lineup, which will undoubtedly attract more consumers to the brand.
The new 5 Series will feature iDrive 8.5, a curved display similar to that of BMW’s iX electric SUV, and new digital services, making it more dynamic and comfortable than ever. Additionally, BMW confirmed that the i5 sedan will have a high-performance M version and a wagon version, following the success of the electric BMW i450, which became the best-selling BMW M model in 2022.
Apart from the i5, BMW also revealed that the upcoming redesigned X2 will have an all-electric version called the iX2, joining the new iX1, which will be unveiled later this year. The flexible powertrain architecture of the new 5 Series Sedan will allow it to offer pure electric and plug-in hybrid models, as well as a 48V mild hybrid system.
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