With the increased wheelbase, the 5er’s roofline has been revised to extend further back before gently sloping towards the boot. BMW is also keen to point out an exclusive detail for the China-exclusive model, which is the illuminated number ‘5’ in the area of the Hofmeister kink on the C-pillar. The number lights up in white on variants with a combustion engine, while it pulls double duty on the i5 by pulsating in blue when charging.
Improved legroom is an obvious benefit of the increased length between the wheels, but it’s not the only one. The China-market 5 Series is also offered with the BMW Theatre Screen, which is adopted directly from the 7 Series. As with the brand’s flagship, rear passengers have access to a 31.3-inch widescreen display with 8K resolution and 5G connectivity, allowing them to enjoy a high-quality video streaming experience during travel.
Other luxury features include four-zone automatic climate control, a Bowers & Wilkins sound system, the BMW Curved Display, embossed headrests with attached pillows for the rear seats as well as an assortment of premium upholsteries. Pricing and available powertrains will be announced later on.