BMW India has made modifications to the variant lineup of its luxurious sedan, the 5 Sequence, with none official announcement. The automaker has discontinued three variants – the 520d Luxurious Line, 530d M Sport, and 50 Jahre M Version. Because of this, the 5 Sequence is now solely provided in two variants – the 530i M Sport and the 520d M Sport.
The ex-showroom costs of those variants are ₹65.40 lakh and ₹68.90 lakh, respectively, in India.
Following the implementation of the most recent BS6 Part 2 and RDE norms in April 2023, the BMW 530i M Sport has undergone a value hike of roughly ₹90,000. In the meantime, the diesel variant, which was already up to date in March this yr, has not seen any change in its pricing.
The present iteration of the BMW 5 Sequence is nearing the top of its lifecycle, because the next-generation mannequin is scheduled to be unveiled globally on Might 24, 2023. Nonetheless, potential consumers can nonetheless profit from buying the present 5 Sequence as dealerships are providing numerous enticing offers.
Regardless of its age, this mannequin continues to be extremely aggressive and boasts options reminiscent of BMW Laserlight, LED taillights, a digital instrument console, a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 464-watt Harman Kardon sound system, head-up show, park help, adaptive suspension, and extra.
The ability of this car is derived from two engine choices: a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine tuned to provide 248 brake horsepower and 350 newton-meters of torque, and a 2.0-liter twin-turbo diesel engine that generates 188 brake horsepower and 400 newton-meters of torque. The petrol variant can speed up from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 6.1 seconds, whereas the diesel variant takes 7.3 seconds to attain the identical velocity. The utmost velocity for the petrol engine is electronically restricted to 250 kilometers per hour, whereas the diesel engine is proscribed to 237 kilometers per hour.
Though the present 5 Sequence is just out there in a number of variations, it would nonetheless be out there on the market for a while. The subsequent era mannequin is predicted to be launched worldwide later this yr, with an Indian launch anticipated in 2023. The 5 Sequence is a well-liked alternative amongst BMW’s choices in India, so it’s more likely to be welcomed with nice enthusiasm. Moreover, BMW plans to introduce the i5, the brand new electrical model of the 5 Sequence, in India subsequent yr. In the meantime, the automaker is getting ready to launch the X3 M40i subsequent month.