FIRSTLOOK - The 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 - Tanzanite Blue Metallic

FIRSTLOOK - The 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 - Tanzanite Blue Metallic

The new 5 Series retains the previous car's sporty, refined character. BMW adds unique touches to differentiate the i5 M60 from its gas-powered and lesser electric counterparts. The M60 has a black front apron, gloss-black side skirts, and mirror caps. It rides on 19-inch M wheels, and the rear features a prominent air diffuser. The available M Sport Professional package adds flared side skirts, an illuminated grille insert, and a small rear spoiler.

The 2024 i5 is very similar to the gas 5 Series inside. BMW equips sport seats as standard, while the M60 adds multi-contour seats. The car is available with leather-free upholstery options, but leather is available. Buyers can add extended Merino leather in several color choices. An M Sport package brings M pedals, an M driver's footrest, and unique infotainment options.

The base i5 eDrive40 gets a single electric motor on its rear axle, making 335 horsepower and up to 317 pound-feet of torque using the temporary boost mode. Acceleration is strong, with BMW claiming the run to 60 mph takes 5.7 seconds. According to BMW, the car can reach an electronically limited 120-mph top speed.

The M60 xDrive adds a second electric motor on the front axle, deriving a combined 590 hp and up to 605 pound-feet of torque from the powertrain. Acceleration is much quicker than the standard car. According to BMW, the i5 M60 takes just 3.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and can hit a top speed of 143 mph.

Both i5 models are available with an M Sport package that brings a temporary boost mode, and the M60 comes standard with an M Sport Package Pro, which adds launch control. Active Roll Stabilization is available for the M60. BMW says it uses electric swivel motors to neutralize body roll and improve steering response.

The new i5 comes with an 84.3-kWh battery, which enables a 295-mile range for the eDrive40 and a 256-mile range for the M60. It can charge at up to 205 kW on a DC fast charger, which can fill the battery from 10 to 80 percent in a half hour. The car features selectable driving modes to preserve the battery or improve performance, and it has anticipatory thermal management to speed charging and maintain range. BMW offers two years of complimentary 30-minute charging sessions to new i5 owners.

The i5 has several advanced driver aids as standard and adds a few new features for 2024. The car uses an array of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors, along with heavy-duty software and computing power, to create a model of the environment around it.

The available Driving Assistance Professional package now includes a hands-free driving assistant that works up to 85 mph. It enables automatic lane changes by tracking the driver's eye movements to either side mirror. An automated parking system comes standard, along with a backup assistant that can maneuver the car into and out of tight spots.

BMW equips its new curved display panel, which includes a 14.9-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. The system runs on the automaker's iDrive 8.5 infotainment interface, which features new graphics and a quick-select menu system for faster, less distracting interactions. A head-up display and gesture controls are available, and buyers can upgrade the car with a new AirConsole video gaming system. Passengers can use their smartphones as controllers to play while the car is stationary, and BMW will offer several games at launch.

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FIRSTLOOK - The 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 - Tanzanite Blue Metallic

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