BMW G30 5 series is here.
At launch, the 2017 5-Series will be available with four turbocharged engines: two petrol units, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 248 HP for the 530i and a 335 HP 3.0-liter inline-six for the 540i, and two diesels, a 2.0-liter for the 530d and a 3.0-liter for the 530d.
Later on, the addition of two more versions. The 530e plug-in hybrid will combine with a 2.0-liter turbo four mated to an electric motor for a total output of 249 bhp and 420 Nm of torque and an average consumption of just 2.0 lt/100 (117 mpg US), while the M550i xDrive will be powered by a 4.4-liter V8 with 455 bhp and sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.0 seconds. M5 will join the club later and no details on it as of now.
Rear-wheel drive will be standard and all-wheel drive an option, even in right-hand drive (RHD) cars (a first for the 5er), rear-wheel steering (Integral Active Steering ) will be optional and an 8-speed auto will be standard on all models except the base 520d, which has a six-speed manual instead.