Test drive BMW i5： both brand inheritance and keeping pace with the times.

?At present, new energy vehicles are all the rage in the mainland market. It is reported that from January to July 2024, the global sales of new energy passenger cars were about 8.48 million, of which 5.55 million were in China, accounting for 65.5% of the global market share. Therefore, automobile brands that have been deeply cultivated in the domestic market for many years, both independent brands and joint venture brands, are actively deploying new energy fields, and even BMW, an iconic high-end luxury brand of fuel vehicles, is no exception. Today, let’s talk about this 5-series pure electric model launched by BMW at the beginning of this year-and see what its experience is?

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First of all, in terms of styling, BMW i5 still incorporates some electric elements on the basis of its classic brand image. The shape of the coupe is more popular with young consumers. The front face is still a classic kidney grille with angel eye headlights, and the two sides of the lower enclosure are decorated with L-shaped chrome trim strips, and the BMW i5 is also inlaid with the "I" logo at the closed grille, and there is also a circle of blue lines around the grille, which is different from the fuel version 5 Series.

The vehicle size is 5175x1900x1520 mm and the wheelbase is 3105 mm. Compared with the previous generation, the wheelbase is slightly shorter, but the overall size is longer.

The interior space of the BMW i5 is still very interesting, both in terms of technological attributes and luxury temperament. The configuration of the center console is very simple, with color-changing atmosphere lights and wooden decorative boards.

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The large-size dual screen of central control, including 12.3-inch full LCD instrument and 14.9-inch central control screen, has a clear display effect and excellent overall impression, and its system fluency is not inferior to that of domestic new energy vehicles.

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In addition, the number of physical buttons in the BMW i5 car is further reduced, and more touch operation is adopted, which is in line with the trend of the new energy era.

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The seats of BMW i5 are all wrapped in leather, and the comfort is quite good. Although there is no seat massage, the support is sufficient. Thanks to the wheelbase of more than 3 meters, the rear leg space of this car is quite ample, and the seat filling is soft and the wrapping is good. The mobile phone in the central armrest box charges wirelessly, but it does not support fast charging.

Powered by an upgraded fifth-generation eDrive electric drive system, BMW i5 offers two power versions, eDrive 40 and M60 xDrive. Among them, the entry model is equipped with a rear motor with a maximum power of 340 HP and a peak torque of 430 Nm, with an acceleration time of 6.0 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and a top speed of 193 km/h; The M60 xDrive with stronger performance is equipped with dual motors, with a maximum power of 601 HP and a peak torque of 820 Nm, and the acceleration time of 0-100km/h is reduced to 3.8 seconds. In terms of battery life, thanks to the 81.2kWh high-voltage battery pack, the pure electric cruising range of BMW i5 can reach 536km to 567km, which is enough to meet the needs of long-distance travel. Moreover, the suspension system and chassis of BMW i5 are also remarkable, which is very stable to control and can also bring a stable and comfortable ride experience to the rear passengers during the driving of the vehicle.

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On the whole, the BMW i5 is still the BMW in everyone’s mind. It has the design texture precipitated by the BMW family for many years, and it has the temperament that a luxury brand should have, both in appearance and interior. In addition, its localization elements are also doing quite well, and stacking materials in the new energy era is also a full plus. Therefore, BMW i5 will be a good choice for users who want luxury driving experience and a new energy vehicle.