5 Series (G30) BMW 5 Series (G30/31/32) Spy Pics & Info Discussion

[SCOTT27]

In my time with the all-new 5er. I noticed there is a lot more design elements to it than there is the 7er. Evolutionary yes, but there are additional elements that highlight the expected carryover from the F10 series.

There are lines on the roof that flow down past the rear window and highlight the trunk area. The adjoined characterline flows under the rear lights and then along the surface it is more prominent and more three dimensional it actually splits the car in half but really broadens the lower half. This will certainly make the M5 have a very broad and powerful stance when they widen the body to accommodate the wider track.

It also has a melting like appearance when joined with the upper line that flows around the rear door and merges with the characterline but twists the surface from flat to angled similar to the E60 series.

The front of the car has more prominent features which the renders do not address. There is slightly more dimensions to the intakes so they sort of stand out from the front fascia. It is a slight evolution of the current F10 but also includes elements of the new 7er such as the fog lights and strips of chrome.

The good news is we are not that far from the initial pre-launch of the new car where they will partially introduce to the media before an official unveiling in Munich this Summer.

 

[Rainer271]

In my time with the all-new 5er. I noticed there is a lot more design elements to it than there is the 7er. Evolutionary yes, but there are additional elements that highlight the expected carryover from the F10 series.

There are lines on the roof that flow down past the rear window and highlight the trunk area. The adjoined characterline flows under the rear lights and then along the surface it is more prominent and more three dimensional it actually splits the car in half but really broadens the lower half. This will certainly make the M5 have a very broad and powerful stance when they widen the body to accommodate the wider track.

It also has a melting like appearance when joined with the upper line that flows around the rear door and merges with the characterline but twists the surface from flat to angled similar to the E60 series.

The front of the car has more prominent features which the renders do not address. There is slightly more dimensions to the intakes so they sort of stand out from the front fascia. It is a slight evolution of the current F10 but also includes elements of the new 7er such as the fog lights and strips of chrome.

The good news is we are not that far from the initial pre-launch of the new car where they will partially introduce to the media before an official unveiling in Munich this Summer.

Thanks, Scott. What can you say referred to the interior? A slightly evolution in comparison to the 7 interior but yet to distinguish from the 7 with the first look?

 

[SCOTT27]

Thanks, Scott. What can you say referred to the interior? A slightly evolution in comparison to the 7 interior but yet to distinguish from the 7 with the first look?

My view of the interior is again evolutionary which if you take the current F10 interior but apply current BMW interior philosophy to it then you have an idea what it is like. There are some noticeable sculptural differences over the new 7er. But more or less it is the same layout with minimal switchgear and an open centre console which has the usual two stage covered storage with damped cover.
The best comparison would be the F10 combined with the X5/X6 but with the finesse and quality of the new 7er.
The detailing is carried over from the 7er so there is aluminium everywhere to the touch and surrounds as well as the new gearstick which also comes from the 7er.
The plastics in the lower model are much higher in quality and you can also specify the dash in leather.

 

[domleo999]

My view of the interior is again evolutionary which if you take the current F10 interior but apply current BMW interior philosophy to it then you have an idea what it is like. There are some noticeable sculptural differences over the new 7er. But more or less it is the same layout with minimal switchgear and an open centre console which has the usual two stage covered storage with damped cover.
The best comparison would be the F10 combined with the X5/X6 but with the finesse and quality of the new 7er.
The detailing is carried over from the 7er so there is aluminium everywhere to the touch and surrounds as well as the new gearstick which also comes from the 7er.
The plastics in the lower model are much higher in quality and you can also specify the dash in leather.

In your opinion, does he next 5er interior surpass the new E's?

 

[SCOTT27]

In your opinion, does he next 5er interior surpass the new E's?

The E-Klasse's we managed to sit in because of the press crowds where models with Designo equipment. So I cannot give a fair comparison till I sit in a standard model. The issue is that both interiors are deliberately attuned to their customers but have very different attributes.

The BMW is more driver orientated to reflect the more typical BMW customer. Whereas Mercedes is more on the luxury side rather than sporty luxury. Its interior suits its attributes as the well rounded luxury mid-level sedan, its not the dynamic choice as the reviews say but it never was about the dynamics for the E-Klasse until the AMG model(s) are introduced.

 

[domleo999]

The BMW is more driver orientated to reflect the more typical BMW customer. Whereas Mercedes is more on the luxury side rather than sporty luxury.

Hmm I agree with that. Have BMW ever thought about introducing 2 large screens on the dash like the S-class and E?

 

[mickaBZH]

 

[SKY]

If the first official pics are coming in June, I wonder how long will we have to wait for the first spy pics with little camo.

 

[klier]

Final FEP is imminent if the pics come in June.

And let me just tell you guys that this is going to be the best looking 5er ever.
Hopefully the best 5er overall as well.

 

[SCOTT27]

Is anybody in Cape Town?
Incidentally they are doing the Rolls-Royce Dawn test drives also in Cape Town.

 

[klier]

Is anybody in Cape Town?

Millions are

 

[SCOTT27]

Millions are

Here though.

This a good example of showing key differences over the 7er especially in regards to the front fascia.
If we look at the headlights that connect to the grille in the case of the 7er they are not angled because the grille outline has more rounded edges.
On the 5er there is a more curvier grille with more sporting dynamic shaped headlight lenses.

The other thing is the shadow line around the rear door opening starts out on the surface but melts deeper at the kick giving a deep indent which then runs diagonally under the glasshouse into the character line ending at the front wing.
The deeper character line splits the upper and lower surface with the lower surface appearing very broad especially at the rear wheel arch.
This character line also forms the rear tail lights with a small vertical indent before the upper and lower outlines travel diagonally.
The broad lower elements will be used to maximum effect in the wider track of the M5.

Its a pity the photos were not high resolution then it can be determined if the headlights feature the blue projectors indicating this car is equipped with BMW Laser-Light.

 

[klier]

This a good example of showing key differences over the 7er especially in regards to the front fascia.

There's no need to highlight that. Because compared to an MB (and Audi to a lesser extend, who would've thought?), the 5er and 7er could have been two completely different brands.

5er and 7er = cousins
C/E/S = twins (one egg)

Its a pity the photos were not high resolution then it can be determined if the headlights feature the blue projectors indicating this car is equipped with BMW Laser-Light.

Resolution is high enough to see that's not the case, but I'm not sure. Regular LED lights I guess. Laser lights are a given though, the G30 will likely feature more tech than it's big brother.

 

[Rainer271]

There's no need to highlight that. Because compared to an MB (and Audi to a lesser extend, who would've thought?), the 5er and 7er could have been two completely different brands.

5er and 7er = cousins
C/E/S = twins (one egg)

triplets?

 

[klier]

Yes, sorry about that. Just like birds, where the earliest born (the S) steals the food of the others, and becomes bigger and fatter at the expense of the others.
Poor little C, it just didn't eat enough worms

 

[SKY]

These new two shoulder lines sound (and look, if we go by the renders) as silly as the ones in some MBs.

Not sure having a new car looking as close as its predecessors as the BMWs now do can be amended by adding some messy details here and there.

 

[bombardier01]

If we look at the headlights that connect to the grille in the case of the 7er they are not angled because the grille outline has more rounded edges.
On the 5er there is a more curvier grille with more sporting dynamic shaped headlight lenses.

The headlights shape reminds me of the 2er which is IMO has one of the most beautiful headlights shape but connected perfectly with the grile. I think this the best interpretation of this design language so far compared with 3er/4er that look just like an afterthought. Even with the camo covered on it, we can still see the headlights shape pretty clear. I believe this new 5er will be the most handsome 5 series ever.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Yes, sorry about that. Just like birds, where the earliest born (the S) steals the food of the others, and becomes bigger and fatter at the expense of the others.
Poor little C, it just didn't eat enough worms

The S-klasse behaving itself like a cuckoo ...

 

[klier]

The S-klasse behaving itself like a cuckoo ...

Even better, because unlike the pretty daft birdies, the car disguises itself as being one of the others, LOL. But yet it isn't, because it's true luxury vs cheap lease cars and taxis

JOKE, don't dislike!

 

[LaArtist]

JOKE, don't dislike!