The latest in a long line of BMW 5-Series teasers has been released with this one confirming an October 13 reveal date for the new luxury sedan.
This particular teaser video provides a glimpse at the model’s advanced Remote 3D View feature. The system will allow the owner of the vehicle to view a virtual depiction of their car and its surroundings from the BMW Connected App, helping to give weary owners peace of mind that their car is safe (or isn’t) at all times.
Although we don’t get a proper look at the new 5-Series in the teaser video, big changes are expected from both a styling and technology perspective.
In terms of its exterior design, the G30 5-Series will take some inspiration from the larger 7-Series, particularly through its all-new headlights and LED taillights. In the cabin, the model will come with a partially digital instrument cluster as well as a large standalone infotainment screen above the center console.
Beneath the skin, the underpinnings for the 2017 5-Series will also be new and be shared with the 7-Series, meaning a mix of aluminum, carbon fiber, magnesium and high-strength steel will be used in the car’s construction. Consequently, it should drop around 100 kg (220 lbs) over the outgoing model.
Power will be provided by a series of engines that include a 2.0-liter turbo’d four-cylinder, 3.0-liter straight-six diesel and petrol units, a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 and a 2.0-liter turbo four joined by an electric motor for a plug-in hybrid variation.