- BMW is working on a facelifted 5-Series that has Neue Klasse styling cues.
- The front end is all-new and we can also expect a revamped interior.
- The car could have an upgraded six-cylinder engine as well as improved PHEV and EV options.
Spy photographers snapped the first photos of the facelifted BMW M5 last month and now we’re getting a glimpse at the mainstream sedan. It adopts an all-new front fascia as part of a radical Neue Klasse makeover, which marks a major shift for the automaker.
The changes are immediately apparent as the twin kidney grille gives way to a new design that flows into restyled headlights. While the exact look is hard to describe, it should echo the Vision Neue Klasse.
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While the ‘grille’ draws attention, the car has also been equipped with a revised bumper featuring a new mid-mounted intake. The lower intake has also been revamped as it now features a prominent vertical bar in the center.
The rest of the design is far more evolutionary and mirrors a traditional facelift. As a result, we can expect new taillights and an updated rear bumper.
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Spy photographers haven’t gotten a good look inside yet, but the sedan will likely adopt Panoramic iDrive and Operating System X. Both were previewed at CES and will see future models equipped with a customizable pillar-to-pillar display that resides beneath the windshield. The display is broken up into multiple sections and it should be joined by a central infotainment system as well as a new multifunction steering wheel, which effectively replaces the hated iDrive controller.
Under the hood, we can expect a mix of familiar and upgraded engines. The 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder could continue to produce 255 hp (190 kW / 259 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque, but the 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline-six might be upgraded to develop 393 hp (293 kW / 398 PS) and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. That would be an increase of 18 hp (13 kW / 18 PS) and 30 lb-ft (41 Nm).
We also wouldn’t be surprised to see upgraded plug-in hybrid and electric variants, but less is known about them at this point. Speaking of which, we can expect a debut mid- to late next year.
