BMW has unveiled the updates to the entire 2014 5 Series range. The 2014 5 Series gets an updated exterior, a new diesel engine for the sedan and more available equipment.
BMW has unveiled the updates to the entire 2014 5 Series range. The 2014 5 Series gets an updated exterior, a new diesel engine for the sedan and more available equipment. On the outside the 2014 5 Series sedan gets a revised grille and redesigned lower air intakes. The accentuated width of the rear end is underlined by an extra crease in the apron and the taillights have been updated.
The 2014 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo receives a modified front apron. According to BMW its redesigned rear end creates a longer and lower visual impression. A three-dimensional surface design for the area around the license plate holder and a chrome strip in the rear apron add further depth to its dynamic character.
Xenon Adaptive headlights are fitted as standard on all 5 Series models, while Adaptive LED Headlights join the options list for 2014. Elsewhere, the side indicator lights are now integrated into the exterior mirrors. Also new in the BMW 5 Series are the Luxury Line and Modern Line, in addition to the popular M Sport choice, each containing select design and equipment features.
Under the hood the 2014 5 Series gets the addition of the new diesel powered 535d. The 535d is powered by a an inline-6 diesel engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology that packs 255 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque. The top-of-the-line engine of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan now features an updated twin-turbocharged V-8 with 445 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque.
Brake Energy Regeneration, the Auto Start-Stop functionality, and ECO PRO mode, the suite of standard-fitted BMW EfficientDynamics technologies now also includes a coasting mode (which disengages the powertrain while coasting), and the ECO PRO Route function, which can be selected via the Navigation system.
The 2014 BMW 5 Series Sedan and 5 Series Gran Turismo will go on sale in August.
