BMW Group Australia has announced specifications and pricing for the 2017 5 Series Touring range.
BMW Group Australia CEO, Marc Werner said: “We have a dedicated, loyal 5 Series Touring customer base. This latest generation will appeal strongly to these customers, while also providing a compelling option for those seeking a technically advanced, versatile vehicle in this market space.”
The new-generation 5 Series Touring comes in two models, the 520d Touring, starting at $99,900 plus on-roads and the 530i Touring, starting from $115,500 plus on-roads.
Both models come with four-pot engines with the 520d boasting a turbocharged 2.0-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 140kW of power and 400Nm of torque. The 530i is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 185kW of power and 350Nm of torque.
The new BMW 5 Series Touring range comes packed with the latest technology aimed at safety, comfort and convenience. This can be seen with the automatic tailgate function which also incorporates a rear windscreen that can be opened and an automatically retracting rear luggage cover. The tailgate can also be opened with the sweeping of a foot under the rear bumper.
Other features include roller blinds for the rear passenger windows, Silver Matte roof rails and the Luggage Compartment Package which enables multiple options for securing luggage no matter the size or shape. The rear seats also remotely fold due to a button in the tailgate for added convenience.
Many of the same technology and connectivity features are shared with the 5 Series sedan but exclusive to the new 5 Series Touring is a new Heads-Up Display featuring a 12.3-inch Multi-Function Screen in the 530i as standard or as an option in the 520d. The Remote 3D View for BMW Connected Apps users will also be rolled out for the Australian 5 Series Touring variants. This feature uses the vehicle’s surround-view cameras to show the car on a smartphone.
BMW 5 Series Touring customers also have the option of choosing from 13 exterior paint options and 6 interior trim finishes. The 530i also has 7 Dakota leather upholstery colours and 4 Nappa leather options to choose from when specified in the Luxury Line trim.
BMW 520d Touring Specifications
Starting at $99,900 (plus on-roads) the 520d is the entry point into the BMW 5 Series Touring range.
The 520d is fitted as standard with BMW’s Luxury Line, which comprises the following enhancements:
- 18-inch BMW light-alloy wheels in ‘Luxury’ design
- Chrome exterior highlights, including front and rear bumpers, air intakes, kidney grille, window frames, air breather and tailpipe finishers
- Black high-gloss finish to B-pillar
- ‘Luxury’ designation on front side panels and door sill finishers
- Illuminated door handles with chrome inserts
- Sport leather steering wheel
- Dakota leather upholstery
This builds on an already-comprehensive standard specification, which includes:
- Ambient lighting
- Comfort Access
- ConnectedDrive Freedom
- DAB+ digital radio
- Driving Assistant Plus
- Speed Limit Info
- Electric seat adjustment
- Head-Up Display
- 12-speaker HiFi sound system
- Sensatec instrument panel
- LED Headlights and Fog Lights
- Parking Assistant Plus
- Navigation System Professional
- Wireless Charging
- Automatic Tailgate
- Through-loading system
- Roof Rails in Silver Matte
- Roller sunblinds to rear side windows
- Luggage compartment package
The M Sport Package is optionally available. This includes:
- 19-inch BMW M light-alloy wheels
- M Aerodynamics Package
- M Sport Suspension
- BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line trim finishers
- Black high-gloss kidney grille bars
- Trapezoidal tailpipe finishers in chrome
- M designation on front side panels
- Illuminated M door sill finishers
- M leather steering wheel
- Sports seats for driver and front passenger
- BMW Individual roof liner in Anthracite
- Dakota leather upholstery
BMW 530i Touring Specifications
From $115,500 (excluding on-roads) the BMW 530i Touring is fitted as standard with the M Sport Package for a sporty look with further enhanced dynamics.
Over and above the 520d M Sport Package, the 530i Touring M Sport gains electrically-adjustable Dynamic Damper Control as well as M Sport Brakes behind the 19-inch light-alloy wheels.
Additional equipment over the 520d includes:
- Adaptive LED headlights with high beam assist
- Front heated seats with lumbar support
- 16-speaker harman/kardon surround sound system
- Multi-function display
The Luxury Line is also available as a no-cost option offering:
- 19-inch BMW light-alloy wheels in ‘Luxury’ design
- Chrome exterior highlights, including front and rear bumpers, air intakes, kidney grille, window frames, Air Breather and tailpipe finishers
- Black high-gloss finish to B-pillar
- ‘Luxury’ designation on front side panels and door sill finishers
- Illuminated door handles with chrome inserts
- Sport leather steering wheel
- Comfort seats for driver and front passenger
- Active seat ventilation for driver and front passenger
- Soft Nappa leather upholstery
- Automatic air conditioning with four-zone control
- Ambient Air Package
Optional Packages
The Innovations Package adds the BMW Display Key, Remote Control Parking and Gesture Control - $1,600
The Precision Package adds the 16-speaker harman/kardon surround sound system, Adaptive LED Headlights, Multi-Function Instrument Display and High-Beam Assist - $3,400
For the 520d only, the Comfort Package adds Dynamic Damper Control, High Beam Assist, Lumbar Support for driver and front passenger, and front-row seat heating. - $2,700 with Luxury Line, $2,100 with M Sport
For the 520d Luxury Line, the Exclusive Package adds 19-inch light-alloy wheels in a choice of two styles, Nappa leather upholstery, Dynamic Damper Control, High-beam Assist and heated Comfort seats for the driver and front passenger - $6,400
The new BMW 5 Series Touring will be in showrooms around Australia from October 2017.
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