BMW has launched the i5 Touring, a luxury electric family sedan with a range of up to 560 km.
BMW is expanding its offerings after launching the electric 5 Series last May.
BMW describes the new i5 Touring as a sophisticated, versatile car suitable for everyday use.
The car has a storage space of 570 litres, which can be increased to 1,700 litres, with the rear seats folded down.
The i5 Touring is available in two versions: eDrive40 Touring and M60 xDrive.
BMW has equipped the i5 M60 xDrive Touring model with two electric motors that, when M Sport Boost is activated, produce up to 601 hp (442 kW) and up to 820 Nm of torque, enabling acceleration to 100 mph in 3.9 seconds. minutes . second.
The i5 eDrive40 Touring model is equipped with a rear electric motor with 340 hp (250 kW) and 430 Nm of torque, which can accelerate to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds.
The i5 eDrive40 Touring model features a rear air suspension, while the i5 M60 xDrive Touring model features an M Sport suspension, enhanced M Sport brakes, Adaptive Pro suspension with adjustable dampers, Active Steering, Dynamic Chassis Stabilization and Active Roll Control. . .
Both models are powered by an 81.2 kWh battery. To improve range, BMW added an adaptive recuperation system and heat pump.
The range of the i5 eDrive40 Touring ranges from 482 km to 560 km, while the range of the i5 M60 xDrive Touring range from 445 km to 505 km.
The i5 Touring has 11 kW AC charging capacity as standard, with up to 22 kW and up to 205 kW DC charging power available as options.
BMW provided the new electric car with a curved screen that integrates the dashboard, the control screen, and the BMW OS 8.5 operating system. The infotainment system is equipped with quick access functions and virtual assistants.
There's also a redesigned home screen for easier operation. BMW's cloud-based mapping software is standard.
The standard Live Cockpit Plus system includes BMW Maps Cloud Navigation, while the professional Live Cockpit Plus system includes a head-up display and enhanced visibility. Connected plans offer streaming options for YouTube or other video apps.
The price of the i5 eDrive40 Touring model is 72,200 euros in Germany, while the price of the i5 M60 xDrive Touring model is 101,500 euros in Germany.