Many fast family cars choose Continental for original equipment rolling off the production line. But, if you live in a part of the world with fierce seasonal changes, you’ll want to change your tyres to handle the climate. Luckily, for BMW 5 Series and i5 owners, they can choose from three sets of Continental tyres to see them through the seasons.
Unpacking the new 5 Series and i5
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The 5 Series Sedan is available with petrol and diesel engines with mild hybrid technology, with a plug-in hybrid expected in Spring 2024. These options for choice are mirrored in the i5. From launch, i5 customers will be able to choose between the eDrive40 Sedan, features an output of up to 250 kW/340 hp and up to 582 kilometres, or the M60 xDrive Sedan which allows up to a zippy 442 kW/601 hp.
Across both the 5 Series Sedan, the creature comforts have been added to with in-car gaming and audio and video streaming. For those behind the wheel, BMW has increased its high-grade driver assistance systems. Notably adding the Highway Assistant, which allows drivers in Germany to take their hands off the steering wheel while hurtling along at up to 130 km/h. Consider us spooked, especially given the list of disclaimers, including length of time, traffic-monitoring, and reassurance that the driver will be able to take over from the system again, at any time, if necessary. Interestingly, something that doesn’t seem to feature in the bullet-proof i7 Protection, which you think might be handy in a high-stakes situation.
Next up in BMW’s future-thinking line up is a global-first, the Automatic Lane Change. It will trigger a lane change with a simple glance in the exterior mirror. The question is, why?