Photographers have spotted the next generation BMW 5-series testing in all-electric i5 Touring form ahead of its 2023 reveal -
While we’ll have to wait to see specific styling details, this prototype does reveal the use of an aerodynamically optimised kidney grille and flush door handles to reduce drag, and redesigned lights front and rear. The controversial split light design and expanded grille of the i7 have not been carried across – these will remain the remit of BMW’s largest models.
Being based on a modified version of the CLAR architecture as the i4, the i5 will likely employ similar EV powertrain options, including the single-motor eDrive40 setup and a dual-motor M50 producing a maximum output of 536bhp and 586lb ft of torque. It’s unknown whether BMW will offer different battery capacities, but we expect the i4’s 80.7kWh battery pack to be available at launch which yields a 365-mile range in the albeit smaller i4.
By amalgamating combustion, plug-in and all electric powertrains into the one model, the new 5-series will have a wide spread of rivals from its traditional foes including the
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