The all-new BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro lands in Malaysia

The BMW i5 continues BMW's handling foundation and sporty appearance.

Merino leather seats and curved screen, luxurious and intelligent dual online.

WLTP has a range of 590 kilometers and can be recharged in just 34 minutes.

[PCauto] The all-new BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro launches in Malaysia. As the fully electric version of the BMW 5 Series, this mid-size electric car continues BMW's consistent driving mode while featuring significant upgrades in luxury configurations, range performance, and intelligent technology, making it a highly competitive product overall.

The BMW i5 has a sporty exterior and tech-sense interior

The exterior exudes a sporty vibe while maintaining the premium feel synonymous with the BMW brand.

• The 20-inch M sport wheels combined with the high-gloss black rear spoiler create a neat and energetic visual impression.
• The illuminated shadow line grille enhances recognition, giving the car a dynamic and energetic overall appearance.
• The sleek body lines run from the front to the rear of the car, not only enhancing its aesthetics but also reducing wind resistance while driving, achieving two goals at once.

In addition to its dynamic exterior, the interior space of the new car deserves attention as well.

• Its spacious and comfortable experience caters to both daily commuting and long-distance travel.
• With a body length of 5060 mm and a wheelbase of 2995 mm, both front and rear passengers can enjoy ample headroom and legroom without feeling cramped.
• The 490-liter trunk volume is also very practical, easily accommodating everyday items like suitcases and shopping bags.

Upon entering the car, you immediately feel an overwhelming sense of luxury and the detailed configurations strike a balance between practicality and style.

• The M leather steering wheel offers a firm grip and feels very comfortable to operate.
• The Merino leather seats provide excellent wrapping and support, complemented by the anthracite roof liner, creating a high-end interior ambience.
• The 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system delivers an immersive audio experience, and the four-zone automatic climate control meets the temperature needs of passengers in different areas, greatly enhancing the comfort of the ride.

It is worth noting that modern electric vehicles are all competing in terms of in-car technological configurations.

BMW is no exception, featuring a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument panel and a 14.9-inch central control display that form a curved screen, equipped with the BMW OS 8.5 system and the interactive light strip combined with dynamic ambient lighting maximizes a sense of technology.

The system operates smoothly, supporting a variety of convenient functions, making all kinds of operations during driving simpler for the driver.

In addition, there are many practical and convenient configurations to enhance the driving experience.

Features such as keyless entry, in-car wireless phone charging, intelligent emergency call, and remote after-sales service can bring a certain level of convenience to the car owner.

The BMW i5 continues the handling foundation of the BMW 5 Series

In terms of performance, it continues the handling foundation of BMW, equipped with a rear single electric motor delivering a maximum power of 250 kW and a peak torque of 430 Nm.

The vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.6 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 193 km/h, ensuring both driving pleasure and driving safety.

The i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro's power system has undergone targeted optimizations. It is equipped with an 83.9 kWh net capacity battery pack, achieving a WLTP range of approximately 590 kilometers.

It supports 205 kW DC fast charging and 22 kW AC charging. DC fast charging from 10% to 80% takes just 34 minutes, while fully charging via AC takes 4 hours and 15 minutes.

It is worth mentioning that the standard M Sport Pro package enhances the handling performance to a whole new level.

The M Sport Brake System provides powerful yet linear braking force, and when paired with the Adaptive M Professional Suspension and Integral Active Steering functions, the vehicle becomes more stable during cornering and high-speed driving, with significantly improved steering precision.

BMW i5 safety features take safety seriously

When it comes to driving safety, the BMW i5 is fully equipped, featuring a Professional Driving Assistant Suite and Enhanced Parking Assistant.

The driving assistance functions include distance control, lane keeping, and more. The enhanced parking assistant is equipped with a 3D view function, which clearly displays the surrounding environment of the vehicle, reducing the difficulty of parking, allowing even beginners to park effortlessly.

In conclusion, the BMW i5 maintains BMW's core sporty genes while achieving a genuine sense of luxury and technology.

This product, which balances emotional appeal and solid capabilities, makes one curious about its future market performance.