BMW India has announced the opening of bookings for the new eighth-generation 5 Series Long Wheelbase (LWB).
Starting today at 12:00 pm, customers can reserve the luxury sedan through BMW dealerships or the brand’s online portal. This is the first time the 5 Series is available in its long-wheelbase form in the Indian market.
Booking Details and Variants
The 5 Series LWB comes in two variants:
- 530Li M Sport LWB with Titanium Bronze Highlights
- 530Li M Sport LWB with Aluminium Satinated Finish
Customers can select from two exterior colors: Sparkling Copper Grey and Carbon Metallic Black.
The interior is available in a dual-tone Copper Brown and Atlas Grey finish with Veganza perforated and quilted upholstery.
Design
The 5 Series LWB, which was showcased alongside the electric i5 for the Chinese market in late 2023, offers enhanced rear-seat comfort and increased legroom.
While maintaining the standard 5 Series design elements, the LWB version includes unique features such as:
Illuminated kidney grille with a bronze-finished frame
Bronze accents on window frames, wheels, and bumpers
Engraved and illuminated “5” numeric on the Hofmeister kink (white for 5 Series LWB and serene blue for i5)
The interior design focuses on rear-seat comfort, ideal for chauffeur-driven transportation, and includes:
Door panels with bronze insets
BMW Theater Screen: a 31.1-inch curved 8K display with 5G support
Features
The new 5 Series LWB is equipped with high-end features including:
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system
Four-zone temperature control
Upgraded rear seats with distinctive leather upholstery and headrest cushions
Dual-tone interior theme
BMW Curved Display: a 12.3-inch driver display and a 14.9-inch central information hub
Crafted clarity glass controls
Engine Specifications
While detailed engine specifications for the India-spec model have not been fully disclosed, it is expected that BMW will offer 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engine options.
The 530Li variant has already been showcased in India with different tire configurations.
