BMW has revealed a round of updates for its UK range, including two new engines for the new 5 series in addition to modifications to the 1, 2, 3 as well as 7 series models.
The very first new engine is the 520i petrol, which is a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with 183bhp as well as 290Nm of torque, providing a 0-62mph time of 7.8 seconds as well as economic climate of 52.3mpg. The other four-cylinder engine is the 525d, a diesel design with 229bhp as well as 500Nm of torque, returning 64.2mpg.
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Both utilize an eight-speed Steptronic automatic gearbox as well as are offered in SE or M sport trim in the saloon or Touring – though the 5 series is likewise now offered under BMW’s private scheme, letting purchasers spec more bespoke vehicles if they’ve got the cash.
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The Touring version likewise gets a new 520d xDrive 4×4 design added to the range. All these new designs are offered now, starting at £41,580.
Meanwhile, the 7 series limo is now likewise offered with a four-cylinder diesel engine – either in the 725d or long-wheelbase 725Ld. With 229bhp as well as 500Nm of torque, as in the 5 Series, the 7 takes 6.9 seconds to go from 0-62mph as well as will handle 61.4mpg. This design costs from £61,300.
Also from July, the BMW 3 series will be fitted with LED lights as standard, plus an upgrade for the infotainment software application as well as the optional 8.8-inch display. A new M sport shadow edition is likewise offered on the 3 series (Saloon as well as Touring) with a set of visual as well as spec upgrades, costing £1,900 more than a typical M sport (from £33,150).
A new, limited-edition Protonic Frozen Yellow edition of the BMW i8 will show up in the summertime as well, starting from £116,250.
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