{"id":240346,"date":"2023-10-01T23:49:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T23:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=240346"},"modified":"2023-10-01T23:49:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T23:49:27","slug":"new-bmw-i5-2023-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/new-bmw-i5-2023-review\/","title":{"rendered":"New BMW i5 2023 review"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new all-electric BMW i5 boasts a long range and outstanding cruising comfort<\/h2>\n


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    4.5<\/span> out of 5<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Verdict<\/h2>\n

    The BMW i5 is the most complete electric saloon on sale, and rivals can\u2019t match its comfort, refinement, infotainment or driving dynamics. In its transition to a full EV, the 5 Series has lost a little of its charm and dynamic ability. But the i5 nails exactly what it needs to. It\u2019s still a great BMW executive saloon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Every evolution of the BMW 5 Series has represented a major step for the German firm. But the latest car is arguably one of the biggest leaps in the company\u2019s history. BMW has sold more than 10 million examples over more than half a century, but now, in its eighth generation, the 5 Series has gone all electric.<\/p>\n

    Petrol and plug-in hybrid models will still be available, but in Europe BMW expects around 50 per cent of orders to be swallowed up by the i5, which comes in two flavours from launch.<\/p>\n

    We\u2019ve tried both \u2013 the rear-drive eDrive40 and four-wheel-drive M60 xDrive M Performance. The first of the pair will be the bigger seller, because it should hit the spot with the traditional 5 Series customer base in the UK: company-car drivers.<\/p>\n

    The eDrive40 has an 81.2kWh battery delivering up to 361 miles of range. But while we\u2019re on the subject of statistics, it\u2019s worth pointing out that this cheapest electric 5 Series starts from \u00a374,105. The i5 is pricey, although the BiK benefits of zero-emissions motoring will soften the blow for many user choosers.<\/p>\n

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