BMW resides as much as its standing as a luxurious automaker by promoting the brand new 5 Collection with a big selection of customization choices. The eighth-generation sedan has touched down in South Africa the place the native department determined to place the highlight on a model painted in a coloration that we don’t see that usually. It’s known as Sophisto Gray, and whereas it’s actually not one of the eye-catching, it’s good if you wish to fly beneath the radar.

The automobile in query is a 520d with rear-wheel drive and the non-obligatory M Sport Package deal. Not like most G60s we’ve seen in official photos, this one does away with the Shadowline black accents by retaining the usual satin parts. It does have an illuminated kidney grille contour and larger wheels as this diesel sedan has the 20-inch set (Model 937) with a two-tone look. As with all the opposite variations, there’s no seen exhaust since solely the M5 will flaunt it.

Stepping contained in the right-hand-drive cabin, the brand new BMW 5 Collection Sedan has a flat-bottomed steering wheel together with a elaborate crystal gear shifter and iDrive controller. Should you’re questioning whether or not the leather-based is actual, it’s not. The black upholstery is known as Veganza, which is advertising and marketing jargon for vegan leather-based. Those that favor real leather-based can nonetheless get the Prolonged Merino choice at a further price.

Total, this 520d construct performs it secure with the specification since there aren’t any wild choices added. It’s a welcome addition to the household picture since BMW tends to indicate its vehicles in high-end variations with a number of extras added. For now, the South African division solely sells this 520d and the dual-motor i5 M60 electrical M Efficiency mannequin however extra variations are deliberate for the native market.

Sadly, there’s no phrase about whether or not BMW South Africa intends to carry the brand new 5 Collection Touring and/or the totally electrical i5 wagon. Manufacturing of the property (G61) began this week in Germany on the Dingolfing manufacturing unit.

Supply: BMW South Africa