The brand new BMW 5 Sequence Sedan continues its world tour, getting into an increasing number of markets based mostly on a pre-established schedule. Its newest cease is in South Africa the place the regional department determined to focus on the one G60 model thus far with the “world’s strongest letter” in its identify. The i5 M60 is among the two 5er fashions accessible domestically, alongside the 520d we talked about earlier this week.

It will appear BMW South Africa has a gentle spot for gray vehicles. The 5 Sequence Sedan with a diesel engine had a Sophisto Gray paint whereas this i5 M60 is dressed to impress in Oxid Gray. These 20-inch wheels (Fashion 940 M) symbolize the center floor when it comes to measurement since you’ll be able to stick to a 19-inch set or go all out with 21-inch alloys. The kidney design with a horizontal bar and an M brand is unique to the M Efficiency model however we already know the upcoming M5 can have a variation of the identical grille.

The i5 M60 is an oblique successor to the M550i since BMW has thus far determined in opposition to launching a brand new M Efficiency 5 Sequence with a combustion engine. There have been some rumors of an M560e as a plug-in hybrid variant with an inline-six however nothing is official at this level. As with different M Lite fashions from Bavaria, the new dual-motor EV will get the sporty mirror design – a function reserved for M vehicles till just a few years in the past.

Echoing the 520d we talked about earlier, the right-hand-drive i5 M60 has a black inside however with actual leather-based (Merino) as a substitute of the vegan leather-based (Veganza) of its diesel sibling. Being the sportiest iteration accessible now, it additionally has carbon fiber trim on the dashboard and door playing cards. The flat-bottomed steering wheel is similar, apart from the addition of a purple 12 o’clock mark.

This i5 M60 additionally occurs to have the swanky iDrive controller and kit selector with a crystal end. One distinction between the 2 vehicles is the upgraded Bowers & Wilkins sound system as a substitute of the Harman Kardon. Anticipate the hotly anticipated M5 to have a number of unique options to set it other than the common 5 Sequence fashions and this M Efficiency variant.

Supply: BMW South Africa