Eighth gen BMW 5 Series revealed alongside first ever all-electric i5

Gets sleeker LED headlights and flat tail lights that extend to the rear quarter panel

Cabin gets two huge digital screens, hidden air vents, and generous use of ambient lighting

First time ever that BMW has made use of vegan materials all around the cabin

Standard 5 Series gets a 48 V mild-hybrid powertrain with both petrol and diesel engines

Plug-in hybrid powertrains and straight six engine variants to me made available in 2024

i5 gets two variants that boast a WLTP-claimed range of up to 582km with their common 81.2kWh battery

The new 5 Series and i5 will go on sale globally in October 2024

The 5 Series broke cover globally along with its all-electric derivative called i5, both of which will be launched globally in October