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      08-15-2023, 09:11 AM   #1
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Long Wheelbase i5 launched in China: More luxurious than normal i5

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After the global launch of G60 i5, BBA (BMW Brilliance Automotive) launched the China only long wheelbase i5 in July.

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The front is almost identical to standard i5 but there is some golden highlight.

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The rear passenger door is much longer than standard i5 but does not interfere the smart & elegant outline of 5 series. The illuminated number “5” at the Hofmeister Kink created a more luxurious outlook (I think it will be a hot modification item for future standard i5 owner).

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The layout of the cockpit basically same as standard version but two-tone seat is available. The most striking feature is not just the 7 series like legroom, 7 series BMW Theater Screen with panoramic glass sunroof also appeared in the rear of long wheelbase i5.

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With extraordinary luxury when compared with other sedan in the same class, long wheelbase i5 should be a big win for BMW in China.
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I have been struggling with the looks of the 2024 5 series. The long wheel base 5 series, however, just nails it! To me the proportions looks soooo much better. It just looks right. I want one

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I have been struggling with the looks of the 2024 5 series. The long wheel base 5 series, however, just nails it! To me the proportions looks soooo much better. It just looks right. I want one

https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content...-1536x864.webp
Very much agree. I think painting the side skirts body color goes a long way in helping the look of the car and it feeling more visually planted. I am also anti gloss-black-everything, and agin, this goes a long way. Not saying the gold is necessarily the nest, but picking out the window line, grille details, and wheel pockets in non-black makes for a more interesting look. One thing I also noticed in China market, is that you can get the m-sport on the LCI X5 with satin silver detailing around the windows and lower air intakes. Again, I would choose this in the US if it were available.
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You might as well get a 7 instead, if you really want luxury. This i5 is for someone who only wants more length. I don’t see a lot of luxury in it.
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