Production BMW i5 (G60) Leaks Ahead of Unveiling!

Raikkonen · 05-18-2023, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Savage_M3

Is it just the angle in this pic or is that a bit of a fast back roofline in the back?

You're absolutely right.

If you look at all of the photos of the test mules, the trunk line has a steep slope upwards towards the rear glass...it definitely looks more fastback than traditional sedan profile...kind of awkward, but I'll reserve judgement until the reveal...

_baz · 05-18-2023, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by skumar55

Couple of ICE engines likely to come out.

Ah right,

I assumed with it being an “I” model it was pure EV

But now looking at the i8 with its Mini engine and i3 with the range extender I can’t assume such things 😂

chicagofan00 · 05-18-2023, 08:44 AM

It’s alright. Nothing crazy, nothing terrible. Just kind of there.

Obviously this doesn’t necessarily represent the M sport or the full M version, but I sure hope those iterations add a lot more aggressiveness to the next gen 5er.

mbchris · 05-18-2023, 08:51 AM

It seems like it has a lot of 2023 Honda Accord styling cues. Cars beginning to look alike coming out of a wind tunnel?

guy_incognito1420 · 05-18-2023, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by _baz

Ah right,

I assumed with it being an “I” model it was pure EV

But now looking at the i8 with its Mini engine and i3 with the range extender I can’t assume such things 😂

The i5 will be electric only but it's based on the upcoming next gen 5 Series which will get the usual gasoline engines.

Next gen M5 will get the same hybrid system the XM has.

_baz · 05-18-2023, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by guy_incognito1420

The i5 will be electric only but it's based on the upcoming next gen 5 Series which will get the usual gasoline engines.

Next gen M5 will get the same hybrid system the XM has.

Right.

Shows how much attention I pay to new BMW models !

unfoundnemo · 05-18-2023, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mkizzo

Door handles are such a small detail, but the flat look takes so much away from the current generation of BMWs

I'm not a fan myself... but I will say that my i4 has less scratches in/around the handle than any of my previous cars (X7 included, and I have only had the current one for 3 months longer than the i4). Not from me, but the ladies in my life tend to have nails/rings/etc., and the cups behind the handles have been a bit of a mess... so there's at least some practicality behind it.

Vervain · 05-18-2023, 08:56 AM

The rear that leaked a while back too…

ghaffari46 · 05-18-2023, 09:01 AM

Why an electric car needs such a huge hood with that much of overhang? Looks like you can fit 12 cylinder there! And im pretty sure there is no frunk.

ThesaVeliona · 05-18-2023, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by _baz

If I’m not mistaken there are no engines.

Electric only isn’t it ?

What do you mean? There'll obviously be like 540i, 530e, M5 and etc etc respectively.

ArchieV · 05-18-2023, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Savage_M3

Is it just the angle in this pic or is that a bit of a fast back roofline in the back?

I’m hoping it’s just an awkward angle because I’m seeing that too and not a fan of it.

_baz · 05-18-2023, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ThesaVeliona

What do you mean? There'll obviously be like 540i, 530e, M5 and etc etc respectively.

The post said it was i5 not 5 series

I’ve explained my thoughts above

ThesaVeliona · 05-18-2023, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by _baz

The post said it was i5 not 5 series

I’ve explained my thoughts above

Fair fair.

AP · 05-18-2023, 09:14 AM

This is the real brochure, not a render?

Not so sure about it from this angle
But each to their own of course
Still no remorse having just got my g30 m550….

chicagofan00 · 05-18-2023, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ghaffari46

Why an electric car needs such a huge hood with that much of overhang? Looks like you can fit 12 cylinder there! And im pretty sure there is no frunk.

This is still the same platform that the new gasoline based 5 series will be on. They still need the large front end to, yes, fit the engines in there.

ASAP · 05-18-2023, 09:18 AM

so thats pretry much the 5 series... kind of Hyundai looking for some reason w an Infiniti rear 3/4

NGT2 · 05-18-2023, 09:19 AM

I like it

BMthusiast · 05-18-2023, 09:24 AM

I'm going to destroy my older brother's tesla Street Fighter II style and surprise him with a brand new i5.

guy_incognito1420 · 05-18-2023, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by unfoundnemo

I'm not a fan myself... but I will say that my i4 has less scratches in/around the handle than any of my previous cars (X7 included, and I have only had the current one for 3 months longer than the i4). Not from me, but the ladies in my life tend to have nails/rings/etc., and the cups behind the handles have been a bit of a mess... so there's at least some practicality behind it.

Yeah I'm in the same boat. I gave my car it's second hand wash over the weekend and admired the lack of scratches around the door handle.

I did not admire the door ding an elderly woman left on the car though, luckily it's small and should be an easy repair.

Igor_M5 · 05-18-2023, 09:43 AM

Awkward angle? The design and proportions are fucking awkward.

All this controversial shit that BMW keeps swinging is starting to feel like a really bad trip on shrooms.

Make it end please. 😵&zwj;💫🫤

duky · 05-18-2023, 09:45 AM

I like what I see so far and it makes me worried because if an M5 Touring comes to US there are some big and painful decisions I may need to make!

Teutonic · 05-18-2023, 09:46 AM

Very generic bland side profile.
Meh…

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