[Apples12]

Hi all

Currently speccing out a new i5 touring

Have it as follows so far

I5 touring m sport pro
Tech +
Comf +
Adaptive suspension professional
Metallic paint
Sun protection glass

I cannot seem to find any concrete information on the following

1. What is the standard suspension on the i5 touring - is it springs or is it standard air suspension on all 4 corners?
2. The adaptive suspension pro - what does this add? The configurator seems to suggest it simply lowers the car by 5mm?

Any pointers appreciated

I finally have the monthly price where I want it from the dealer and these are the last few queries I had

Many thanks

[PeterC4]

It's a good question. Adaptive suspension pro should add rear wheel steering. Whether it adds anti-roll stabilization as well is an open question. It may on some models and others maybe not. You need to ask whether it adds anti-roll. I think the version that adds anti-roll is Adaptive M Suspension Pro. I think it's about $1,000 more than the $3,000 option for 2VV here in Canada.

Hope that helps. I find the rear wheel steering very beneficial.

[epigram]

Originally Posted by PeterC4

It's a good question. Adaptive suspension pro should add rear wheel steering. Whether it adds anti-roll stabilization as well is an open question. It may on some models and others maybe not. You need to ask whether it adds anti-roll. I think the version that adds anti-roll is Adaptive M Suspension Pro. I think it's about $1,000 more than the $3,000 option for 2VV here in Canada.

Hope that helps. I find the rear wheel steering very beneficial.

Thanks for the info. My dealer option list only showed M suspension and adaptive suspension pro. So I always wondered which had the anti roll. Now I know neither! A third unavailable option is required.

[PeterC4]

In Canada Adaptive M Suspension Pro is available on the M60 but not the 550e from what I understand. The 550e is "toned down" from the M60.

[lilstevie]

Originally Posted by Apples12

1. What is the standard suspension on the i5 touring - is it springs or is it standard air suspension on all 4 corners?

I’m not 100% with the touring but I expect it should be the same as the sedan which is air on the rears only.

2. The adaptive suspension pro - what does this add? The configurator seems to suggest it simply lowers the car by 5mm?

Adaptive suspension also runs a different level of firmness for sport mode vs the rest

[Icarus1_1]

Touring like sedan always has rear wheel air suspension.

Pro suspension adds :
-Rear wheel steering to improve turning the ship around
- Adaptive setting of different modes on the suspension (sport/comfy) and I think also real time adjustments depending on the surface.

hth

[Apples12]

What I'm not sure of is the comfort aspect

My main focus is comfort over having a super stiff setup

Currently my spec is looking like

I5 edrive40 m sport pro
Comfort plus
Technology plus
Panoramic roof
Sun protection
Rear sun blinds

I'm torn about adding the adaptive suspension on as i really don't want the stiffer ride. Comfort over all for me

[AiredaleDad]

Originally Posted by Apples12

What I'm not sure of is the comfort aspect

My main focus is comfort over having a super stiff setup

Currently my spec is looking like

I5 edrive40 m sport pro
Comfort plus
Technology plus
Panoramic roof
Sun protection
Rear sun blinds

I'm torn about adding the adaptive suspension on as i really don't want the stiffer ride. Comfort over all for me

MSport Pro is already going to stiffen the suspension and lower the car. The adaptive suspension would allow you to select a more comfortable ride than pretty much being in a Sportier suspension than the basic model all the time.

[RichardInCA]

Originally Posted by Apples12

What I'm not sure of is the comfort aspect

My main focus is comfort over having a super stiff setup

Currently my spec is looking like

I5 edrive40 m sport pro
Comfort plus
Technology plus
Panoramic roof
Sun protection
Rear sun blinds

I'm torn about adding the adaptive suspension on as i really don't want the stiffer ride. Comfort over all for me

My perspective with my M60 is that the stiffening up happens more when you engage sport mode but other modes are much more comfortable (Sport is not uncomfortable though). It’s not a one-time thing where you have to drive in sport rather than comfort the whole time.