The all-new BMW 520i Touring now available in Singapore.

Singapore. BMW Asia today announced the availability of the all-new BMW 520i Touring, a car that is the epitome of driving pleasure, sporty elegance and modern functionality in the premium upper mid-range segment. Entering a new era, the sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series Touring is more progressive than ever, featuring numerous digital innovations, pioneering systems for automated driving and parking, and increased sustainability throughout the entire product life cycle. The all-new BMW 5 Series Touring is a sophisticated all-rounder for everyday driving and touring, offering stylish presence, superior sportiness, versatility and spacious comfort.

“All of us have that one friend who constantly raves about BMW Touring models from the past,” said Lars Nielsen, Managing Director, BMW Group Asia. “In case you are wondering why, Tourings offer the best of both worlds – sleek design and extreme practicality. Whether you like road trips to Malaysia, need more space for your family and friends or simply love the touring design, the BMW 520i Touring is the car for you!”

A flexible drive architecture allows model variants with highly efficient petrol and diesel engines, plug-in hybrid systems and purely electric drive systems to be produced on a single production line at the BMW Group's Dingolfing plant.

Stretched proportions, strong front, individual rear.

Dynamically stretched proportions and generously designed surfaces characterise the exterior of the all-new BMW 5 Series Touring. Compared to its predecessor, the all-new BMW 5 Series Touring is 97 millimetres longer (5,060 millimetres), 32 millimetres wider (1,900 millimetres) and 17 millimetres higher (1,515 millimetres). The all-new BMW 5 Series Touring has the longest wheelbase in its class, increasing by 20 millimetres to 2,995 millimetres.

The distinctive front end features a modern interpretation of the hallmark twin headlights and BMW grille. Two almost vertical LED elements serve as direction indicators and daytime running lights respectively. The BMW grille, which projects far forward, features standard BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting. In the side view, the flat window graphics and the long roof spoiler emphasise the sporty, elegant 2-box design. Powerfully sculpted rear wheel arches, together with the flat rear window, emphasise the car's wide stature. An L-shaped chrome bar divides the LED rear light elements, which extend well into the side sections.

The range of paintwork includes four BMW Individual paint finishes while the dynamic character of the all-new BMW 5 Series Touring is further emphasised by the standard M Sport Package and 20" M aerodynamic wheels with 245/40 front and 275/35 rear tyres.

Progressively designed cockpit, fully vegan interior.

At the heart of the progressive, driver-oriented cockpit design is the BMW Curved Display. Its 12.3-inch Information Display and the Control Display with a screen diagonal of 14.9 inches form a fully digital display network. The modern premium ambience in the interior is further enhanced by the new sports seats fitted as standard, the steering wheel, which is now flatter at the bottom, and the standard BMW Interaction Bar.

The all-new BMW 5 Series Touring has a completely vegan interior as standard. The Veganza seat surfaces also come as standard with decorative quilting. Further optional equipment includes BMW Individual Merino leather upholstery in several bi-colour variants. Other highlights of the optional equipment programme include the panoramic glass roof and the Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System with up to 18 loudspeakers.

Optimised functionality for everyday use, leisure and travel.

The all-new BMW 5 Series Touring offers more space and noticeably more leg, shoulder and elbow room, especially in the rear, as well as optimised acoustic comfort. With its versatile interior and numerous intelligent functions, the all-new BMW 5 Series Touring is just as impressive on the road as it is in everyday use.

A wider luggage compartment opening combined with a low sill makes it easy to stow large items of luggage. The all-new BMW 5 Series Touring has a luggage compartment volume that can be expanded from 570 to up to 1,700 litres. In addition to the automatic tailgate operation, remote unlocking of the 40:20:40 split rear seat backrest from the luggage compartment is also standard. Storage compartments under the load compartment floor provide space for the luggage compartment partition net and luggage compartment cover.

The ideal balance between sportiness and travelling comfort.

Driving pleasure in the all-new BMW 5 Series Touring is based on an ideal balance between sportiness and travelling comfort. With the longest wheelbase in the competitive segment, large track widths, an almost perfectly balanced 50:50 axle load distribution, intelligent lightweight construction and optimised rigidity of the body-chassis connection, it offers the ideal conditions for this. The extensively enhanced suspension technology includes sport steering, directly controlled wheel slip limitation and the latest version of the integrated braking system as standard.

The M Sport Suspension comes as standard. The M sport braking system, Adaptive Chassis Professional with electronically controlled shock absorbers, Integral Active Steering and new lateral dynamics management are available as optional equipment.

Innovative systems for automated driving and parking.

The systems for semi-automated driving and parking available as standard or as an option for the all-new BMW 5 Series Touring set standards in the competitive environment with their range of functions reliability and everyday benefits. The highlight of the range is the optional Driving Assistant Professional including Steering and Lane Control Assist and Distance Control with Stop & Go function.

The all-new BMW 5 Series Touring features the Parking Assistant Plus as standard, which includes the Parking View, Panorama View front, and 3D View functions as well as the BMW Drive Recorder and anti-theft recorder.

BMW iDrive with "QuickSelect", video streaming, AirConsole games.

The enhanced BMW iDrive display and operating system based on BMW Operating System 8.5 offers a redesigned home screen and the "QuickSelect" quick access function. The combination of the BMW Curved Display and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is consistently designed for touchscreen and natural language operation. The standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional includes the cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps, BMW Head-Up Display and an augmented view on the Control Display or the instrument cluster.

The infotainment system in the all-new BMW 5 Series Touring is complemented by a range of attractive digital services. The Connected Package Professional offers a choice of YouTube and the Video app with international and country-specific content for streaming video on the Control Display. The new BMW iDrive also enables the use of an innovative form of in-car gaming with the AirConsole platform.

The all-new BMW 5 Series Touring is equipped with two 5G mobile phone antennas as standard. This ensures optimum reception for telephony and online services. The standard equipment also includes optimised smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. The standard Personal eSIM fully integrates the vehicle into the customer's digital ecosystem with BMW’s Bluetooth SIM Reader. With the Remote Software Upgrades function, the all-new BMW 5 Series Touring always stays up to date with the latest software. It is also possible to test and rebook selected functions in the BMW ConnectedDrive Store.

Additional information enclosed:

1. The all-new BMW 520i Touring price.
2. The all-new BMW 520i Touring specifications.

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