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SPIED: G60 BMW 5 Series Spy Photos and Details Revealed

The current G30 BMW 5 Series is getting a bit long in the tooth. While still a good car, its competition has passed it by, in terms of technology, style, and driving dynamics. So it needs a new model and the upcoming G60-generation 5 Series is going to be just that. Some new spy photos and some interesting new details have emerged, giving us some better insight into what the G60 5er is actually going to be like. (We don’t own the spy photos but they can be seen here)

According to a post on g80.bimmerpost, the next-gen G60 BMW 5 Series isn’t coming until 2023, so we still have quite a long ways to go before we actually see it. However, get the hype-train moving, as some of these new details are very exciting.

First, let’s address the question you’re likely already asking — will there be an electric model? Like with the 4 Series Gran Coupe and i4, the upcoming G60 BMW 5 Series will be based on the brand’s flexible CLAR architecture and will have both internal combustion and battery electric versions. From what we’re hearing, it’s likely that the ICE (internal combustion engines) models will mostly use smaller, more efficient engines. That would leave the more powerful models to the all-electric BMW i5.

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Though, there’s said to be a couple of powerful plug-in hybrid models in the works, too. For instance, the upcoming BMW 550e could come with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, using a B58 inline-six engine, to make around 450 horsepower. However, there’s likely to be a BMW i5 M50 model, which would not only be the top-end electric model but the most powerful 5 Series model of them all.

BMW also seemingly wants to move the 5 Series’ interior a bit more upmarket, offering a more luxurious cabin, featuring more glass and metal trim. Apparently, BMW also wants to improve on its Iconic Glow grille lighting. Potentially the most interesting bit about the new 5 Series is its potential for Level 3 autonomy.

From the looks of it, in its heavy camouflage, it looks a 5 Series should. It’s a traditional three-boxy sedan with classic proportions and simple lights. That’s not to say it looks bad because it didn’t. But it’s not going to inspired a ton of outside customers.

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Upcoming BMW G60 5 Series spotted testing for the first time

In a few years we will say goodbye to the current BMW G30 5 Series range. Its place will be taken by the G60 5 Series, a car that is currently being developed and has already been spotted out testing in Germany, under heavy camouflage. By the looks of things, we’ll get a decent design for the front end, with equally decent grilles and familiar proportions everywhere else.

The first prototype spotted is also wearing the Hybrid Test Vehicle sticker, as you can see in the photos here. That’s e definite indication as to what we should expect from the upcoming 5 Series under the sheet metal. The G60 5 Series will enter production in 2023 and that means it has to be available, from the get go, with some electrified versions and at least a few full electric choices too.

Previous Generation 5 Series

Our sources tell us that the G60 generation will have a near 50:50 split between hybrid and EV models, with the latter using familiar powertrains and electric motors to what we’re bound to get on the iX and i4. Power levels will vary from under 300 HP to roughly 340 and over 400 HP, with the most powerful choices going even over 500 HP. The battery packs will also be shared with the iX and i4 so we could see an electric 5 Series with 100+ kWh batteries under the floor.

On the hybrid front, we should see 2-liter and 3-liter straight six mills combined with a varying amount of electric motors. They might be shared with the upcoming 7 Series up to a point and, according to our sources, we should see pretty impressive power outputs, especially from the 3-liter hybrid versions.

One of them will be replacing the V8 in the M550i for a new M Performance model and that means it will have over 500 HP in total. While details are scarce right now, we’ll get more info as the car approaches its launch date.

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2021 BMW 545e plug-in hybrid Not Coming to US Market

With the new BMW 5 Series LCI facelift, there will be two plug-in hybrid variants — the BMW 530e and BMW 545e. Both of which will use gasoline engines paired with electric motors but the former will get a four-cylinder and the latter will get the same powerful six-cylinder engine as the BMW 745e. Turns out, though, that only the four-pot 530e will be coming to the US market.

After the BMW 7 Series received its LCI mid-cycle facelift, the plug-in hybrid variant received a bump up in engine size. The BMW 740e became the BMW 745e and its 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder became a 3.0 liter turbocharged six-cylinder. Here in the ‘States, we get the new six-cylinder plug-in hybrid 7 Series, so we were very excited about getting that same punchy powertrain in the upcoming BMW 545e. Unfortunately, that’s not going to be the case.

The New BMW 530e M Sport G30 LCI 70 830x553

The BMW 745e is easily the best version of the 7 Series, as if offers performance close to that of the V8-powered 750i but with far better efficiency and the convenience of a fully-electric mode. So the idea of putting that same fantastic powertrain in the smaller, lighter, better looking 5 Series was incredibly appealing. And it will be for European customers. It just won’t be for us ‘Mericans.

Thankfully, we will be getting at least some sort of PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) 5 Series, in the 530e. That, though, will only come with a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that will make, in combination with the electric motor, 288 horsepower. It will be available in either rear-wheel drive or xDrive all-wheel drive.

However, compare that to the BMW 545e Europe will get, which makes 389 horsepower combined from its turbocharged straight-six, and the 530e seems puny. Of course, the 530e will be the more efficient car of the two but who doesn’t want to hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds in a plug-in hybrid 5 Series? While the 530e’s 5.9 seconds to 60 mph isn’t bad by any means, it’s nowhere near as exciting as the six-cylinder’s brutal punch.

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There’ really hasn’t been a reason given by BMW as to why the Bavarians are keeping the BMW 545e on their side of the Atlantice, either, but it’s likely to do with sales. The BMW 530e likely projects as the better seller, so it’s the model that’s coming here.

To be honest, only the most diehard car enthusiasts will care about this. Customer that actually buy hybrids value efficiency and comfort over power and performance. So it probably doesn’t make any sense to actually sell here. Still, enthusiasts who have the money and would like to go green with their daily driver are going to be a bit disappointed.

VIDEO: BMW Wagon Heaven — Check out EAG’s Wagon Estate

The performance wagon is a rare breed, here in the ‘States. Sure, we’ve gotten a few over the years but nothing like Europe has and that makes us very jealous. Over the years, Europe has had an incredible amount of absurdly desirable fast wagons from BMW, and its quirky offshoot ALPINA, wagons that we never got. However, the good folks over a Enthusiast Auto Group actually have a few of classic BMW and ALPINA wagons that they’re nice enough to show off in this new video.

There are three cars featured in this video, albeit only briefly. However, each car will get its own video moving forward, so stay tuned.

First up is an E30-generation BMW 325iT, which was a Japanese import. EAG bought it and set about giving it their usual restoration/upgrade treatment but never sold it. Instead, they couldn’t part with it because it was too cool, so they kept it around. Now that they’ve had their fun with it, though, it’s going to go up for sale.

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Next up is the most special car in the group because it’s a ALPINA B10 4.6L Touring. It was a German import based on the E34 BMW 5 Series and sports a 4.6 liter V8 and a six-speed manual gearbox. Not only is it an ALPINA wagon but it’s one with a naturally-aspirated V8, a manual and rear-wheel drive. Does life get any better? Really, I’m asking?

Lastly, there’s an E39 BMW 540i Touring that’s been Dinan tuned and it’s a properly gorgeous machine. It’s almost like an E39 BMW M5 Touring, if such a thing ever existed. That’s because it sports M5-levels of power and performance, along with some M5 wheels, but just in a wagon body style.

All of these cars are incredible and they’re the sorts of cars that you’ll only find for sale at EAG. So take a look and revel in BMW Wagon Heaven.

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