QAF Auto Sdn Bhd, the official distributor of BMW cars in Brunei, is pleased to launch the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan, through its sporting and elegant looks is the epitome of aesthetic design and supreme driving pleasure in the upper midrange segment. This sixth generation of BMW’s executive express convincingly reflects the supreme standard of the world’s most successful manufacturer of premium cars throughout the entire process of development.

QAF Auto Sdn Bhd will be offering the BMW 523i, BMW 535i and BMW 530d. Meanwhile, the BMW 520i variation will also be available later this year.

In its driving characteristics, the new BMW 5 Series combines superior agility with outstanding comfort. At the same time the overall design of the car offers an appropriate balance of sportiness and elegance particularly clear and convincing from the side.

Above the striking contour line running along the car at the height of the door openers, a slightly flared shoulder surface, together with the coupé-like roofline and the stretched window surface, gives the glazed section of the passenger cell a light and stretched look despite its size.

Further down the body concave modeled surfaces create lively light and shade effects emphasising the sporting character of the sedan. Greater curvature around the rear wheel arches, finally, bears clear testimony to rear-wheel drive so typical of a BMW of this kind.

The L-shaped rear light clusters again reflect the typical look of a BMW and provide that unmistakable night design. Three rows of LED lights form the look of homogeneously glowing bodies again quite characteristic of BMW. And last but not least, the direction indicators and brake lights also come in LED technology.

Innovative lights technology gives the new BMW 5 Series Sedan a particularly striking look at night both from the front and from behind. Both the headlights and the rear light clusters, through their clear shapes and precisely defined signalling effect, characterise the new BMW 5 Series Sedan unmistakably as a BMW even from a distance.

Through design features typical of the brand but interpreted in new style, the expressive front end of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan convincingly presents the sporting and representative character of the car. The upright BMW kidney grille even appearing from some angles to be leaning forward symbolises the forward-pushing motion of the sedan and, together with the powerfully flared wheel arches, gives the front end of the car strong charismatic presence.

Four contour lines sweeping down into the kidney grille split up the engine compartment lid into individual sections. The two middle lines come together above the kidney grille, surrounding the BMW logo. The wide air intake with round fog lamps positioned far to the outside offers a particularly sporting note through its division into three sections, with two horizontal bars splitting up the air scoop on either side. These bars extend further on to the inside at the level of the kidney grille, making the centre section of the air intake one complete, harmonious unit. Together with the contours of the air intake rising up to the outside, they emphasise the sheer width of the front end and guide the view of the beholder on to the wheel arches.
The headlight units extending far into the side panels likewise serve to emphasise the width of the car. The light sources themselves are two cylinder-shaped headlights, with the dual round headlights cut off at the top by a trim panel creating that concentrated focus so typical of a BMW.

In conjunction with the standard xenon headlights, the daytime driving lights incorporate quite unmistakable LED light rings, while the direction indicators moved far to the outside are made up of ten LED units each. As a final highlight, an LED focus light marks the upper end of each headlight unit.

The most advanced drivetrain and suspension technologies ensure supreme sportiness and an even higher standard of motoring comfort all in one. At the same time optional Dynamic Driving Control enables the driver to set the suspension individually to his personal requirements. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is available with Adaptive Drive encompassing Dynamic Damper Control and Dynamic Drive stability control, as well as BMW’s Integral Active Steering.

Running parallel to one another, the contour and sill lines rise up dynamically, the former stretching out from the front wheel arch all the way to the rear lights to create the elegant and dynamic look of the car from the side. The sculptural shape so typical of a BMW established in this way makes the side sections and the rear end literally flow into one another.

The contour lines continue into the contours of the rear light clusters and finally come together above the number plate panel.

Seen from the rear, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan also stands out through the concave surface between the contour line and the wheel arches giving the body a distinctly recognisable waist. The flared wheel arches and the horizontal breakdown of the rear end, in turn, strongly emphasise the powerful stature of the sedan, the wide track and the wheels ending flush with the wheel arches further enhancing this impression.

The LED light rings in the dual round headlights also accentuate the typical look of the brand from the front of the car, this time in new, even more striking style. The horizontal rows of lights at the rear extending all the way into the side panels emphasise the sporting appearance of the car, the optimised looks and the signalling effect of LED technology at the same time enhancing the characteristic appearance of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan.

With the longest wheelbase in the segment, a long and sleek engine compartment lid, short overhangs front and rear and a coupé-like, graceful roofline, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan stands out from the competition. Overall, the aesthetic looks of the car are clearly determined by perfectly balanced proportions. Design features typical of BMW are to be found both at the front with its BMW kidney grille inclined slightly forward and on the strikingly chiseled engine compartment lid, in the stylish and elegant side view of the car, and on the muscular rear end. Within the interior modern function and a superior ambience come together in perfect harmony, unmistakable style and clear orientation to the driver in the cockpit guaranteeing a truly unique driving and traveling experience.

The interior design clearly brings out both the active character of the car and the comfort features of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, high-tech functions within an elegant ambience creating a strong impression of superior, modern style. The cockpit is inclined towards the driver at an angle of approximately 7o and the asymmetrically designed centre console likewise emphasises this clear orientation to the driver.

The multifunction buttons on the newly developed steering wheels now also serve to operate cruise control. All control units and switches as well as the displays in the instrument cluster finished in Black Panel technology are arranged clearly and ensure optimum readability. Information relevant to the driver as well as the control instruments are arranged on the side of the cockpit facing the driver, while the displays, control units and buttons serving to mastermind comfort functions are positioned more towards the middle of the car. Measuring up to 10.2 inches in size (optional), the Control Display featured on the iDrive control system obviously coming as standard is integrated harmoniously in the instrument panel.

The horizontal breakdown of the instrument panel underlining the generous feeling of space continues through the door linings all the way to the rear, enabling the passengers to enjoy the motoring experience in a harmoniously balanced setting. The interior trim on the instrument panel and the door linings available in various colours borders at the bottom on a highlight bar in Pearl Gloss Chrome adding a particular touch of style and elegance. At the transition point from the instrument panel to the door lining further highlight bars merging up in a sweeping line add an exciting eye-catcher.

Ample storage space, high-quality materials, attractive colour combinations. Travel comfort within the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is further enhanced by a wide range of ergonomically and ideally positioned storage options, boxes and cup holders. In addition to the spacious glove compartment, a fold-in box on the driver’s side of the instrument panel offers further space and convenience.

The centre console forms one complete and highly elegant surface, the space between the electronic gear selector lever and the climate control unit offering enough room for two cup holders and a key box, with a further storage box behind the iDrive Controller. The second cup holder comes in the storage compartment beneath the armrest.

The armrest on the centre console opens up smoothly and conveniently with butterfly flaps extending back in a vertical line, revealing not only the USB, Aux-In and power connections, but also a very convenient and practical storage compartment.

High-quality materials and superior finish in top craftsmanship underline the premium ambience of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. A wide range of colour and leather upholstery variants offer more than ample freedom in customising the car to the driver and passengers. Visible seams on the leather seats, door handles and panels serve to additionally emphasise the flowing lines of the interior.

Right from the start upon its introduction, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan comes with a choice of no less than seven paintwork colours. Within the interior there are six leather upholstery colours and several interior trim choices available as standard. The interior trim choices range from black high-gloss to fine wood trims.

BMW 523i
Straight-six petrol engine
Capacity: 2,497 cc, max output: 150 kW/204 hp at 6,300 rpm
Max torque: 250 Nm from 2,750 – 3,000 rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds
Top speed: 234 km/h
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 8.0 ltr/100 km
CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 187 g/km,
full compliance with the EU5 emission standard.

BMW 535i
Straight-six petrol engine with TwinPower Turbo,
High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC
Capacity: 2,979 cc, max output: 225 kW/306 hp at 5,800 rpm
Max torque: 400 Nm from 1,200 – 5,000 rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds
Top speed: 250 km/h
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 8.4 ltr/100 km
CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 195 g/km
full compliance with the EU5 emission standard.

BMW 530d
Straight-six diesel with aluminum crankcase,
turbocharger with variable turbine geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection (piezo-injectors, max injection pressure 1,800 bar)
Capacity: 2, 993 cc, max output: 180 kW/245 hp at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 540 Nm from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds
Top speed: 250 km/h
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 6.2 ltr/100 km
CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 160 g/km