BMW resides as much as its standing as a luxurious automaker by promoting the brand new 5 Collection with a wide selection of customization choices. The eighth-generation sedan has touched down in South Africa the place the native department determined to place the highlight on a model painted in a coloration that we don’t see that usually. It’s known as Sophisto Gray, and whereas it’s definitely not one of the crucial eye-catching, it’s good if you wish to fly beneath the radar.

The automotive in query is a 520d with rear-wheel drive and the optionally available M Sport Package deal. Not like most G60s we’ve seen in official photographs, this one does away with the Shadowline black accents by retaining the usual satin components. It does have an illuminated kidney grille contour and greater wheels as this diesel sedan has the 20-inch set (Type 937) with a two-tone look. As with all the opposite variations, there’s no seen exhaust since solely the M5 will flaunt it.

Stepping contained in the right-hand-drive cabin, the brand new BMW 5 Collection Sedan has a flat-bottomed steering wheel together with a elaborate crystal gear shifter and iDrive controller. If you happen to’re questioning whether or not the leather-based is actual, it’s not. The black upholstery is known as Veganza, which is advertising and marketing jargon for vegan leather-based. Those that desire real leather-based can nonetheless get the Prolonged Merino possibility at an extra price.

General, this 520d construct performs it protected with the specification since there aren’t any wild choices added. It’s a welcome addition to the household picture since BMW tends to point out its automobiles in high-end variations with numerous extras added. For now, the South African division solely sells this 520d and the dual-motor i5 M60 electrical M Efficiency mannequin however further variations are deliberate for the native market.

Sadly, there’s no phrase about whether or not BMW South Africa intends to deliver the brand new 5 Collection Touring and/or the absolutely electrical i5 wagon. Manufacturing of the property (G61) began this week in Germany on the Dingolfing manufacturing unit.

Supply: BMW South Africa