BMW Philippines officially introduced the facelifted 520i Luxury to its local lineup. The new model comes with subtle design changes from the front to the rear that enhance its premium with sporty appearance. Also, new tech features have been integrated into the brand’s executive sedan entry.
BMW 520i Luxury
The new BMW 5 Series is a good follow-up to the M5 Competition launched last year alongside two other M models. These models strengthen the presence of the nameplate in the local market. SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official distributor of BMW vehicles in the country, is excited to present the more refined executive sedan to Filipino car buyers.
“We are thrilled to bring a more intuitive premium business sedan in the BMW 520i Luxury. The updated version brings forth features that are usually found only in the higher tiers of the luxury car market. This wide variety of innovations onboard make it immensely competitive at its price point,” said SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. President Spencer Yu.
Exterior
Looking at the exterior design, the new BMW 5 Series looks similar to the non-facelift version. However, subtle changes were made to exude the sporty appeal the nameplate is known for. The brand’s signature twin-kidney grille has been redesigned to be slightly larger, coming in a single piece surrounded by chrome.
BMW tweaked the design a bit
Another exterior feature that was revamped is the lighting system. At the front, the slimmer contouring of the headlights creates a modern appeal with regards to BMW’s heritage. It now adopts new adaptive LED headlights with high-beam assistant and adaptive cornering function. As for the taillights, the facelift gets black edging and a new L-shaped graphic.
Interior
The BMW 520i Luxury is equipped with the Comfort Access system, allowing a convenient way of locking and unlocking the vehicle, as long as the key is with the driver. Also, this system comes with a kick function for easier access to the cargo bay.
One familiar cabin layout
Stepping into the cabin, the executive sedan comes with a soft close function which pulls the doors quietly for a more upscale feel right off the bat. Premium amenities can be found in the interior including Dakota leather seats, ambient lighting package, and 4-zone automatic climate control.
Tech & Safety
New to the 5 Series is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display that provides a more engaging driving experience. Some of the tech features include the BMW Live Cockpit Professional in Operating System 7.0, BMW Gesture Control, 16-speaker Harmon Kardon surround system, and connectivity options such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
It features tech updates
Safety-wise, the vehicle comes with six airbags, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), dynamic stability control (DSC), passive protection for pedestrians, run flat tires with indicator, and ISOFIX child seat mounting. It also gets active and passive protection systems to minimize the risks of colliding with pedestrians and other vehicles.
Engine & Performance
Under the hood, the 520i Luxury is still powered by the same 2.0-liter inline-4 BMW TwinPower Turbo engine capable of delivering 184 hp and 290 Nm of torque. This engine sends power exclusively to the rear wheel via an 8-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic as standard.
The model uses the same award-winning engine
The executive sedan can go from zero to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, with the horsepower and torque peaking at 5,000 – 6,500 rpm and 1,350 – 4,250 rpm, respectively. As for fuel efficiency, BMW claims that the model gives 14.5 km/l in the city and 21.7 km/l on the highway (18.5 km/l combined).
Price
BMW Philippines is offering the new 520i Luxury at Php 4,290,000, now available in its dealerships nationwide. As for after-sales programs, the model comes with a 5-year or 200,000-km warranty, whichever comes first.
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Know more about BMW 5 Series 2024
The updated 2024 BMW 5 Series Philippines is a five-door executive sedan. As of the 2024 facelift, the car comes with three variants. It is available at all BMW dealerships nationwide from Php 4,490,000.
Under the hood, this facelifted model uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engine capable of making 184 horsepower and 290 Nm of torque. It then uses an eight-speed Steptronic transmission, which sends power to its rear wheels.
Size-wise, the BMW 520i Luxury comes with a length of 4,963mm, a width of 1,350mm, and a height of 1,479mm. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,975mm.
Locally, the 2024 BMW 520i Luxury competes against the like of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Lexus IS, Jaguar XF, Audi A6, among others.
>>> New and used BMW 5 Series 2024 for sale in the Philippines
BMW 5 Series Launch
The BMW 5-Series is currently on its seventh generation since its first global introduction in 1972. It reached Philippine shores in July 2017 offering three initial variants which are the 520d Luxury, the 520d M Sport, and the 530d Luxury. A couple of years later, BMW Philippines launched a base variant for the 5-Series which is the 520i Luxury that joined the lineup in December 2019.
Later in 2022, BMW Philippines brought in the facelifted 5-series, specifically its 520i Luxury variant.
BMW 5-Series Exterior
Style-wise, the 2024 BMW 520i looks similar to the pre-facelift model. It still comes with chrome trims, as well as the signature BMW kidney grille. What changed though is its lighting system. Specifically, it now comes with modern-looking lighting elements. The LED headlights themselves are now adaptive, and they now have high-beam assist. The taillights also received a new L-shaped lighting element.
BMW 5-Series Interior
New on the BMW 520i Philippines is the Comfort Access system. This offers an easier way to lock and unlock the car, and it also provides a kick function for the trunk door. As with previous versions, the model in question is provided with leather seats, ambient lighting, as well as a four-zone automatic climate control system.
Technology & Safety Features
Also available on the 2024 520i is a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Also added to this updated model’s touchscreen is the latest Operating System 7.0 for the iDrive. It also has BMW Gesture Control. a 16-piece Harman Kardon speaker system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
For safety, the new 520i is kitted out with six airbags, anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, dynamic stability control, passive pedestrian protection, run-flat tires with indicator, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and many other active protection systems.
BMW 5-Series Platform & Chassis
The 2024 BMW 520i is a 4-door, five-seater sedan that uses a double-wishbone front suspension, and a multi-link rear suspension. Braking is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels, as well as an electronic parking brake.
Engine & Drivetrain
The 2024 BMW 520i Luxury is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engine that can produce up to 184 horsepower and 290 Nm of torque. All power is then sent to its rear wheels through an eight-speed Steptronic automatic gearbox.
The 2024 BMW 5-Series is largely on-par against its competitors when it comes to providing a stylish but quiet-looking exterior, a luxurious interior, and on-board features/safety tech. In terms of power, the same seems to be the case. Then again, the Audi A6 offers the A6 TDI Quattro variant, while Lexus has the IS F Sport, both of which are significantly more powerful than the 520i.
BMW 5-Series 2024 Price List
Let's check out the BMW 5-Series 2024 price in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series 520i Luxury | ₱4,490,000 |
| BMW 5 Series All-new 520i | ₱4,990,000 |
| BMW 5 Series BMW 530i M Sport | ₱5,190,000 |
BMW 5-Series Pros & Cons
Pros
- Elegant styling
- Premium interior
- Well-equipped
Cons
- There are more powerful models in the same segment
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