| The new, completely redesigned 2011 BMW 5 Series | | | | Sirius satellite radio, HD radio, and an iPod port. The |
| has been revolutionized to include a wider range of | | | | new 5 Series has also been updated with radar-based |
| customizable options. Most notable are the new | | | | adaptive cruise control, making long distance drives |
| technological aspects of the 2011 528i, 535i, and 550i | | | | more effortless. And, there's even an intelligent |
| that trump the tech options for the 2010 models. The | | | | self-parking option that's sure to impress passengers |
| new 5 Series is available with an expansive variety of | | | | and on-lookers. |
| advanced technological features designed to enhance | | | | New safety options for the BMW 5 Series start with a |
| drivability, improve driver and passenger safety, and | | | | set of cameras that provide rear video for parking |
| create a more luxurious and effortless driving | | | | assistance. The sedans also feature a new Heads-Up |
| experience. | | | | Display and Night Vision with pedestrian detection |
| The new options for the BMW 5 Series begin with the | | | | technology. Then there's Blind Spot and Land |
| transmission. North American drivers can choose from | | | | Departure Warning systems, which promote overall |
| a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic | | | | safety and put the driver at ease in high-traffic |
| transmission for both the 535i and the 550i. And, as | | | | situations. And, distance-warning sensors relate the |
| part of BMW's EfficientDynamics program, the 535i | | | | car's proximity to objects by displaying an overhead |
| and 550i also benefit from a new | | | | view of the vehicle on the iDrive. Lastly, the series' |
| brake-energy-regeneration system and an ActiveAero | | | | boasts a frontal collision warning program that |
| system that improve overall aerodynamics. | | | | automatically applies the brakes when an imminent |
| The 2011 5 Series also features a new ZF automatic | | | | impact is detected. |
| transmission with five clutches and eight forward | | | | For the environmentally conscious driver, BMW will also |
| gears. This allows for a wider ratio spread—more | | | | add a hybrid to the new 2011 5 Series. The full hybrid, |
| speed options make for smoother acceleration and | | | | dubbed ActiveHybrid 5, has a 3.0-liter straight-six N55 |
| deceleration in stop-and-go traffic. Rear-wheel drive is | | | | gas engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, an |
| standard on the new 5 Series, but all-wheel drive, or | | | | eight-speed automatic transmission, and is fueled by |
| xDrive, is available on several models. The intelligent | | | | electricity. ActiveHybrid 5 will likely arrive in United |
| xDrive system uses sensors to detect slippery | | | | States markets early 2011. |
| patches in the road and adjust torque distribution | | | | From improved transmissions and enhanced |
| accordingly. | | | | aerodynamics, to self-parking capability and radar |
| A host of new tech options are available for the 2011 | | | | cruise control, the new BMW 5 Series' options are |
| 5 Series that weren't available for the 2010 5 Series. | | | | sure to impress drivers everywhere. The extensive list |
| First, the BMW 5 Series has been equipped with the | | | | of new, customizable options is unrivaled by all other |
| more intuitive, fourth-generation iDrive— drivers use | | | | cars on the market. With such a wide variety of |
| this all-in-one central control system to control the | | | | improved options, the 2011 BMW 5 Series truly sets a |
| majority of functions inside the cabin. New | | | | new standard for luxury, safety, and drivability in motor |
| entertainment features of the 2011 5 Series include | | | | vehicles today. |