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2007 bmw 5 series review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A luxury sedan for drivers. introductionthe bmw 5 series puts an emphasis on the driving. This mid-size luxury sedan remains a true sports sedan in any of its variations, including the 530ix wagon and other models equipped with all-wheel drive. Regardless of engine size or equipment level, the bmw 5 series delivers lively acceleration, precise handling and outstanding brakes. And while there are no significant changes for the 2007 model year, the 5 series is anything but stale. For 2006, bmw introduced new engines across the board, including a high-tech magnesium alloy six cylinder for the 525i and 530i and a larger, more powerful v8 for the 550i. behind its kabuki-eyebrow headlights, the 5 series is a true driver's car, with more model choices than most cars in its class. Even the base 525i boasts spirited performance, with decent fuel economy to lower operating costs. The more powerful six-cylinder in the 530i matches some v8s, while the 550i delivers true high performance by any definition. The limited-production m5 can out-accelerate, out-brake and out-corner some expensive sports cars, with comfortable seating for five. There's a wagon for those who want more room for cargo. It has the features, comfort and convenience of full-size luxury sedans, the sporting character of smaller ones, and a good compromise between interior space and physical bulk. In many respects, it's the benchmark for critics and auto industry engineers alike. as such, the 5 series is loaded with technology, and some of its systems have a dark side. The i-drive point-and-click control system, for example, takes time and energy to learn, and drivers who aren't willing to invest the energy, or those who just prefer to keep things simple, might want to look at a competitor. But those who place a premium on driving satisfaction should start their shopping here. the bmw 5 series sedans are available with six- or eight-cylinder engines or an ultra-high performance v10, and manual, automatic, or automatic-shifting sequential manual transmissions and optional all-wheel drive. The 5 series sport wagon is offered only with a six-cylinder and all-wheel drive. lineupthe 525i 43,500) features a 3. 0-liter inline-6 generating 215 horsepower. The 525i comes with a six-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic transmission 1,275) with steptronic shifting. the 530i 47,500) gets a 255-hp version of the 3. 0-liter six and xenon adaptive headlights. The 530i comes standard with the six-speed manual. Also standard are seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters; seatbelts are the first line of defense in a crash so be sure to use them. Active safety features include antilock brakes with dynamic brake control auto-proportioning, dynamic traction control, dynamic stability control. Also standard is the standard bmw assist communications package with automatic collision notification, an sos button, roadside assistance and locater service. It seems more substantial than some small luxury or sport sedans, with more usable interior space. At the same time it's not so physically bulky as large sedans, and therefore easier to maneuver in tight spaces and to park. the 5 series sports bmw's now-familiar corporate design themes, introduced on the larger 7 series sedan and subsequently applied to the smaller 3 series. Bmw's new approach to styling has been discussed as frequently as any in the car world, and more than occasionally criticized. On the 5 series at least, the curvy front-end, flat sides and high rear deck stand out less than they once did. That may simply mean we've grown more familiar with the shape, rather than more appreciative. the critics contend that, with the flared-nostrils look in front and the chunked-off shape of the trunk lid, the 5 series seems almost like two halves taken from different cars. In any case, the look doesn't seem to have hurt 5 series sales. the comma-shaped, wraparound taillights apply a technology introduced by bmw that has spread to a number of makes. The company calls them adaptive brake lights, and they illuminate more intensely, over a larger area, when the anti-lock brake system engages, in other words when the driver is braking as hard as possible. The point is to inform drivers following that it's stopping quickly, possibly in an emergency situation. It could help, if the driver following correctly interprets the increased intensity of the brake lights. bmw re-introduced a 5 series wagon for 2006. The rear gate opens electrically, with a switch on the key fob or dashboard, and swings very high for easy access to the load floor. A big reflector on the bottom of the gate adds an element of safety in darkness. the lift gate has a soft-close feature. When it's lowered, it automatically sucks itself shut, no slamming required. The glass window opens separately, which is convenient when dropping a briefcase or a couple of bags in back. new for 2007: xenon adaptive headlights are now standard on the 530i and above. The xenon high-intensity discharge headlights offer a brighter, more intense, more white light that appears blue when we're used to seeing halogen lights with a warmer, relatively yellow light. Adaptive means the lenses turn slightly with the steering, throwing light around a curve in the direction of travel. interiorbmw's current 5 series sedans are noticeably roomier than the previous-generation, pre-2004 models. Front passengers have a fraction more shoulder and head room, but the improvement is more obvious in the back, where there's more shoulder room and a lot more legroom. Increased cabin space put the 5 series on better footing with key competitors like the mercedes e-class, audi a6, and lexus gs. the finish and quality of materials is nice. Soft plastics covering the dashboard and doors are handsome and rich to the touch. The seats feature a draped-leather look, with the upholstery hung loosely over the seat frames. Leather inserts in the front door panels compliment the seats. the standard 5 series seats are very good, with above-average support and just enough give to keep from feeling hard. The seats in the optional sport package have so many adjustments that those who lean toward obsessive/compulsive may start stressing out as they try to settle in. They're firm, but not church-pew hard like the previous-generation sport seats. the 5 series dashboard applies bmw's familiar double-wave theme, with one wave or bubble over the instrument cluster, defining the driver's area, and another that begins over the dash center and sweeps towar. Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Navigation System✔ Sound Package✔ Sport Package✔ Alloy Wheels
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