In terms of appearance, the official picture released this time uses the i5 model of M sports suit, and the overall design is similar to the overseas version. In the details, the outside of the double kidney center net of the domestic i5, and the sports kits on both sides of the license plate have added gold decorative rings. At the same time, the domestic version i5 also adds gold decoration in the window line, rearview mirror and wheel position. It is worth mentioning that BMW's gold decoration uses a matte design, and the saturation is low, very elegant atmosphere.
As a domestic version of the model, lengthening is naturally the basic operation. The new generation of I5/5 series are also using long axis design, although the official has not announced the specific extension figures, but compared with overseas models, it can be seen that the rear door of the domestic i5 is indeed long. In addition, the domestic version of i5 is surrounded by the same color design with the body, but also in order to better match the lengthened body.
In terms of size, taking the overseas version of the 5 series as a reference, the new car is nearly 100mm longer than the previous version of the standard axle, and the wheelbase has increased by 20mm. The previous generation of domestic 5 series has extended the 130mm wheelbase, if the new generation of models continue to extend 130mm, then the length of the new i5/5 series is expected to be close to the 5.2m mark, and the wheelbase will reach an astonishing 3125mm.
In other details, the domestic version of the i5 has a charging port on the left front fender, while the overseas version of the pure electric i5 has a charging port only on the right rear fender. Here we give two guesses, one is that the domestic version of the official picture released by BMW is not only the pure electric i5, but also the plug-in 5 series (because the overseas plug-in 5 series charging port is on the left front fender). Another possibility is that the domestic pure electric i5 will be arranged separately for fast charge and slow charge interfaces. In addition to the difference in the charging port, the domestic i5 also adds a blue "5" breathing light at the corner of the C-pillar Huo, which will light up as a reminder when the vehicle is charging.
In terms of interior, the design style of the domestic i5 is basically consistent with the overseas version, and the overall look is luxurious without losing a sense of technology. Among them, the 12.3-inch full LCD instrument and 14.9-inch center control screen form an integrated curved structure, and there are very gorgeous atmosphere lights in the center console and door panel, and the air conditioning outlet is all hidden design.
At the same time, the i5 also uses BMW's latest three-panel M sports steering wheel, the shift area is made of exquisite crystal material, and offers a segmented double sunroof structure. In addition, the domestic version of the model has also been adjusted for the seat, not only the filling is thicker and softer, but also more traditional Chinese charm in the design of the stitching, and even the Chinese character "five" logo on the back.
Of course, the most core difference in the domestic version of i5 is the back row. Thanks to the extended wheelbase, the rear of the vehicle is more spacious than the overseas version. More importantly, the Chinese version of the i5/5 series has a rear 31-inch 8K resolution giant screen, this configuration throughout the world only China's long-axis version of the model is exclusive, which is enough to see BMW's sincerity towards Chinese consumers. In other configurations, the new i5/5 series will also provide four-temperature zone air conditioning, Baohua Weihealth audio, iPad multi-function stand in the rear, heating and ventilation in the rear.