Preview: 2010 BMW 5-Series Revealed

It look really good, I love it, but let hope the actual product model look like this. I really like the side line and the headlight. Differently a big improvement on the current model.

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 1:12:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8   

Holy photoshop...

— ExigeOwner (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 1:24:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

No. It still sounds ridiculous. No matter who produces it- Lexus, M-B, BMW, Audi- I still think it's too many. Sorry to burst your bubble, thinking that we're completey biased towards name-brands only.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 2:14:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

You know, a semi has something like 16 gears, we're barely half there ;)

What I want to know is at what point a CVT becomes more practical with "virtual gears" rather than a box full of cogs that weighs a ton.

— vdiv (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 3:05:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Guaranteed that's exactly what many will say about the 8-Speed. Car and Driver will certainly deem it the best due to the fact that BMW is doing it.

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 4:24:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

an 8-speed seems ridiculous.
and this car is at least a couple of years away so i wouldn't trust any of the details about it.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/5/2007 12:41:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The headlight was obviously photoshopped onto the front and it's a hack job at that. Seems missing all over the place.

— ExigeOwner (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 1:25:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

that's a 5-series front end on a 3-series body. Look how small the trunk decklid is and the shape of the tail lights -- that's a 3-series. Swap the 5-series dragon headlights with some teardrop shaped ones and recolor the tailights to match the new X5 and presto, you have these images.

— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 1:31:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Very Acura RL, thus boring.

Good thing about German designs, they can hide behind their big grills to copy others.

— SupraNeverBack (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 1:38:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -9   

lol!

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 4:25:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

hope he's still alive and kicking.

once he's gone where will lexus get it's design ideas?!?

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/5/2007 12:44:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

From the next BMW Designer or design!

— atomicbri (View Profile)

Posted on 5/5/2007 3:33:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Quite an argument you have there, BUCKFUSH, seeing that BMW not only spurred the "emotional" design revolution- but the 7 Series also pioneered the major technology push that many luxury automakers are participiating in. Without the 7 Series, there would be so much less in today's luxury class.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 5/6/2007 3:16:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Looks better than today's 5, but as stated above, looks like a 3-5 morph.

I'd rather see a back end that looks more like the 335 coupe than the sedan.

— indoctrin8ed (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 2:40:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

That's the best looking Passat ever!

— senorgato (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 2:55:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Shouldn't you guys look more closely at the details before you make this the cover story?

— Tmarks06 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 3:17:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Nice and clean design, hope the interior will be nice and not ugly as the current model.

— Designer1 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 3:24:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

everyone is crying about 'missing lines.' ITS A PREVIEW

— henbmw (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 3:59:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

They should seriously consider a more subdued front-end like this photoshop. The actual body of the current 5-Series isn't that bad at all, it's the front-end that's killing it!

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 4:27:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

If this is how it really is, why does BMW keep making the 5 series more agressive than the 3. That dosen't make sense to me. I think the 3 should be more sporty in looks as well as personality. I love it though.

— BMW_DRVR (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 5:11:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

the bangle butt is gone! please build it like this! btw the next m5 should have the 99' bmw lmr v12 w/ 600+hp.

— WeAreMad (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 5:34:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

now this I like, though it looks similar to an A5 (the back)

— farhank420 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 6:33:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

about the 8 speeds gearbox... for one i think that 7 is one too many, quite simply because of overall ratio being comprised roughly between 8 and 12, therefore moving from 5 to 6 speed makes mathematical sense, when moving from 6 to 7 makes less of it, and from 7 to 8 making none, besides the fact that moving through too many gears is fuel consuming, let alone engine wearing...
Now if at some point BMW, and others, do use an 8er (by ZF, most likely) people might find it better than that of Lexus (repeat MIGHT) because of its particular architecture, something innovative about it (listen Lexi fans), unlike the one on the new LS, with is technically less advanced than the 6 speed gearbox from BMW (google for proof, it's everywhere!), because it's heavier, shifts slower, consumes more fuel by losing more power on the way to the wheels, and as mentioned above, too much shifting (one of the main reasons the Hybrid advantages are off-set on the LS 600h), has a less advanced shift strategy, etc...
IMO the 8er on Lexi is just marketing, and excellent at that, i have to say...!

— nvme (View Profile)

Posted on 5/5/2007 12:29:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

i love the direction BMW is going with their exterior designs, although the photo shopper might be a very accurate person most of the time, im sure the trunk lid will be at least a little bigger than the one here, nonetheless this car looks amazing, if bmw actually makes this, then it will kill every competitor there is for this car.

— crazypetrolhead (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 6:56:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

A little while ago I was seriously considering purchasing a new vehicle, although I don't really need one (I'd like to keep my cars for a while), with the Audi S5 leading the way if I decided to go with another coupe or the Infiniti G35 Sedan if I decided to go sedan route. But, 2009-2010 looks like will feature some nice car choices from everyone, including a new Acura TL (I like the current design, will be interesting to see what they do for the next), new BMW 5-series and more. Think I might have to wait it out to see what's coming out. I'm not even a dodge fan, but the new Challenger has me intrigued, as does the new Camaro (I'm still young and for some reason I feel "old" when thinking about buying a Benz or a BMW)... dunno

— WickedRabbit (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 7:23:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

If they made this car, I would consider buying it purely based on looks.

Reminds me a lot of the current ES/IS, so that's probably why I like the photo-chop.

But they'd have to fire Bangle before anything like this came out of BMW again.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 7:39:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Looks fantastic...

— SixxFive (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 8:04:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Look at the rear of this car and the Hyundai Genesis concept at the same time.

Funny isn't it.

— aeyjay (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 8:59:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

But will it be able to compete with Pontiac?

— mp2dtw (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 11:33:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

that's what the current 5 should have looked like.
very sharp.

— RS4inPA (View Profile)

Posted on 5/4/2007 11:57:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Boy if they mess up on this car twice, the 5-series as an attractive vehicle will be a distant memory.

To me the current 5-series is for Asians & posers (especially the 525i), whenever I see a guy driving a 545i or 550i on the road they seem to stare at my car as the one they should have picked up (650i).

The 5-series has a guardian angel in the form of a propeller badge & strong legs to keep it going...If this wasn't the best driving sedan in it's class, it'd be good for nothing.

— MunichRob (View Profile)

Posted on 5/5/2007 4:45:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

It's quite simple. This new drawing of what may be the 2010 5 series shows better lines in result better styling. There is no doubt the M5 has great performance but the styling unfortunately does not compliment the performance. As for the entry level 5 series they are still luxurious and comfortable but the exterior design is horrid.

I hope the next gen is much improved in terms of design. Their engines and transmissions run very smoothly as all of the BMW models that I have been in.

Can't wait.

— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/5/2007 7:58:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I find this a step backwards if it was real. I fidn the current 5 series to be attractive and I like the aggressive BMW style. I know BMW can do a better job.... or I hope...

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 5/5/2007 10:23:42 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Fugly Betty gets herself more fugly.

— TruenoAE86 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/5/2007 11:17:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

very good looking car...sleek, low, refined.
i can see significant design inspiration was taken from the CS concept car shown in china.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/5/2007 12:39:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

enthusiast,
Yes I am. You know what that feels like?

http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/02/Silver-Rear-3-4.jpg
http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/g/Q/lx_07es350_01silfrt.jpg
http://www.macxcess.com/vblog/uploaded_images/IS250-rear-759111.png

It even has hints of the Peugeot 607.

We all can see where the inspiration for this photoshop came from though, and it's definitely not the CS (only thing in common are the 4 doors and tires and the propellor head badge).
http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3300.asp?id=13356

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/5/2007 1:06:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I'm very late to this post, but thats a heck a nice 5er

— GTR35 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/5/2007 3:25:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

This is unbelievable, it seems like all the german car fans are giving "minus boost" for anybody who might have a difference of opinion to German cars like BMW. Please the just like you guys praise bmw and audi and ridicule Lexus, even other users should be able to voice their opinion (bad or good) against a german brand. Such biased group of bloggers. And beside anybody can tell that this is a photoshop job of M3 look alike headlights on a 3 series body. Look at the sloping sidelines, the shape of the backside, and the characteristic lines of a 3 series from bonnet to lower front panels, however they have cleverly used the grill of current 5 series for the depiction. I support neither german cars nor japaneese cars, I am a ferrari man.

— farabira1 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/5/2007 3:37:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

this is what the current 3 series should like. 5 series should look more bold and luxurious. this is beautiful but kinda too sporty for this segment i think....

— iamdabest1 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/6/2007 1:49:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I can't believe I'm saying this, but this car looks good.

— Carboy (View Profile)

Posted on 5/6/2007 8:13:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Fierce!

— delan (View Profile)

Posted on 5/6/2007 10:24:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

New 5-series looks pretty good but that BMW's concept CS looks awesome.

— Homer008 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/7/2007 12:32:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Dayum, very niiiice

— supermoto (View Profile)

Posted on 5/7/2007 5:46:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

why BMW Grilles looks like borrowed from Lancia Ypsilon? Xmm its smaller but ugly?

— silent_power (View Profile)

Posted on 5/8/2007 7:22:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

It looks good. Maybe too good to be true. And with the hood welded shut like that, there must be a Toyota engine in there somewhere.

— r_driver04 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/10/2007 4:11:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

canot really say anything from this except that the real thing in person is always nicer and gives a more exciting feeling to see no matter how good a photoshop maybe, still a great work by the artist!

— Audi4Life (View Profile)

Posted on 5/10/2007 4:40:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Now they are getting it together. This car will make the current model depreciate like heck.

It blows my mind that this car is not in production now.

The current 5 is ugly and always has been

— hotdog (View Profile)

Posted on 5/10/2007 10:53:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I'm calling "PhotoChop". It looks like the "artist" had the current 3-series in mind. It is, without a doubt, less unattractive than current BMWs. It even borders on "okay looking", which for BMW, is GREAT!

— Steve (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 12:18:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Wow. The new 5 series looks great!
Its design has gotten alot edgier.....

— autodesigner2010 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/12/2007 1:19:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

photo shop is horrible...the shotty work should tell you that they are no where near completing the story for this design. Id rather see a marker sketch of the whole story.

— javajoe (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2007 2:36:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1