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Hot on the heels of the all-new BMW 7-Series creating a wave of news, the next-gen BMW 5-Series was seen doing developmental testing on one of the world's most famous circuits, the Nürburgring.

According to the latest reports, the all-new 5'er is expected to debut in 2016.

Although it will be an all-new product that's getting shipped, I don't think you should have high expectations for a revolutionary product. From what we can see, it's pretty obvious that this will be another evolutionary design that follows the X5 and 7-Series' footsteps.

BMW must be pretty comfortable and happy with its sales figures.

Expected to feature much of the same tech to be unveiled in the all-new, G11 7-Series, the 5's big changes will come in its powertrains. If you check out all the images by clicking "Read Article" below, it's pretty clear that a plug-in hybrid or "eDrive" variant will be available — see the little door on the driver's side front fender?

Having just driven the i8, I have to say if this is the future for BMW there's MUCH to get excited about.

Stay tuned for more BMW-related news right here on AutoSpies.com!


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Gas / Diesel Models

According to our
future models index, the US will receive 530i, 540i, 550i and 540d models. xDrive will be available on all models, with the 540d and 550i models possibly xDrive only in the U.S., subject to change. Expect the G30 to be powered by the same next generation engines to appear in the 3 Series (LCI) and G11 7 Series -- everything from a 3-cylinder to the B48 4-cylinder, B58 6-cylinder, and N63 8-cylinder.

Technology

Some of the fancy tech in the next 7 Series will also flow down to the G30, including
touchscreen iDrive, laser headlight option. Other 7 Series options which may or may not appear in the 5 Series are: automatic remote parking, new "active comfort drive" assist, gesture control, wireless charging for phones...


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