2017 BMW 5-Series leaked ahead of world debut

A set of images that are being claimed to showcase the all-new 2017 BMW 5-Series have surfaced on the Internet. The car is expected to make its global premiere tomorrow, while a European launch will take place in early 2017.

The new BMW 5-Series is built on the German automaker's CLAR (CLuster ARchitecture) rear-wheel drive platform. This is the same platform that also underpins the new-gen BMW 7-Series. According to the leaked images, the new 5-Series appears to be a compact version of the 7-Series. It gets a wide kidney grille, which connects to the headlight assemblies on either side.

The interiors too appear to be inspired by the 7-er. A new steering wheel, a fully-digital instrument cluster, and the floating i-Drive monitor are the major elements visible in the image leaked. Features on offer will likely be borrowed from the flagship sedan as well.

BMW is expected to equip the new 5-Series with petrol and diesel engines, with a displacement ranging from 2.0-litre to 4.4-litre. These engines will be mated to either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Further details about the new BMW 5-Series will be revealed tomorrow, i.e., October 13 2016.

Source: German Car Forum