An optional electric tow hitch that's available for all 5 Series cars automatically retracts for easy storage. When it debuted in the 1970s, it was especially reminiscent of Italian cars and the Alfa Romeo in particular. Trunk capacity has grown by 26 percent. In government crash tests, the 5 Series earned only three out of five stars for protecting the driver in a frontal crash. What gets everyone's attention, of course, is the 5 Series' swoopy exterior design, and in this instance, attention may or may not be a good thing. With Active Steering, steering response slows down considerably at fast freeway speeds, but there is perceptible reaction from the front tires almost with the first fraction of movement on the wheel. Slashing through the cones is less work with Active Steering, requiring less sawing on the wheel and fewer corrections.
This was developed for decades to account for triple-digits speeds on Germany's autobahns, but it's no longer necessary. Nonetheless, all that aluminum keeps a lid on the car's weight. The 525i is equipped with a 184-horsepower, 2. Exterior The styling of the 525i follows on the heels of the companys controversial 7 Series but appears to be more subtle and, therefore, perhaps less subject to criticism. The redo for 2004 is as extensive as any the company has undertaken. These most-frequently adjusted systems can be managed without using iDrive, and information is still displayed on the electronic screen. The engine's deciliter capacity is reflected in the car's model number.
The hood, front fenders and frame in front of the windshield pillars are also aluminum, glued and riveted to the rest of the car to avoid the corrosion typical of aluminum-steel contact points. . You'll like it or you won't. The manufacturer currently offers five sedan options and four touring car models. Slight modifications to the interior and exterior were made in 2008 and 2010. A double wave theme is used for the dashboard.
And, of course, the V8 engine. Double-wave could more accurately be called two-step, with two levels in the dash running the width of the cabin. In this regard, the 2004 5 Series is much nicer than both the current 3 Series and the 2003 5. Three 5 Series models are available. The 5's heating and cooling system has been improved for 2004 with new features, including more sophisticated humidity control. Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. In all, more than five million 5 Series vehicles have been sold.
This interior has drawn far less criticism than the exterior styling, and from a functional view point it's quite effective. If you never drove the 5 Series quickly, you'd be left with a smooth, truly comfortable car with nearly all the bells and whistles and nothing to diminish the experience. At best, it's difficult to master. The series enjoys excellent safety ratings as well as high horsepower, and it's available with both automatic and manual transmissions. The cars made from 2003 until the present feature an iDrive interface with navigation and built-in communications systems. On the 5 Series the look seems a bit more cohesive, perhaps a less radical departure, but that may be because we've gotten used to the 7. However, it earned five out of five stars for protecting passengers.
This sedan rides firm, without a sensation of floating, but always smoothly and comfortably. In all, more than five million 5 Series vehicles have been sold. Other luxury Summary Mid-size luxury sedans are popular because they mix comfort, fine performance, manageable size, passenger-friendly accommodations and the latest features in a stylishly functional package. On a slalom course in another parking lot 120 miles up the Hudson, we discovered the performance advantages of this new steering system. This clever little electronic device is connected in the circuit between your accelerator and accelerator sensor. Active Head Restraints are also available.
Factor in near-perfect weight balance, and a rock-solid body that's free of creaks, rattles or unpleasant vibration, and the 530i is exactly what we'd like a luxury sedan to be: always quiet and comfortable, nimble and reassuring when it's appropriate to travel at a good clip. The brakes on each 5 Series model have been upsized, and ventilated discs are installed all around. A new, weight-saving, all-aluminum front-end structure is used. If you've seen the interior of the 7, you have a good idea what the 5's cabin looks like. Since then, the car's exterior has gradually shifted from boxy lines to gentle arcs.
That tradition continues for 2004. The inline-six-cylinder engines were used in the prior 5 Series generation, but the V-8 is larger than before. But at its core it's better than ever, assuming you're comfortable with its looks. They work better than those in most European cars. A new, weight-saving, all-aluminum front-end structure is used.
When a navigation system is installed, additional iDrive functions are provided. This is the master control for iDrive: the computer interface that can operate virtually everything in the new 5, from stereo to climate controls to telephone to navigation. There's a price for this responsiveness, of course, and it's most obvious traveling at high speeds on an Interstate. The 2004 5 Series is the first line of automobiles offering a full range of six-speed transmissions. Gear changes may be specified using a console-mounted lever or twin paddles on the steering wheel. At no time in recent memory has automobile styling generated such controversy.
It gets 24 mpg on the highway relatively impressive fuel economy for its 400-horsepower engine. Many versions of 5 Series cars have been issued, and the main distinguishing difference is the engine type. First installed in the 7 Series, a simplified iDrive control system uses a 6. The contemporary rear end features a high trunk lid. Exterior The styling of the 525i follows on the heels of the companys controversial 7 Series but appears to be more subt. It offers the features, comfort and convenience of full-size luxury sedans, the sporting character of smaller ones, and a better compromise between interior space and physical bulk. Many versions of 5 Series cars have been issued, and the main distinguishing difference is the engine type.