Does anyone else find themselves swivelling their head, you know, just to be sure? So I reckoned it was time to branch out and try another franchised outlet. Changes are creamy smooth and the spread of gears helps keep progress quiet and restful. Thing is, I still somehow have a vague distrust of cameras. This might sound like a gimmick, but is the perfect solution if garage space is tight and even if you get blocked in at a car park. Quick access to automobile-catalog website - type in a browser: a-c. It's comfortable to ride in and relaxing to drive, while the rear seats in particular offer plenty of room.
Behind the wheel it feels like the car has been specifically designed to suit your requirements with all controls and instrumentation perfectly positioned for usability. So there you have it. Or perhaps he's packing the kitchen sink too? It even sounds great, especially in Sport mode, more like a V8 than a six. Wagons are for dropping off and picking up the kids and doing the shopping. You see, our car is equipped with the £2220 Adaptive Drive option which packs variable dampers.
I wish our car had keyless entry as well as ignition. The doors closed with a reassuring thud and it felt sturdy and well put together without feeling like a tank. The 5-series was a brilliant all-rounder. It's certainly worked: this is splendid isolation. Technical highlights The G30 weighs up to 100kg less than the outgoing F10 5 Series, despite it being a larger car by any measurement. My encounters with the Bavarian load-lugger have usually been at the end of a long work day, and its automated-everything specification proves to be the perfect companion for a relaxing drive home. Subtle aerodynamic updates and a new coasting feature for automatic models mean the 3.
They said so , and they neglected to reset the service indicator which now tells me I need to go back in 4800 miles. Where the Touring scores strongly over the Gran Turismo is its ride. This elegant and spacious estate looks good, with class-leading build quality. Two things to note here. There are some compromises in terms of refinement and dynamics compared with the saloon — but we're talking very small ones. By Chris Chilton 5-series turns paparazzi wagon — 14 June 2011 Trundling along the M6 the other day, a flash of streaky yellow caught my eye.
All registered in England and Wales. Everyone was very polite and the whole experience was very satisfying. It's rare that we get to see a main dealer in our long-term tests that usually range from six months to a full year. Dig beneath the surface, though, and the keen enthusiast will also find that it delivers probably the best balance between drivability and usability in the entire 5 Series range, even when taking into account the. Is it the perfect large estate car? The 530d never missed a beat and started first time, every time. It's a bonus if that wagon has sporty spirit. All will be revealed soon.
I'm not sure of the provenance of heated front windows but suspect Ford pioneered it with its QuickClear system. These additional features which, along with other add-ons, saw the price of the test car rise from £50,555 to £64,585, are always worth mentioning as they make a world of difference if you plan on completing lots on night driving. By proceeding, I agree that Regit. When not caked in mud, the rear parking camera is brilliant. Two new engines have been introduced at either end of the range: a fleet-friendly 518d with 141bhp, and at the other end of the spectrum a detuned version of the 4. Day-to-day, you rarely have to fiddle with the 530d Touring's rear seats.
There is also M Sport suspension which helps the car corner better with extra grip and without any hint of body roll into tight bends. That increases by a relatively small 10 litres to 570 litres with the rear seats in place E-class: 640 litres; A6 Avant: 565 litres , but the boot floor is low and the aperture generously wide, making it relatively easy to load large items. We all know the Government figures are produced in a laboratory in cloud cuckoo land, so how close did we get? Still, it's a good excuse to go and find the bucket and sponge. You see, we normally try and mix up our long-termers to get fresh perspectives. You'll easily stow a week's luggage for a family of four and we've had everything from a wheelchair pictured to a disassembled bed in there. By Tim Pollard How practical is the 5-series Touring? The boot capacity ranges from 570 litres to a whopping 1,700 litres with the 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats dropped flat, which can be achieved at the press of a button.
From their every-way adjustment to their pillowy head restraints, they're a joy to sit in. Unless you cover very few miles, though, none are likely to make financial sense in the long-term, and resale values also suffer accordingly. Under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, the content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic, translation, digital conversion and other matters related to the automobile-catalog. Introduction Not many companies offer estate cars in their line-ups any more. But the M550d is a great car in its own right, a fantastic autobahn cruiser with supersaloon overtaking go, supermini economy and the security of four-wheel drive that ski-crazy Continental Europeans require. Over the full nine-month stint we gobbled a gallon of diesel every 34 miles. All registered in England and Wales.
And the second point of interest is that this is no ordinary diesel. Either way, no matter the chassis alterations or the burlier body plonked on top, the isolation of occupants remains top drawer. Performance figures rarely lie and this car can complete the 0-62mph dash in a rapid 5. I've recently driven the 520d Touring which made me question the need for the 530d more of which anon , but there's no doubting our car's velvet punch. Aside from the lack of a plug-in hybrid variant, the Touring is available with the same petrol and diesel engines as the 5-series saloon. Any concern that the wagon might not drive with quite.