NEW FOR 2010:
- New Gran Turismo model
- Special Edition models add standard hard drive-based navigation system
- 528i and 528i xDrive add standard Executive Edition package
- 535i xDrive adds standard Executive Edition or M Sport Edition package
- 535i xDrive Touring adds standard Executive Edition
- 550i adds standard M Sport Edition
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For 2010, the BMW 5 Series adds a new Gran Turismo model, which uses a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, mated to an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission, and which will debut as a 550i designation. The largest model in the 5 Series lineup, it features a unique two-piece "bi-modal" trunk with a power-operated liftgate similar to the X models, and a small, separately-opening trunk lid under the rear window.
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The 5 Series models (except M5 and Gran Turismo) must now be ordered with either an Executive Edition or M Sport Edition package, depending on the model, with a corresponding increase in price. The M5 is unchanged.
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The 5 Series offers a choice of five engines: a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder in the 528i and 528i xDrive sedan; a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder in the 535i xDrive sedan and Touring (wagon); a 4.8-litre V8 in the 550i sedan; a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 in the Gran Turismo; and a 5.0-litre V10 in the M5. All use a six-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic, except for the M5, which uses the six-speed manual or optional seven-speed sequential manual gearbox, and the Gran Turismo, which uses an eight-speed automatic transmission.
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Features on the 528i and 528i xDrive include 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, automatic bi-xenon headlamps, fog lights, rain-sensing wipers, heated washer nozzles, tire pressure monitoring system, active front head restraints, alarm system with interior motion detector, auto-dimming heated mirrors, climate-controlled front armrest storage, auto-dimming rearview mirror, ambiance lighting, cruise control, power sunroof, heated ten-way power seats with driver's side memory, rear-seat pass-through with ski bag, CD/MP3 stereo with Sirius satellite radio, and Bluetooth connectivity. The 528i xDrive also includes headlamp washers. The Executive Edition, which is added to both models, includes three-spoke heated leather-wrapped multifunction sport steering wheel with power tilt and telescopic column, Comfort Access with pushbutton start, Park Distance Control, hard drive-based navigation system with voice control, USB port, Sirius satellite radio, and Dakota leather upholstery.
