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I Drove A 5 Series Glove

I Drove A 5 Series Glove

Author: Tomas Yoko
Date: 2017-04-07

I get those cars that give me the sensation of a totally snug fit, the hand in the glove metaphor clichÈ springs to mind, however the new BMW 5 Series business sedan takes things one step further.

Driving the 520d between Ballito and Durban, M4 and N2, I felt as though this amazing machine was an extension of my self, and my body. It was almost intuitive the way the car responded to me.

The balance BMW has achieved this probably due somewhat to a massive 100 kilogram weight loss, but certainly due to cutting edge engineering and state-of-the-art design.

The new 5 Series is being called names like "Business Athlete" and Harald Krüger, Chairman Of The Board Of Management at BMW AG, had this to say, "I'm in no doubt that the new BMW 5 Series will set new benchmarks technologically, but also have huge emotional appeal. It remains the epitome of the business sedan."

However BMW did not stop there with the new 5 Series, it does all this and more and it does it in sumptuous, luxurious style. The high quality sound from the 520d that I test drove tickled my ears so beautifully and the plush leather upholstered seat cradled me when cruising, and clasped me when I slipped through those endless traffic circles.

This athlete is available in four and six cylinder petrol and diesel engines. Thermodynamically optimised and all aluminium construction are terms that add to the window of the futuristic like presence that this series of sedans delivers.

Don't hesitate, contact SMG Umhlanga on 031 - 502 9800 and choose the 5 Series model that you would love to test drive. Or just drop in at their showroom at 2 Wilton Crescent, Umhlanga Ridge and experience something unique.