In Thailand, the BMW i5 2024 is available in two versions with the following specific prices:
– BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport – THB 4,999,000 (approximately 3.36 billion VND)
– BMW i5 M60 xDrive – THB 5,599,000 (approximately 3.77 billion VND)
The BMW i5 brings the 5 Series into the era of full electric, despite its controversial design. It features a kidney-shaped grille with prominent surrounding lines.
Both variants of the i5 for the Thai market come with a sporty exterior package. The more powerful i5 M60 xDrive variant is equipped with BMW Individual aerodynamic 21-inch alloy wheels in Jet Black. The lower variant is equipped with M 20-inch alloy wheels in Black Grey.
The i5 eDrive40 M Sport is powered by a single rear-mounted electric motor with 340 PS and a maximum torque of 430 Nm. It is equipped with an 81.2 kWh battery pack, providing a range of 497-582 km according to WLTP standards.
On the other hand, the i5 M60 xDrive is equipped with two electric motors mounted on both axles, boasting a combined output of 601 PS and a torque of 795 Nm. With the M Sport Boost or M Launch Control feature activated, the maximum torque can increase to 820 Nm, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds. This version also comes with an 81.2 kWh battery pack, providing a range of 455-516 km according to WLTP standards.
The BMW i5 2024 can be charged from 10-80% in approximately 30 minutes in fast charging mode.
The German automaker claims that the BMW i5 2024 has a weight distribution of 50:50, which is almost perfectly balanced between the front and rear axles. Both variants are equipped with Adaptive Suspension Professional.
In terms of interior features, the i5 2024 is equipped with the BMW Curved Display, consisting of two 12.3-inch and 14.9-inch screens running on the BMW 8.5 operating system with QuickSelect. Additionally, the i5 also features a touch-sensitive BMW Interaction Bar that spans the entire width of the dashboard and extends to the door panels.
For entertainment, the i5 M60 xDrive is equipped with a Bowers & Wilkins 17-speaker audio system, while the i5 eDrive40 M Sport features a Harmon Kardon 12-speaker hi-fi system. Both variants also come with integrated gaming features.
The safety features provided on the Thailand version of the i5 2024 include the Driving Assistant Professional system, which includes Lane Keeping and Lane Departure Warning, as well as Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function.
Trang Nguyen (Forum.autodaily.vn)
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