Our BMW of Toledo team is ecstatic about the 2024 BMW i5. It represents a significant pivot toward electrified luxury vehicles, the very wave of the future. Here’s a brief preview of what to expect.
Introducing the New 2024 BMW i5
Releasing in 2023 and coming to BMW of Toledo near Sylvania is the 2024 BMW i5. It is the eighth generation BMW luxury sedan, holding its own between the BMW 3 Series and its flagship BMW 7 Series luxury sedan. The BMW i5 Series platform supports both gas and EV models.
It is slightly larger than the BMW 7 Series, with conservative exterior and interior styling that teems with high-end materials. A defining exterior characteristic is its aggressive nostril-shaped grille and iconic hood emblem.
2024 BMW i5 Trims
BMW offers the BMW i5 in two trims: the BMW eDrive40, and the BMW M60 xDrive.
The BMW eDrive40 has a single 84.3-kilowatt battery under its floorboards. The 335 horsepower battery powers the rear wheels, obtaining a 295-mile single-charge driving range.
The BMW M60 xDrive, a sportier trim, contains two battery packs making 590 horsepower.
The BMW M60 xDrive accelerates to 60 mph in roughly 3.7 seconds. Its racing car features give it major appeal among speed enthusiasts. Those features include:
- Rear-wheel steering
- Wider tires (than the eDrive40 trim)
- Anti-roll bars
- Sport-tuned suspension
2024 BMW i5 Safety and Tech Features
As expected, the BMW i5 has top-level tech and driver assist features. A large 12.3-inch digital cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen dominate the dash. The infotainment system runs on the iDrive 8.5 interface, supporting Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay™, and in-dash navigation.
Commute around Findlay and Perrysburg, OH, confidently in the BMW i5 thanks to its safety features. These features give drivers an advantage in a variety of driving scenarios:
- Pedestrian detection with automatic emergency braking
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Hands-free driving mode (optional)
Check back often for more updates on the 2024 BMW i5. We hope you stop by and test-drive it as soon as it arrives.