Displaying a freshen-up look, the new BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021) comes back with a new bodystyling, improved luxuries in the interior, and enhanced driving performance with its powerful mild-hybrid technology.
This high-end sedan houses an efficient BMW TwinPower Turbo inline-four engine, generating 184 horsepower and a maximum torque of 290 Nm. With an 8-speed Steptronic automatic gearbox, it sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. It also highlights the advanced BMW Live Cockpit Professional, including a digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster and a high-resolution 12.3-inch central touchscreen display for intuitive use of in-car features.
Combining refreshed appearance with an improved cabin, the new BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021) continues to withstand its longstanding legacy in providing excellent driving comfort enclosed in a four-door sedan.
Special Features of the BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021)
Electrically Adjusted Front Seats
Enjoy a short or long drive with the electrically adjusted front seats with memory function for the driver’s seat and lumbar support for the front passenger seat.
These individually adjustable comfort seats provide a perfectly ergonomic seating position for relaxed and enjoyable travelling.
Comfort Access System
Showcasing convenience on a new level, the automatic operation of the tailgate is an extension to the comfort access system that allows you to easily open the tailgate with a simple kicking motion on the sensor of the rear bumper.
Such a feature makes it easy to load up your car, and simply press the button in the trunk lid after loading to lower slowly.
Electrically Operated Glass Roof
This high-performance sedan is equipped with an electrically operated glass roof, allowing you to experience a new level of openness with just a press of a button.
The electrically operated glass roof will enable you to enjoy the excellent sky view while cruising the city streets.
19-inch V-spoke Style Light Alloy Wheels
Adding to the overall performance, the 19-inch light-alloy wheels are designed in a V-spoke style to match the bodystyling of this high-end sedan.
These high-performance wheels can excellently support the vehicle’s weight, creating seamless driving while satisfying every driver’s needs.
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System
With 16 high-performance speakers and a 600-watt amplifier, you can now enjoy a crisp and well-balanced soundscape courtesy of the Harman Kardon surround sound system.
Experience new depths to your favourite tracks as it delivers transparent playback that meets the highest standards of precision sound.
iDrive 7 with Intelligent Personal Assistant
Equipped with the advanced iDrive 7 with an intelligent personal assistant, this high-tech feature can control specific modules of the infotainment system.
Its intelligent personal assistant will also automatically boost your energy when you’re sleepy behind the wheel by activating the music, sunroof, air conditioning, or turn the ambient lighting to green.
Interior of the BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021)
User-friendly Cockpit
The new BMW 520i upgrades its cabin with premium and delicate equipment to provide a luxurious experience in every ride.
It comes headlined by a highly digitised 12.3-inch instrument display and infotainment system, making your every journey convenient and intuitive.
To further complement a user-friendly cabin, this luxury sedan also has a multifunctional steering wheel that allows you to control in-car features directly.
Sport Leather Multifunction Steering Wheel
Covered in genuine leather, this multifunctional steering wheel enables you to control in-car features easily without the need to take your hands off the wheel. It also comes with gearshift paddles to quickly change the gears.
Wireless Charging
With BMW’s wireless charging, making your phone’s battery topped up is now an easy task. Just place your mobile on the wireless charging pad on the centre console for a boost of power.
This charging pad is made of a non-slip silicone surface to keep your phone from sliding around as you drive.
12.3-inch Digitized Instrument Display
The highly digitised 12.3-inch instrument display in the new BMW 520i is one of the major improvements made by BMW, making it more precise, with the graphics easier to read.
It also displays various helpful information, such as how far you have travelled, your average fuel consumption, and your running speed.
12.3-inch Central Touchscreen Display
Located in the central dashboard, the 12.3-inch central touchscreen display is responsible for your multimedia settings and other in-car features. BMW improved the touchscreen display to make every ride intuitive as possible.
It also supports smartphone integration using the Apple Carplay and Android Auto to use your favourite apps directly on the touchscreen display.
2-zone Air Conditioning System
Enjoy a relaxed ride with the 2-zone air conditioning system that automatically sets your desired temperature inside the cabin.
It separates the temperature control for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats to provide excellent comfort during a short or long trip.
Exterior of the BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021)
Redesigned Bodystyling
Taking design cues from the 7 Series, the new BMW 520i now gets a new kidney grille, a new pair of LED headlights with a different set of LED daytime running lights.
The bumpers are also redesigned to give a more angular look. Its unique set of 19-inch light-alloy wheels add to the commanding look of this high-end sedan.
Rear Profile
The rear profile of this high-end sedan exudes an elegant look with its new design elements.
With a single C-shaped look, BMW replaced the old LED pipes of the BMW 520i with a new LED pattern. The rear bumpers have a slight tweak with the repositioning of the corner reflectors.
Adaptive LED headlights with High-beam Assistant
Illuminating the road ahead, the adaptive LED headlights dynamically modify their behaviour based on road conditions, approaching traffic and vehicle speed.
It also comes with a high-beam assistant that automatically switches between high beam to low beam to protect other drivers from your dazzling light.
Parking Assistant Plus with a Surround View Camera
The parking assistant plus makes parking and manoeuvring your car easier.
It comes with a surround-view camera with linear guidance in the touchscreen display that automatically parks the vehicle parallel or perpendicular. The system works by measuring potential spaces while driving at a low speed.
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
Improving your visibility on the street, the rain-sensing windshield wipers guarantee you a clear windshield from sudden drizzle and downpour.
This will allow you to keep your eyes on the road without worrying about any distractions. It has built-in sensors that detect the amount of rain on the windscreen and speeds up the wipers, depending on how much rain it sensed.
Multi-feature Exterior Mirrors
The exterior mirrors of the new BMW 520i are now folded electrically to provide you with maximum convenience, especially when you are parking in a tight space or on narrow streets.
This feature also comes with an automatic anti-dazzle function to further protect your eyes from a dazzling headlight of a vehicle trailing behind you.
BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021) Specifications
Interior
- Air conditioning, 2-Zone with Extended Contents
- iDrive 7 with Intelligent Personal Assistant
- Electromechanical parking brake with automatic hold function
- BMW Live Cockpit Professional w/ digital 12.3” instrument display, 12.3” central touchscreen display
- Seat adjustments, electric with memory for driver’s seat, and Lumbar support for the front
- Telephony with wireless charging (QI standard)
- Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-Dazzle function
- Find-wood trim ‘Fineline’ Ridge with highlight trim finisher Pearl Chrome
- Ambient lighting
- Roller sunblind for the rear window, electric and rear side windows, mechanical
Exterior
- Comfort access system and Automatic operation of the tailgate
- Electrically folding exterior mirrors, automatic anti-dazzle on driver’s side
- Kidney grille struts (front/side) in chrome
- Rain sensor and automatic driving lights control
- Active Air Stream upper grille, air curtain, and air breather
- Comfort Access system
- Glass roof, electric with electrically operated headliner
Safety & Technology
- Airbag for driver and front passanger
- Airbag, passenger side, deactivatable
- Side airbags for driver and passenger
- Cruise control with braking function
- Driving Experience Control including ECO PRO and Servotronic
- ISOFIX child seat mounting
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
- Tyre Repair kit
- Automatic Start/Stop function and button
- Parking Assistant with Rearview camera and Park Distance Control (PDC)
- Rain Sensor and Automatic Driving Light Control
- BMW 48V Mild Hybrid Technology
- Tyre Pressure Indicator
Additional Features (Included)
- Premium Plus Package
- 19” light alloy wheels V-spoke
- Chrome line exterior
- Adaptive LED headlights with High-beam assistant
- Galvanic embellisher for controls
- Harman Kardon surround sound system
- Parking Assistant Plus with a Surround view camera
- Sport Leather multifunction steering wheel with gearshift paddles
Technical Data of the BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021)
Engine | BMW TwinPower Turbo inline-4 |
Engine Capacity | 1,998 cc |
Max Output | 135 kW (184 hp) / 5,000 – 6,500 rpm |
Max Torque | 290 Nm / 1,350 – 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration | 7.9 s (0-100km/h) |
Top Speed | 235 km/h |
Transmission | 8-speed (A) Steptronic |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 4,963mm x 2,126mm x 1,467mm |
Fuel Tank capacity | 68 L |
VES Band | TBA |
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History of BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021)
The BMW 5 Series, which debuted in 1972, is now in its seventh iteration. Customers were drawn to the famous car because of its elegant appearance on the outside and inside. Even the sportiness and comfort it provided grew in popularity as consumers’ automobile needs changing over time.
The 5 Series sedan and touring variants sold over 600,000 units for the Bavarian brand. It has won numerous honours, demonstrating its continued success after more than 28 years. The Connected Car Award and Executive Car of the Year were among the honours bestowed upon it.
Its 2020 version has a more streamlined appearance thanks to its larger kidney grille and thinner headlamps. The measurements remained the same, but it grew in length by a few inches with a larger wheelbase offered only in China.
The 2020 G30 sedan has a Cd of 2.3, and the touring had a Cd of 0.26, continuing the company’s tradition of low coefficient drag. Its outside lines and air flap control mechanism for the radiator received particular attention due to these improvements. Previously, the 5-series was the larger version of the 3-series, but the 2020 generation pushes it closer to the 7-series by having virtually equal optional and standard features.
The 2020 model receives a facelift for the year 2021, from the outside to the interior. With its LED headlights with sharp creases, the facelifted 5-Series appears more angular and slightly more aggressive. These headlights also have an L-shaped design that illuminates the elements that aren’t visible in the taillights. The projecting grille is also more aggressive, emphasising the car’s kinship with the 7-Series and X7.
On the inside, the infotainment touchscreen extends from 10.3 to 12.3 inches, and a standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is combined with it. The centre console buttons have been changed to a gloss black finish, and perforated synthetic leather upholstery with contrast stitching is now standard on 4- and 6-cylinder cars. Dakota leather-trimmed sport seats come standard, while Nappa leather is optional on all models. Synthetic upholstery with contrast stitching is standard on this model, although other models have it as well.
After the seventh generation was publicly introduced on October 12, 2016, sales began in February 2017. China, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan all sold the BMW 5 Series.
BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021) FAQ
How many seats does the BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021) have?
The BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021) has a five seating capacity.
How many cc/power does the BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021) have?
The BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021) has a 1,998 cc engine capacity and has a maximum output of 184 hp and 290 Nm of torque.
What is the top speed of the BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021)?
With an acceleration of 0 to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds, it can reach the top speed of 235 km/h.
What is its fuel efficiency?
The BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021) has a fuel tank capacity of 68-litres and fuel consumption of 6.8-litres per 100 km with an 8-speed (A) Steptronic transmission.
Where can I view the BMW 520i Saloon Luxury Premium Plus (FL2021)?
You can visit us at our showrooms or call us at 6473-1119 (24 Leng Kee) or Ubi-AML (6749-1119). Do call ahead to confirm viewing availability.