The next-gen BMW 5 Series, codenamed G30, is now in the last leg of the development and testing process, and the new car is due to surface later this year. We’ve seen a couple of sets of spyshots, and while the shape is familiar, test mules have been well camouflaged so far and details have remained under wraps.
Based on what we’ve seen so far, paultan.org commissioned rendering expert Theophilus Chin to come up with simulations of how the production G30 might look like, with inspiration from its big brother, the G11 BMW 7 Series. Shapes of the elements we’ve seen so far + detailing from the Seven = our images here.
As seen on G30 mules, the headlamps of the new 5er are more organic in shape and LED DRL design (two full circles, flat bottomed) compared to the G11, and its kidney grilles smaller in size. Will the Seven’s aero-enhancing air flap control also feature in the G30?
Munich has so far kept the lower bumper of the new Five well-hidden, so we took the liberty to fit in a 7 Series-style lower intake, replete with full length chrome bar “supporting” the license plate and LED foglamps at each end. It’s a width-enhancing cue.
We’ve also included 7 Series-style Air Breathers just behind the front wheels, but not the full “hockey stick” – the limo’s chrome strip that runs along the lower edge of the doors, highlighting its long wheelbase. Overall chrome content is toned down compared to the Design Pure Excellence-equipped G11.
The rear you see here is a classic BMW rump, not too different from the F10’s behind. Details such as the triple-bar LED rear lamp signatures and shape of the tail pipes are as seen on the development cars. Instead of a full chrome frame for the twin pipes in Seven fashion, we opted for a less ostentatious straight-line chrome accent in between the tips.
Based on previous spyshots, we’re expecting the G30 5 Series interior to take after its big brother’s cabin style. The dashboard will be a familiar sight, that’s for sure.
The new 5 Series – which will continue to be made in saloon, Touring (wagon) and GT bodystyles – sits on the same oberklasse (OKL) platform as the latest 7 Series, which shed up to 130 kg in weight thanks to BMW’s Carbon Core construction. Will we see a similar level of weight loss in the upcoming 5 Series?
GALLERY: G30 BMW 5 Series spyshots
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- Spy-Shots of Cars – This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature og 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars – This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature og 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars – This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature og 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars – This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature og 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars – This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature og 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars – This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature og 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars – This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature og 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars – This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature og 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars – This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature og 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars – This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature og 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars – This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature og 6500°K
GALLERY: G11 BMW 7 Series
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Makes u appreciate current generation more!
Danny can you do a story on how previous generation RV falls because of a new model. It will be good for owners of existing models ie like F10 owners.
Then they can decide to sell their cars before the G30 is launched.
I remember my Merc W211 dropped so much when W212 was launched.
Unlike Honda, Toyota and Nissan, I noticed BMW and Mercedes owners very particular abt owning the new face. Thus why the old model drops like crazy
Wrong club la bro. U must have took decades to come to afford that W211
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Errrr who did this rendering again? I understand BMW Audi Merc etc designs are evolutionary and the new model wouldn’t be starkly different from the outgoing one but you do realise this is a direct copy of G11 and F10 elements? The head and tail lamps will surely look unique – my guess of course.
Definitely nicer looking than the next gen E-Class.
I’m not so sure about that. The back is okay but the front is much too curvy. I hope they make some changes to the production model because I sincerely don’t hope that this is the replacement to my car.
I really don’t like this look. Maybe will get an F10 M-Sport at a huge discount before it’s run ends.
Boring looks, now Mercedes looks better
mercs uncle fan
Current facelift 5 series looks better, this one is round-ish in the front.
Same can be
Current facelift 5 series looks better, this one is round-ish in the front. They screw up the headlights.
New rear lights like Honda City with leds
btw if this rendering is real, the G30 looks worse compared to the f10!
The thing is, this doesnt look that much different than the current 5er. Either they do not want to change what is not broken, but for a car within this class, it should have a more different approach.
I like what merc has done, every new generation, a fresher image is portrayed. But yes, most of them look similar across the range now. C is mini S, E is a larger C.. confusing. But atleast its a huge step from the W212 and every generation merc comes up, they all end up being on our list of dream cars.
But the beamer, i would stick to a preowned 5er if looks is the main reason of purchase.
The back looks like Honda City!