It’s been nearly five months since the G30 BMW 5 Series was unveiled to the world, but these photos show that it won’t be long before the new executive sedan arrives on our shores. Spotted by Izzham Emir from the F10 Crew Malaysia Facebook group, the presence of the cars – on top of a trailer, no less – means that they’re bound to enter showrooms pretty soon.
Seen here is the 530i with the M Sport package and 19-inch M double-spoke style 664M alloy wheels, making it likely the range-topping model, discounting the 540i that – even if it is sold here – would likely only be offered in limited quantities. Also seen here are adaptive LED headlights, which were offered as standard on the outgoing F10 5 Series in facelifted form.
Power comes from the new B48 2.0 litre turbo four-cylinder shared with the now-discontinued 330i, producing 252 hp at 5,200 rpm and 350 Nm from 1,450 to 4,800 rpm. Also expect a 520d that carries over the 190 hp/400 Nm B47 2.0 litre turbodiesel from before; a 520i with a 180 hp/290 Nm version of the 530i’s engine will come later. A ZF eight-speed automatic will almost certainly fitted on all models.
Larger and lighter (by up to 100 kg) than the car it replaces, the G30 is available with a host of new technologies, including a new 10.25-inch touchscreen, gesture control and Remote Parking, as well as semi-autonomous driving features such as active cruise control, lane keeping assist and autonomous lane changing. As is usual, however, don’t expect all these features to make it to Malaysian-spec vehicles.
As with its rival, the W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the G30 BMW 5 Series will likely be offered here initially as a fully-imported (CBU) model, before CKD local assembly starts later on. As such, expect prices to hover between the high-RM300,000s and the mid-RM400,000s, like the E-Class is now.
GALLERY: G30 BMW 5 Series
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Eh? I thought it was a treler full of City from the rear….
Ha ha ha john, even thought I don’t drive a BMW anymore, I still can tell this is a new 5-series. Maybe U should drop by a BMW showroom 2 be acquainted with your long lost friend.
I have been dropping by many times, but their salesman refuse to entertain me…
Ostrich mentality! Face the cold hard fact, your e class sales going to have a free fall….
Many imposters nowadays, oh wai
U heard that Mikey? Semi autononous functions most likely wont be available here! Dont expect too much from it. Just because 7 doesnt have dont expect the 5 to have it.!
Yup Simon Ambrose, looks like U are right from the beginning. It also mean U are a true BMW fan.
Now I can sleep happily knowing my neighbor won’t be buying a new 5-series that can park on it’s own & I don’t have to trade in my W-212. Shalom & Cheers …
Im not a BMW fanboy. Omg. I love mercs more.
Its OK Simon. The Merc W-212 can be yours 4 less than 300k now.
inb4 cbu BMW @ harga pre-owned CKD.
That’s the full enchilada version of the 530i. The G30 still looks a lot like the F10. But the M Sport kit and rims differentiates it a bit more from the F10. Looking good there.
I thought BMW Malaysia is no longer offering Diesel as they are sceptical of the B10 biofuel Diesel which will soon be launched in our shores.
I don’t think they will be bringing in the diesel for our market. It would be suicide
Good time to get a F10 now as the prices will be dropping like crazy to clear all remaining stock before the G30 comes launch.
But would u buy something that is effectively obsolete with a dated interior? I’d put my money down for a pre-reg CKD G30 a year later than spending it on the F10 which is yesterday’s news.
Exactly the quandary I was in a few months back when I had the opportunity to get a F10 528i for RM304k but chose to wait instead for the G30
prefer F10’s design. More natural looking.
there’s something about G30’s design that’s off. I just don’t know why. perhaps it’ll click as time goes by.
Meanwhile, a 2017 F10 could be a bargain by 2019. Hope the price will be under Rm200k by then as still got warranty 3 more years maa. Could be a good purchase
Your friend will say, hey the rear looks like cheapo city. Or looks like ciaz. Lol there goes your money wasted
Soft launch on 11&12 march. Official launch probably on 19th
The million dollar question now is how much. The 530i is the base model. 80% people buy the base model. Price sensitive esp in the current market conditions.The Mercedes E200 retails at RM395,888.
So to beat/undercut Mercedes that the 530i should be priced at RM388k.
530i is not base model , the 530i’s price should be around the E300’s..
Well since there is no 520i, then 530i should be entry level petrol variant
No bro the 530i will be our top spec variant competing with the E300 so expect the price to be well over 400k. Want the 520i/d? Then you got to wait for CKD to commence production hopefully by the end of the year in order to enjoy EEV pricing. All in all I doubt the new G30 price will stray far from the F10 pricing. BMW Malaysia has always priced its cars slightly cheaper comparing to MBM to stay competitive.
Wow do your research before posting please.
honda city is that you?
You talked to your 15 years old car?