The New BMW 5-series Has Features to Get Excited About

The overall appearance of the new 2017 5-series was changed minimally, but the same cannot be said for its features. In addition to its semi-autonomous functionality, the 5-series also includes smart display systems and Amazon’s digital assistant, Alexa. Continue reading for 10 of our favorite new features on this incredible model.

1. Every seat has eight different massage programs, each with three different intensity settings.

2. The Adaptive Drive system adapts to the driving style based on the route being travelled, taking into consideration upcoming intersections, road conditions, and curves ahead.

3. Forward facing camera, radar sensors, and ultrasound sensors are included which provide semi-autonomous functions like lane change assist.

4. Active Lane Departure Warning for speeds between 40 and 130 miles per hour work with Active Lane Keeping Assist to deviate the car from drifting.

5. The key fob maintains a full-color touchscreen which can be used to remotely park the car in tight spaces while the driver operates from outside.

6. The touchscreen display is an incredible 10.25 inches that can be used for navigation or entertainment. Additionally, the display now comes with gesture control which allows for finger or hand motions to guide the system in completing a task.

7. Six different ambient light color options are available , as well as a surround sound speaker system. In the premium version, backseat passengers can watch TV on two separate displays.

8. An easy-to-hide wireless charging station is included in the front console. A retractable sliding door can quickly keep items out of sight if desired.

9. You have the option to connect the vehicle with Amazon’s Alexa to remotely lock the car doors or even check the fuel level from inside your home.

10. An optional parking Assistant feature detects open parking spots and will park the vehicle automatically. Furthermore, the ParkNow feature allows you to reserve and pay for a parking spot in advance.

So what do you think? Will you be one of the first in line for the BMW 5-series when it hits dealerships later this month? Be sure to let us know what you think! We can’t wait to test drive one ourselves!