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2010 BMW 5 Series Hatchback
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This has been advertised as the last year for the current incarnation of the BMW 5 Series, with a drastic overhaul scheduled for unveiling with the 2011 model. Thus, this premium midsized car has not been changed much for 2010. BMW’s proprietary iDrive electronics interface is available with the optional navigation system, and two option packages have been added. The 2010 BMW 5 Series is available as a sedan or a wagon, with rear-wheel drive or BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive.
The base 2010 BMW 5 Series model, the 528i, has 17-inch wheels, a sunroof, power front seats and headrests, automatic climate control, the iDrive interface, and a 10-speaker sound system. The 535i adds adaptive xenon headlights and lumbar support; the wagon features a power liftgate, fold-down rear seats, and a panoramic sunroof. With the 550i come parking assist, leather upholstery, and auto-dimming mirrors. Several sport packages of options are offered, and they include larger wheels, performance tires, sport steering wheel, upgraded front seats, and sport-tuned suspension. Other options (available as part of a package or as stand-alones) include active steering, heated seats and steering wheel, keyless entry/ignition, an upgraded sound system, and a navigation system with a higher-resolution screen and improved iDrive menu.
The 2010 BMW 528i features a 3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine that produces 230 horsepower and 200 lb.-ft. of torque. The 535i’s turbocharged engine makes 300 horsepower and 300 lb.-ft. of torque. The 4.8-liter V-8 engine in the 550i produces 360 horsepower and 360 lb.-ft. of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, with an automatic transmission available.
In government crash tests, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the 5 Series 3 (out of 5) stars for frontal-impact driver protection, and 5 stars for front passenger protection and front and rear side protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the 5 Series a highest-possible “Good” rating in its frontal-offset crash test, and “Marginal” for side-impact occupant protection.
Pricing for the 2010 BMW 5 Series starts at around $45,950.
The base 2010 BMW 5 Series model, the 528i, has 17-inch wheels, a sunroof, power front seats and headrests, automatic climate control, the iDrive interface, and a 10-speaker sound system. The 535i adds adaptive xenon headlights and lumbar support; the wagon features a power liftgate, fold-down rear seats, and a panoramic sunroof. With the 550i come parking assist, leather upholstery, and auto-dimming mirrors. Several sport packages of options are offered, and they include larger wheels, performance tires, sport steering wheel, upgraded front seats, and sport-tuned suspension. Other options (available as part of a package or as stand-alones) include active steering, heated seats and steering wheel, keyless entry/ignition, an upgraded sound system, and a navigation system with a higher-resolution screen and improved iDrive menu.
The 2010 BMW 528i features a 3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine that produces 230 horsepower and 200 lb.-ft. of torque. The 535i’s turbocharged engine makes 300 horsepower and 300 lb.-ft. of torque. The 4.8-liter V-8 engine in the 550i produces 360 horsepower and 360 lb.-ft. of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, with an automatic transmission available.
In government crash tests, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the 5 Series 3 (out of 5) stars for frontal-impact driver protection, and 5 stars for front passenger protection and front and rear side protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the 5 Series a highest-possible “Good” rating in its frontal-offset crash test, and “Marginal” for side-impact occupant protection.
Pricing for the 2010 BMW 5 Series starts at around $45,950.
