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Five to survive

“THE i5 MIGHT BE SOFTWARE CRITICAL BUT BMW’S CHASSIS HARWARE REMAINS WORLD CLASS”

£73,200

FOR Handling, ride and performance, beautifully engineered, interior is stunning

AGAINST It’s expensive, some of the spec is overly complicated

elcome to a BMW presentation in 2023. Look in vain for any mention of steering, suspension or handling. The ultimate driving machine is a sepia-toned memory. Marvel instead at the new 5-Series’ software integration, chuckle at the presence of an app that streams the Bundesliga, and embrace the arrival

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