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Spy Shots: 2010 BMW 5-series interior

Posted Fri Jul 4 2008 9:54 AM by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

We’ve seen plenty of spy shots for the new BMW 5-series, including a number of possible renderings for the final design, but this is the first time we get a good look at the new car’s interior. As the images reveal, the cabin of the 2010 5-series closely resembles the design of the current model although there are a few key differences.

BMW’s engineers managed to cover up most of the details but we can still pick up a few vital clues about the new 5-series cabin. Designers have moved the i-drive controller to the side of the gear selector, the same set-up as in the X5 SUV, and shots of the steering wheel show a lot more buttons than the current car. Engineers also seemed concerned about hiding the car’s command screen, leading to speculation that it could feature a new ‘Dual View’ display system.

The new 5-series is set to arrive in late 2009 for the 2010 model year and will have to compete with the next-gen E-Class from Mercedes-Benz, which is also tipped to arrive about the same time. In the meantime, check out our previous story for details about the engine lineup and to view several renderings of the new car.

2010 BMW 5-series spy shots July 2008

2010 BMW 5-series spy shots June 2008



2010 BMW 5-series rendering

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• BMW
• BMW 5-series
• Sedans
• Spy shots

Reader Comments

• Fri Jul 4 2008 12:54 PM

  Fan says

  i bet there is no change lol

• Fri Jul 4 2008 6:43 PM

  www.mywheelsonwalls.com says

  I think it looks fantastic!!! I hope they sell them covered up too, much easier on the eyes that way!!!