Raighne

I finally got the spec from the dealer for the LCI in Ireland (along with some prices).
Looks to be mostly the same as the UK.

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Introduction of the new 5 Series Saloon & Touring - week 10 production.

Full Pricing details have been confirmed below as well as a price comparison.

We are pleased to announce the introduction of the new 5 Series Saloon and Touring from week 10 2007 production. Since the launch of the E60/E61 5 Series, in September 2003, the model has gone from strength to strength winning many industry awards and continues to dominate the Executive sector.

The changes have been introduced to ensure the continued success of the 5 Series' lifecycle and to offer an unparalleled product offering in a very competitive market place.

The new 5 Series' changes are summarised below:
Engine changes:
- 523i - N53 Direct Injection engine +13hp
- 525i - N53 Direct Injection engine
- 530i - N53 Direct Injection engine +14hp
- 525d - 2993cc engine +20hp
- 530d - 2993cc engine +4hp
- 535d - 2993cc engine with +14hp
Gearbox changes:
- 205 Automatic gearbox - now electronically controlled gearshifts and new gear selector (electrically operated) resulting in better fuel consumption and emission figures. Various models now have better fuel consumption and CO2 emission ratings in combination with the automatic gearbox.
Please note: 520d retains the conventional automatic gearbox, as in the current car.
- 2TB Sports Automatic gearbox (available from June production) - more spontaneous shift patterns (in Sport mode = 1 sec faster than conventional automatic gearbox) and includes steering wheel paddles and a more sporty gear selector lever.
Please note: Only available for 530i/530d/535d/550i models.
Subtle exterior changes:
- new front bumper
- new front light clusters (internal design changes)
- new front fog lamps
- new side rocker panel (side sill)
- new rear bumper
- new rear light clusters with LED technology (including rear positioning lights at side)
- rear boot number plate surround panel (similar to M5)
- new paint options
- new alloy wheels
Please note: M5 and M Sport models retain their current exterior design with the exception of the new front and rear light units (M5 / M Sport models) and rear number plate surround panel (M Sport models).
Major interior changes:
- new door panels (including interior trim inserts)
- new centre console design with storage
- new steering wheel (centre insert design change)
- new controller (without operational feedback)
- centre console covered in leather whenever leather is specified (standard for 550i)
- all switches now have 'soft' edges (bevelled rather than sharp)
- new standard interior trim (plastic high gloss all models - wood for 550i SE / M Sport)
- 534 Air conditioning, with extended features standard for all models except 520d
- 473 Armrest - front with sliding adjustment standard for all models except 520d
- 423 Floor mats standard for all models
- 470 Child seat ISOFIX attachment, front standard for all models (with front airbag deactivation)
New Paintwork options:
- A52 Space Grey, metallic
- A68 Platinum Grey, metallic
- A76 Deep Sea Blue, metallic
- A53 Platinum Bronze, metallic (released from June 2007 production)
Deleted Paintwork options:
- 349 Olivin, metallic
- A07 Mystic Blue, metallic
- A08 Silver Grey, metallic
- A09 Amethyst Grey, metallic
- A36 Titanium Grey, metallic
New Upholstery options:
- GGAT Flashlight Anthracite Cloth / Nappa (standard for all M Sport models)
- LCCU Dark Blue Dakota leather
- LCGE Cream Beige Dakota leather
- LCNG Natural Brown Dakota leather
- NASW Black Exclusive Nappa leather
- NAF1 Tobacco Exclusive Nappa leather
Deleted Upholstery options:
- GAAT Flashlight cloth / Nappa leather
- LCRH Amethyst Dakota leather
- LCRK Auburn Dakota leather
- LCTE Truffle Brown Dakota leather
- LDSW Black Exclusive leather
- LDRH Amethyst Exclusive leather
New interior trim options:
- 4BX Grey trim, high gloss (plastic) - standard for all models except 550i SE / M Sport
- 4AT Black trim, high gloss (plastic)
- 4BY Anthracite Bamboo wood trim, high gloss - standard for 550i SE / M Sport
- 439 Brushed Aluminium - standard for all M Sport models except 550i M Sport
Deleted interior trim options:
- 435 Maple wood
- 4AL Titanium II Dark
- 4M3 Aluminium Cube (M Sport models)
New alloy wheel programme:
- Click here for new alloy wheel programme
Deleted wheels:
- 2CF Star-spoke style 138
- 587 Double-spoke style 116
- 590 Star-spoke style 123
- 2HE Radial-spoke style 32
New Options:
- 5AD Lane Departure Warning System (standard for 535d & 550i models)
- 5DF Active Cruise Control with 'Stop&Go' function (brakes vehicle to 0 km/h and resumes programmed speed without driver having to touch controls (3 sec stop parameter applies).
- 6FL USB socket in centre console (plays music downloaded onto a Memory stick and allows iPod connection)
- 752 BMW Individual HiFi system (16 speakers / 825w with Surround Sound)
Technical enhancements:
- 609 Navigation now has FULL word entry for destination input when combined with 620 Voice control
- 609 Navigation system now has new 'search' function within the 'Information' facility
- 606 Business navigation now comes with a '2D' map display (no split-screen function)
- new iDrive graphics
- 8 'Favourite' buttons (standard for all models) allows you to programme your favourite telephone numbers, radio stations, navigation destinations. Activation of a stored navigation destination, for example, is at the touch-of-a-button
- Cruise Control (all models except 520d) now comes with 'Brake Function' - keeps programmed speed even when on a steep incline by braking engine and vehicle braking system
- 534 Air Conditioning with extended features (standard for all models except 520d) - new programme function with one-touch activation of air vents and iDrive display
- All 5 Series models now come with 'Daytime' driving lights (function can be switched off through iDrive)
- All 5 Series models now come with 'Welcome lights' - switches front and rear lights on when locking / unlocking vehicle at night (can be switched off through iDrive)
- Whenever 522 Xenon lights and 524 Adaptive headlights are specified 'Cornering lights' are included - operates at speeds up to 40 km/h
- Gear shift indicator within instrument cluster with manual gearbox models (indication of optimum gear change point)
- All 5 Series models now have Brake Regeneration as a standard technical enhancement (see future Product News bulletin for detailed information)
Pricing:

The introduction of the 5 Series will see new vehicle pricing, as detailed below:

E60 5 Series Saloon


Model code
Description
Retail price
NX12
520d SE
? 53,750
Z5S6
520d M Sport
? 60,200
NU32
523i SE
? 58,950
Z5S1
523i M Sport
? 65,400
NX52
525d SE
? 64,000
Z5S7
525d M Sport
? 70,450
NU72
525i SE
? 62,600
Z5S2
525i M Sport
? 69,050
NX72
530d SE
? 69,850
Z5S8
530d M Sport
? 76,300
ND72
530i SE
? 69,250
Z5S3
530i M Sport
? 75,700
NX92
535d SE
? 79,450
Z5S9
535d M Sport
? 85,900
NW32
540i SE
? 79,550
Z5S4
540i M Sport
? 86,000
NW52
550i SE
? 93,500
Z5S5
550i M Sport
? 98,785
NB92
M5
? 138,750

E61 5 Series Touring


Model code
Description
Retail price
PX12
520d SE
? 56,950
Z5T6
520d M Sport
? 63,400
PU32
523i SE
? 62,150
Z5T1
523i M Sport
? 68,600
PX52
525d SE
? 67,200
Z5T7
525d M Sport
? 73,650
PU72
525i SE
? 65,800
Z5T2
525i M Sport
? 72,250
PX72
530d SE
? 73,050
Z5T8
530d M Sport
? 79,500
NK72
530i SE
? 72,450
Z5T3
530i M Sport
? 78,550
PX92
535d SE
? 82,650
Z5T9
535d M Sport
? 89,100
PW52
550i SE
? 96,700
Z5T5
550i M Sport
? 101,985
PV92
M5
? 143,800


Price Comparison:

Click Here for price comparison to current 5 Series model range which details the price (?) and percentage (%) increases.

Option Packages:

The following option Packages will be offered for the new 5 Series:

Package code
Package description
Models
Retail price
Z5M
Media Package
All models (excl. M5)
? 4,260
Z5N
Luxury Package
All SE models (excl. 550i)
? 4,740
Z5K
Visibility Package
All models (excl. M5)
? 1,560

Please note: The Luxury Package now consists of the following options:
- 459 Electric seat adjustment
- LC* Dakota leather
- 323 Soft-close doors
- Wood interior trim

Full product and pricing details for these option Packages will be found under Optional Equipment in the Product Information section of the Dealer InfoNet.

New 5 Series Images and Complete overview:
Click here for overview
Click here for images

On-line Product Library
The On-line product library will be updated within the next 10 working days to include all of the information outlined. All can be found under the Product Information section of the Dealer InfoNet.

Product Brochures & Price Lists
The next provision of product brochures and price lists, due from March 2007, will reflect these changes.

Systems
IVS and Sales Assistant 3 will be updated to reflect the introduction of the new 5 Series model range within 10 working days. Kerridge system will be updated shortly after this.

Raighne

More info...

The USB interface (6FL) will cost ?420
The Sports Automatic Transmission (2T will cost ?140 over automatic transmission

Additionally, Delivery Charge is ?850 and Starter Pack ?350 (I need to find out what this is)

bruce_miranda

Good info I wonder how many of these features will be retrofit packages for the pre-LCI cars. I'm sure there people waiting to lay their hands on the LED lights.
Also I'll wait to see how many of these features are software driven via a CIP upgrade.

cillian

Can I get the USB interface retro fitted into my 06 E60?
Also Why can't my stereo play MP3 CD's, standard stereo pack?

Raighne

There is no word yet on whether the USB port can be retrofitted...
It would almost certainly require some additional hardware and software (beyond the connector itself).
If you just want to use an iPod then the MOST kit is a better option anyway as the iPod is in the glovebox instead dangling across the floor at the rear.

Raighne

Do you have professional or business radio?

darraghn

Additional info:
Bluetooth is now cheaper ?940 vs ?1,085.
Sports seats now have to be ordered with Electric Seats or Luxury Pack.
USB does not need Professional Radio to play MP3s (according to BMW Ireland...)
Auto gearbox is slightly more expensive ?3,030 vs ?2,955

cillian

what ever the basic one is I expect business version. Thanks for the heads up I will ask the dealer about installing the Ipod adaptor kit and see how much it costs

aqkhan6us

I thought Auto transmission is a no cost option on 2008 5 Series ?
and Bluetooth have been a standard feature on 2008 5 series ?

Raighne

You have hit a sore spot...

Not in Europe... we have to pay for everything here.
We might have more choice but we pay through the nose.