BMW launches i5 M60 xDrive electric sedan in India; check features, colours and ex-showroom price

German company BMW has launched the first-ever BMW i5 M60 xDrive in India. The car is available at all BMW dealerships across the country as a completely built-up unit (CBU) model.

"This all-electric sporty executive sedan leads with elegant presence, innovative technology, and dynamic performance. As a performance model from BMW M GmbH, the all-electric BMW i5 M60 xDrive comes as standard with specific exterior features that also visually underline its outstanding sports potential," the company said in a press release.

BMW i5 M60 xDrive: Price

BMW i5 M60 xDrive is available at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1,19,50,000.

The BMW car comes with a basic two-year warranty that covers unlimited km. Repair Inclusive can prolong warranty benefits from the third year of operation to the fifth year, with no mileage restrictions. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive's high-voltage battery has an eight-year or 160,000-kilometer guarantee.

"With the first-ever BMW i5 M60 xDrive, you can expect nothing short of a completely electrifying experience. It brings together the legacy of eight generations of the sportiest executive sedan – the ‘5’, adrenaline-laden performance of ‘M’, and the sustainability of ‘i’. As the sixth electric offering from BMW Group India, the BMW i5 M60 xDrive will further reinforce our leadership in the Indian luxury electric mobility segment. With uncompromised performance that defines exhilaration for the modern era, it is an experience engineered for unbridled excitement and unparalleled thrills," said Vikram Pawah, president, BMW Group India.

BMW i5 M60 xDrive: Colour

The BMW i5 M60 xDrive is available in alpine white as a non-metallic paintwork. The other metallic paintworks include M Brooklyn grey, M carbon black, Cape York green, phytonic blue, black sapphire, sophisto grey, oxide grey, and mineral white. BMW i5 M60 xDrive is also available in individual paint colours like frozen portimao blue, frozen deep grey, frozen pure grey, and tansanite blue. The basic inside trim is carbon fiber, with upholstery choices in Alcantara, veganza, or black. Veganza and leather merino upholstery are optional options.

Features

BMW i5 M60 xDrive: Interior
The i5's interior has a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated seats, carbon fiber trim on the dash, seats upholstered in Alcantara or Venganza, a black roof lining, a panoramic sunroof, four-zone temperature control, a 360-degree camera, and more. 

The new i5 has a 14.9-inch infotainment system with gaming and video functions, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, smartphone connectivity, navigation, and a Bowers & Wilkins audio system, among other features. 

BMW i5 M60 xDrive: Exterior 
The Illuminated BMW kidney grille, with its distinctive brightness, sets the tone. The BMW kidney grille, styled after the "sharknose" and protruding far forward, serves as the vehicle's visual core. The standard adaptive LED headlights feature a cornering light and matrix high beam, as well as a glare-free high beam assist BMW selective beam. In addition, the blue design features beneath the LED modules highlight the light sources well. 

The LED headlights feature the iconic four-eye face in a contemporary, simplified design. Daytime driving lights and turn indicators are powered by two almost vertical LED components mounted on the exterior. The rest of the front apron, including the headlights and the BMW kidney grille, has clearly defined curves and carefully sculpted surfaces. The BMW i5's side view exemplifies the simple and simplified design language.