2024 BMW 5 Series Video Review: New luxury sedan is now BMW’s best car?

Ashley Oldfield

11 Apr 2024

BMW has introduced the new BMW 5 Series in 2 electric versions and one ICE version. Here we review the ICE-powered 520d luxury sedan.

Thinking of a luxurious yet fuel-efficient sedan? The new BMW 520d might be your perfect match! In this comprehensive review, we take a deep dive into the latest iteration of this iconic car. We’ll explore its updated design, refined performance, improved fuel efficiency, especially for South African drivers, and all the tech features that possibly make it BMW’s best car yet. But is the diesel engine still worth it in 2024?

We’ll address that question too, along with real-world driving impressions and pricing information specific to the South African market.

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Ashley Oldfield

Ashley Oldfield

Ashley has been riding or driving some sort of motorised vehicle since his 4th birthday when he got a Yamaha PW50. Equipped with years of racing experience, Ashley took up journalism and became a writer for some of South Africa’s best motoring magazines and online publications. He is SA’s first (and only) GT Academy winner having raced professionally overseas. He now serves as the Content Manager at Cars.co.za, putting his wealth of racing and driving experience to good use.

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