The BMW 5 Series has claimed the top spot in both series and single-model sales in the domestic premium imported car market this year.
BMW Korea said Thursday that its flagship business sedan, the 5th Series, sold 21,952 units domestically from January to October this year, ranking first in cumulative sales among premium imported car series for the same period.
This represents a 1.8% increase compared to the same period last year (21,556 units). A balanced lineup of powertrains covering internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles drove steady sales.
Sales of the 5th Series were led by the entry-level model, the 520i. The 520i sold 12,112 units, accounting for approximately 56% of total 5 Series sales. It ranked first in single-model sales among premium imported cars, retaining its top position for the second consecutive year.
The 520i comes standard with a head-up display that projects driving information into the driver's line of sight, remote engine start, and ambient lighting.
It also includes 'Driving Assistant Professional,' which supports Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go functionality and Lane Keeping Assist, as well as 'Parking Assistant Plus,' which provides a 360-degree surround view. First-row ventilated and heated seats and a panoramic glass roof are also standard features.
A gasoline engine producing maximum output of 190 horsepower and peak torque of 31.6 kg·m is paired with a 48V mild hybrid system. The 48V starter-generator assists with power during takeoff and overtaking, and reduces vibration upon restart after the auto start-stop function activates.
BMW Korea became the first premium imported car brand to surpass 10,000 cumulative sales of electrified models this year in September, and sold a total of 11,604 electrified vehicles through last month. Among these, the electrified 5 Series lineup, including the M5, accounted for approximately 40% with 4,661 units.
The electric sedan i5 sold 2,635 units through October this year, a 91.6% increase compared to the same period last year (1,375 units). The i5 eDrive40, which offers a driving range of 453 km on a single charge, was the best-selling model with 1,970 units. It was followed by the all-wheel-drive model i5 xDrive40 (580 units) and the high-performance model i5 M60 xDrive (85 units).
The 5 Series plug-in hybrid models, including the M5, sold 2,026 units during the same period. The 530e, capable of traveling up to 70 km on electric power alone, sold 1,402 units, while the M5 and M5 Touring equipped with the M Hybrid system also sold 400 units.
The 5 Series, which began domestic sales in 1995, has been on the market for over 30 years. BMW Korea plans to continue targeting domestic customers by leveraging its high product quality and a wide range of powertrain options suited to driving conditions.
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