2017 BMW 5-series revealed

The BMW 5 series is undoubtedly the best-selling BMW model in Bangladesh, and loyal customers of the Bavarian luxury marque will be over the moon to learn that the long running F10 series of the 5 is finally being replaced with an all new model.

Outside, the new 5er takes the best of BMW's current design cues and delivers a product that is finely honed in the way it flows from one end to the other. Borrowing an elongated face from the current 7 series, the 5 has neatly integrated headlamps that take a u-turn from the F10 and merge into the signature kidney grille, now 30-40% larger than the previous model. Below the kidney grille, the upturned bumper vent at the center of the M-pack equipped 5er is lifted straight off the M4, while it gets a smaller, chromed slat behind the front wheels, similar to the 7 series. While it looks odd and misplaced on the uber-luxury flagship, it looks right at home on the 5 – letting people know it's an executive sedan that can have some fun as well. The midsection is classic 5 series, rear doors tapering off at an extreme angle and traditional BMW surfacing along the sides. At the rear, the 5 is at it's newest – the taillights are unique and set the 5 apart from its smaller siblings (2, 3, 4 series) and older brother (7 series).

On the inside, there's a certain sense of familiarity in the driver focused cabin. We've all seen this layout before, and it all works perfectly fine. The only note-worthy changes come in the instrument cluster (with a sporty, retro-esque rev dial) and a honeycomb pattern on the aluminum inserts coming standard. 

As far as powertrains go, we're likely to receive the smallest units in the range – 2 litre turbo four (530i), developing 252 HP and 258 lb-ft of torque, the car sprinting from 0 to 60 MPH in 6.2 seconds.

We'll keep you updated - stay tuned for an exclusive up-close look at the 5.