'Fast Torque': BMW Australia Confirms New 42.5 MPG 5 Series Diesel Models (But Not For North America-Huh?)
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SEE ALSO: CLEAN DIESEL TUTORIAL; PLUS NEW DIESEL VEHICLES FOR SALE IN THE U.S. (Orig Published Aug 16 2004)
MULGRAVE, AUSTRALIA – Aug 19, 2010: BMW Group Australia today announced the addition of two new diesel variants to its critically-acclaimed BMW 5 Series range.
The new BMW 520d Sedan and BMW 535d Sedan bolster a portfolio of BMW diesel vehicles already available in Australia, renowned for powerful engine outputs, combined with extremely low fuel consumption and emissions.
BMW Group Australia Managing Director, Mr Stavros Yallouridis said the popularity of BMW diesel models is growing rapidly in Australia.
“BMW diesel engines are winning international accolades and challenging many preconceptions about diesel technology as a whole,” said Mr Yallouridis.
“The combination of enormous torque, blistering power and extraordinary fuel economy from our latest diesel engines is winning many fans in Australia,” he said.
The ultra-efficient 520d features a four cylinder turbo diesel engine producing a power output of 135kW and 380 Nm of torque. Despite boasting fuel consumption of just 5.2 litres per 100km, and C02 emissions of 137 g/km, the BMW 520d is still capable of accelerating to100km/ hr in just 8.1 seconds.
The 520d is priced from $83,300* and is loaded with additional features compared to its predecessor, including 8-speed automatic transmission, 17” alloy wheels, electric power steering, Head Up Display, Interior trim in black high-gloss, through loading system, Park Distance Control (PDC) front and rear and active bonnet to reduce risk of injury in case of accident with a pedestrian. BMW EfficientDynamics technologies available on the 520d include low rolling-resistance tyres, brake energy regeneration, and air vent control.
The new diesel hero model, the 535d, offers extreme power with its straight six-cylinder engine featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo technology producing 220kW and a whopping 600Nm of torque. The new BMW 535d sprints to 100km/hr in 5.7 seconds while sipping just 6.1litres of fuel per 100km and emitting 162g/km of C02.
The 535d Sedan is priced at $134,400* and enjoys standard specification over and above the 520d Sedan including metallic paint, 1 8” alloy wheels, 8-speed sports automatic transmission with Steptronic, adaptive Bi-Xenon headlights including washer system, rear view camera, electric seat adjustment with driver’s seat memory function, sports leather steering wheel, Comfort Access System and 12-speaker HiFi system to name just a few.
BMW 520d and 535d Australian Pricing:
The BMW 520d Sedan is now available in Australia. The BMW 535d Sedan will be available in BMW showrooms from November.
