The increasing popularity of the recently unveiled 2017 G30 BMW 5 Series makes it even more desired outside Europe, with the model getting spied in new shots while undergoing tests in China, and wearing camouflage around the body.

In case you already noticed from the spy photos, we are looking here at a stretched version of the standard 5 Series Sedan, with reference to the upcoming BMW 5 Series 5Li, which will be produced in a joint venture with Brilliance division.

It seems that all-new models released by BMW with standing ovations have to be present on the Chinese market as well, BMW customers on the local market simply adoring the long-wheelbase versions.

Speaking about a long-wheelbase, the model will be around ten centimeters longer than its European sibling, coming thus with increase space at the back. This means that the car`s roof line from the rear B-pillar were visibly extended.

Otherwise, the stretched upcoming 5-Series 5Li will come with similar looks as the model in Europe, featuring an evolutionary body styling and fully-tweaked with rather the same technology.

In the engine department, the model will come with a wide array of four- and six-cylinder engines, followed by a plug-in hybrid. Once it will arrive in China, next Spring, it will take on the same stretched versions of the Audi A6L, new Volvo S90L, Mercedes E-Class L or Jaguar XFL.

Until fresh details emerge on the market in a couple of months, don’t forget to take a closer look at the spy photos below and decide for yourself if it will be as luxurious and hot-looking as its European sibling!

About Post Author

Marcus M.

http://www.bmwcoop.com

The post China: Stretched 2017 BMW 5 Series 5Li Gets Spied appeared first on BMWCoop | BMW Blog, BMW News, BMW Reviews.

BMW has kept its promise in delivering the 2016 BMW 3-Series with a stretched wheelbase, the model being exclusively built for the Chinese market. The solid proof stands in the spy shots with the 3-Series Sedan Chinese version, the model cruising the streets before being launched on the market, this September.

Even if we are talking about a longer wheelbase 3-Series Sedan, this particular model will keep the same basic features seen on its European model, meaning that the same front and rear updates will be fitted. And as the spy shots suggest, the long-wheelbase 3-Series will come with revised bumpers and some lighting modifications as well.

Inside the cabin, the long-wheelbase 2016 BMW 3-Series Sedan will also benefit the latest updates in technology, like the new infotainment system and other gizmos. And since Chinese love long models, this particular one will be also generous in terms of space inside, thanks to the 4.3-inch stretching.

Under the hood, BMW has not made any modifications, the company still equipping the Chinese 3-Series version with the fresh powertrain, also seen on the European variant. First, the model will come with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder B48 modular engine, the 3.0-liter six-cylinder, as well as new other units, set to fit under the new 330i and 340i, which will soon replace the present 328i and 3335i. A plug-in hybrid is also expected on the Chinese market.

For the moment however, the performance lists is rather scarce, but we should be able to find out more at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, this autumn.

About Post Author

Marcus M.

http://www.bmwcoop.com

The post Stretched 2016 BMW 3-Series Sedan Caught on Shots appeared first on BMWCoop | BMW Blog, BMW News, BMW Reviews.

We’ve known for a while how the demands of the Chinese car market tend to make just about every major car maker bend to its will and BMW is now announcing the latest product to come from this.

It is the LWB (long wheelbase) version of the new F30 BMW 3 Series. The model will be introduced at this month’s Beijing Motor Show.

Orders should commence at the same time as the motor show debut but no word has been uttered on when deliveries will start.

We’d imagine it won’t take too long since the F30 LWB will be built at a Chinese plant recently built in Shenyang which also makes the LWB version of the F10 BMW 5 Series.

Apart from offering more legroom, the only difference between this Chinese F30 and ours is that there’s no diesel engine in the lineup.

The leg room gain should be noticeable though since the length gain is 4.3 inches. That should make quite the difference for the businessmen of Beijing.

Under the bonnet, the F30 LWB gets familiar powerplants and will be available in 320Li, 328Li and 335Li trims. The first two engines are turbocharged 2 liter four pots developing 184 and 245 horsepower.

The latter is the glorious 3.0 liter straight six, also in turbocharged form which develops 305 horsepower.

If you find a stretched 3 Series appealing, forget it, BMW will only be offering it in China. Unless you find about 2 billion friends interested in buying one, you’re likely not to get your wish.

About Post Author

Marcus M.

http://www.bmwcoop.com

The post F30 BMW 3 Series LWB officially announced appeared first on BMWCoop | BMW Blog, BMW News, BMW Reviews.

China is a very big market and there is no doubt about that but some parts of the Chinese market can be profitable with what vehicles would otherwise be niche products.

This is definitely the case for that region of China where stretched long-wheelbase vehicles are popular, so aiming for the popularity crown obtained by the Audi A4L, the Bavarians over at BMW have got a new version of the 3 Series under works.

The “new” car will be built at a new factory in the economic region of Shengyang which is destined to open its gates somewhere in 2012. That new production facility will see to the birth of this long wheelbase version of the BMW 3 Series but to other, more traditional, BMW products such as the BMW X1. The factory will have a capacity to produce somewhere in the region of 100,000 units a year.

The lengthened version of the BMW 3 Series and this plant will not be built by BMW themselves but by their local partners, Brilliance. With the help of Brilliance the Germans hope that their alliance will account for 300.000 units sold yearly in China which is a raise of 60 percent when compared to their present situation.

About Post Author

Marcus M.

http://www.bmwcoop.com

The post BMW working on a long wheelbase version of the 3 Series for China appeared first on BMWCoop | BMW Blog, BMW News, BMW Reviews.

Here we got some really great news for the Asia citizens but most important, for the China citizens because as you can see in the title, the 2011 BMW 5 Series Long-Wheelbase has been launched in China and with this launch, we also got some new photos and where should be letters, there are Chinese character.

I have to say that this 2011 BMW 5 Series Long-Wheelbase has been designed and developed especially for the Chinese auto market and you should also know by now that the 2011 BMW 5 Series Long-Wheelbase will make the official debut at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show.

You should know that the 2011 BMW 5 Series Long-Wheelbase has a wheelbase longer with 5.5 inches. I want to say that I love so much the comfort from this 2011 BMW 5 Series Long-Wheelbase especially from the rear seat, putting accent on the entertainment system.

About Post Author

Marcus M.

http://www.bmwcoop.com

The post The 2011 BMW 5 Series Long-Wheelbase has been launched in China appeared first on BMWCoop | BMW Blog, BMW News, BMW Reviews.

Here we got a rendering photo with the 2011 BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase Sedan and I have to say that this is how I think is going to look the final product because the designer based it’s rendering photo on the spy shots probably and he realized how was going to look the final product.

It will come with a 3.0 liter six cylinder engine but there will also be a much powerful V8 turbocharged engine of 4.4 liters so you won’t have to fear that this is not going to get enough power, it will be very powerful.

I think you would also like to hear when is this 2011 BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase Sedan going to debut and I tell you that it is going to debut at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show that will happen in April so we have to wait less than a month for it.

About Post Author

Marcus M.

http://www.bmwcoop.com

The post Rendered 2011 BMW 5 Series with Long Wheelbase Sedan appeared first on BMWCoop | BMW Blog, BMW News, BMW Reviews.