The new BS VI complaint BMW 530i Sport launched in the
country is available in a sport variant and is locally produced at BMW Group
Plant in Chennai. The car is available at an ex-showroom price of Rs 55,
40,000.
The new BMW 530i Sport is available in different metallic
paintworks: Mineral White, Black Sapphire, Mediterranean Blue and Bluestone
Metallic. The range of fine upholstery combinations in the new BMW 530i Sport
has Sensatec as standard and includes Canberra Beige and Black options.
The car comes with innovative technologies such as the
BMW Display Key that allows drivers to keep in contact with their car round the
clock. Hands do the talking with BMW Gesture Control, which is part of a
rigorously thought-out operating concept that recognises six pre-defined hand
movements for control of a number of functions. Parking and maneuvering is made
easier with the help of Parking Assistant along with the Rear View Camera and
Park Distance Control (PDC).
The vehicle has numerous trim elements in chrome and
high-gloss black. It has boldly designed kidney grille slats in chrome and
front bumper with specific design elements in black high-gloss. The tailpipes are
in chrome high-gloss. It sits on classically designed 17” light-alloy wheels.
Sport Package in the interior features electrically
adjustable seats in sensatec and interior trim in black high-gloss with
highlight trim finishers in Pearl Chrome. The sporty appearance is apparent in
the whole car, from the multifunction sport leather steering wheel to exclusive
door sill finishers with BMW logo. Ambient Lighting package with six dimmable
designs creates an atmosphere for every mood.
The two-litre four-cylinder petrol engine in the BMW 530i
produces an output of 252hp with a maximum torque of 350Nm at 1,450 – 4,800
rpm. The car accelerates from 0 -100 km / hr in just 6.1 seconds. The engine is
mated to an 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission.
The model is available with steering wheel paddle shifters.
The new BMW 530i Sport comes with a Launch Control function as standard. Using
the Driving Experience Control switch, the driver can choose between different
driving modes to suit the driving conditions (Comfort, Sport, ECO PRO and
Sport+).
The model has six air bags, Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS) with brake assist, Active PDC rear, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Hill
Descent Control (HDC), Side-impact Protection, Runflat tyres (RFT) with
reinforced sidewalls, electronic vehicle immobiliser, crash sensor and
integrated emergency spare wheel. Adaptive LED Headlights along with BMW
Selective Beam anti-dazzle high beam can automatically adjust its concentrated
gaze onto the road with a range of up to 500 metres.
The new BMW 530i Sport is equipped with a wide range of
BMW ConnectedDrive systems to make it comfortable and convenient for the users,
like BMW Virtual Assistant that understands voice commands, BMW Live Cockpit
Professional, with the 12.3” fully digital Instrument Display which visualizes
driving-related cockpit information in a style that reflects the selected
driving mode, BMW iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition, 10.25” touchscreen
with 3D maps enabled navigation, 12 loud speakers with 205 Watts HiFi
Loudspeaker System, Wireless Apple CarPlay and connectivity through Bluetooth
and USB.