Electric Technology Car News: Although it is a low-end model, it is popular. Can the low-key BMW 528Li increase sales?

The character who plays a lot of roles in the first few episodes of a TV series is not necessarily the No. 1 male lead. The real No. 1 male lead may still be playing a supporting role. However, the astute audience must have seen that the supporting role is a person with a story, and the dazzling characters who appeared first are just paving the way for him. Therefore, I think everyone who has paid attention to the new generation of BMW 5 Series must have noticed this 528Li. Although it is a temporary low-profile model with only one model, it is still quite inconspicuous. However, its low-key nature is attracting more attention because of its more entry-level price. Maybe it won't be long before its family will grow and become the real protagonist.

In terms of appearance, the 528Li special edition is the lowest-equipped model of the 5 Series. Compared with the high-equipped 530Li, the power and configuration are restrained. More importantly, it has a more entry-level price. The 528Li lacks a decorative kit, but it does not look weak. The simple shape makes the outline more prominent, full of vitality but not too much, and it is very comfortable to look at. The image gives people a very elite feeling. The double kidney-style grille has thick lines and high-profile chrome decoration, which is as eye-catching as a key point.

The grille is not only good-looking, but also comes standard with the advanced technology intelligent drag-reducing grille added to the new generation 5 Series. LED headlights also appear on it, and the effect is pretty good. Such lighting configuration is satisfactory enough for the low-end models of the 5 Series, but it is a pity that it cannot be equipped with more technological adaptive control headlights. The two chrome exhaust decorations on both sides of the rear are a very eye-catching design, which looks quite energetic. What is even more satisfying is that it is standard for the entire series.

The interior design is still avant-garde enough, and the lines and details are also luxurious enough. The steering wheel is very nice, and the style is gentle but not dull. Fortunately, 528Li retains it, which brings a lot of vitality to the interior design. In addition, it has an electric steering wheel adjustment function, but unfortunately there are no shift paddles. Although there is no full LCD instrument panel, the instrument panel of 528Li does not look simple. At least the style is consistent with the high-end models. Even if you have experienced the high-end full LCD, you will not feel too much psychological gap.

The 8.8-inch center console screen looks a bit stiff and doesn't match the high-tech design of the entire center console. I hope that the 528Li model to be launched later can be equipped with a more coordinated 10.25-inch screen. The front and rear reversing radar and reversing image functions are all present, which will naturally satisfy everyone, because these two equipments are very important and practical configurations for most people.

In terms of power, the new generation of 5 Series has also kept up with the family's pace in terms of power, and finally adopted the new B-series engine. The new engine has more prominent advancement, but it is mainly reflected in its more compact size and higher integration, which may not be very obvious from the data. Taking the 528Li test drive as an example, this 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 224 horsepower (5200-6500rpm) and a maximum torque of 310 Nm (1400-5000rpm). Compared with the previous generation 525Li (218 horsepower), its output improvement is indeed not shocking enough. As for the gearbox, it is still the 8AT that is comprehensive and difficult to be broken by opponents, but it has also undergone certain upgrades to help improve fuel consumption and noise performance.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.