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The all new BMW 5 series plug-in hybrid was unveiled to the Lankan market last week by Prestige Automobile Ltd., the sole authorised importer and distributor of BMW, MINI and Hyundai vehicles in Sri Lanka, at an event held at Park Street Mews.
The new iconic plug-in hybrid is the latest addition to the BMW 5 series family, and offers unmatched features and premium luxury when it comes to sedan terrain. The new model has evolved drastically from its predecessors. With the introduction of this new hybrid, BMW has not only been able to offer a hybrid sedan with greater convenience but also revolutionise the automotive industry with its innovative thinking, ingenuity and use of high end technology when building new cars.
The new5 Series plug-in hybrid is equipped with a series of ground-breaking features such as gesture control, which allows the user to control the display with hand gestures, professional
navigational system, display key, remote control parking to reduce the hassle when parking in tight spaces and a new cutting-edge interface design with email exchange facilities. The driver display is also a high definition display which can be configured as per the customer’s choice. The new hybrid is packed with a range of electronics and it has taken BMW’s ultimate driving experience to the next level.
Commenting on the launch, Prestige Automobile Director Sales and Marketing Niranga Peiris said: “We are delighted to introduce the all new BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid to the Sri Lankan market. As the motoring industry is adapting to more tech-driven automobiles, we at Prestige Automobile thought it was the proper time to introduce the new 5 series plug-in hybrid to the local market thus offering greater convenience to local customers.
“Though the new 5 Series plug-in hybrid looks elegant and falls under the business class category, the plug-in hybrid is purely built to fulfil the aspirations of both business athletes and petrol heads alike, all while delivering the experience of a business class car coupled with sheer driving pleasure,” Niranga added.
In addition, Prestige Automobile also launched its corporate website which allows customers to obtain information about BMW, MINI and Hyundai’s products and services in Sri Lanka. The website can be accessed at www.prestigegroup.lk.
The new plug in hybrid is more aerodynamic and cutting edge in every way. The new hybrid model also offers standard BMW 5 series features such as efficient eDrive technology which synchronises the electric motor with an 8-speed Steptronic transmission, ABS, ASC and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Dry Braking function, Fading Compensation, Start-Off Assistant. The exceptionally powerful 2.0-litre engine allows the driver to experience sheer driving pleasure while maintaining an extremely high fuel efficiency, and producing low carbon-emissions.
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