Car and Driver magazine has put up their review of the new 5-series straight from Portugal. Read the select quotes below but make sure to follow the link the full article!
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Indeed, you can take comfort in the fact that the 2011 BMW 5-series looks like the latest 7-series, but it is more tight, dynamic, and alert.
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The new 5 does a nice job masking its size and mass—after all, the wheelbase has grown by three inches and total length by 1.5 inches.
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Technology is everywhere, from the cockpit to the ever-present electronic assistance. Turned towards the driver, the center console is sporty, but the transmission shifter and the iDrive controller are taken directly from the 7-series.
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But the visual quality has improved significantly. The attention to detail is surprising, and the overall look is similar to the big brother 7's.
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Driving dynamics are where BMW shines most brightly, and the fact that the company has achieved further improvement commands respect.
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Even given all the electronic nannies, the new 5-series has us convinced.
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Link to the full article:
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t_drive_review
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Also see the F10 5-series review compilation thread for more reviews.