2021 BMW 5 Series review, first drive

For 2021, the seventh generation BMW 5 Series has been given a mid-life makeover and here’s a round-up of what has changed and what hasn’t.

Revisions have been made to the exterior, the interior as well as the features list. The front end of the updated 5 Series gets new more aggressive-looking headlamps with L-shape LED signature and BMW Laserlight LED lighting as standard on the M sport trim. The grille has been reprofiled as well and it also gets updated bumpers front and rear. Tail lamps feature a new 3D profile with an updated LED light signature. In terms of dimensions, while the width, height and wheelbase remain unchanged, the overall length has gone up by 27mm thanks to the updated bumpers. Aside from changes to trim and upholstery options, the general layout remains nearly identical to the outgoing model. New for 2021 is this fully digital 12.3-inch instrument panel, the same as the one seen on all new BMWs. The display is configurable and changes basis the drive mode selected.