Serving as the mid-level model in BMW’s 5 Series, the 535i delivers a plush, yet potent, motoring experience. Five passengers fit into this midsize luxury sedan, which focuses more on comfort than sport, but does not ignore the latter.
Available in rear- or xDrive all-wheel drive, the 535i features a new 300-hp 3.0-liter, turbo, inline-six engine, with the choice of an eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. Standard features include leatherette upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control with active micro-filtration, a 12-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system, HD radio, Bluetooth, 18-inch alloy wheels, and iDrive control system... Read more »
Considered to be controversial by long-time BMW enthusiasts, the fifth generation 535i introduced in 2004 made a radical departure from typical BMW design. According to the design team at BMW, flowing transitions were incorporated into the 535i's convex and concave surfaces creating a much more competitive and up-to-date exterior. BMW introduced Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)... Read more »
BMW debuted the fourth-generation 535i at the 1995 Frankfurt Auto Show and created much anticipation by not releasing the new model for sale until 1997. The 1997 535i inaugurated dual headlamps set under glass with light rings. The light rings would become part of BMW's marketing until 2000. The fourth generation 535i was the first... Read more »
