The BMW 530i is the base model of the BMW’s 5 Series of executive cars. As a result, it offers a full-sized profile coupled with tons of power under the hood and luxurious features throughout the cabin to keep you and your passengers comfortable.
An Overview of the 2023 BMW 530i
The 530i comes in two main trim levels: the front-wheel drive base-level 530i and the all-wheel drive 530i xDrive. Both are powered by a 2L twin-turbo four-cylinder engine that produces a powerful 248 horsepower. Despite all that power, the 530i is a comfortable and efficient ride. The FWD variant has a combined average fuel efficiency rating of 28 mpg, while the xDrive 530i is rated at an average combined 26 mpg.
What’s New for 2023?
The changes to the 530i trims for this year have been relatively minor. The optional Premium package has been updated to include a remote start feature and to remove the motion controls for the infotainment system that were included in the 2022 model. An additional three colors are available: Arctic Race Blue Metallic, Skyscraper Grey Metallic, and Red Metallic, which brings the total number of colors for the 530i to ten.
Standout Features of the 530i
Passenger Comfort
As an executive car, the 530i is designed to develop the smoothest and most comfortable ride possible. With 99 cubic feet of passenger space, there is ample leg and headroom to comfortably sit up to five adults, as well as 18.7 cubic feet of trunk space for any luggage or additional items.
Standard interior comforts include ambient lighting, a 12-speaker sound system, and lumbar support for all seats. Leather upholstery, rear sunshades, heated and ventilated rear and front seats, and massaging front seats are all optional upgrades, as is a 16-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system.
Available xDrive System
While in the simplest terms, xDrive is the AWD variant across all BMW models, not just the 530i, it deserves a special mention here because of what it brings to the table. It constantly monitors the traction and speed of your vehicle and intervenes during times of low grip to prevent slipping or spinning out. It can redistribute power between the axles continuously to achieve this result.
This automatic intervention means that the driver is likely not going to notice when it kicks into gear. This is ideal for 530i owners who live in climates that see a great deal of winter weather or heavy rainfall throughout the year.
Do you want to get to know the 530i up close? Give us a call at Tom Bush BMW today and one of our team members will be happy to set up an appointment for a test drive.
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