The BMW 5-Series is an important car for the Munich brand, the 'business athlete' of their lineup and a mainstay for the firm since time immemorial. But with the latest-generation 5er, BMW is putting its electric foot forwards by offering it as an i5 in Malaysia first, well-ahead of its combustion-powered brethren like the 530i and 530e plug-in hybrid.

So with no engine under the bonnet, does the new i5 live up to the impossible standards set by every 5-Series that has come before it, or will it fall short against purpose-built competition from Mercedes-Benz and Audi?

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00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Powertrain
02:37 - Exterior Walkaround, Boot
07:10 - Interior, Front
11:26 - Interior, Rear
13:22 - Driving Electric
15:42 - 5er Dynamics
17:46 - Real-World Range
18:50 - Charging Issues
19:57 - Safety
21:12 - Conclusion
24:43 - Outtro
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