BMW 5 - Manual (Page 15)

BMW
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11/2009
Page 15
Ample storage space, high-quality materials,
attractive colour combinations.
Travel comfort within the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is further enhanced by
a wide range of ergonomically and ideally positioned storage options, boxes
and cupholders. In addition to the spacious glove compartment, a fold-in box
on the driver’s side of the instrument panel offers further space and
convenience.
The centre console comes in two variants: On cars with a manual gearbox
the console is split into two sections, the black surface surrounding the
gearshift lever and the buttons on the optional Dynamic Driving Control
opening up towards the driver. A storage box between the gearshift lever
and the a/c controls serves to conveniently take up the key to the car.
On models with automatic transmission, on the other hand, the centre
console forms one complete and highly elegant surface, the space between
the electronic gear selector lever and the climate control unit offering enough
room for two cupholders and a key box, with a further storage box behind the
iDrive Controller (where there is another cupholder on models with a manual
gearbox). In this case the second cupholder on automatic transmission
models comes in the storage compartment beneath the armrest.
The armrest on the centre console opens up smoothly and conveniently
with butterfly flaps extending back in a vertical line, revealing not only
the USB, Aux-In and power connections, but also a very convenient and
practical storage compartment.
High-quality materials and superior finish in top craftsmanship underline
the premium ambience of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. A wide range of
colour and upholstery variants, in turn, offers more than ample freedom in
customising the car to the driver and passengers. Visible seams on the
leather seats, door handles and panels serve to additionally emphasise
the flowing lines of the interior.
Right from the start upon its introduction, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan
comes with a choice of no less than seven paintwork colours. Within
the interior there are three upholstery variants in up to five colours each,
three interior colours and five types of interior trim for individual and highly
versatile combinations.