Every BMW 5 Series Generation Made in India: Which One Was the Best?

Ep 24 – BMW 5 Series India The BMW 5 Series India – BMW 5 Series generations, BMW E60, BMW G30 LWB India – has been in the country since 2008 in an unbroken run of over 16 years. Every generation has been offered exclusively in long-wheelbase form, tailored specifically for a market where rear-seat comfort matters as much as driving dynamics. And every generation has made the same basic promise: the best driving luxury sedan you can buy at this price. In this special Gone But Not Forgotten episode, we bring together every generation of the 5 Series sold in India to examine how each one evolved, what each got right, and which generation represents the high watermark of BMW’s Indian ambitions. The latest LWB sets its sights directly at the E-Class. History suggests it will do the job. Every generation. One standard. Which 5 Series was the best? Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:10 New BMW 5 Series LWB overview 0:19 India-first long wheelbase strategy 0:25 All generations lineup (E60 to G68) 0:40 What defines a 5 Series? 2:08 Rear seat focus begins 2:16 Massive wheelbase increase explained 2:32 Space, legroom & comfort analysis 3:07 Ride quality and suspension tuning 3:33 Missing features (sunblinds, screens, boss mode) 4:18 Rear seat experience pros & cons 5:09 Design evolution begins (E60) 5:19 Bangle-era styling controversy 5:36 Design identity and desirability 5:52 Kidney grille evolution 6:10 F10 design shift and maturity 6:40 Best-looking 5 Series argument 6:51 G30 design and luxury direction 7:14 G68: Bling and modern styling 7:36 Personal origin story with 5 Series 8:01 Transition from print to TV 8:45 Establishing “Thrill of Driving” 8:53 Iconic comparison test (5 v E v A6 v S80) 9:18 ESP off and drifting character 10:08 Emotional connection to 5 Series 11:12 E60 performance and specs 11:37 Driving feel and hydraulic steering 12:01 Ride, handling and feedback 12:49 Benchmark driver engagement 13:51 F10 generational leap 14:02 7 Series influence 14:20 Design maturity in hindsight 14:38 Electric steering shift 15:08 Comfort v sport balance 15:37 Engine upgrades and performance 16:00 Why F10 is the best used buy 17:43 G30 generation begins 18:01 Weight reduction and new platform 18:34 Performance jump (530D) 18:57 520D capability 19:14 Driving modes and ESP control 19:38 Comfort v sport convergence 20:28 Long wheelbase strategy v E-Class 21:03 5 Series v 6 GT positioning 21:28 Feature overload and gimmicks 22:05 Interior tech and usability 23:26 New G68 engine overview 23:43 Downsizing to a 2-litre turbo 24:10 Complex drive mode controls 24:31 Missing ESP off button 25:00 Shift away from driver focus 25:37 Engine sound and artificial enhancement 26:22 Boost paddle feature 26:42 Ride quality and highway comfort 27:16 Body movement and softness 27:34 Handling limitations and body roll 28:22 Does it feel like a 5 Series? 28:46 Loss of agility and engagement 29:17 Interior screens and usability 29:51 Lack of physical controls 30:01 Steering feel and city usability 30:25 Grip levels and tyre performance 31:12 BMW turning into E-Class rival 31:30 Identity crisis discussion 32:55 Size growth and wheelbase comparison 33:24 Generational size increase data 33:45 Nearly 7 Series proportions 34:02 Tyre evolution (run-flats to standard) 34:18 Indian road adaptation 35:13 Higher profile tyres and comfort gains 35:46 Comfort v driving DNA debate 36:09 Luxury and tech improvements 36:27 Final verdict: Lost driver DNA 37:07 Conclusion: Great luxury car, not a true 5 Series #GoneButNotForgotten #BMW5Series #evoIndia Want more #ThrillOfDriving videos? Subscribe to the evo India channel: https://bit.ly/2VfzioP Read our stories here: https://evoindia.com/ Buy #EvoIndiamagazine here: www.evoindia.com/magazine Follow us on Instagram:   / evoindia   Find us on Facebook:   / evoindia   Follow us on Twitter:   / evoindia   Official merchandise on 100kmph: http://www.100kmph.com/evoindia