And iconic 530i Touring axed as large Bavarian sedan gets new look and tech

BMW Australia has announced local pricing and specifications for the facelifted BMW 5 Series leaked in April and officially revealed in May.

The good news is all versions of the seventh-generation BMW 5 Series gain fresh exterior design cues, improved in-car technology and more standard equipment; the bad news is there are price increases across the range and the sole wagon version – the BMW 530i Touring – has been discontinued in Australia.

Pricing for the six-variant 2021 BMW 5 Series line-up now starts at $95,900 (plus on-road costs) for the entry-level BMW 520i, which $5000 more than before.

For context, the new Audi A6 is priced from $85,500, while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class range currently opens at $95,900 (pricing for the facelifted model due here in November is yet to be announced).
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