BMW pulled out all the stops for its seventh-generation 5 Series. Along with improved engines, gesture controls, and semi-autonomous driving features, the 5 Series receives an entirely new design. And admittedly, it doesn't look all that different. The car does take some styling cues from the new 7 Series, however. Does the midsize sedan benefit from a little change, or did it look better before its redesign?
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Other sedans in the BMW stable feature a thin chrome-accented surround across the grille, but the 5 Series gets a chunky frame. The sedan's headlights are now attached to the grille unlike on the previous model. A bolder air intake below the grille lends the front end a more athletic look.
There are noticeable changes on the side of the car, too. No longer is there a large cut-out to the left of the side doors. Instead, an inlet is positioned in a diagonal fashion near the front tire. More prominent character lines run across the doors.
In the rear, the first thing you're bound to notice is the new taillights. On the previous model, the taillight design was interrupted by the trunk lid, but now the taillights feature a more cohesive appearance. They are chunkier than before, though, and extend far from the license plate holder to the side of the vehicle. Two large exhaust pipes flank each side of the rear, and there's a new bumper design.
