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2009 BMW M5 Review

May 8, 2009

STYLING | 8 out of 10

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The M-specific styling touches are nice, but the 2009 BMW M5 isn't anything you haven't seen before.

Most reviews read by TheCarConnection.com indicate the BMW M5 looks similar to its brethren. ForbesAutos adds that the BMW M5 "does look different than the standard 5 Series, but not different enough for the average driver to immediately notice." Cars.com says that the M5 has a "unique front face to distinguish it from other 5 Series sedans." The M5 BMW is, according to Edmunds, a "high-performance variant of the midsize 5 Series performance sedan available in one trim only." Kelley Blue Book notes that "critics have been harsh on BMW's current styling," but they also comment "all 5 Series models get styling enhancements for 2009." Among those styling enhancements are "redesigned headlights, taillights, front air dam, rear bumper and rear diffuser," while "the M5 sports a deeper, more aggressive front air dam with larger center air intake and brake air inlets." ForbesAutos also reports that the 2009 BMW M5 features "deeper side sills, a decklid spoiler and four tail pipes large enough to spit tennis balls."

Regarding the cabin, the 2009 BMW M5 gets "special brushed aluminum trim" says MyRide.com, "but you can choose from two different wood tones if you want a warmer cabin atmosphere." Edmunds feels the interior "looks unchanged," though "a few key updates" have been made for the current model, including a "simple, modernistic dashboard" with an attempt at simpler controls for iDrive. Kelley Blue Book notices several changes right away from previous M5 BMWs, including the "power window switches relocated to the armrests" and the "leather-wrapped center console and passenger door handles."

Conclusion

The 2009 BMW M5 is far from the most exciting-looking sport sedan on the road.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:simple, modernistic dashboardEdmundsall 5 Series models get styling enhancements for 2009Kelley Blue Bookunique front face to distinguish it from other 5 Series sedansCars.com The M-specific styling touches are nice, but the 2009 BMW M5 isn't anything you haven't seen before. Most reviews read by TheCarConnection.com indicate the BMW M5 looks similar to its brethren. ForbesAutos adds that the BMW M5 "does look different than the standard 5 Series, but not different enough for the average driver to immediately notice." Cars.com says that the M5 has a "unique front face to distinguish it from other 5 Series sedans." The M5 BMW is, according to Edmunds, a "high-performance variant of the midsize 5 Series performance sedan available in one trim only." Kelley Blue Book notes that "critics have been harsh on BMW's current styling," but they also comment "all 5 Series models get styling enhancements for 2009." Among those styling enhancements are "redesigned headlights, taillights, front air dam, rear bumper and rear diffuser," while "the M5 sports a deeper, more aggressive front air dam with larger center air intake and brake air inlets." ForbesAutos also reports that the 2009 BMW M5 features "deeper side sills, a decklid spoiler and four tail pipes large enough to spit tennis balls." Regarding the cabin, the 2009 BMW M5 gets "special brushed aluminum trim" says MyRide.com, "but you can choose from two different wood tones if you want a warmer cabin atmosphere." Edmunds feels the interior "looks unchanged," though "a few key updates" have been made for the current model, including a "simple, modernistic dashboard" with an attempt at simpler controls for iDrive. Kelley Blue Book notices several changes right away from previous M5 BMWs, including the "power window switches relocated to the armrests" and the "leather-wrapped center console and passenger door handles." ConclusionThe 2009 BMW M5 is far from the most exciting-looking sport sedan on the road. 2009 BMW M5 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "simple, modernistic dashboard" Kelley Blue Book: "all 5 Series models get styling enhancements for 2009" Cars.com: "unique front face to distinguish it from other 5 Series sedans " The M-specific styling touches are nice, but the 2009 ...

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The Audi S6 has a massively powerful V-8, but it's still a step slower than the BMW. The newly minted 500-horsepower Jaguar XF-R is far more handsome. The Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG comes closest to the performance of the BMW M5 and looks better going about it.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By  e39 m5 #1, Posted: 10/20/2009

    While so much has already been said about the e60 m5 - one thing that people tend to forget is how incredible the car really is in terms of it's ability to perform dual duty as track monster and also the daily driver ability.
    Chris Bangle did the brand few favors with the e60's clinical look and the excess techno wizardry does disconnect the driver somewhat from what the driving experience is all about. The e34 m5 and the e39 m5 were far more connected to the road, with less "interference" from technology.
    I happen to feel that the e39 m5 is STILL best balance of M Power, driving experience and modern day technology.
    Further, with the price of the E39 m5's on the market today - bang for buck is tremendous.

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