Black Beauty with a sporting pedigree

BMW 530e Touring · February 2022 · Black Edition · M Pack

Some things in life are worth keeping. Good taste, for example. A little black dress. A decent bottle of wine. And a BMW Touring that manages to combine executive sophistication, sporting character and enough luggage space to accommodate a small family’s holiday, including the dog, naturally.

Fashion is fickle, darling. Good taste is not.

Meet this rather special BMW 530e Touring. Registered in February 2022, finished in black, dressed in the M Pack and blessed with the sleek, understated presence that makes certain cars look expensive without having to announce it to the entire neighbourhood.

She has the looks, the pedigree and the brains, along with Thule roof rails for that special extra. What more could one ask?

A little performance, perhaps?

Rear-wheel drive and BMW’s beautifully balanced 50:50 weight distribution make this a car designed with the driver in mind. She is refined when you want a comfortable journey, composed when the road gets interesting, and quite capable of reminding you that practical family transport need not be dull.

And then there is the clever bit: she is a plug-in hybrid.

The 530e combines a petrol engine with electric power, giving you the option of whisper-quiet electric motoring for shorter journeys and petrol power when the adventure takes you further afield. She offers an electric range of around 48 km, depending on driving conditions, and comes complete with her official BMW charging cable.

Charge at home, set off electrically for your local errands, and keep the petrol engine for longer journeys. Two ways to travel, one very handsome package.

Practicality? She has that covered, too.

The Touring body gives you a generous boot without sacrificing the elegance of the 5 Series. Shopping, suitcases, sporting equipment, weekend bags, dogs and all the other necessities of modern life can be accommodated with considerably more grace than in a cramped little hatchback.

And here is one of those details that makes you wonder why every estate car doesn't have it: the rear window opens separately from the tailgate.

Just need to pop in a shopping bag? Retrieve something from the boot? Load a few last-minute essentials when someone has parked practically on your bumper? Open the glass, reach in, and carry on with your life. No need to swing the entire tailgate into the neighbouring car, the wall or the unfortunate person standing behind you.

Small detail. Big difference. The sort of thoughtful engineering that makes everyday life just that little bit easier.

Inside, you have the comfort, quality and driver-focused design expected of a BMW 5 Series. Outside, the black finish and M styling give her an unmistakably sporting presence. She is equally at home arriving at a smart restaurant, heading to the coast or undertaking the weekly supermarket expedition.

And because we live in the modern world, she has her own digital assistant. The My BMW app lets you prepare the cabin climate before departure, monitor charging, plan routes and access remote vehicle-security functions from your smartphone. A little convenience at your fingertips, without even having to find your car keys.

Her history is reassuring, too. She has covered 90,000 km, is a second-owner car and comes with a full BMW service history. Not a mystery girl, then. Her background is there to be examined.

So, if you are looking for an executive estate with style, genuine everyday practicality, plug-in hybrid versatility and just enough sporting spirit to keep things interesting, this lady deserves your attention.

A little black magic. A lot of BMW. And a rather clever way to travel.

Serious enquiries welcome. Come and meet her.

BMW – Este elegante modelo de 2022 combina a qualidade premium da BMW com tecnologia híbrida avançada. Com um design moderno e prático, oferece espaço e conforto para toda a família, sendo ideal para quem procura versatilidade e eficiência.

• Primeiro registo: fevereiro 2022
• Cor preta
• 5 portas
• 5 lugares
• Emissões de CO₂: 36 g/km
• Versão: cant_see_my_version