BMW has started accepting bookings for the i5 LWB First Edition in India, set for launch in a few weeks. Just 99 units of the long wheelbase electric sedan will be sold here initially, and they will be locally manufactured at BMW's Chennai facility. This also confirms our November 2025 exclusive that BMW will launch the i5 LWB in India this year.
BMW i5 LWB details so far
The carmaker has confirmed that the i5 LWB will come with an 81.6kWh battery pack, offering a maximum range of 669km (on the modified Indian driving cycle or MIDC). Power output stands at 268hp, and the sedan sprints from 0-100kph in 6.7 seconds. Rear-axle air suspension will be on offer as well. Early testing, including our standard i5 review, found that the soft suspension and low ride height made it prone to scraping on speed breakers, but BMW claims that the LWB sedan's ground clearance has been enhanced. It remains to be seen how well it performs on Indian roads.
Among confirmed features include a rear seat entertainment package with a tablet and tablet holder, silver-bronze accents along with open pored wood inlay on interior trims and 'FIRST EDITION' laser engraving on the dashboard. A Carbon Black metallic exterior shade with bronze accents will be offered here.
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