BMW 5 GT Interior: Best we have seen to date

With the risk of being called again fanboys or BMW lovers(which we actually are), we have no choice but to declare the interior design of the new 5 Series GT, the best we have seen to date. If the exterior design will receive its share of criticism as it happened with the X6 back in time, the interior design can only be cataloged as the most luxurious cabin in the BMW line-up.

Let’s rewind back a few months and see what we said about the interior design:

“This is the area that the BMW 5 Series GT shines. The 7 Series was the first vehicle launched by BMW in a while that brought back the interior design quality expected by its fans, followed shortly by the BMW Z4 and now, the 5er GT. It was designed by Oliver Heilner with luxury and comfort in mind. “We wanted a car you could enter without difficulty and feel comfortable in over long journeys.”

The concept is a four-seater, but the production model will have five, losing the center console in the rear. The displays and controls are grouped according to their functions. The instrument panel enhances the very good visibility provided by the high seating position. The colors and materials for the interior design give the impression of total luxury, spaciousness, in my opinion, a very elegant approach which sends the right message to its potential buyers.

The impression of luxury is further enhanced by the ceramic elements integrated within the solid wood trim. The panoramic sunroof comes to complete this image.”

Now, if we were to rewrite the review, we will not only agree with everything we said, but we will have no other choice other than to praise it even more. If the concept was a little more conservative in a luxurious way, the production model is showing a far more sportier and realistic approach of the new interior design. Many of the wood panels have been replaced by other trim options, in a way reminding us even more of the new 7 Series. The seats are definitely a step up over any other model out there and we can only imagine how they feel and look in person.

The dashboard and gauges are definitely one of our favorite design elements and they will satisfy even the most demanding BMW customer.

We won’t to further praising this amazing cabin, so we will rather wait until we see the car in person and be able to report live our findings.

11 Responses to “BMW 5 GT Interior: Best we have seen to date”

tk says:

May 21, 2009 at 11:46 pm

best bmw interior, maybe. i’m glad to see bmw interiors returning to the quality of the 90’s era cars, but audi’s interiors still have bmw beat…at least now.

Gil says:

May 22, 2009 at 12:19 am

Well, thank god you’re BMW fanboy/lover/whatever. I can get all my BMW stories and pictures here.

Ugh… now I’m torn between this and the station wagon. Decision decision…..

Horatiu B. says:

May 22, 2009 at 12:21 am

@Gil: well, thank you Wait a few more days, some more exciting things will come.

The decision is based on the price also…the 5GT is far more expensive

mpower says:

May 22, 2009 at 12:48 am

simply amazing interior.

BenC. says:

May 22, 2009 at 7:21 am

that is so sexy. damit, i wish i could swap my old e46 for a newer model. the interior difference is so huge that its not even funny. lol

Vaybach Khan says:

May 22, 2009 at 11:43 am

no lcd for back seaters..? will it be an option?
the car is a dream…frameless 4 doors…thats just awesome!
i cant wait to see it in black or white..this car is born for tuning..:)
to bad for side mirrors didnt keep concept ones…
but i just love it all any way…

229ra12 says:

May 22, 2009 at 11:58 am

I don’t understand why anyone would buy the 7 series with the exception of the 760i/760li as this better looking, has a bigger boot, it is more versatile and it is cheaper. Optional TVs would be nice though.

D solomon says:

May 22, 2009 at 3:08 pm

BMW this is the best sleekest interior that I have ever seen in a BMW. The BMW GT 5 Series is growing on me and the inside is just clean, sleek with BMW tradition and a new inside look of technology. BMW #1

Horatiu B. says:

May 22, 2009 at 3:16 pm

@tk: Yes, I meant best BMW’s interior, not the best one out there in the world. There are other cars with better design

SD says:

June 13, 2009 at 12:34 pm

The center console area is the exact same as the 7… so they both have the best interiors ?

Drove a Sedan extensively today, here's a positive review by me: - MBWorld.org Forums says:

June 20, 2009 at 5:09 pm

[...] Originally Posted by K-A I’m very hopeful about the new 5 and the design direction BMW is going in. If they can at least get near M-B quality/comfort in the interior department, I’ll be gushing. I think the new 5 is going to make the current (IMO kinda ugly) E60 look like a big old mess, very much unlike what the 212 is doing to the 211 IMO. I agree with how the current gen 5 series looks (terrible). Supposedly BMW is going to have the 2011 5 series look like a smaller version of the current 7 series. While I’m not to crazy about that new look it does look OK and if the rumors are true and the 5 will look like a smaller 7 then it will be a big set up from the current gen. I’m really hoping that the 5 GT and the regular 5 series will have the same interior because the 5 GT’s interior looks very warm and welcoming. I really wish the W212’s interior looked like this. Pay special attention to the dashboard because it has the 7 series style Black LED technology which, in my opinion, looks gorgeous. http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/05/21/bmw-5-gt-interior-best-we-have-seen-to-date/ [...]