What really helps is
the addition of adaptive dampers for the first time, which let the driver switch between Green, Comfort and Sport driving modes.
Not exact matches
The most noticeable chassis change though is the
addition of three - stage
adaptive dampers, which stretch the car's breadth
of abilities.
In
addition to an 11 - hp increase, the
adaptive suspension has been tossed in favor
of fixed - rate
dampers.
One
of the interesting
additions to the vehicle is the
Adaptive Damper System (ADS).
For the first time, the SQ5 will also offer a sport
adaptive air suspension which can lower the suspension by 1.1 inches, in
addition to varying the firmness
of the
dampers.
The system not only changes the characteristics
of the Sport Hybrid SH - AWD but in
addition changes the characteristics
of 11 component sets including steering, brakes (via regenerative characteristics), engine and electric drive, throttle, gearbox, suspension (via
adaptive dampers) and,
of course, stability and traction control.
I especially like the
addition of the drive modes and the availability
of the
adaptive dampers for the suspension.
In
addition to a wider track, stiffer springs, more rigid anti-roll bars and solid front / rear bushings... Si spec includes
adaptive dampers that offer a choice
of Normal and Sport settings, the latter also increases the effort
of the Si's quick (2.11 turns lock to lock) dual - pinion variable - ratio electric power steering and quickens throttle response.»
Standard equipment highlights (in
addition to 520d) M Sport Package with M Aerodynamics Package and BMW Individual Aluminium satinated Exterior Line M Sport Brakes 19 - inch BMW M light alloy wheels Automatic tailgate operation
Adaptive LED headlights including BMW Selective Beam and High Beam Assist Dynamic
Damper Control Multi-functional 12.3 - inch high - resolution colour display with black - panel technology 16 - speaker harman / kardon surround sound system Sports seats with seat heating and lumbar support for driver and front passenger BMW Individual anthracite roof liner M leather steering wheel When compared to the previous 535d, the BMW 530d's increased specification equates to around $ 16,000
of additional value.
In
addition to
adaptive dampers, suspension upgrades include stiffer spring rates, more rigid stabilizer bars, solid front and rear compliance bushings, and ultra-rigid upper control arms — the rears being shared with the track - ready Civic Type R. Wheel track for the new Si Sedan and Coupe has increased 1.2 inches at the front and 0.3 inches at the rear, offering improved stability, a lower center
of gravity and improved cornering performance.