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The sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series Touring is more progressive than ever, featuring numerous digital innovations, pioneering systems for automated driving and parking, increased sustainability throughout the entire product life cycle and, for the first time, an all-electric drive in the form of the BMW i5 Touring. The new BMW 5 Series Touring is a sophisticated all-rounder for everyday driving and touring, offering stylish presence, superior sportiness, versatility and spacious comfort. At the heart of the progressive, driver-oriented cockpit design is the BMW Curved Display. Its 12.3-inch Information Display and the Control Display with a screen diagonal of 14.9 inches form a fully digital display network. The modern premium ambience in the interior is further enhanced by the new sports seats fitted as standard, the steering wheel, which is now flatter at the bottom, and the BMW Interaction Bar.64 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY COUNTY MOTORING Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet The new CLE 53 Cabriolet brings Mercedes’ hallmark AMG performance into the open air. Numerous AMG-specific features make the car’s body design stand out. AMG’s signature A-shaped radiator grille and the sharp, slender lines of the DIGITAL LIGHT headlights create a look that is characteristic of the brand. They feature daytime running light ellipses and blue illumination at the base of the headlights, which further enhances the car’s dynamic appearance. The striking front skirt rises in the centre to form an A- shape (‘A-Wing’) that accommodates a large air intake for increased air flow. The same applies to the outer air intakes with two horizontal fins. Eye-catching interior features include the free-standing 12.3-inch fully digital driver display and the 11.9- inch driver-oriented central display in portrait format. The latter features power tilting from 15 to 40 degrees to prevent distracting light reflections when the top is open. Another highlight is the optional dynamic ambient lighting with 64 colours. Strips of light sweep from the cockpit across the doors and rear side panels to behind the rear seats. This creates a stylish wraparound effect that is enhanced by two further enveloping details. Firstly, the upper section of the dashboard, the top edges of the doors and the soft-top cover panel are upholstered in a black nappa leather look. Secondly, the entire passenger compartment is edged in chrome.LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 65 COUNTY MOTORING Audi RS 4 Avant edition 25 years In the 1990s, Audi established the idea of the performance estate with the Audi Avant RS2 and Audi S6 plus. However, the first RS model from quattro GmbH (now Audi Sport GmbH) was the 1999 B5-generation RS4* Avant. Compared to the Audi S4, it broke onto the scene with a widened body and a 2.7-litre biturbo six-cylinder engine developed in collaboration with Cosworth, which at the time had an impressive 380PS output. The sportiest version of the first RS 4 generation hit the market in 2001 with the RS4 Sport. Its features included even lower suspension, bucket seats, a sports exhaust, and a suede steering wheel. The RS 4 Avant edition 25 years echoes the memorable design of this vehicle and is itself the sportiest version of the current B9 series. A wide range of exclusive design features make the edition model truly special. For example, the trims on the side windows come in glossy black. For the first time, the edition features a black inlay in the rear lights. The Audi rings and lettering also come in gloss black, and the Matrix LED headlights feature darkened bezels specific to the RS family. The roof rails have been removed to give the vehicle a flatter, sportier silhouette.SEAT Leon The SEAT Leon undergoes technical and technological upgrades. It adds new engines – including a new 1.5 TSI engine as well as a new generation of eHybrid plug-in hybrid engine – and integrates improved digitalisation into the cockpit for both the 5-door and Estate version. The SEAT Leon also receives technological upgrades in the exterior, with new optional matrix LED headlamps available for the first time in SEAT’s hatchback. Inside the SEAT Leon refocuses digitalisation with a new and improved human- machine interface (HMI), implemented in the digital cockpit (10.25”) behind the steering wheel as well as in the larger 10.4” standard infotainment system (previously: 8.25”) or the optional 12.9’’ infotainment system, both with a retro- illuminated slider. And when mobile smart devices need a charge, the SEAT Leon now offers wireless fast-charging capabilities of up to 15W with refrigerated technology. 66 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY COUNTY MOTORINGALL LAND ROVER VEHICLES 1948 - 2024 ALL RANGE ROVER VEHICLES 1974 - 2024McLaren Artura Review Performance Amplified 68 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY COUNTY MOTORINGT he McLaren Artura boasts a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine and an electric motor, unlike its purely fossil-fuelled predecessor, the 570S, which continued the English outfit’s tradition of using 4.0-litre V8 lumps. To mark the launch of the new convertible Spider version, the coupe we’re testing has received a modest upgrade. The Artura’s engine, which initially produced an impressive 585PS, has been uprated to 605PS. When combined with the electric motor, the total system output now rises from 680 to 700PS. An eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission compliments the powertrain. Inside, you might be taken aback by how minimalistic the Artura is - but McLaren has tended to aim for few distractions in the cockpit. For example, you won’t find a single button, switch or dial on the steering wheel, which, judging by its three dual-spoke carbon fibre and flat-bottomed design, is there for the sole purpose of you using it to drive as precisely (and quickly) as possible. The Artura can go from zero to 62mph in 3.0 seconds flat, helped by an instant burst of torque (720Nm) from the electric motor when you move off the line. That said, the Artura is built with civility and usability in mind. Its default start- up mode is all-electric, enabling early risers to leave the garage without waking the entire street. Once the engine revs, it sounds delightful and roars off like a caged lion to a (limited) top speed of 205mph. At all stages of the rev range, there is a lot of performance available, and overtaking is a joy and a piece of cake. Of course, it is only a two-seater, but there’s plenty of room inside. Even taller adults won’t struggle to fit into the car, aided by the space created by the ‘scissor’ doors, which open upwards, creating a large gap. You will also find several spaces to keep your belongings, and for a supercar, the amount of room in the boot (underneath the bonnet) is 160 litres. McLaren has worked wonders with the Artura. It is another excellent car to add to its British collection. Fast Facts Mclaren Artura GTS, as tested: Max speed: 205 mph 0-62 mph: 3.0 secs Fuel economy: 58.8 mpg Engine layout: 2993cc twin-turbo V6 + e-motor Max. power (PS): 700 CO2: 108 g/km Price from: £190,715 On the Road LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 69 COUNTY MOTORINGNext >