Motorweek Season 36 Episode 37 2017 BMW 530i/540i XDrive & 2017 Chevrolet Bolt
- May 19, 2017
In season 36 episode 37 of Motorweek, viewers are taken on a ride as the show reviews the 2017 BMW 530i/540i XDrive and 2017 Chevrolet Bolt. The episode starts off with a brief introduction of the two cars before delving deeper into each one separately.
The first car to be reviewed is the 2017 BMW 530i/540i XDrive. This car is the seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series and comes with a redesigned exterior and interior. The front of the car features BMW's signature kidney grille and LED headlights, while the rear has LED taillights and an integrated spoiler. The interior of the car is built around the driver, with all the controls easily accessible and the iDrive infotainment system being the main attraction on the dashboard.
One of the biggest changes in the 2017 BMW 530i/540i XDrive is the addition of semi-autonomous driving features. The car comes standard with adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and pedestrian detection. There is also the optional Driving Assistance Plus package which adds automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and rear cross-traffic alert. The episode focuses on how well these autonomous driving features work in the real world and whether they make driving the car more enjoyable or less.
Additionally, Motorweek examines the performance of the 2017 BMW 530i/540i XDrive. The car comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that can produce up to 248 horsepower. The car can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just over six seconds. There is also an optional turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine that can produce up to 335 horsepower and go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just over four seconds. The episode takes a ride in both the four-cylinder and six-cylinder versions of the car to examine how well they handle on the road and whether they live up to BMW's reputation of being the Ultimate Driving Machine.
The second car reviewed in this episode is the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt. This is a fully electric car that can go up to 238 miles on a single charge. The car comes with a 60-kilowatt-hour battery pack and an electric motor that produces up to 200 horsepower. The episode starts off by focusing on the exterior and interior design of the car. The Bolt has an aerodynamic design that allows it to slice through the air with ease. The interior of the car is spacious and comes with a 10.2-inch touchscreen display that controls the infotainment system.
The biggest question about the Chevrolet Bolt is whether it can live up to its claim of being an affordable electric car. Motorweek examines the cost of ownership of the Bolt and compares it to other electric cars on the market. The episode also discusses the infrastructure that is needed to support electric cars and whether it is sufficient for the average driver.
The episode also talks about the performance of the Chevrolet Bolt. The car can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just over six seconds. The episode takes a ride in the car to examine how it handles on the road and whether it is fun to drive. Additionally, the episode looks at the charging times of the car and whether it is convenient to charge the Bolt on a long trip.
In conclusion, this episode of Motorweek gives viewers an in-depth look at the 2017 BMW 530i/540i XDrive and the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt. The episode examines the design, performance, and autonomous driving features of the BMW and the cost of ownership, infrastructure, and performance of the Chevrolet Bolt. Viewers looking for a comprehensive review of these two cars will not be disappointed.
