BMW cars are known to be luxurious and engaging to drive. If you are actively looking for a midsize luxury sedan, but unwilling to forgo the joy of driving, you'll eventually find yourself standing before the 5 Series. From the first iteration till the current G30 model that you see here, the 5 Series has always led the way in offering a sweet balance of luxury and dynamism within the segment.

And it can all be felt from the moment you set your eyes upon it, between its striking lines, lean silhouette and muscular curves, there's no way you'll mistake it for a luxo-barge. The mid-cycle refresh has given it some subtle changes, the kidney grille is now connected in the middle and shaped slightly differently, the head lights are slimmer - and that's the beauty of BMW's Life Cycle Impulse (LCI), the changes are often subtle and well-received.

That isn't to say that it is the same car with a mild re-skin, in fact, the largest difference lies underneath the hood - this LCI 5 Series has received a 48V mild-hybrid system. While the output remains the same as before, at 244bhp and 350Nm of torque, the electrified 5 Series is light on its feet, really quiet and comfortable riding. By cutting off the engine whenever you are at a standstill - as long as there's charge in the battery - overall fuel efficiency is improved as well.

The 5 Series formula has been tried and tested throughout seven wildly successful generations, and always came out as a success. With this update, BMW has added refinement, technology and quality to a car that was already impressively well-rounded.