Nearly five metres of quiet, comfortable executive sedan. The 5 Series is the one to hire when someone else is sitting in the back — a client from the airport, a colleague to a site visit, or a long drive where the point is arriving unhurried.
Overview
The 5 Series has spent decades as the default executive car, and the current one is the largest and quietest version yet. That matters more for a hire than an acceleration figure does. The engine is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, producing 153kW and 330Nm through an eight-speed Steptronic automatic driving the rear wheels. It reaches 100km/h in 7.5 seconds. That's comfortable rather than quick, and it suits the car — this is a machine built to cover long distances at a constant speed without ever feeling strained. The mild-hybrid system smooths the stop-start driving that fills a Perth working week. Efficiency is the quiet achievement. BMW claims 6.8L/100km, and with a 60-litre tank the theoretical range is close to 900km. For a full-size executive sedan, that's genuinely good, and it means a return trip to Bunbury or Albany doesn't involve a fuel stop. Space is the reason to choose it over the 3 Series. The long wheelbase gives real rear legroom, so an adult in the back on a forty-minute airport run isn't counting the minutes. The boot holds 520 litres — more than the 3 Series and enough for three people's luggage. Australian cars come in a single well-equipped M Sport specification, including M Sport suspension and 19-inch alloy wheels, so there's no stripped-out base version to worry about. Practical notes. It takes premium unleaded. It's a long car, so allow room in tight car parks and check clearance before entering an underground one. Low-profile tyres on 19-inch wheels mean the usual care over speed humps. Sealed roads only, as across the fleet.
Benefits of choosing Suzuki
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Premium Damage Waiver ($500 Excess)
Reduces your damage liability from $3,500 to $500. Available for drivers aged 21+.
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STANDARD Young Driver Damage Waiver ($1,000 Excess)
Reduces your damage liability from $3,500 to $1,000. Compulsory for drivers aged 18-20.
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PRESTIGE Premium Damage Waiver ($1,500 Excess)
Reduces your damage liability from $5,000 to $1,500. Available for drivers aged 25+.
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STANDARD Compact SUV Tyre, Rims & Glass Cover
Reduces your liability to $0 for damage to the windscreen, windows, rims and tyres.
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PRESTIGE Tyre, Rims & Glass Cover
Reduces your liability to $0 for damage to the windscreen, windows, rims and tyres.
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125kms/Day Free
125km included free per day. Extra kilometres charged at $0.50 per km.
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Unlimited Kilometres
Unlimited kilometres within a 500km radius of Perth CBD only. $12/day standard, $20/day MU-X, $30/day Prestige vehicles.
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Extended Area of Use
Required for travel into regional WA including Esperance, Kalgoorlie and Exmouth.
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Additional Driver Fee
Add an extra approved driver. Capped at $50 per driver.
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Child Seat
Various sizes available - choose on collection. Capped at $100 per seat.