Long awaited, finally arrived: the new BMW M5 Touring
BMW M5 Touring: as much as 1,000 Nm
So now, for the third time in the 40-year history of the BMW M5, customers will have the option of choosing a BMW M5 Sedan or Touring.
Like the sedan, the new M5 Touring is equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Together, the 4.4-liter V8 gasoline engine and the electric motor – as much as 145 kW (197 hp) strong with 280 Nm of torque (temporarily up to 450 Nm in the pre-gearing stage) – deliver a maximum system output of 535 kW (727 hp) with a peak torque of 1,000 Nm.
Power is transmitted to the road via the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission, M xDrive all-wheel drive, M active differential and M-specific suspension.
In short: an impressive set-up.
With four- or rear-wheel drive
In addition to the standard 4WD setting, drivers can also use the M Setup menu to select 4WD Sport mode.
This sends proportionately more power to the rear wheels for a more dynamic driving experience.
Choosing the 2WD mode with the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system disabled allows experienced drivers to enjoy a particularly pure driving experience where all the power is sent to the rear wheels.
Performance BMW M5 Touring
What about performance?
The new BMW M5 Touring accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds.
The standard limited top speed of 250 km/h can be increased to 305 km/h by the optional M Driver’s Package.
Driving on pure electric power is possible up to speeds of 140 km/h.
The high-voltage battery pack of the new BMW M5 Touring offers 18.6 kWh of usable energy.
This makes an electric range of 61 – 67 kilometers achievable according to the WLTP test method.
The Combined Charging Unit supports AC charging up to a rate of up to 11 kW with which the battery is fully charged in about 2.5 hours.
The practical M5
The cargo volume of the new BMW M5 Touring can be expanded from 500 to a maximum of 1,630 liters.
The standard Comfort Access and automatic tailgate control allow easy loading and unloading.
The maximum towing weight for the optional electrically retractable tow bar is 2,000 kilograms.
So it’s fair to say that this new M5 Touring is exceptionally versatile and practical.
Steerable rear axle
The BMW M5 is also equipped with a standard adaptive M suspension, featuring electronically controlled dampers and Integral Active Steering.
The latter system allows the rear wheels to co-steer up to 1.5 degrees.
By turning the rear wheels along at will, directional stability at high speed is improved.
Both standard M Compound brakes and optional carbon ceramic brakes are combined with an integrated braking system that offers the driver two brake pedal settings.
M alloy wheels (20-inch on the front axle, 21-inch at the rear) are standard and can be optionally fitted with sport tires.
Exterior colors BMW M5 Touring
Ten exterior colors will be available for the new BMW M5 Touring from its introduction.
These include M Isle of Man Green metallic, M Marina Bay Blue metallic and BMW Individual Frozen Deep Grey metallic.
Right from the start, up to 150 colors will also become available through BMW Individual Special Request.
Starting price BMW M5 Touring 2024
The new BMW M5 Touring will have its world premiere at Monterey Car Week in California in August 2024.
Production at the BMW Group Factory Dingolfing will begin in November 2024.
The main markets for the new BMW M5 Touring are Germany and the US.
In the Netherlands, the BMW M5 Touring will have its market launch in early 2024 with a recommended retail price starting at 146,604 euros.
The car is also available with various BMW M Performance Parts.
