The 535 kW BMW M5 Touring has just been revealed, adding a station wagon body style to the family. Here’s your first look.
The BMW M5 Touring looks better than the M5 sedan. Yes, we said it. Without any awkwardness, the Touring’s proportions look almost spot on, but we’re confident that in the flesh it will be stellar.
Mechanically, its identical to the sedan and features the same 4.4-litre turbocharged V8 engine with an electric assist. All 535 kW and 1000 Nm go to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission and BMW claims a 0-100 time of just 3.6 seconds, which is a tenth slower than the sedan. Tick that optional M Driver’s package and a top speed of 304 kph is yours.
Inside, the Touring is all about the boot space and with the rear seats folded down, there’s a maximum cargo carrying capacity of 1 630 litres. The vehicle comes with an automatic tailgate and of course, there’s a tiny window in the rear bench to facilitate longer items like skis, fishing rods and curtain rails.
From what we can see, the BMW M5 Touring is well equipped with just a handful of options, like the steering wheel heating, active seat ventilation and a panoramic glass sunroof. As standard, you get a Bowers & Wilkins audio system, curved infotainment screen, heads-up display, 4-zone climate control, and M Sport multi-function sports seats, to name but a few.
While there’s no local confirmation yet, the BMW M5 Touring will hit international showrooms before the end of 2024. As it stands, the sedan M5 will be making its South African debut at the BMW M Fest, which is being held at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Gauteng, in October.
