
- An up to date BMW M5 with Neue Klasse-inspired styling have been noticed
- The up to date M5 is predicted to debut in early 2027 as a 2028 mannequin for the U.S.
- Its arrival will roughly coincide with the arrival of an electrical M3
BMW’s newest M5 has solely simply begun deliveries within the U.S., however a prototype for an up to date model that includes vital adjustments has already been noticed.
The camouflage suggests redesigned lighting at each ends, together with a brand new grille that can doubtless undertake styling cues from BMW’s upcoming Neue Klasse household of electrical automobiles, which is able to introduce a brand new devoted EV platform and cabin applied sciences.
Not less than six Neue Klasse EVs, together with some gas-powered fashions that includes Neue Klasse-inspired styling, are set to launch in speedy succession. The rollout begins this 12 months with the iX3 compact crossover, adopted intently by the next-generation 3-Sequence, together with an i3 electrical variant. In consequence, just lately launched fashions just like the 5-Sequence and its high-performance M5 variant might quickly seem outdated subsequent to BMW’s recent new lineup.
The newest 5-Sequence debuted for the 2024 mannequin 12 months, with the M5 arriving for 2025 in each sedan and Touring wagon physique types. In step with BMW custom, a mid-cycle refresh for all the 5-Sequence vary is predicted for the 2028 mannequin 12 months, which is probably going once we’ll see these Neue Klasse-inspired styling updates. A debut is anticipated in early 2027.

2027 BMW M5 facelift spy pictures – Photograph by way of Baldauf
The present M5 is powered by a plug-in hybrid system that mixes a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 with a single electrical motor built-in into the 8-speed computerized transmission. This setup delivers a complete of 717 hp, whereas a 14.8-kwh usable battery supplies an estimated 25 miles of pure electrical vary. It is doable the up to date M5 will see a slight energy enhance, together with a lighter and extra environment friendly battery, doubtlessly benefiting from know-how derived from the Neue Klasse EVs. Given the present M5’s hefty curb weight of 5,390 kilos, any weight discount could be a welcome enchancment.
Whereas the powertrain doubtless will not change a lot, a significant shakeup is predicted within the cabin. BMW is about to introduce its new interface, debuting with the Neue Klasse EVs, to different fashions just like the up to date 5-Sequence vary.

BMW Panoramic iDrive
Previewed in January at CES 2025, the interface eliminates the normal gauge cluster in favor of a head-up show spanning the bottom of the windshield. Moreover, a central touchscreen will deal with infotainment and numerous car capabilities.
BMW’s M division can also be creating an electrical M3 with a quad-motor powertrain, anticipated to launch across the identical time because the up to date M5. This electrical M3 will likely be based mostly on the i3, whereas a gas-powered M3, based mostly on the next-generation 3-Sequence, can also be within the works. A prototype for the electrical M3 has additionally been noticed. Additionally out testing is a next-generation X5, which additionally appears to be like to characteristic Neue Klasse-inspired styling.