BMW has been noticed testing prototypes for a brand new M5 Touring, solely the third M5 wagon within the historical past of the 5-Collection. The final was the E60-generation M5 Touring of the ’00s.
The newest high-performance wagon is about to make its debut shortly, along with the debut of a new M5 sedan, and each physique kinds have been confirmed by BMW in April for a U.S. arrival. They need to arrive as 2025 fashions.
Whereas the prototypes could look much like earlier take a look at autos for the common 5-Collection Touring, signature M cues such because the pumped fenders, quad-exhaust suggestions, and enormous wheel and brake package deal affirm them as being for the M5 Touring.
A yellow warning sticker additionally confirms the prototypes pack an electrified powertrain. The setup probably consists of a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 with a single electrical motor for a mixed output of greater than 700 hp. The identical setup options within the 2023 XM SUV, and delivers 738 hp within the range-topping XM Label Crimson grade.
2025 BMW M5 Touring spy photographs – Picture credit score: Baldauf
Efficiency followers with a penchant for electrical energy even have an choice with the brand new 5-Collection. The electrical i5 variant may be ordered in an i5 M60 xDrive grade packing a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup good for 590 hp. The i5 M60 xDrive additionally has a Touring wagon, although this explicit choice is not anticipated to succeed in the U.S.
Devoted M automobiles with electrical powertrains are within the pipeline, although timing is unsure. BMW M has been noticed testing a four-motor electrical powertrain, and there have been rumors the brand new M5 in some unspecified time in the future in its life cycle will provide the choice of an electrical powertrain.
When it arrives, there will not be a lot in the way in which of direct competitors for the M5 Touring. Mercedes-Benz AMG not affords an E 63 Wagon within the U.S. and Audi’s present RS 6 Avant can also be on its method out. A successor to the RS 6 Avant, probably badged because the RS 7 Avant, is deliberate however not but confirmed for U.S. sale. A smaller RS 5 Avant can also be within the works however not but confirmed to succeed in these shores.
BMW additionally affords an M3 Touring. It has been on sale abroad since 2022, however has been dominated out for this market.
