- BMW has confirmed plans to offer the M5 Touring in the United States for the first time ever.
- The super wagon is expected to have a plug-in hybrid powertrain that produces around 738 hp.
- Production will begin later this year and we can expect to learn more in the coming months.
The wagon wars are heating up as BMW has officially announced the M5 Touring is coming to America. The news was largely expected, but it’s still a significant development as this will be the first time the wagon has been offered stateside.
Set to battle rivals from Audi and Mercedes, the 2025 M5 Touring will follow in the footsteps of the sedan and have a relatively restrained design. However, its M model identity will be unmistakable thanks to an aggressive aero package featuring beefed-up bumpers, wider fenders, lightweight wheels, and the obligatory quad tailpipe exhaust system. Additionally, there’s a possibility it may feature a black carbon-fiber roof.
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Beyond model-specific details like the body-hugging sport seats and unique trimmings, the interior should largely carryover from the standard wagon. This means we can expect a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster as well as a 14.9-inch infotainment system.
They should be joined by a flat-bottom steering wheel, a minimalist center console, and a roomy cargo compartment that holds up to 60 cubic feet (1,700 liters) of luggage. That’s roughly on par with the X3 M, which can haul up to 62.7 cubic feet (1,775 liters) of gear.
While BMW isn’t saying much about the model at this point, the company said “Enthusiasts across the country have made their voices heard and their wish has been granted.” The automaker went on to confirm production will begin in the fourth quarter and note the car will have a hybrid powertrain.
Details are limited, but Oliver Zipse recently revealed the sedan and wagon will have an electric-only range in excess of 43 miles (70 km). That’s not much to go on, but the M5 is expected to echo the XM Label and have a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, a lithium-ion battery pack, and an electric motor that is integrated into an eight-speed automatic transmission. This setup gives the crossover a combined output of 738 hp (550 kW / 748 PS) and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque.
To put those numbers into perspective, the 2024 Audi RS6 Avant performance has a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 developing 621 hp (463 kW / 630 PS) and 627 lb-ft (849 Nm) of torque. This enables the RS6 to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 3.3 seconds, before hitting a limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
