Skip advert
Advertisement

New 716bhp BMW M5 Touring estate to be unveiled on 15 August

For only the third time in its history, the M5 super-saloon will be joined by a load-lugging estate version

It’s official: the new BMW M5 Touring will make its world debut on 15 August during this year’s Monterey Car Week.

There hasn’t been an estate car version of Munich’s legendary super-saloon for 14 years, as the last M5 Touring, the E61, went out of production in 2010. It famously featured a 5.0-litre naturally-aspirated V10, however, the new M5 Touring – the third generation to ever reach production – will use plug-in hybrid power instead. 

Advertisement - Article continues below

It’ll have the same setup as the latest BMW M5 saloon, which produces a combined 717bhp and 1,000Nm of torque. 576bhp and 750Nm comes from a 4.4-litre V8 engine, while a single electric motor mounted between the engine and gearbox delivers up to 194bhp and 280Nm.

A 19.6kWh battery will feed the e-motor and should allow the M5 Touring to offer a pure-electric range of around 40 miles. 0-62mph takes 3.5 seconds in the saloon, and its estate car sibling will probably only be incrementally slower.

Power will be sent to all four wheels through BMW’s eight-speed automatic gearbox and M xDrive system, but drivers should also be given the option of a rear-drive-only mode that deactivates the stability control, for when they’ve finished the school run.

Based on how practical the plug-in hybrid version of the regular 5 Series Touring is, the M5 Touring could offer around 550 litres of boot space – nearly 100 litres more than the M5 saloon. 

We expect the new BMW M5 Touring will cost a little bit more than the M5 saloon, which currently starts from £111,405. Rivals will consist of the 603bhp Mercedes-AMG E 53 4Matic+ estate and the 621bhp Audi RS 6 Avant Performance, which in time will be replaced by the next-generation Audi RS 7 Avant

Click here for our list of the best performance cars...

Skip advert
Advertisement
News reporter

As our news reporter, Ellis is responsible for covering everything new and exciting in the motoring world, from quirky quadricycles to luxury MPVs. He was previously the content editor for DrivingElectric and won the Newspress Automotive Journalist Rising Star award in 2022.

Find a car with the experts

Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

Three-car garage: Bentley Continental GTC, BMW M5 and Ford Mustang for half the price of a V8 Defender
Three-car garage for £234,000 - header image

Three-car garage: Bentley Continental GTC, BMW M5 and Ford Mustang for half the price of a V8 Defender

The new Land Rover Defender Classic V8 costs a hefty £234,000, but we’ve created an all-V8 three car garage for less than half of that eye-watering su…
Features
30 Apr 2025
New BMW 5 Series spotted with concept-like Neue Klasse looks
Facelifted BMW 5 Series - front cornering

New BMW 5 Series spotted with concept-like Neue Klasse looks

BMW’s upcoming Neue Klasse design language won’t be limited to all-new models, as spy shots of 5 Series confirm
News
14 Mar 2025
BMW M5 review
BMW M5 - main image

BMW M5 review

The seventh-generation BMW M5 (G90) is a seriously fast and deeply refined mega-saloon
In-depth reviews
25 Feb 2025
BMW M5 vs Porsche Panamera: which is the superior super-saloon?
BMW M5 and Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid - front tracking

BMW M5 vs Porsche Panamera: which is the superior super-saloon?

By combining petrol and electric power, these two super- saloons are more potent than ever, but which is best?
Car group tests
17 Jan 2025

Most Popular

Kia is returning to its 'Keeping It Affordable' roots
Opinion - Kia

Kia is returning to its 'Keeping It Affordable' roots

Mike Rutherford thinks new cars are simply too expensive, but some manufacturers are starting to do something about it
Opinion
19 May 2025
Best electric cars 2025: the top 10 best EVs you can buy
Best electric cars header

Best electric cars 2025: the top 10 best EVs you can buy

Thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle? Here are the EVs that should be on your shortlist, and why…
Best cars & vans
14 May 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Sacre bleu! The Renault 5 keeps getting cheaper
Renault 5 - front full width

Car Deal of the Day: Sacre bleu! The Renault 5 keeps getting cheaper

The modern-day Super Cinq comes with a super price. It’s our Deal of the Day for 14 May
News
14 May 2025