The inaugural event is scheduled for August 15 in Pebble Beach, and BMW has already confirmed plans to sell the super wagon in the U.S.
The latest M5 sedan was introduced in June and is expected to commence deliveries later this year. It will be released as a 2025 model and has been priced at $120,675 in the U.S., which includes a $1,175 destination charge.
The M5 Touring will also make its appearance as a 2025 model, with deliveries slated to begin next spring. BMW has not disclosed the anticipated cost of the M5 Touring, but it is likely to come at a premium compared to the sedan.
The forthcoming M5 Touring will mark the third M5 estate after the E34 M5 Touring from the late 1980s/early ’90s and E60 M5 Touring from the ’00s, and it will be the first one to be available in the U.S.
The engine setup will be identical to that of the sedan. It’s a plug-in hybrid system akin to the one in BMW’s XM SUV, comprising a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 coupled with an electric motor integrated into the transmission. The total power output is 717 hp, sufficient for 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 190 mph for the sedan.
Upon its release, the new M5 Touring will face limited direct competition. Mercedes-Benz AMG no longer provides an E 63 Wagon and Audi’s current RS 6 Avant is also on the verge of being discontinued. Nevertheless, a replacement for the RS 6 Avant, likely to carry the RS 7 Avant designation, is currently under development.
BMW also has an M3 Touring on offer. It was introduced in 2022 with 503 hp but has been ruled out for sale in the U.S.
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