The 2025 BMW M5 Touring: A Family Wagon with Muscle Car Power?
If you thought a family car couldn’t be exhilarating, think again. BMW has just lifted the curtain on the much-anticipated 2025 BMW M5. While the spotlight was initially aimed at the sleek four-door sedan, there's a significant buzz around the five-door station wagon, the M5 Touring, set to hit markets this fall.
First Look at the Renderings
Rendering artists have wasted no time in visualizing what the BMW M5 Touring could look like, leveraging the design cues of its sedan sibling. The result? A family car that packs a punch and isn’t afraid to show it. Signed by the artist known as germanysfinest43 and showcased on Instagram, these renderings depict the Touring with the same striking front-end design, complete with grille, headlamps, and bumper akin to the sedan. The rear follows suit, featuring a matching diffuser and bumper combination along with a robust four-pipe exhaust system.
Under the Hood: V8 Power
BMW’s M Division isn't abandoning its roots. The new M5 stays loyal to the V8 powerhouse, featuring a 4.4-liter twin-turbo engine complemented by an electric motor. The combined output reaches a jaw-dropping 717 hp and a formidable 738 pound-foot of torque. While this powertrain offers a marked increase over the previous M5’s Competition and CS models, it’s also the same mechanical heart found in the BMW XM, though slightly re-tuned for the M5.
Performance vs. Weight
All that power, however, comes at a cost. The 2025 BMW M5 is no lightweight, with its curb weight tipping the scales at 5,390 pounds. That makes it heavier than some full-sized pickups. This substantial weight increase means that despite its higher output, the new M5 isn’t any quicker off the line. It clocks a 0-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds—respectable but slower than its predecessor models. The top speed remains capped at 155 mph, extendable to 190 mph with the optional M Driver’s Pack.
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Future Prospects and Market Expectations
BMW enthusiasts will be pleased to know that the M5 Touring will make its way to North American shores alongside the sedan. However, if the current Touring’s performance metrics hold, it is expected to be a tick slower, by about 0.1 seconds, compared to its four-door counterpart. This could leave room for future performance variants, such as a yet-to-be-confirmed M5 CS, which might close the performance gap.
Design Debate
The design of the M5 Touring, as imagined in the renderings, has stirred the pot among enthusiasts and critics alike. Is it a hit or a miss? Given the competition from the likes of the Audi RS 6 Avant, which has now become even more intriguing, the M5 Touring has a high bar to meet. Some might argue that the conservative enhancements don’t go far enough to distinguish it as a groundbreaking wagon. Others might appreciate the subtle continuity in design that ties it closely to its sedan sibling.
Ultimately, the 2025 BMW M5 Touring presents an exciting proposition for those who crave performance without sacrificing practicality. As we await the official debut, the question lingers: Will the M5 Touring live up to its hype, or will the weighty expectations prove too much to bear?