BMW's 2025 M5 Touring Dominates the Nürburgring - Is This The Ultimate Driving Machine?
If you've been following developments in the automotive world, you're probably aware that BMW's M Division has been hard at work on a range of new models. One of the most eagerly anticipated is the next-gen BMW M5, set to be available both as a Sedan and a Touring variant. Recent sightings at the Nürburgring have exhilarated fans and piqued curiosity across the globe.
The 2025 BMW M5 Touring has been spotted zipping around the Nürburgring, and it's not just a feast for the eyes. Despite the heavy camouflage, keen-eyed enthusiasts can decipher some design evolutions. Expect an updated front bumper, a refined kidney grille, a sportier rear bumper, and a high-performance diffuser. Adding to its aggressive profile are quad tailpipes and a trunk lid spoiler on the Sedan, while the Touring variant flaunts a roof-mounted spoiler.
As with all M cars, M logos embellish various parts of the vehicle, and the exclusive wheels promise both style and performance. Inside, you can look forward to bucket seats, bespoke trim and upholstery, and an array of digital upgrades. The infotainment and digital instrument clusters will get their special M-treatment, featuring unique software tweaks, an exclusive steering wheel, and M-branded door sills.
But it's not just the aesthetics that will set the 2025 M5 apart from its predecessors. Underneath its sporty exterior, the car promises significant mechanical upgrades. The new M5 will likely feature a partially electrified V8 engine, mirroring the power unit from the XM crossover. This powerhouse can deliver up to 738 lb-ft of torque and around 738 horsepower, paired with an M-tuned xDrive AWD system and a Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT).
Such performance stats mean that the next-gen M5 will catapult from 0 to 60 mph in roughly three seconds, potentially even faster with performance enhancements. The last M5 CS model achieved this in 2.9 seconds, setting a high bar that BMW is enthusiastic to surpass with the new variant. Enthusiasts can also expect the return of the 'CS' suffix, albeit after a few years, for an even more robust version.
BMW plans to officially unveil the new M5 Sedan and M5 Touring this July. Shortly thereafter, order books will open, and the first units targeting the 2025 model year will hit the dealerships. The Touring variant is particularly poised to rival Audi Sport's RS 6 Avant, setting the stage for an exciting competition in the high-performance station wagon segment. Until then, you can catch a glimpse of the 2025 BMW M5 Touring in action at the Nürburgring via the video below.
