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2026 BMW M5 Touring - Terrific High-tech Sport Wagon!

Thanks: Approved Showroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/approved.showroom/ Web: https://www.approvedautomotive.com/ Tel: +971 56 891 4973 There's always room for a little more, and the BMW M5 Touring is a great example of that. Underneath the Touring's utility-oriented body lie underpinnings nearly identical to the standard M5 supersedan, complete with standard all-wheel drive, a well-tuned adaptive suspension, and a battery pack capable of delivering an EPA-estimated 29 miles of all-electric driving range. Minor tweaks to the Touring's suspension tuning and chassis result in a wagon that is just as dynamically engaging and hellaciously fast as its sedan counterpart, but with a little more room for junk in the trunk. What's New for 2026? The BMW M5 Touring can charge a little faster for 2026, now accepting up to 11 kW of power, when previously it topped out at 7.4 kW. Two new interior leather options are available, too: a dark Violet/Black Merino leather combo and a Taupe/Deep Lagoon pairing. Engine, Transmission, and Performance Under the M5 Touring's hood lies the same plug-in hybrid powertrain you'll find in the M5 sedan. A twin-turbocharged V-8 engine and an electric motor combine for a whopping 717 horsepower. All models come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-biased all-wheel drive, the latter of which can be turned off, resulting in an entirely rear-drive setup. Adaptive dampers, rear-wheel steering, and huge brakes are standard. When we drove the M5 Touring, we marveled at its power and acceleration. It handles similarly to the sedan, with minimal body roll and a huge amount of grip, and provides an even more pleasing exhaust note than its sibling does. 0–60-MPH Times At our test track, the M5 Touring got to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, which is barely off the pace of the sedan. Range, Charging, and Battery Life The EPA estimates that the M5 Touring's onboard battery pack can manage 25 miles of electric range per charge. In our real-world 75-mph highway range testing, the car overachieved and went 29 miles before running out of juice. That's more than enough to sneak to the grocery store and back without dipping into the fuel reserves. The Touring's charge rate has also increased for 2026, with a new maximum figure of 11 kW, up from 7.4 kW. That should speed up charge times, but we haven't had a chance to test that yet. Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG The EPA estimates that the M5 Touring should deliver 11 mpg city, 17 mpg highway, and 13 mpg combined. The RS6 Avant is rated for 14 mpg city and 21 mpg highway, making it slightly more efficient. When we tested the M5 Touring's highway fuel economy for ourselves in our real-world 75-mph test, it overachieved significantly and delivered 26 mpg. For more information on the M5 Touring's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo The primary difference between the M5 and the M5 Touring is the latter's expansive rear cargo area. Behind the liftgate you'll find an 27-cubic-foot luggage area that can grow to a voluminous 67 cubic feet with the rear seatbacks folded flat. Otherwise, the M5 Touring's interior features the same mix of luxury and tech as its sedan counterpart. Leather upholstery, ambient interior lighting, a panoramic sunroof, and plenty of digital displays create a welcoming and well-connected cabin. Through the BMW Individual program, you can add fancier Merino leather to the mix, and an available Executive package ensures your M5 Touring is loaded with every high-end feature. Read More https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/m5-touring Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/cartvpress TikTok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@cartvpress Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/CARTVPress