The new estate has been developed with Europe, Japan, and Taiwan in mind. In a sea of SUVs, BMW still believes there is enough demand for estates to warrant the development of a new 5 Series Touring. Codenamed G61, the next 5er with a long roof will celebrate its world premiere in the spring of 2024 before going on sale later that year.
BMW 5 Series Touring 520d SE Touring Price new: £39,980 Price today: £25,000* Official fuel economy: 61.4mpg (NEDC) Emissions: 114g/km CO2 Power: 188bhp 0-62mph: 7.8sec Top speed: 139mph
The tuner is planning to provide an array of cosmetic and performance enhancements for both the 5-Series sedan and Touring December 28, 2023 at 08:01 This Fusion Of A ’68 Camaro Body On A BMW
Model reviewed: Saloon range Score: 9.2 / 10 “The BMW 5 Series has reclaimed its place at the top of the executive saloon class.” Read review. Model reviewed: Estate range Score: 9.6 / 10 “The BMW 5 Series Touring makes a powerful case for the traditional estate against the SUV, and is an almost perfect family car” Read review
The new 5 Series range starts with the £51,000 520i sDrive, a mild-hybrid model with 205bhp and 45.6mpg fuel economy. Then there’s the £59,455 BMW 530e, which has a plug-in hybrid set-up to
Range, Charging, and Battery Life. An 84.3-kWh battery pack lies beneath the i5's floorboards, which BMW says holds enough charge to power the eDrive40 model for 295 miles between charges.
The BMW 5 Series is a hugely capable executive saloon that’s sportier than a Mercedes E-Class and comes with more high-tech features than an Audi A6. It’s also available as an even more practical estate, called the BMW 5 Series Touring, which is reviewed separately. The BMW 5 Series’ smart exterior styling is mirrored in its cabin.