BMW i5 Touring (2025)

The BMW 5-Series Touring is entering a new era, combining driving pleasure, sporty elegance, and modern functionality in the premium upper mid-range segment.

For the first time, it is available as the BMW i5 Touring, featuring an all-electric drive and numerous digital innovations. This model marks a significant step forward for BMW in key areas such as sustainability, with an emphasis on electrification and a production process focused on resource conservation and recycling. The latest generation includes the advanced BMW iDrive display, new digital services, and cutting-edge systems for automated driving and parking, showcasing BMW’s technological leadership.Now in its sixth generation, the BMW 5-Series Touring continues to impress as a versatile all-rounder. Its design is more elegant and distinctive than ever, with larger exterior dimensions that emphasize dynamic proportions and enhance space for both passengers and luggage.Tailored for European and Japanese markets, where the blend of sporty elegance and enhanced cargo capacity is highly valued, the new BMW 5-Series Touring is set to launch in Europe in May 2024, with other markets following in June. The German market remains the most significant for this model, followed by the UK, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, and Japan. Like its Sedan counterpart, the Touring model is built on a flexible drive architecture, accommodating efficient petrol and diesel engines, plug-in hybrid systems, and a fully electric drive. All variants are produced at BMW's Dingolfing plant.**Exterior Design: Elegance and Presence**The new BMW 5-Series Touring embodies modern design with stretched proportions that highlight its elegance and commanding presence. The Touring’s two-box design is accentuated by a long roofline, a gently sloping rear, and dynamically stretched side window graphics. These features, along with a distinctive rear indentation and a sloping roofline, give the vehicle a more athletic appearance than its predecessor.Compared to its predecessor, the new model is 97 millimeters longer, 32 millimeters wider, and 17 millimeters taller, with the longest wheelbase in its class at 2,995 millimeters. These proportions, combined with the modern surface design, project an image of elegance and authority.**Distinctive Features: Front, Side, and Rear Design**The Touring model shares a striking front end with the new BMW 5-Series Sedan, featuring a modern interpretation of the iconic BMW grille and twin headlights. The LED headlights, with their brand-specific four-eyed design, offer a reduced yet distinctive look. Optional features like BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting for the grille and Adaptive LED headlights with blue design elements enhance its modern appeal.From the side, the flat window graphics, slim D-pillar, and long roof spoiler emphasize the Touring’s sporty elegance. The powerful rear arches and athletic shoulder line, combined with horizontal lines and a flat rear window, contribute to the car’s broad, solid stance. The rear lights, extending into the side sections, feature horizontal LED elements divided by an L-shaped chrome strip.**Paintwork, Wheels, and M Sport Package**The new BMW 5-Series Touring offers a variety of paint options, including one solid and nine metallic finishes, along with three BMW Individual paint finishes at launch. Standard light alloy wheels range from 18 to 19 inches, with optional sizes up to 21 inches. The M Sport Package includes 19-inch M light alloy wheels and design features that optimize airflow and aerodynamics. The top-tier BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring comes with specific exterior components that highlight its dynamic performance.**Interior and Equipment**The interior of the new BMW 5-Series Touring is marked by the fully digital BMW Curved Display, a new steering wheel, sports seats, and a redesigned gear selector. These elements, combined with the optional BMW Interaction Bar and fully vegan interior, create a modern, premium ambiance. Enhanced acoustic comfort, high-quality materials, and increased space further elevate the driving experience.The rear offers versatile space for passengers and luggage, making the new BMW 5-Series Touring ideal for modern drivers who value both practicality and sporty performance. Features like the low loading sill, increased luggage compartment width, and remote-unlockable rear seat backrests add to its functionality.

The vehicle also offers consistent load capacity across all variants, including combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric models.**Advanced Cockpit Design*The BMW Curved Display, the centerpiece of the cockpit, reduces the need for physical buttons through extensive digitalization. It features a 12.3-inch Information Display and a 14.9-inch Control Display. The optional BMW Interaction Bar, a backlit functional unit with a crystalline surface, integrates touch-sensitive controls for ventilation, air conditioning, and hazard lights.The interior trim offers a choice of high-quality materials, including aluminum, carbon fiber, and fine wood finishes. The newly designed steering wheels, with flatter bottoms and haptic feedback controls, come in standard two-spoke or optional M leather three-spoke designs. Standard sports seats are complemented by optional features like heated seats, active ventilation, and Comfort seats with ambient lighting elements for a luxurious rear atmosphere.**Drive and Charging Technology**The new BMW 5-Series Touring debuts as a fully electric model, alongside plug-in hybrids and efficient combustion engines. The BMW i5 Touring, with its advanced BMW eDrive technology, offers impressive dynamics and long-range capabilities. The BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring, powered by a rear-mounted electric motor, delivers up to 340 hp and a range of 300 to 348 miles. The top-tier BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring, with dual electric motors, offers up to 601 hp and a range of 277 to 314 miles.Both models feature a high-voltage battery with 81.2 kWh capacity, contributing to long-distance efficiency. The Combined Charging Unit supports AC charging up to 11 kW (22 kW optional) and DC fast charging up to 205 kW, enabling significant range boosts in minutes.With its blend of elegance, versatility, and cutting-edge technology, the new BMW 5-Series Touring continues to set the standard in the premium upper mid-range segment.**BMW 5-Series Touring Overview:**

1. **Diesel Engines**: 

   - The new BMW 5-Series Touring offers diesel engines with 48-volt mild hybrid technology. The 520d models have 197 hp and 400 Nm torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. The 540d xDrive Touring, coming in summer 2024, offers 299 hp and 670 Nm torque, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds.

2. **Plug-in Hybrids**: 

   - Two plug-in hybrids, the 530e Touring and 530e xDrive Touring, combine a 4-cylinder engine with BMW eDrive tech, offering up to 299 hp. Electric-only ranges are 84-96 km for the 530e Touring and 79-89 km for the xDrive version.

3. **Chassis & Suspension**: 

   - The new 5-Series Touring balances dynamic performance with comfort. It features an advanced chassis with Adaptive Chassis Professional, standard on the i5 M60 xDrive. This includes electronically controlled shock absorbers and active roll stabilization for a smooth ride.

4. **Driver Assistance**: 

   - The vehicle offers advanced driver assistance systems, including the Highway Assistant for hands-free driving up to 130 km/h and the Active Lane Change Assistant, which can be activated with a glance. The Driving Assistant Professional package enhances safety and convenience on highways, country roads, and city traffic.

5. **Infotainment & Connectivity**: 

   - The BMW iDrive system with QuickSelect and BMW Operating System 8.5 offers intuitive controls and entertainment options, including video streaming and in-car gaming. The BMW Maps navigation system includes Augmented View and optimized route guidance for charging.

6. **Sustainability**: 

   - The new BMW 5-Series Touring emphasizes sustainability, with a leather-free interior, recycled materials, and reduced CO2 emissions. The all-electric i5 Touring significantly lowers its carbon footprint compared to traditional combustion models. The BMW 5-Series Touring is designed to offer a blend of performance, comfort, and cutting-edge technology, all while prioritizing sustainability.