BMW M boss teases attainable return of M5 wagon

BMW has simply launched its first M3 Touring high-performance wagon, however would possibly we additionally see the M5 obtain the long-roof remedy?

There is a redesigned M5 sedan at present within the works, and the boss of the BMW M division, Frank van Meel, has teased there is perhaps a wagon variant displaying up finally when requested not too long ago by Automobile Buzz whether or not the brand new M5 would possibly spawn an M5 Touring.

“We’ll see,” he mentioned. “Hold your eyes open, and if you happen to see one thing like that on the Nürburgring, we’ll do it.”

His point out of the Nürburgring is a reference to the prototype testing that takes place on the German racetrack. Prototypes for M5 sedan have already been noticed on the ‘Ring.

There have been two M5 Tourings up to now, primarily based on the E34 M5 of the late ’80s/early ’90s and E60 M5 of the ’00s, so BMW just isn’t averse to the concept of a extra sensible M5. However with the M3 Touring dominated out for U.S. sale, what would possibly the possibilities be of the M5 Touring reaching these shores?

When requested by Automobile Buzz about demand for wagons within the U.S., van Meel mentioned an increasing number of sellers and prospects are asking for one, and that is being considered. This pattern hasn’t been unnoticed by BMW M rivals Audi Sport and Mercedes-Benz AMG. Audi’s RS 6 Avant wagon was lastly introduced over for the 2021 mannequin yr, and Mercedes bought its final AMG E 63 wagon right here, in range-topping S guise.

BMW has a while to decide. The brand new M5 is simply anticipated to begin gross sales in 2024. It’s anticipated to return with a plug-in hybrid powertrain combining a V-8 with an electrical motor built-in with the transmission. The identical setup options within the new 2023 XM, and can ship 735 hp in a deliberate XM Crimson Label range-topping grade.