BMW’s 5-Collection was redesigned for the 2024 mannequin yr and the most recent era of the favored midsize sedan has now spawned its wagon physique fashion. As is the case with the notchback, wagon patrons can select from gasoline, plug-in hybrid, and electrical powertrains. Some markets can even obtain the choice of a diesel.

The U.S. is unlikely to obtain any of the brand new 5-Collection wagons, given the desire of native patrons for SUVs, although we do get Porsche’s Taycan Sport Turismo electrical wagon. Elsewhere, gross sales are on account of begin in Could.

As a result of larger footprint of the most recent 5-Collection, the wagon variant, often called the 5-Collection Touring, or i5 Touring within the case of the electrical variant, is greater than its predecessor. Size is up 3.8 inches to a complete 199 inches, and the wheelbase, up 0.8 inches, is now the longest in its class at near 118 inches.

This ends in loads of area inside. Space for storing within the cargo maintain is simply over 20 cubic ft, increasing to 60 cubic ft with the rear seats folded flat. To assist with loading outsized gear, the tailgate is computerized and the rear opening has been made wider in comparison with the earlier era. There’s additionally distant unlocking of the split-fold rear seats. Extra space for storing may be discovered underneath the cargo maintain’s flooring.

2024 BMW i5 Touring

2024 BMW i5 Touring

2024 BMW i5 Touring

Powertrain choices match these of the sedan. Essentially the most highly effective at current is the electrical i5 M60 whose dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain is rated at 590 hp. It is good for 0-62 mph acceleration in 3.9 seconds and a ruled prime pace of 143 mph.

The only battery supplied in all i5 Touring variants is an 84.3-kwh unit that within the i5 sedan’s most effective grade is rated at as much as 295 miles of vary by the EPA. Charging at as much as 205 kw is feasible utilizing a DC quick charger, which permits charging to 80% in round half-hour, in keeping with BMW.

The electrical and plug-in hybrid variants of the brand new 5-Collection wagon additionally profit from air suspension with computerized self-leveling on the rear axle, which assist to offset dynamic modifications when carrying a heavy load.

The newest 5-Collection is but to spawn its high-performance M5 variant. It is due later this yr and can have its personal M5 Touring wagon possibility. The brand new M5 will use a V-8 engine paired with a plug-in hybrid system, and there are rumors each the sedan and wagon physique kinds are deliberate for the U.S.