Earlier this month, we had the distinctive alternative to discover the upcoming BMW i5 Touring in a secret room. We have been hosted in Munich by Oliver Munder, the Product Supervisor for the BMW 5 Sequence, so we had loads of questions for the person accountable for the undertaking. Though we began the road of inquiries wit the absence of a tailgate window opening within the new wagon, we quickly pivoted to a different essential query: Is there any probability the 5 Sequence Touring or i5 Touring will make its technique to the USA?

Munder acknowledged that, as we’ve reported earlier than, BMW has no fast plans to introduce the 5 Sequence Touring stateside. He revealed, “The i5 Touring will primarily be marketed and bought in Europe and Japan. Nevertheless, I guarantee you one thing thrilling is on the horizon for the U.S. market.” Whereas he stopped in need of specifying, it’s broadly speculated that the thrilling addition might be the BMW M5 Touring. This hypothesis was fueled by a latest, albeit briefly confirmed, assertion by Domagoj Dukec, BMW’s Head of Design, concerning the M5 Wagon’s American debut.

Solely The M5 Touring Is Coming To America

The prospect of the G99 BMW M5 Touring launching later this yr in the USA is thrilling, but we are able to’t assist however really feel the addition of the 5 Sequence Touring or an i5 M60 Touring would enrich BMW’s U.S. lineup. The American market presently hosts a number of premium sports activities wagons, such because the Audi A4 Allroad, Audi A6 Allroad, Audi RS6 Avant, Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain Wagon, and Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. We see these spacious, nimble, and versatile wagons provide an interesting different to the smaller SUVs, however we may be within the minority.

The F31 3 Sequence Was The Final Wagon Offered In America

Regardless of the attract, the dominance of SUVs and crossovers within the U.S. luxurious automobile phase casts doubt on the potential success of a BMW sports activities wagon. The F31 BMW 3 Sequence Wagon, regardless of being an important product, struggled to achieve traction in America, so that may have prompted BMW to proceed with warning concerning the introduction of a brand new wagon mannequin.  The BMW M5 Touring, nevertheless, represents a singular proposition, concentrating on a passionate and vocal M viewers eagerly. In fact, the exact same group anticipated the M3 Touring which could been the extra engaging product.

Whereas the BMW 5 Sequence Touring is not going to be gracing U.S. shores within the close to future, lovers could must journey to Europe for a firsthand expertise. We all know we are going to…