According to the Munich car brand, the brand-new 5 Series Touring has a larger overall size compared to its previous version. It measures 199.2 inches (5,060 mm) from front to back, is 74.8 inches (1,900 mm) wide and 59.6 inches (1,515 mm) tall. This makes it 3.8 inches (97 mm) longer, 1.3 inches (32 mm) wider, and 0.7 inches (17 mm) taller. It also has a 0.8 inches (20 mm) longer wheelbase at 117.9 inches (2,995 mm).
It has a storage capacity of 20.1 cubic feet (570 liters) behind the rear seats, which can increase to 60 cubic feet (1,700 liters) by folding them down. BMW also mentions additional storage space beneath the trunk floor, and the tailgate is electric for easier loading and unloading. Since we are inside, it is worth noting the 12.3-inch digital gauges and 14.9-inch infotainment system located behind a curved glass panel and taking center stage.
Features such as the Merino leather upholstery, panoramic glass roof, premium audio from Bowers & Wilkins, etc, will be optional. The new five-door 5 Series and the long-roof version of the i5 also come with a variety of safety systems, including the lane change assistant activated by eye movement, which is sure to impress both rear passengers and the person in the front seat. The car can be equipped with a semi-autonomous driving function and is available with M Sport suspension and brakes, adaptive chassis, active roll comfort, and other options.
As for the exterior, both models have a very recognizable front end complemented by muscular wheel arches, a slightly arched roofline towards the rear, a tailgate, and slim taillamps. The kidney grille can be illuminated to enhance visibility at night. Standard wheels will include 18- and 19-inch sets, but optional 21-inch alloys will also be available, eliminating the need to visit an aftermarket wheel manufacturer for new wheels.
European customers will have the option to order it with a 2.0L diesel engine producing 194 horsepower (197 ps/145 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. It features mild hybrid technology, comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and can be equipped with optional xDrive all-wheel drive. A six-cylinder diesel engine and two plug-in hybrids will also be launched later this year, with more details expected to be revealed in the coming months.
Moving on to the i5 Touring, it is available in the eDrive40 version with a rear-mounted motor that generates 335 horsepower (340 ps/250 kW) and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque. There is also an M60 xDrive model, which features a dual-motor setup that delivers a combined 593 horsepower (601 ps/442 kW) and 605 lb-ft (820 Nm) of torque. The 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration time is 6.1 seconds for the former and 3.9 seconds for the latter, and the range is rated at up to 348 and 314 miles (560-506 km) respectively, according to the WLTP cycle. Both models come with an 81.2 kWh battery pack located underneath the vehicle.
The official launch of the new 5 Series Touring and i5 Touring is scheduled for May in Europe and Japan, with other markets following in June.