The brand new BMW 5 Collection Touring is lastly right here, bringing in depth exterior and inside modifications to the luxurious wagon. Wagons supply loads of the benefits of an SUV – whereas eschewing lots of the downsides – and are nonetheless a well-liked alternative for lovers and households that prioritize gasoline effectivity and driving dynamics. The brand new one continues to uphold these values whereas providing a bit of more room, newer tech, and extra efficiency.

For reference: the brand new 5 Collection Touring stretches 97 mm (3.8 inches) longer than its predecessor (5,060 mm/199 inches whole). It grows horizontally, too, 32 mm (1.2 inches) wider than the final technology, now measuring 1,900 mm (74.8 inches). It stands 17 mm (0.6 inches) taller, now coming in at 1,515 mm (59.6 inches). It additionally now sports activities the longest wheelbase in its class, growing by 20 mm (0.7 inches) to 2,995 mm (117.9 inches).

Entrance and Rear: New BMW 5 Collection Touring vs. Outdated 5 Collection

The brand new 5 Collection Touring sports activities a entrance finish straight off the remainder of the brand new 5 Collection lineup. The result’s a bigger, extra vertical grille, modernized lighting components, and a extra aerodynamic entrance bumper design. Although there’s a little bit extra black plastic on the underside of the bumper, the brand new 5 Collection Touring total appears to be like more energizing and extra aggressive than the outgoing mannequin.

There are lots of choose modifications within the rear of the car, too. LED taillights function an L-shaped chrome strip and are unquestionably extra futuristic than those discovered on the again of the outdated 5er. New L-shaped chrome accents break up the damaging house towards the underside of the bumper, a results of much less black plastic getting used within the diffusor. Reflectors at the moment are vertically built-in into the accents, as a substitute of horizontally on the bumper.

Aspect Profile: New BMW 5 Collection Touring vs. Outdated

From the aspect, the latest 5 Collection Touring gives a considerably extra aggressive look. Sharper angles, larger wheel choices, and a barely extra pronounced roof spoiler all make the brand new 5 look a bit of sportier. A flat rear window additional emphasizes the car’s performance-oriented nature. The Hofmeister kink is – surprisingly – extra pronounced than the outgoing mannequin’s. Reimagined physique traces give the brand new automotive a boxed-off and athletic stance.

Inside of the New BMW 5 Collection Touring vs. Outdated

The brand new 5 Collection Touring is a transparent enchancment in high quality, refinement, and know-how. BMW says that the entrance shoulder room considerably will increase within the new automotive, and noticeably extra leg, shoulder, and elbow room within the rear. It’s additionally simpler to load in cargo, due to a broader baggage compartment opening. 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats supply 1,700 liters (60 cubic ft) of space for storing when stowed. Even with the seats up, you continue to get 560 liters (19.7 cubic ft) of cargo capability.

After all, the cockpit is clearly refreshed and brings a brand new stage of connectivity to the 5 Collection Touring. The curved show joins the BMW Interplay Bar (when relevant) and a usually much less cluttered cabin. It’s an apparent and logical development from the outdated car.

Total

The 5 Collection Touring is a largely anticipated evolution of the outgoing mannequin. Since we already knew what the sedan mannequin appeared like, many of the modifications are evolutionary fairly than revolutionary. It’s undoubtedly a way more aggressive-looking car, significantly in M Efficiency trims. It’s an excellent signal for the M5 Touring mannequin to come back.