BMW Group Plant Dingolfing has formally begun manufacturing of the brand new 5 Sequence Touring, marking a big milestone for the corporate. This newest iteration of the favored wagon is obtainable for the primary time with 4 totally different powertrains: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and all electrical.

“Our BMW 5 Sequence Touring is very vital for Germany and the European market, and numerous prospects have been ready for it,” mentioned Plant Director Christoph Schröder. However on the finish of Might, the wait can be over, as a result of that’s when the brand new Touring – now in its sixth technology – will attain sellers’ showrooms and the primary vehicles are handed over to prospects. The brand new mannequin is already obtainable to order now.

Plant Dingolfing, situated in Decrease Bavaria, has been the unique manufacturing hub for the BMW 5 Sequence Touring since its debut in 1991. Over time, it has produced greater than 1.2 million models, turning into a cornerstone of BMW’s manufacturing capabilities. The brand new BMW 5 Sequence Touring continues this custom, being manufactured flexibly alongside the BMW 5 Sequence Sedan and BMW 4 and 6 Sequence fashions on a single manufacturing line. This flexibility is a part of a strategic funding within the plant, which amounted to roughly 80 million euros for the brand new BMW 5 Sequence Touring venture.

Schröder additional commented on the integral function of the BMW 5 Sequence in Dingolfing’s id, describing it as a part of the plant’s DNA. The launch of the brand new Touring mannequin not solely signifies the continuation of a profitable mannequin sequence but additionally represents a big step in direction of the plant’s future in premium car manufacturing. Final 12 months, BMW 5 Sequence automobiles accounted for a few third of Dingolfing’s output. Nevertheless, with the introduction of the brand new Touring mannequin, expectations are set for a considerable improve in manufacturing numbers in 2024, doubtlessly nearing the 50 % mark.

First drives of the BMW 5 Sequence Touring are scheduled in Might so anticipate to study extra concerning the driving expertise of the brand new sports activities wagon shortly after. After all, the BMW 5 Sequence Touring stays an European affair, however the U.S. market will get its fair proportion of a wagon with the introduction of the G99 BMW M5 Touring later this 12 months.