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Having launched the M5 to critical acclaim BMW looks to expand M division sales further with the return of the M5 Touring. Purists may cry that the M brand will lose its exclusivity because of its expanded product plan. However, BMW is confident that they can be successful if they stay true to their current philosophy.



An M5 Touring will eclipse losing market share for BMW, albeit a very small percentage. All too aware that customers wanting a high performance wagon wander over to the competition, BMW who have the ultimate performance sedan cannot provide for their customers. As if to say "enough is enough" BMW can no longer stand by and watch the loss of customers when the solution is relatively "easy" to achieve.



BMW reckon that they have the ultimate product in the M5 sedan and the Touring is a very logical step. Also contributing to the decision is the fact that there are a couple of Audi Avants (RS4, RS6) and Mercedes-Benz is thinking of counter attacking with E65 AMG E-Klasse to regain some sort of power control of the high performance luxury sedan and wagon market.



The M5 wagon will have a significant weight increase because of its purpose but BMW is working to make this a benefit to the overall handling of the Touring. Distributing more weight towards the rear of the car will allow the driving dynamics to be tuned for sharper handling than its competitors. Just because you want the practicality of the Touring doesn't mean that you need to sacrifice the sedan's abilities.



Look for public debut at Frankfurt Motor Show this September.

LexFather

If I needed a family wagon and I had the loot, I'd hit it......

Though I am not sure WHY you need 500hp to take the kids too and from school?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

well we got the rs6 and the rs4, we can use more wagon

rheiy

Actually, I like the idea of a "M" performance wagon. Just imagine kicking just about everyone's a@@ with a wagon while hauling stuff from home depo. And imho, I think it looks much better than the 5 sedan - no funky trunk

Richie

They allready popped a V10 in the Ringtaxi M5. And there has been a rumour that the production of the engines was halted deu to a problem with them.

Gojirra99

Why ??? . . .

mmarshall

Well, with today's overweight kids eating junk food all the time....................................

Richie

You are talking really overweight there, LOL

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

Still too small to haul plywood anyway.

But a nice wagon to scare the crap out of the little kids in the back.

b1gredek

i wanted the older 5 series wagon,,,,,,, but seeing the new one, i just changed my mind,,,,,,,,

Gojirra99

More in depth HERE

Koma

iTrader: (3)

That's a 3 series touring wagon.
I don't think conservative soccer moms need a V10.

Now what the could do is drop the V10 into a new M Coupe. I'd buy it!

STIG

dont forget about E55 wagon