Station wagon or BMW Touring fans, you will want to read this.
Yes, station wagons have been unfairly maligned by the SUV-obsessed masses over the past two decades. But every now and then, a wagon comes along that reminds us why this bodystyle once ruled the autobahns and family photo albums.
Say hello to the all-new BMW 5 Series Touring, now officially available in Singapore in two compelling flavours: the 520i Touring and the M5 Touring.
BMW 520i Touring
Under the bonnet, a 2.0-litre mild-hybrid four-cylinder engine delivers 208hp.
Step inside and you’re greeted with the same curved display and minimalist cockpit found in the latest 5 Series sedan. It’s all whisper-soft materials and intuitive controls, with a focus on technology.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, naturally, as does enough cargo space to satisfy the needs of a growing family.
BMW M5 Touring
This car is the result of engineers at BMW M deciding the school run could use a little Nürburgring influence. Beneath the subtly flared arches and aggressive stance lies a plug-in hybrid V8, producing north of 700hp.
We don’t have the full performance specs just yet, but if BMW’s recent M hybrids are anything to go by, this M5 Touring will blitz 0-100km/h times in the three-second range while still offering space in the back for a Labrador and a week’s worth of groceries.
Adaptive M Suspension, xDrive all-wheel drive, and a clever blend of electric torque and V8 drama make this a Swiss army knife of motoring; blisteringly quick, surprisingly comfortable, and devastatingly cool.
A Station Wagon for Every Occasion
With the launch of the 520i Touring and the M5 Touring, BMW is giving Singaporean buyers something we haven’t had in a long while, choice.
In a world where everyone is busy climbing into SUVs, BMW has reminded us why the humble wagon might just be the smartest, most versatile car on the road.
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