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BMW is working on a redesign for its 5 Series, and the latest prototype spotted is a wagon version of the planned electric i5 variant.
Likely to be called the Touring i5 (Touring is the name BMW uses for its wagon outside the US), the electric wagon will be sold alongside the regular 5 Series Touring which is powered by both petrol and diesel engines. Don’t look for one of the wagons to reach the US, as buyers here who need cargo space mostly prefer SUVs.
The redesigned 5 Series is expected to debut this year as the 2024 model. The i5 will arrive at the same time, similar to how BMW launched the redesigned 2023 7 Series and its electric i7 variant together last year.
Taking a closer look at the prototype, it becomes clear that the grille is closed. The tester also lacks exhaust tips, and there are no missing warning stickers for the electric powertrain on the sides and rear. The side mirrors are also a more aerodynamic design used by BMW M, which suggests this particular tester is for a sporty M Performance model, perhaps similar to the 2023 i4 M50 and 2023 iX M60.
2024 BMW i5 Touring spy shots – Photo credit: Baldauf
It’s unclear what specs the i5 has, but the i4 comes with an 83.9-kwh battery and the i7 gets a 101.7-kwh battery. Both vehicles have a maximum range of around 300 miles.
We’ve also heard that the redesigned M5 will eventually have an electric version as an alternative to its standard V-8 plug-in hybrid powertrain. The electric M5 could use a four-motor powertrain producing almost 1,000 hp, which is being tested by BMW M engineers.
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