When you think of luxury executive saloons, one car always comes to mind – the BMW 5-series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-series remains a crucial car to BMW. With the current E60 5-series introduced back in 2004, BMW is preparing the sixth-generation model to be revealed in 2010.
A unique blend of style, space, luxury and sportiness, or at least that’s what BMW says. And apart from the styling, who am I to argue? Essentially the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is what is loosely termed a “crossover vehicle” these days. It’s like an SUV, only more like a station wagon, so I guess that’s a style.
OK, seems like BMW is insistent on making more SUVs, or SUV-like things, sales figures or no. Here, for example, is BMW’s latest show car, er, SUV, or whatever, the Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo, which is having its coming out party at this years Geneva Motor Show.
Some initial photography of the BMW M5 Touring and 5-Series facelift have surfaced online. M5 Touring is the second ever BMW "M" station wagon. It will offer a 507 horsepower V10 engine and all the features found in the M5 sedan.
After a successful debut at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) last week, the new BMW 5-Series premium sedans and wagons are finally readying to cross the Pond.
For the fifth time, the BMW 7 Series was the most appealing "Premium Luxury Car" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study SM. The BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, and X5 Sports Activity Vehicle posted top-three finishes in their respective segments.
BMW today revealed the M5 Touring — a wagon version of its popular M5 sports car. The second-ever "M" station wagon, the 2008 M5 Touring delivers 507 horsepower at 8,250rpm from a 5.0 liter V10 engine, all while providing up to 1,650 litres of cargo space. The M5 Touring will be offered in select European markets, including the U.K., but it's unclear if it will ever come to American shores.
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