We informed our readers around one year ago that BMW would reportedly put the M badge and solely one number after it on the next-generation 5 Series Touring. However, the return of the more practical yet just as fun M5 wasn't the only thing we shared with you. There was a strong indication that the performance wagon would come stateside. That was revealed by a source who wasn't wrong in disclosing the Bavarian automaker's moves up until that point.
Sometime later, BMW confirmed it was working on the G99 M5 Touring. The vehicle is allegedly going to feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain. But unlike Mercedes-AMG's new C- and E-Class, the new M5s won't include a downsized powerplant. Yes, the S68 V8 isn't going anywhere. It'll be under the hood of the brand-new version of this iconic vehicle boasting an electrified architecture. We expect a somewhat similar setup to the one in the 738-hp BMW XM.
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