The BMW M5 Touring will hit US shores in the coming years as a high-performance competitor to the Audi RS6 Avant, but for any of those hoping for cheaper variants of the Bavarian long roof we have some bad news. BMW Blog is reporting that BMW has no plans to offer other 5 Series wagon variants in the US as it will in other parts of the world. No reasoning was given behind the claims, but it certainly dashes any hopes of a 5 Series competitor to the A6 Allroad or E-Class All Terrain.
The company has big plans for the 5 Series wagon that include not only many combustion powertrain options but also a top-of-the-line electric variant called the i5 M60 Touring. Based on the i5 M60 xDrive sedan that's already been announced, it features an electric motor on each axle that has a combined output of 590 hp and up to 605 lb-ft of torque.
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