On September 14, 2025, BMW announced the 2026 BMW M5 Touring Hybrid at the Monterey Car Week in California, and it was a historic event for any performance enthusiast. The first M5 Touring to arrive on U.S. soil, this high-performance wagon is electrified with a 0-60 mph acceleration of 3.8 seconds that is coupled with more than 717 horsepower and a sensible utility that rivals SUVs. Ready to take over the performance wagon market, the M5 Touring Hybrid has already created enormous traffic on social media with its worldwide launch, and it combines electrified performance with the dynamics of a track car. With the automotive landscape becoming green, the radical step taken by BMW confirms to the world that the high-performance wagon will remain relevant in the 2025 environmentally-conscious market.
Aggressive Design: An M-attitude Wagon
The BMW M5 Touring Hybrid 2026 is an aggressive and utilitarian car that cannot be ignored. According to the G99 platform, it has a similar styling profile of the M5 Sedan but has a longer roofline and a large rear hatch. Its front fascia has the traditional kidney grille of BMW, which now has a wider breadth with adaptive LED matrix headlights that have laser accents. It has a muscular appearance of sculpted hood, flared fenders and a low stance, with a quad-exit exhaust and a subtle rear diffuser screaming performance. The wagon has 20-inch diameter M light-alloy (21-inch optional) wheels, shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tires, which are intended to provide the greatest possible grip.
The M5 Touring Hybrid comes in luxury colours, such as Storm Bay Metallic and Vegas Red, and features lightweight components, including a carbon-fibre roof, which shaves 30 pounds off the weight. The high-speed stability is improved with aerodynamic modifications, which include air curtains and a Gurney flap that is located on the rear spoiler. Hatchback design has 16.6 cubic feet of rear-seat cargo space, which can be increased to 57.2 cubic feet with the folding of the rear seats, making it an effective competitor to SUVs such as the Audi RS6 Avant or Mercedes-AMG E63 Wagon.
Hybrid Muscle: 717 HP Electric
The 2026 BMW M5 Touring Hybrid is actually a plug-in hybrid, with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine equipped with an electric motor embedded in the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. The V8 alone has a horsepower of 577, but the addition of the electric motor gives it an extra 194 horsepower, which makes the total horsepower 717 and the total torque 738 lb-ft. This force drives the wagon to 0-60 mph in an unbelievable 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 190mph, as it has the optional M Driver package. The xDrive all-wheel-drive system of the BMW features a rear-biased configuration and a fully variable Active M Differential that guarantees precise handling, and a 2WD mode makes tail-happy drifts possible.
The 18.6 kWh battery has a 43-mile electric-only range (EPA estimate), which is enough when commuting to the office or quietly touring the neighbourhood. The battery charges at up to 7.4 kW, and charges to full capacity in approximately 3 hours when connected to a Level 2 charger. Fuel efficiency is also impressive considering the class; it is estimated to have 25 mpg combined in hybrid mode and also has an MPGe of about 60 in electric mode, making it a very versatile choice for buyers who need to balance performance and economy. Electronically controlled Adaptive M suspension, rear-wheel steering, and electronically controlled dampers add to the agility, and the 5,300-pound wagon does not feel its weight.
State of the Art Technology: Driver-based Technology
The 2026 BMW M5 Touring Hybrid is luxurious and performance-driven on the inside. iDrive 8.5 is powering a curved screen that includes a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with a 14.9-inch centre touchscreen. With wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and over-the-air updates, the system is future-proof, and a head-up display is used to display important information such as speed and navigation. M-specific interface can provide personalised performance indicators, such as boost pressure and tire temperatures, to meet the interests of track enthusiasts. Merino leather M sport heated, ventilated, and massage seats make it comfortable, and carbon-fibre trim and Alcantara accents are used to give it a sporty appearance.
M5 Touring Hybrid comes with Level 2+ Advanced Driving Assistance System, which consists of lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functions and automated parking. To be on the safer side, it has front and rear collision mitigation, blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera system. Early evaluations are promising a 5-star Euro NCAP rating, owing to a strengthened chassis and advanced airbags. The 18-speaker Bowers and Wilkins Diamond surround sound provides a rich sound experience, and ambient lighting and a panoramic sunroof improve the high-quality cabin experience.
Price and Availability: Performance of the Enthusiasts
The 2026 BMW M5 Touring Hybrid will be priced at a range of 122,000 in the U.S. and thus will be a high-end brand in comparison to the M5 Sedan (119,500). Its hybrid technology, exclusive wagon body and long standard features are reflected in the price, and features such as the M Carbon Ceramic Brakes and the Executive Package add to the price to reach up to $140,000. Manufacturing will start at the end of 2025 at the Dingolfing facility of BMW in Germany, and American shipments should occur in the spring of 2026. There will be a follow-up by the European and Asian markets, but it might not be that available because of the high demand. Depending on the source of batteries, federal tax credits of up to $7,500 might be used, nullifying the premium in comparison with competitors.
BMW’s sales data for its Q3 2025 figures indicates that the M cars are high-selling cars, with the M3 and M4 taking the lead. The M5 Touring Hybrid is set to capture customers who want the convenience of the SUV and the excitement of sports cars, making it a direct competitor to the Audi RS6 Avant. A small number of copies were produced, and early sales via bmwusa.com are likely to sell out early, with the resale value possibly increasing as the collectors scramble over this unique wagon.
Why the M5 Touring Hybrid will be Important in 2025
The 2026 BMW M5 Touring Hybrid is a revolution that introduces the high-performance wagon to the U.S. in the first instance and adopts electrification without the loss of soul. Its hybrid powertrain of 717 horsepower, flexible cargo area, and high-tech features make it an interesting substitute to the performance SUVs and both families and enthusiasts will be interested. The social media responses to the Monterey Car Week are overwhelming as hashtags are trending and the BMW webpage is receiving high traffic. With the automotive world walking the fine line between sustainability and performance, the M5 Touring Hybrid demonstrates that wagons may still offer heart-pounding performance even in an environmentally friendly age and creates the foundation of a new era in the M legacy of BMW.
