The updated BMW M5 Touring has been spotted lapping the Nurburgring, showing off a refreshed front end and a new interior.
Spy footage from CarSpyMedia reveals the high-performance wagon looks and sounds quick, despite its hefty curb weight.
Design Updates
Up front, the facelifted M5 Touring features redesigned headlights similar to other Neue Klasse models.
The kidney grilles have been made noticeably slimmer, a welcome change for many.
The rear remains disguised, but new taillights and a fresh diffuser are expected.
Inside, the M5 will adopt BMW's Panoramic iDrive system, along with an angled central infotainment display and a new two-spoke steering wheel.
These interior changes align with the latest BMW models like the iX3, i3, and X5.
Under the hood, the current 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid produces 717 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque.
While some powertrain tweaks could free up more power or efficiency, significant weight reduction is unlikely.
The M5 Touring tips the scales at 5,530 lbs (2,475 kg), a point of criticism since its launch.
As part of BMW's transition to the Neue Klasse era, the M5 receives a facelift rather than a full redesign.
