"BMW's Electrified Superwagon: The All-New M5 Touring Coming to America"

BMW has confirmed the upcoming release of the G99 M5 Touring, an electrified all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid wagon. While details about the powertrain are still speculative, it is expected to feature a version of the 4.4-liter S68 hot-vee twin-turbocharged V8 found in the plug-in hybrid XM. The weight of high-output plug-in hybrids is a concern for performance, but BMW claims the new M5 Touring will offer "uncompromising long-distance comfort." The interior is expected to resemble the regular 5 Series, with added M features and advanced technology. There is a possibility that the G99 M5 Touring will be available in the United States to compete with other muscle wagons like the Audi RS6 Avant and Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo.