{"id":20781,"date":"2025-08-06T11:02:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T09:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=20781"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:05:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:05:45","slug":"new-bmw-m5-touring-launches-in-sa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/new-bmw-m5-touring-launches-in-sa\/","title":{"rendered":"New BMW M5 Touring Launches in SA: Pricing, Features, and Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>BMW South Africa has introduced the highly anticipated BMW M5 Touring, combining supercar performance with estate car practicality. This marks the local debut of the Touring variant, offering a spacious and versatile alternative to the already impressive M5 Sedan, which launched last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bmw-m5-touring-pricing-and-warranty\">BMW M5 Touring Pricing and Warranty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new M5 Touring starts at R2,795,000, just R30,000 more than its sedan sibling. The purchase price includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Warranty &amp; Plans<\/th><th>Coverage<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Standard Warranty<\/td><td>2-year \/ Unlimited km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maintenance Plan<\/td><td>5-year \/ 100,000km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hybrid Battery Warranty<\/td><td>8-year \/ 100,000km<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3181146789\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-performance-amp-hybrid-system\">Performance &amp; Hybrid System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of the M5 Touring is a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine, delivering 430kW and 750Nm. It is paired with an electric motor that contributes 145kW and 280Nm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, the hybrid system produces a total of 535kW and 1,000Nm, catapulting the M5 Touring from 0\u2013100km\/h in 3.5 seconds and 0\u2013200km\/h in just 10.9 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Top Speed: 250km\/h (electronically limited)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With M Driver\u2019s Package: Up to 305km\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric-only Range: 69km (18.6kWh battery)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charging: Full recharge in just over 3 hours via a 7.4kW AC outlet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754465726-1024x625.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-20784\" style=\"width:458px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754465726-1024x625.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754465726-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754465726-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754465726.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Additional performance features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8-speed automatic transmission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M xDrive all-wheel drive with Active M Differential<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adaptive M Suspension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rear-wheel steering (up to 1.5 degrees for low-speed agility)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quad exhaust system with electronic control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW\u2019s Iconic Sounds that simulate engine noise in electric mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exterior-and-driving-tech\">Exterior and Driving Tech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The M5 Touring rolls on M Compound brakes and M light alloy wheels, fitted with high-performance tyres suited for both road and track.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754465742-1024x625.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-20786\" style=\"width:478px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754465742-1024x625.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754465742-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754465742-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754465742.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The cabin of the M5 Touring blends luxury with sport-focused elements. Notable features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Interior &amp; Technology<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Steering Wheel<\/td><td>Flat-bottom M leather with paddle shifters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Instrument Cluster<\/td><td>12.3-inch digital display<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Infotainment<\/td><td>14.9-inch touchscreen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seating<\/td><td>Heated M sport seats with Merino leather<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lighting<\/td><td>Ambient interior strips<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Audio System<\/td><td>Bowers &amp; Wilkins surround sound<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunroof<\/td><td>Panoramic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Charging<\/td><td>Wireless device charger<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Climate Control<\/td><td>Four-zone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key Access<\/td><td>Keyless entry and start<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-208802896\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-driver-assistance-amp-safety\">Driver Assistance &amp; Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BMW has equipped the M5 Touring with an extensive suite of safety and driving aids, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adaptive cruise control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forward collision warning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lane departure warning with steering assist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evasion assist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driver alertness monitor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blind spot monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speed limit recognition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front and rear parking sensors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>360-degree camera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic parking assistant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754465855-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-20790\" style=\"width:522px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With its blend of ferocious power, cutting-edge hybrid tech, and everyday practicality, the <a href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/new-models\/135054\/new-bmw-m5-touring-launched-in-south-africa-pricing-and-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BMW M5<\/a> Touring is a compelling option for enthusiasts who want track-ready performance without sacrificing comfort or space. Now available across BMW dealerships in South Africa, it redefines what it means to drive a performance estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/bmw-b58-engine-specs-performance-and-key-features-explained\/\">BMW B58 Engine: Specs, Performance, and Key Features Explained<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BMW South Africa has introduced the highly anticipated BMW M5 Touring, combining supercar performance with estate car practicality. This marks the local debut of the Touring variant, offering a spacious and versatile alternative to the already impressive M5 Sedan, which launched last year. 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