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# 2027 BMW M5 Touring – 717 HP V8 Hybrid Wagon! Is This the Ultimate Family Car?
The 2027 BMW M5 Touring is back, and it's one of the wildest performance wagons you can buy. With a twin-turbocharged V8, plug-in hybrid technology, 717 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, BMW has created a family wagon that can compete with some seriously expensive performance cars. But is it worth nearly $170,000 CAD?
In this review, I'm spending time with the 2027 BMW M5 Touring to explore its exterior design, interior technology, performance, hybrid system, suspension, practicality and everything that makes this one of the most interesting BMWs on the road.
**WHAT'S NEW FOR 2027?**
The 2027 M5 Touring largely carries over from the previous model year. One important improvement introduced for the 2026 model year and retained for 2027 is the onboard AC charging capability, which increased from 7.4 kW to 11 kW. That's approximately 49% more charging power, allowing faster charging when connected to a compatible Level 2 charger.
The M5 Touring continues with its 14.8 kWh high-voltage battery and an estimated electric driving range of up to 40 km (25 miles) in this Canadian specification.
**ENGINE AND PERFORMANCE**
Under the hood is BMW's 4.4L V8 M TwinPower Turbo engine paired with a fifth-generation electric motor.
- 717 horsepower combined
- 738 lb-ft of combined torque
- 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8
- Plug-in hybrid powertrain
- 14.8 kWh high-voltage battery
- Up to 40 km of electric range
- 8-speed M Steptronic transmission
- M xDrive all-wheel drive
- Adaptive M Suspension
- Integral Active 4-Wheel Steering
- M Sport Differential
BMW quotes approximately 3.5 seconds for 0–60 mph. Not bad for something that can also carry the family, luggage and everything else you throw at it.
**OUR TEST VEHICLE – BMW CANADA PRESS UNIT**
This particular 2027 BMW M5 Touring comes finished in BMW Individual Sepia III Metallic, paired with Black/Dark Violet Merino Leather.
Additional equipment includes:
- BMW Individual Sepia III Metallic paint
- Black/Dark Violet Merino Leather interior
- 20"/21" Double-Spoke 951M wheels
- Gold M Carbon Ceramic Brakes
- Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System
- Advanced Driver Assistance Package
- Driving Assistant Professional
- Traffic Jam Assistant
- Steering and Lane Control
- Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Front and rear heated seats
- Rear side sunshades
One particularly expensive option is the M Carbon Ceramic Brake package, costing $10,900 CAD.
**2027 BMW M5 TOURING PRICING**
Canada:
- Starting MSRP: $147,900 CAD
- Our test vehicle: $168,300 CAD
United States:
- Starting MSRP: approximately $125,300 USD before destination, taxes and options.
Pricing and equipment vary by market.
**IS THE BMW M5 TOURING WORTH IT?**
This is what makes the M5 Touring so fascinating. You get the practicality of a luxury wagon, the comfort of a premium BMW, the ability to commute on