BMW 5 Series Touring: Australian details

BMW has announced local specifications for its new 5 Series Touring ahead of its October release in Australia.

Based on the latest 5 Series sedan, the large German wagon will be available in turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol and diesel forms, priced from just under $100,000.

Neither the diesel-powered 520d Touring (priced from $99,900 plus on-road costs) nor the petrol 530i Touring (from $115,500) will have any direct rivals, with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate available here only in All-Terrain crossover form and the Audi A6 on offer locally only in RS 6 and Allroad guises.

Both models will bring increased cargo space of 570 litres behind the rear seats – extending to 1700 litres with them folded – as well as semi-autonomous functionality, sixth-generation iDrive infotainment and the choice of Luxury Line and M Sport equipment grades.

The 520d opens the range and delivers 140kW and 400Nm while consuming just 4.9L/100km and being able to hit 100km/h in 7.8 seconds, while the 530i offers 185kW/350Nm, consumes 6.5L/100km and hits 100km/h in a claimed 6.5sec.

New features include an automatic tailgate with hands-free control, separate opening rear windscreen and automatically retracting rear cargo cover.

Other standard equipment unique to the wagon includes roller sunblinds for the rear side windows, Silver Matte roof rails, remote control folding for the 40/20/40-split rear seatbacks and a specialised luggage compartment package comprising two sliding rails and four mounted fastening points.

A total of 13 exterior paint options (two non-metallic, 11 metallic) will be available, plus six interior trim finish options, seven Dakota leather upholstery colours and four Nappa leather options for the 530i when specified in Luxury Line trim.

Standard across the range is Ambient lighting, Comfort Access, ConnectedDrive Freedom, DAB+ digital radio, Driving Assistant Plus, Speed Limit Info, Electric seat adjustment, Head-Up Display, 12-speaker HiFi sound system, Sensatec instrument panel, LED Headlights and Fog Lights, Parking Assistant Plus, Navigation System Professional, Wireless Charging, Automatic Tailgate, Through-loading system, Roof Rails in Silver Matte, Roller sunblinds to rear side windows and
Luggage compartment package.

The 520d is fitted as standard with BMW’s Luxury Line trim, including 18-inch BMW light-alloy wheels in ‘Luxury’ design, Chrome exterior highlights including front and rear bumpers, air intakes, kidney grille, window frames, air breather and tailpipe finishers, Black high-gloss finish to B-pillar, ‘Luxury’ designation on front side panels and door sill finishers, Illuminated door handles with chrome inserts, Sport leather steering wheel and Dakota leather upholstery.

The popular M Sport Package is optionally available on the 520d and comes standard on the 530i Touring.

It comprises 19-inch BMW M light-alloy wheels, M Aerodynamics Package, M Sport Suspension, BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line trim finishers, Black high-gloss kidney grille bars, Trapezoidal tailpipe finishers in chrome, M designation on front side panels, Illuminated M door sill finishers, M leather steering wheel, Sports seats for driver and front passenger, BMW Individual roof liner in Anthracite and Dakota leather upholstery.

The 530i apes the specification of BMW Australia’s top-selling 530i sedan, but over and above the 520d M Sport Package, the 530i Touring M Sport gains electrically-adjustable Dynamic Damper Control as well as M Sport Brakes behind the 19-inch light-alloy wheels.

Additional equipment over the 520d includes Adaptive LED headlights with high beam assist, Front heated seats with lumbar support, 16-speaker harman/kardon surround sound system and Multi-function display.

BMW 530i Touring buyers can also specify Luxury Line as a no-cost option, which includes 19-inch BMW light-alloy wheels in ‘Luxury’ design, Chrome exterior highlights, including front and rear bumpers, air intakes, kidney grille, window frames, Air Breather and tailpipe finishers, Black high-gloss finish to B-pillar, ‘Luxury’ designation on front side panels and door sill finishers, Illuminated door handles with chrome inserts, Sport leather steering wheel, Comfort seats for driver and front passenger, Active seat ventilation for driver and front passenger, Soft Nappa leather upholstery, Automatic air-conditioning with four-zone control and Ambient Air Package.

Further options packs include the Innovations Package which adds the BMW Display Key, Remote Control Parking and Gesture Control for $1600.

Exclusive to the 520d is the Comfort Package ($2700 with Luxury Line, $2100 with M Sport), which brings Dynamic Damper Control, High Beam Assist, Lumbar Support for driver and front passenger, and front-row seat heating.

There’s also the Precision Package, which for $3400 adds the 16-speaker harman/kardon surround sound system, Adaptive LED Headlights, Multi-Function Instrument Display and High-Beam Assist, while the $6400 Exclusive Package for the 520d Luxury Line offers 19-inch light-alloy wheels in a choice of two styles, Nappa leather upholstery, Dynamic Damper Control, High-beam Assist and heated Comfort seats for the driver and front passenger.

“Since the E34 5 Series first introduced the body style in 1990, BMW 5 Series Tourings have combined the best attributes of the 5 Series Sedans with a distinctive look and impressive load-carrying capability,” said BMW Group Australia CEO, Marc Werner.

“We have a dedicated, loyal 5 Series Touring customer base. This latest generation will appeal strongly to these customers, while also providing a compelling option for those seeking a technically-advanced, versatile vehicle in this market space.”

BMW 5 Series Touring pricing (plus ORCs):
520d Touring — $99,900
530i Touring — $115,500