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Looks good, doesn't it? This is the new BMW 5-Series Touring - an executive estate packing more booty than Beyonce.
OK, rubbish analogy aside, this is actually a Very Important Car, and as such is packed with BMW's finest tech. It also boasts the longest wheelbase in its segment and features a handy box-shaped addition at the back to stick your dogs in.
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The new 5-Series Touring offers 560 litres of boot space with the seats up, and 1,670 litres with the seats down. What's that I hear? Yes, the Merc E-Class Estate packs 1,950 litres in its mighty behind. But it looks like a small country on four wheels.
While the Beemer hasn't got the biggest backside, it packs some serious firepower up front. The two petrol models at launch are the 523i and the range-topping 535i, packing 306bhp and enough torque to melt your dog's face and liquidise stuff.
Diesels come in two flavours - a 184bhp, 2.0-litre four-pot and a 3.0-litre straight six with 245bhp.
If you miss your mountain bike you can opt for the eight-speed semi auto 'box to work alongside the optional Drive Dynamic Control system which changes steering, suspension and throttle responses. It also controls North Korea's missile stock.
We think it looks better than the 5 saloon, and will look even better sporting four exhausts, an M-Sport bodykit, a rumoured 550bhp+ twin-turbo V8 and more computing power than God. Roll on M5 Touring...
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quick-nick commented on this article
at 12:58 pm on 16 March 2010
it just looks so much better than the old one... good job BMW!
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Sambawacki commented on this article
at 03:32 pm on 16 March 2010
It looks really good, might even pick it over the C-Class, but then again, the E-Class is very tempting what with the E65 looking SOOOOOO much better, albeit a bit more expensive!
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stigesto commented on this article
at 05:09 pm on 16 March 2010
best looking estate car in its segment!
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Twister commented on this article
at 05:50 pm on 16 March 2010
Thats one good looking car, and it's way better than the old one and I liked that one. I really hope they make a M version real soon.
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scottneal commented on this article
at 06:27 pm on 16 March 2010
It's like a fat, elongated Z4. Nice. Or probably not.
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