BMW M5 Teased with Bold Design and Hybrid Powertrain Ahead of Official Reveal

BMW M has teased the new M5, showcasing its illuminated grilles and aggressive front fascia.

BMW M has teased the upcoming M5 on its social media channels, highlighting its illuminated kidney grilles, distinctive lighting signature, and aggressive front fascia. Unlike the larger grilles on the XM and the next-generation X3, the M5 features more proportionate grilles, making it unmistakable as anything but a high-performance 5 Series variant.

The Instagram teaser provides limited additional details. The caption reads, «Setting the standard for over 30 years...,» referencing the M5’s storied history as the quintessential performance sedan. BMW has not announced the official debut date, but rumors indicate the M5 will be revealed later this month, with the Touring model expected in 2024.

BMW USA recently hinted at the imminent reveal, stating, «It’s almost reveal time. The next generation BMW M5 is finishing testing and coming soon,» via X. Numerous spy shots and teasers suggest the M5 will feature a menacing front fascia with a large air intake, while rear-end styling details have already leaked, generating excitement for the full reveal.

Engine specifics remain scarce, but it has been confirmed that the M5 will feature a plug-in hybrid setup with a 43-mile all-electric range. Leaks suggest the performance sedan will produce 718 hp, courtesy of the same 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 hybrid engine found in the BMW XM, as confirmed by BMW M CEO Frank van Meel.

A leaked curb weight of 5,356 lbs indicates the new M5 will be significantly heavier than its predecessor, over 1,000 lbs more. This raises concerns about handling and driving dynamics, but BMW’s reputation for maintaining the M5’s balanced performance suggests the new model will not disappoint.

The all-new BMW M5 will be available in both sedan and station wagon (Touring) forms in the U.S., marking the first time American enthusiasts can access the high-performance wagon. This addition addresses the long-standing demand for performance wagons in the U.S. market, as confirmed by BMW M CEO Franciscus van Meel. The new M5 will compete with the next-generation E63 AMG, which is transitioning to a six-cylinder plug-in hybrid setup, continuing the tradition of intense competition in the high-performance sedan segment.