[G30M]

Originally Posted by rockitman07

As I understood it (though by no means thoroughly researched), the M3 Touring didn't come to the US since the series Touring cars were not put through homologation/testing necessary to sell in the US. The sales numbers were likely the reason the M car didn't have independent homologation/testing to bring it over even if we assume there'd be more interest for it than the series cars. I'm not sure why it would be any different for the 5 series/G99 M5 Touring. I would be encouraged that the M5 would be made available if the series cars make it over.

While that is true, I have since discovered that porsches do not generally do homologation testing outside of Europe (and some cars, not at all even in Europe). So in a way there's more to it that the excuse given.

[rockitman07]

Originally Posted by g21

While that is true, I have since discovered that porsches do not generally do homologation testing outside of Europe (and some cars, not at all even in Europe). So in a way there's more to it that the excuse given.

If that's the case then it's even more salt in the wound of not getting the M3 Touring!

With 15 years and 161k miles on my E92, I've been waiting for a truly attractive successor to arrive (cue the FX, GX crowd that the designs have grown on them). If the M5 Touring makes it, it leaves me hope that the Neue Klasse M3 Touring would make it over in both ICE and BEV variants!...ok, I think I got greedy on that last point.

[OHV_44]

The time has come for us in February.

https://www.facebook.com/BMW/videos/1834138253680415/

[Prunelles]

It's a month old video, but there you go !

[Prunelles]

What a snowball effect!
The video was deleted in less than 24 hours after being posted here.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2024/01/23/l...mw-i5-touring/

https://www.bimmertoday.de/2024/01/2...voller-pracht/

[Remigijus]

We still have pictures of it. Looks so much better than sedan, but the rear window looks kinda weird. Other than that, stunning car.

[PsychDoc]

Not a fan at all. I guess it's good to have choices, but....

And that rear window - - yikes!

[RichardInCA]

I’d love to see one in person - I’m a wagon person without a doubt, but this is really big now. In black I think it’d look like a hearse to be honest.

[Prunelles]

Don't forget that it was filmed in a small room, so with a short focal length.
This will distort the proportions a lot.
BTW the reporter is on the little side.

[gar]

Originally Posted by Prunelles

What a snowball effect!
The video was deleted in less than 24 hours after being posted here.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2024/01/23/l...mw-i5-touring/

https://www.bimmertoday.de/2024/01/2...voller-pracht/

Fortunately, someone has uploaded it here:

https://gemoo.com/tools/upload-video...81588976304128

[Remigijus]

Most interesting parts. This thing is huge! Starting to like it. Of course, the color is horrible.

[SkykingUSA]

Must be my North American upbringing because I have never seen a wagon that I liked the look of compared to a sedan or even an SUV. Wagon as a formfactor is near the bottom of the list for me, but to each their own. I'm sure it's very useful to those who like that look.

[Scrapula]

Originally Posted by SkykingUSA

Must be my North American upbringing because I have never seen a wagon that I liked the look of compared to a sedan or even an SUV. Wagon as a formfactor is near the bottom of the list for me, but to each their own. I'm sure it's very useful to those who like that look.

You never played bass guitar in a band. At one point, I was considering a used Ford Taurus Wagon. That cabinet with 2 15” was heavy.

[Felixen]

Originally Posted by SkykingUSA

Must be my North American upbringing because I have never seen a wagon that I liked the look of compared to a sedan or even an SUV. Wagon as a formfactor is near the bottom of the list for me, but to each their own. I'm sure it's very useful to those who like that look.

Wagons have historically been popular here in Northern Europe. Generally SUVs have surpassed them in popularity now. I really don’t get it, since the driving capabilities seem worse in most SUVs.

The wagons have both the practicability of the SUV and most of the driving capabilities of the sedan.

Most people I know prefer the look of BMW Tourings over their sedan counterparts.

Personally I’m a bit torn this time around and might actually go for the G60 over the G61.

Here is my G31. To me the form factor is beautiful.