BMW’s facelifted M5 Touring has been filmed testing at Germany’s Nürburgring, showing a revised front design while the current model’s plug-in hybrid V8 and substantial weight remain key reference points for the update. The prototype indicates a targeted refresh rather than a full redesign, with BMW introducing styling and technology associated with its Neue Klasse era across the wider 5-Series family.
The present M5 sedan and Touring arrived in 2024 and attracted criticism for their mass. The wagon is listed at 5,530 lbs (2,475 kg), making weight one of the most discussed aspects of the current generation. The test car does not provide evidence of a major reduction, and the source indicates that meaningful weight savings should not be expected as part of the facelift.
The clearest exterior revisions are concentrated at the front. The prototype wears redesigned headlights with a shape linked to other Neue Klasse models, while the kidney grilles appear noticeably slimmer than those on the current M5. These changes give the car a different face without altering the basic proportions or identity of the existing Touring.
The rear section remains more heavily disguised. New taillights are expected, and the source also raises the possibility of a revised diffuser, although neither element is presented as confirmed in final production form. Overall, the exterior work appears limited to a conventional mid-cycle update rather than a complete visual overhaul.
The Nürburgring footage shows the M5 Touring being driven at speed, but it does not establish any confirmed improvement in lap performance. The source suggests that modest powertrain adjustments could potentially improve output or efficiency, yet no revised figures have been announced. The current system combines a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged plug-in hybrid V8 with outputs of 717 hp and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque.
Earlier spy images indicate that the cabin will receive more extensive changes than the bodywork. The facelifted M5 is expected to adopt BMW’s Panoramic iDrive system, which is also associated in the source with the new iX3, i3, and X5 family. An angled central infotainment display is also expected to form part of the revised dashboard arrangement.
The steering wheel is another visible point of change. According to the source, BMW will use its latest two-spoke design, fitted with large control pads on both sides. These interior revisions would move the M5 closer to the interface and control layout being introduced across newer BMW models while preserving the performance-focused role of the M5 range.
BMW has not confirmed a launch date, pricing, final specifications, or any changes to the sedan alongside the Touring prototype shown at the Nürburgring. The available material therefore establishes the main direction of the facelift—slimmer grilles, redesigned lighting, and a substantially revised cabin—while leaving final powertrain, efficiency, weight, and production details unresolved.
