2024 BMW i5 M60 Touring: E-power meets elegant design!

Thomas Wachsmuth 7. February 2024 -> Cars from AZ, -> Tuner from AZ, BMW, M-GmbH (+ M Performance Parts), News vehicles, Videos

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The BMW i5 M60 Touring (G61/G60) marks a new milestone in the era of electric mobility by combining high performance with the versatility and elegance of typical touring. With 601 PS and a torque of up to 820 Newton meter it sets new standards in its class. The specifics of the design, such as the Independent double kidney grille with suggested crossbars and M badgeAnd the typical M exterior mirror, emphasize its membership in the M family and signal the vehicle's powerful potential. According to BMW, the performance of the i5 M60 Touring significantly exceeds that of its predecessors. The sprint of 0 at 100 km / h will be in considerable 3,9 seconds completed while the top speed is at 230 km/h lies. The values underline the progress in electromobility, but in our eyes, especially with regard to the V-Max., no benchmark for typically strong V8 petrol engines.

2024 BMW i5 M60 Touring

The i5 M60 Touring is not only fast, but also efficient: with a standard consumption of 18,3 to 20,8 kWh per 100 kilometers it achieves a WLTP range of 445 to 506 kilometers, depending on tires. A central element of the i5 M60 Touring is the Lithium-ion battery with a net capacity of 81,2 kWh, which allows for fast charging. The battery can be connected to a DC fast charging station from 30 to 10 percent in 80 minutes be loaded while in only 10 minutes up to 142 kilometers range can be gained thanks to the maximum charging power of up to 205 kW. The standard one Adaptive suspension Professional with Rear axle steering and Electronically controlled shock absorbers for each wheel also enables a particularly extraordinary driving experience. And for those who are looking for even more driving stability and dynamics, there is an optional one M version with active roll stabilization is available for storage, management and analysis.

It starts at a whopping 101.500 EUR

The starting price of the BMW i5 M60 Touring is 101.500 EUR, reflecting the premium features and modern technology packed into the all-new model. But the end of the road has not yet been reached: BMW is planning to unveil the model this year BMW M5 Touring (G99), based on the G61, which comes with V8 petrol engine and plug-in hybrid technology expected performance values in the range of 700 hp mark will achieve. For us this is a “real“M! The i5 M60 Touring (G61), on the other hand, is a symbiosis of power, efficiency and style, which is more of a potent station wagon and "not as a real M“should be seen. With the vehicle, BMW is setting new standards for electric station wagons and underscoring its commitment to a sustainable and dynamic future of mobility.

2024 BMW i5 M60 Touring (G60 / G61):

Performance: 601 PS
torque: Up to 820 Nm
acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 3,9 seconds
top speed: 230 km/h
standard consumption: 18,3 to 20,8 kWh/100 km
WLTP range: 445 to 506 kilometers
Battery Capacity: 81,2 kWh net
charging power: Up to 205 kW
Adaptive suspension Professional: Standard, with Rear axle steering
Optional M version: Active roll stabilization
base price: 101.500 EUR
Exterior features: Independent double kidney, M badge, typical M exterior mirrors
Length: 5.060 millimeters
Width: 1.900 millimeters
Height: 1.515 millimeters
wheelbase: 2.995 millimeters
Cockpit: BMW Curved Display with 12,3 inches (about 31 cm) Information display and 14,9 inches (about 38 cm) ControlDisplay
Interior: Completely vegan equipment, Sports Seats, flattened steering wheel
Exterior colors: Including three BMW Individual paint finishes
Alloy wheels: Standard 18 inches, optional up to 21 inch
Luggage capacity: 570 to 1.700 liters
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring: Two drive units, electric four-wheel drive
BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring: A drive unit on the rear axle, 340 PS
High-voltage battery: 81,2 kWh, 445 to 560 kilometers range
charging solutions: BMW Charging, up to 22 kW AC, up to 205 kW direct current
diesel engines: 48-volt mild hybrid technology, 197 PS
Suspension: sports steering, wheel slip limitation close to the actuator, Rear axle air suspension
Driving assistance systems: Driving Assistant Professional, Parking Assistant, 8.5 BMW iDrive
infotainment: BMW Live Cockpit Plus, video streaming, AirConsole Games, 5G cellular antennas