BMW M5 Touring Pros & Cons: America's Only BMW Wagon

The BMW M5 Touring is the only factory wagon BMW sells in America, and I bought it in BMW Individual Dakar Yellow (yes, everyone calls it the banana car). Here are the real pros and cons: 717 hp, 738 lb-ft / 1,000 Nm of torque, a measured 0-60 time, cargo space vs. BMW's SUVs, EV range, ride quality, and the annoyances nobody talks about.

0:00 Intro: the banana car
0:38 Why this is the only BMW Touring in America
0:59 Why I wanted a fast wagon
1:38 PRO: Cargo space (vs. X1, X3, X5 and X6)
2:57 Cargo test: fitting a 64" TV
3:39 PRO: 717 hp plug-in hybrid V8 drivetrain
4:11 0-60 mph test
5:04 PRO: Electric-only range and driving modes
5:56 PRO: Track capability despite the weight
6:19 PRO: Interior design, carbon fiber and steering wheel
8:40 PRO: Rear seat space with kids
9:08 CON: Suspension and ride quality
10:41 CON: Weight, tires and brake costs
11:14 Dakar Yellow: why the color works
12:36 CON: Too many settings (M1/M2 buttons)
14:16 CON: Small 16-gallon fuel tank
15:12 Final verdict: pros and cons recap

🚗 THE CAR
BMW M5 Touring (G99)
Paint: BMW Individual Dakar Yellow
Powertrain: 4.4L twin-turbo V8 + electric motor (plug-in hybrid)
Output: 717 hp / 1,000 Nm
Cargo: 27.2 cu ft (67 cu ft seats folded)
Price as tested: about $150,000

Is the M5 Touring too heavy? Is the hybrid system worth it? Is it better than an X5 or an M3 Touring? Tell me in the comments what you'd pick.

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