The new estate has been developed with Europe, Japan, and Taiwan in mind. In a sea of SUVs, BMW still believes there is enough demand for estates to warrant the development of a new 5 Series Touring. Codenamed G61, the next 5er with a long roof will celebrate its world premiere in the spring of 2024 before going on sale later that year. ROAD TEST REPORT AND REVIEW: BMW 5 SERIES TOURING With -9 on the thermometer and heavy snow to contend with, Motoring Journalist DAVID HOOPER, editor of wheelworldreviews.co.uk, says a rear-wheel drive car was not at the top of his wish list, but BMW’s latest 5 Series coped surprisingly well in the adverse conditions. BMW 5 Series Touring 520d SE Touring Price new: £39,980 Price today: £25,000* Official fuel economy: 61.4mpg (NEDC) Emissions: 114g/km CO2 Power: 188bhp 0-62mph: 7.8sec Top speed: 139mph The boot is big and well shaped, too. As for prices, the 5 Series starts at around £18,000 for an early one. Most will be 520ds, because this model is the biggest seller. Spend between £19,000 As for driving, the 5 Series Touring steers accurately, feels poised and responsive and the ride comfort is good if you specify your car wisely - avoid the M Sport suspension and run-flat tyres, or stretch to the optional adaptive dampers (a £985 option). Four-wheel drive, known as xDrive, is available on the 540i petrol and 520d and 530d The BMW 5 Series Touring is a compelling premium estate, offering good space and efficiency, plus decent dynamics Car Reviews. Latest car reviews Used BMW 5 Series Touring 2010-2017 review. 8. 2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M) 51 of 56 people found this review helpful I bought this car used with a clean car fax in 2010 with less than 15000 miles. The EPA estimates the 540i xDrive will net 23 mpg combined (20 city/29 highway). After 19,705 miles, we averaged 23.5 mpg combined. That's a solid result given how the enthusiastic engine goads sWCvq3A.