G99 · M5 Touring

What the BMW G99 Is

The BMW G99 is the chassis code for the current M5 Touring, BMW M's long-roof interpretation of the sixth-generation M5. Sharing its core architecture with the G90 sedan, the G99 marks the return of the M5 Touring to the North American market—a body style previously reserved largely for European buyers. For the 2025-2026 model years, it stands as one of the most capable and versatile performance wagons ever produced, pairing genuine supercar acceleration with the cargo flexibility that only an estate can deliver.

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The Models & Body Styles in This Generation

The G99 generation is focused and singular in purpose, offered in the U.S. market as:

• M5 Touring — the flagship performance wagon
• M5 Touring (G99) — the full chassis-coded designation

Unlike the broader 5 Series lineup, the G99 is exclusively an M-badged, five-door estate. It carries the wide-body M fenders, quad exhaust, and aggressive fascia treatment that distinguish it instantly from the standard G61 5 Series Touring, while adding the practicality of a large tailgate and folding rear seats.

Engines & Drivetrains Offered

The G99 M5 Touring is powered by a plug-in hybrid drivetrain built around BMW M's twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8, augmented by an integrated electric motor and a high-voltage battery pack. Power is routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission to BMW's M xDrive all-wheel-drive system, which includes a rear-biased 2WD mode for enthusiasts who want to rotate the car on demand.

This electrified approach delivers immense combined output alongside limited all-electric running for quiet, emissions-free short trips. The result is a wagon that can dispatch highway merges like a supercar yet idle silently through a neighborhood. Explore the broader lineage of M's V8 heritage—stretching back to earlier super-sedans like the E60 M5 and the E63 M6—in our BMW DNA feature.

What It's Like to Own & Buy

As a brand-new platform, the G99 remains under full factory warranty, and long-term reliability data is still being established. Buyers should note the added complexity and weight of the hybrid system, which demands attention to battery health and tire wear given the car's substantial curb weight. For those wanting M5 thrills without sacrificing family or gear-hauling duty, the G99 M5 Touring is genuinely unique in the segment—a rare combination of practicality, all-weather traction, and outright pace.