The first-ever BMW i5 Touring, now available in Singapore.

Singapore. BMW Asia today announced the availability of the first-ever BMW i5 Touring, representing progress in the BMW Group's key fields of the future in a further vehicle class. Since its 1991 debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), the BMW 5 Series Touring has been the epitome of driving pleasure, sporty elegance, and modern functionality in the premium upper mid-range segment. Now, the world’s most successful business touring car on the market enters a new era with all-electric drive for the first time.

“Slotting alongside its bestselling sedan siblings, the first-ever BMW i5 Touring is an extraordinary car that our fans in Singapore have been waiting for,” said Mr. Lars Nielsen, Managing Director, BMW Group Asia. “Its popular touring body type makes it a hot new entry to our electric line-up, further expanding choices for our customers. This new addition also completes the BMW 5 Series family we have here with its distinctive exterior, versatile interior, and pure electric driving pleasure. We are thrilled to further support Singapore’s accelerating transition towards electric mobility with even more exciting EVs in the months to come!”

Like the all-new BMW 5 Series Sedan, the Touring model is also based on a flexible drive architecture. All model variants are produced on a joint production line at the BMW Group plant in Dingolfing where only around 620 grams of residual waste were produced per vehicle manufactured in 2022. The electricity used for vehicle production is generated from renewable sources to 100 per cent. Corresponding optimisations implemented in the supply chain reduce the CO2 footprint by up to 20 percent for the first-ever BMW i5 Touring, compared to vehicles in which these measures are not applied. This is a significant contribution to BMW Group’s sustainability targets across the entire value chain and fulfils its premium claim not only in terms of build quality and driving pleasure, but with regards to its environmental impact.

Exterior: Stretched proportions emphasise elegance and presence.

In keeping with the modern design language of the all-new BMW 5 Series, the first-ever BMW i5 Touring features generous, clearly defined surfaces. These are structured by a few precisely placed lines. Its 2-box design is expressed above all in the long roofline, the gently sloping rear, and the dynamically stretched side window graphics. In addition, a striking lateral indentation in the rear of the body and the dynamically sloping roofline give the first-ever BMW i5 Touring an athletic and sporty appearance.

The first-ever BMW i5 Touring measures 5,060 millimetres long, 1,900 millimetres wide, and 1,515 millimetres tall with a wheelbase of 2,995 millimetres. The resulting proportions, together with the modern surface design, signalise elegance and a commanding presence.

Distinctive front end, flat side window graphics, individual rear end.

Like the all-new BMW 5 Series Sedan, the first-ever BMW i5 Touring has a striking front end with a modern interpretation of the typical BMW grille and twin headlights. The BMW radiator grille, which projects far forward, features the standard BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting.

Adaptive LED headlights with blue design elements are standard. The LED headlights feature the brand's distinctive four-eyed face in a reduced form. Two almost vertical LED elements arranged on the outside provide the daytime driving lights and the turn indicators. The precisely orchestrated interplay between the headlights, the illuminated BMW radiator grille, and the light carpet projected from the sill create effective welcome and goodbye scenarios. The range of functions of the Matrix High Beam includes the glare-free High Beam Assist BMW Selective Beam.

In the side view, the flat side window graphics, the slim D-pillar, and the long roof spoiler emphasise the sporty elegance of the first-ever BMW i5 Touring. An athletic shoulder line rises above the powerful rear wheel arches. The upper character line of the side section flows into an air scoop at the rear. Together with the other horizontal lines and the flat rear window, it emphasises the car's broad and solid stature. The rear lights, which extend well into the side sections, also feature a tailormade design. Their horizontal LED elements are divided by an L-shaped chrome strip.

A wide range of paintwork, aerodynamic wheels, and M Sport Package.

The range of paintwork colours includes one solid finish and nine metallic finishes. In addition, three optional BMW Individual paint finishes are available to choose from, including two particularly expressive matt paint finishes.

The standard equipment of the first-ever BMW i5 Touring includes 20-inch M aerodynamic wheels whose design and construction methods reduce both weight and air resistance. As part of the standard M Sport Package, horizontal slats, an M logo, and high-gloss black exterior mirror caps ensure a particularly striking appearance.

Interior and equipment: The ideal combination of driving pleasure and functionality.

The fully digital BMW Curved Display, new steering wheels, and sports seats as well as the gear selector lever on the centre console characterise the modern interpretation of the brand's typical driver orientation, which goes hand in hand with the current interior design of the first-ever BMW i5 Touring. Its progressive premium ambience is also reflected in the standard BMW Interaction Bar, a fully vegan interior, and innovative digital services.

Optimised functionality for everyday use, leisure and travel.

Shoulder room in the front is abundant, together with leg, shoulder and elbow room in the rear. The tailgate of the first-ever BMW i5 Touring swings upwards and the low loading sill makes it easy to stow large items of luggage.

When all five seats are occupied, the luggage compartment has a capacity of 570 litres. This can be increased to 1,700 litres by fully folding down the rear seat backrest, which can be split 40:20:40 as standard. The proportion of recycled material in the luggage compartment trim of the first-ever BMW i5 Series Touring is 21 per cent.

As well as automatic tailgate operation, the rear seat backrests can be remotely unlocked from the luggage compartment as standard. Storage compartments under the load compartment floor hold the cassettes for the luggage compartment partition net and flexible luggage compartment cover. There are also additional stowage compartments, including one for the charging cable.

Progressive cockpit design with BMW Curved Display, BMW Interaction Bar and new steering wheels.

At the heart of the progressive cockpit design is the BMW Curved Display. The fully digital display system consists of a 12.3-inch Information Display and a 14.9-inch Control Display. Another new feature is the standard light strip for the instrument panel and door panels. In the same place, the standard BMW Interaction Bar, an effectively backlit functional unit with a crystalline surface structure, features not only a dynamic light animation but also touch-sensitive control panels for the ventilation and air conditioning systems as well as for activating the hazard warning lights.

The innovative cockpit elements are combined with a large interior trim for the instrument panel, which is available in particularly high-quality aluminium, carbon fibre, and fine wood finishes. The steering wheels, which are now flatter at the bottom, have also been redesigned and their control panels now provide a haptic feedback. The standard M leather steering wheel has a characteristic three-spoke design.

Sports seats and fully vegan interior fittings as standard.

Newly designed sports seats come as standard in the first-ever BMW i5 Touring along with additionally electrically operated adjustment options. Optional features include heated seats, active seat ventilation with air conditioning, as well as Comfort seats. In the standard Travel & Comfort System, ambient lighting elements for the backs of the front seats emphasise the atmospheric ambience in the rear.

The first-ever BMW i5 Touring has a completely vegan interior as standard. This includes the surfaces of the seats, the dashboard, door panels, as well as the steering wheel. The standard perforated seat surfaces in the Veganza version with leather-like properties come with a decorative quilting.

Optimised technology for air conditioning, lighting and sound.

In the first-ever BMW i5 Touring, the standard automatic air conditioning with enhanced functions operates with optimised control logic. Air vents are used in the instrument panel area instead of conventional air vents. The direction of the air coming out of the vents can be varied by means of adjusting control levers. In addition, air conditioning and ventilation are controlled via the touch function on the Control Display.

BMW IconicSounds Electric provide special sound effects in the all-electric models. Standard in the first-ever BMW i5 Touring, the Harman Kardon HiFi loudspeaker not only provides high quality sound system with 12 loudspeakers and a 205W amplifier output, they accompany every movement of the accelerator pedal with authentic acoustic feedback. Other highlights of the optional equipment programme include the Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System with up to 18 loudspeakers.

Fascinating dynamics and long range thanks to advanced BMW eDrive technology.

The first-ever BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring is powered by an electric motor located in the rear axle area. The highly integrated drive unit generates a maximum power output of 250 kW/340 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm or 430 Nm with the Sport Boost or Launch Control function. It accelerates the first-ever BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring from zero to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds. The advanced BMW eDrive technology ensures exemplary efficiency. The combined power consumption of the BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring according to WLTP is 20.7 kWh per 100 kilometres. Its range is up to 548 kilometres.

The first-ever BMW i5 Touring has a high-voltage battery with a usable energy content of 81.2 kWh, which is located in the underbody to save space. In addition to the efficient electric motors, adaptive recuperation, and heat pump technology for heating and cooling the interior, drive and high-voltage battery contribute to the long distance capability of the first-ever BMW i5 Touring. If required, the MAX RANGE function can increase the range remaining until the next charging stop by up to 25 per cent.

The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) of the first-ever BMW i5 Touring enables AC charging with an output of up to 22 kW as standard. The high-voltage battery can be charged with direct current with a power of up to 205 kW. Anticipatory thermal management for the high-voltage battery optimises efficiency when using fast-charging stations. There, the range of the first-ever BMW i5 Touring can be increased by 156 kilometres within 10 minutes.

Charging in Singapore.

To make electromobility simple and straightforward for customers, today, BMW Asia continues this partnership by offering BMW EV customers either a comprehensive home or public charging package:

• For home charging, customers will receive a BMW Wallbox with complimentary installation service.
• For public charging, customers will receive a subscription package of 10,000kWh over 3 years at Shell Recharge stations with no monthly cap for charging. This is equivalent to 50,000km of driving range (assuming average energy consumption of 20kWh/100km).

The BMW Wallbox provides a fast way to charge their vehicle at a rate of up to 22kW. Once the vehicle is plugged in, charging begins and will end automatically when the battery is fully charged or has reached its pre-determined level.

BMW Charging gives drivers access to one of the largest networks of public charging stations located in various office buildings, shopping malls, hotels, and industrial parks in Singapore. Activation of and payment for the chargers can be done through an RFID card or the Shell Recharge smartphone app.

Driving experience: chassis technology. Typical brand dynamics, convincing travel comfort.

The vehicle concept of the first-ever BMW i5 Touring has been designed to combine the dynamic performance so typical of the brand with an impressive level of travelling comfort. With the longest wheelbase in the competitive segment, large track widths, an almost perfectly balanced 50:50 axle load distribution, intelligent lightweight construction, and optimised rigidity of the body-chassis connection, the first-ever BMW i5 Touring offers the ideal conditions for this.

The design principle of the chassis - with a double-wishbone front axle and a five-link rear axle - has undergone extensive further development. The first-ever BMW i5 Touring features a large-volume mount for the electric motor and special rubber mounts for the rear axle carrier to optimize agility and ride comfort as well as acoustic properties and vibration damping. The housing of the high voltage battery in the underbody contributes to optimising the rigidity of the front end.

The dynamic character of the first-ever BMW i5 Touring is underlined by the new standard sports steering. In addition to the speed-dependent Servotronic steering power assistance, its range of functions includes a particularly direct and also steering angle-dependent transmission. The first-ever BMW i5 Touring is equipped with directly controlled wheel slip limitation and the latest version of the integrated braking system.

The first-ever BMW i5 Touring is equipped the innovative damper technology from its stroke-dependent control of the shock absorbers on both axles. Further standard inclusions are the M Sport suspension with more direct vehicle handling and lowering by 8 mm over the standard suspension.

Driving experience: drive assistance systems. Intelligent systems for automated driving and parking.

The first-ever BMW i5 Touring offers a comprehensive package for safety as standard equipment with the Driving Assistant. The latest versions of front collision warning, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Change Warning contribute to this, as do the rear Crossing-traffic Warning with braking function, rear collision warning and exit warning. Driving Assistant Plus and Driving Assistant Professional are also available as options.

The first-ever BMW i5 Touring features the Parking Assistant Plus as standard, and includes the Parking View, Panorama View front, and 3D View functions as well as the BMW Drive Recorder and anti-theft recorder. Parking Assistant Professional is also available as optional equipment.

Display and control system, connectivity. Intuitive operation and new digital experiences with latest-generation BMW iDrive.

The enhanced version of the BMW iDrive display and operating system with QuickSelect also contributes to the advanced driving and travel experience in the first-ever BMW i5 Touring, with optimized options for intuitive interaction between driver and vehicle and innovative digital services. It is based on the BMW Operating System 8.5 and features a redesigned home screen with vertically arranged function icons on the driver’s side. “QuickSelect” enables functions to be accessed directly without having to switch to a submenu.

The new BMW iDrive is combined with the BMW Curved Display and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. It is consistently designed to be operated by means of a touch display and natural language. The standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional also includes the BMW Head-Up Display and the Augmented View function in addition to the cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps in combination with the BMW Operating System 8.5. BMW Natural Interaction is also available for controlling functions using gestures.

Video streaming and AirConsole games on the Control Display.

The BMW Operating System 8.5 offers a wide range of digital content for information and entertainment, faster update cycles for functions, and optimized access to many specific online services. In addition to YouTube, the Video app is also available for video streaming on the Control Display in conjunction with the standard Connected Package Professional. The entertainment offering includes both live channels and on-demand media libraries in the categories of news, sport, children’s entertainment, movies and series.

The new BMW iDrive also enables the use of an innovative form of in-car gaming with the AirConsole platform. Driver and passengers can play so-called casual games while the vehicle is stationary, for example to bridge waiting times while charging the high-voltage battery of the first-ever BMW i5 Touring. Players only need their smartphone, which acts as a controller, and the BMW Curved Display.

BMW Maps navigation system with Augmented View and optimised route guidance for charging.

The BMW Maps navigation system includes the Augmented View function that enhances the map display and enables particularly precise orientation. A live video stream from the driver’s point of view is shown on either the Control Display or the instrument cluster and enriched with contextually relevant additional information.

In the first-ever BMW i5 Touring, BMW Maps offers improved functions for route planning optimised for charging on long-distance journeys. The charging stops are planned so that the destination is reached as quickly as possible. The charging status preferred by the driver can be set to reach the stopovers and the destination. More detailed information can be provided on request about the charging stations accessed during the journey, such as availability, costs, and the infrastructure in the vicinity.

Optimum networking: 5G mobile phone antennas, Personal eSIM, BMW ID, My BMW App and Remote Software Upgrades.

With two 5G mobile phone antennas as standard, the first-ever BMW i5 Touring ensures optimum reception for phone calls while on the move and for data transmission when playing games, streaming videos, and using other online-based services. The standard equipment also includes smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

The Personal eSIM fully integrates the vehicle into the customer’s digital ecosystem. It is not only linked to the vehicle, but also to the user’s BMW ID. Personalising the user experience with BMW ID is particularly convenient in the new BMW 5 Series Touring. Simply log in to the vehicle for the first time using a smartphone and a QR code scan to add the personal profile, load synchronisable settings and automatically link the vehicle key to the BMW ID. In addition, the vehicle is added to the My BMW app without the customer having to do anything.

With the new generation of BMW iDrive, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant also features additional functions. Naturally spoken instructions can now be used to adjust the seat position, start the Parking Assistant or activate the IconicSounds Electric in the BMW i5 Touring, among other things. In conjunction with the standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant in the first-ever BMW i5 Touring also responds to instructions from rear-seat passengers.

In conjunction with the Comfort Access function, the BMW Digital Key Plus can be set up via the My BMW app. It is now available for suitable smartphones with the iOS or Android operating systems as well as for the Apple Watch. When driving, the first-ever BMW i5 Touring offers up to six My Modes to choose from for an integrated driving experience.

The new Proactive Care customer service is also based on networking and innovative digital technology. It uses artificial intelligence to identify the vehicle’s service requirements and proactively offers the customer solutions. Depending on the urgency of the situation, the solutions are implemented via the appropriate channel.

With the Remote Software Upgrades function, the first-ever BMW i5 Touring always stays up to date with the latest software. With BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades, customers can also test selected functions free of charge for a period of one month and then book them for a specific term.

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Vehicle Category

Drive Type / Body Style: Battery Electric Vehicle – BEV / Touring

Power Unit

Electric drive, transmission of the drive torque of the electric motor to the rear wheels, adaptive recuperation.

Max system output: 250kW / 340hp.

Max system torque: 430Nm.

Type of transmission: Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio.

Electric Motor

Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology: Current-excited synchronous machine, electric motor, power electronics and transmission each integrated in a common housing, generator function for recuperation.

High-voltage Battery

Battery technology: Lithium-ion

Installation location: Underbody
Voltage: 400V
Battery capacity: 81.2kWh

Performance

Acceleration (0 – 100km/h): 6.1 seconds.

Top speed (electronically limited): 193km/h.

Electric Power Consumption / Range

Electric power consumption: 20.7 kWh/100km

Range (WLTP): Up to 548km.