The BMW i5 Touring is shaping up as one of the sharpest electric wagons on sale, and fresh spy footage from the Nürburgring reveals a telling change. Testing at the Green Hell, the prototype shows a longer roofline and a tailgate that looks more practical than ever.
BMW i5 Touring Sheds Rear Button
Start at the tailgate, where the little button that opens the rear glass on its own has disappeared. BMW already removed this long-running Touring feature, and the facelift appears to continue that trend. Engineers point to aerodynamics, the same logic that pushed the BMW X7 (G67) toward a cleaner rear end.
Still, the roof is where the wagon really separates itself. The panoramic glass stays one-piece, so there is no sliding section like the one on the outgoing 3 Series Touring. Ultimately, the BMW i5 Touring trades a little flexibility for a sleeker silhouette and a lower drag coefficient.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | Dual-motor electric powertrain (est.) |
| 🐎Power Output | Up to 601 HP (M60 xDrive, est.) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 795 Nm (586 lb-ft) (est.) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 3.6s (est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 155 mph (250 km/h) (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | Single-speed EV / AWD |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | $85,000 (est.) |
Roofline Physics Meets Real Cargo
Cargo capacity should improve as well, since the longer roof gives engineers more room for a generous load area. Expect the familiar front storage to carry over, too. On paper, the wagon becomes a far stronger rival to the crossover-heavy showroom.
Why Wagons Still Matter Electrically
Not everyone wants to sit high off the ground. Lower centers of gravity and long rooflines still appeal to drivers who value handling. Meanwhile, the 2027 update gives BMW a chance to refine over-the-air software and charging behavior, which is where the next battle will be fought.
Here is a bold prediction. Once enthusiasts realize how rare this blend of electric power and load space has become, well-kept examples should hold their value better than most rivals. That is speculation, but the math favors wagon fans.
Ultimately, BMW is betting that buyers will accept a missing button in exchange for better airflow. For official product details, visit BMW, and find more electric wagon coverage at Auto News Magazine.
Julian Hayes
Future Mobility & Technology Editor at Auto News Magazine. Covering the next frontier of electric powertrains, 800V architectures, solid-state battery chemistry, and autonomous vehicle platforms.
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