BMW 5-Series Touring revealed

BMW has revealed details of its new 5-Series wagon. 

The German brand's mid-size family wagon uses the same foundations as the 5-Series sedan - which was revealed late last year - with a choice of four engines and a focus on becoming a safety technology leader. 

BMW will offer two diesel units; a 140kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo diesel in the entry-level 520d and a 195W/620Nm 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo diesel engine in the 530d. 

The petrol offerings also match the sedan line-up; a 185kW/350Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder in the 530i and a 250kW/450Nm turbocharged inline six-cylinder unit that powers the 540i. 

BMW will also offer the choice of either a six-speed manual in Europe or the eight-speed automatic that will be standard on locally-delivered models. 

The 530i, 520d and 530d are rear-wheel drive while the 540i and a 530d variant are equipped with BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive system. 

The proportions of the 5-Series Touring have been extended by 36mm in length, 8mm in width and 10mm in height, while the wheelbase has grown by 7mm, all of which should translate to a roomier interior. 

Folding rear seats allow for a total boot capacity of 1700 litres or 570 litres with the seats up. 

BMW has really upped the safety suite in the new 5-Series with a comprehensive range of semi-autonomous technology including forward collision and pedestrian warning with autonomous braking, cross traffic alert, lane keep assist and automated parking. 

A massive 10.25-inch touchscreen dominates the interior, with functions able to be controlled by voice commands and gestures. The touchscreen is also compatible with Apple CarPlay, and is the first of its kind to offer the smartphone mirroring function wirelessly.   

A large head-up display - which has increased in size by 70 per cent - displays a range of information and it uses GPS location and road-sign software to determine whether or not to activate the engine's stop-start function to save fuel. 

The new BMW 5-Series Touring goes on sale in Europe this June, with the Australian launch expected later in the year.

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