BMW's all-new 2010 5 Series has attracted plenty of attention in each of the variants released thus far - sedan and Gran Turismo. But soon, Europe will get a third version, the 5 Series Touring, which reworks the sedan's rear body into wagon form. Our spy shooters recently caught up with a pre-production version testing in wintery conditions and brought us these photographs.
BMW hasn't officially released any details about its new wagon, but the vehicle's powertrain lineup will likely mirror that of its sedan sibling in Europe. This means wagon buyers will have their choice of seven engines, three diesel- and four gasoline-powered, at the car's launch. The base engine is BMW's 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine producing 184 horsepower and 280 pound-feet. of torque. This engine achieves an impressive 48 mpg on the EU cycle. Completing BMW's diesel offerings is BMW's 3.0-liter turbo-diesel in both 525d (204 horsepower and 332 pound-feet) and more powerful 530d (300 horsepower and 398 pound-feet) forms.
For gasoline-powered engines, BMW offers two normally aspirated inline-six-cylinder engines on the 523i (204 horsepower and 199 pound-feet and 528i (258 horsepower and 228 pound-feet) models, and the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter in the 535i (300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet). The range-topping engine is BMW's new twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 with 407 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque. All engines are offered with a standard six-speed manual and an optional eight-speed automatic transmission. Another gasoline-powered engine will likely join the car's lineup after launch in the form of an M5 Touring.
The venue for the reveal is yet another indicator that Europe -- Germany, especially -- is a strong market for wagons. Seeing as the Gran Turismo is already on our shores, BMW isn't planning on offering the new 5 Series Touring in North America at this time.
More details about the wagon will be known once it debuts at the Leipzig auto show, which runs April 10-18.
