John Ives, Managing Director of BMW Ireland, said: "BMW can fairly claim to have created the idea to turn executive saloon cars into practical yet still fun to drive estates with its first 5 Series Touring back in 1991. Up until then most large estates were utilitarian load-luggers that eschewed both the driving capabilities of their saloon cousins as well as the style. The 5 Series Touring changed all that and its success has led to the new fourth generation being unveiled today."
"This new model will reinforce the success of the new BMW 5 Series saloon and is exciting for us. Offering best in class performance, fuel efficiency and emissions, I have high hopes for the new 5 Series Touring here."
All models feature 40/20/40 flat-folding rear seat backrests, a luggage load cover that retracts and lowers automatically with the tailgate and a self opening rear window for ease of loading smaller items.
Park Distance Control, front and rear, and Bluetooth telephone preparation are standard for all models while a USB audio interface and ambient lighting are standard for six-cylinder cars.
The boot capacity of the new Touring is 560 litres, 60 more than the outgoing model, and 1,670 litres with all rear seats folded.
Prices start at €45,730 for the 520d, €63,340 for the 530d, €56,170 for the 523i and €69,460 for the 535i.
The new car will go on sale in Ireland on September 18.
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