Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

AGLANCEatthe5SeriesTouringestate’scredentialsshowswhyit’s so

popular; it offersimpressivepracticality,good looks,aluxuryinterior,

astrongenginerangeand performancetoentertain keen drivers.

Asyou’dexpect ofamodernestatecar,passengerand bootspace

areexcellent and the interioris plush. There’s 570-litresof spacein the

boot anduseful openingtailgate glass,while allmodelshaveapower

openingtailgate asstandard.All5Seriesmodelscomewell equipped,

includingaccessto BMW’s ‘remoteservices’ –asmartphone appthat

allowsyoutocheckthevehicle’s statuswhenyou’reawayfromthecar.

Twodieselsand three petrol modelsare offered and three out of the

fivecan behadwith xDriveall-wheel drive. The 520d dieselis agreat

all-rounder and deservesits popularity–it’s quick, quiet and

economical, whichmakesit hard tojustifypayingextrafor

amorepowerful model and theassociatedrunningcosts.

Regardlessofengine,you’llfind the5SeriesTouringisagreatcar

to drive, both onamotorwaycruise and downatwisty countryroad.

SUVsare wooingcustomersawayfromtraditionalestatecars,but

the5SeriesTouringdemonstratesthat anestateisstill anexcellent

choicefor those lookingfor the perfect familycar. It’s practical,

fast,comfortable, well equipped andgoodto drive.

“The BMW5SeriesTouring makes

apowerfulcaseforthe traditional

estateagainstthe SUV”

Excellentto drive,

comfortable, practical

Pricey options,nomanual

gearbox, cheaper alternatives

Da

ta

Sheet

Engines:2.0&3.0 petrol,2.0&3.0 diesel

Trim levels:SE,MSport

Economy:29-48mpg

Road tax:£145-£465

0-62:5.1-8.2s Euro NCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Price £39,890-£55,900

Ourpick

520d

SE

£40,960

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