BMW's latest M5 Touring raises questions about its future as it diverges from the original concept that established the M5 as a benchmark in the sports sedan market. While it inherits a legacy of combining practicality with high-performance, recent shifts in BMW's design philosophy and regulatory challenges hinder its ability to maintain that equilibrium. The brand's renewed focus on luxury and style, illustrated by models like the XM, suggests a drift away from the pure performance ethos that once defined the M5 and its competitors.
While BMW has historically set the standard for sports sedans with the M5, recent shifts in design philosophy and regulatory pressure may signal a departure from its benchmark status.
The introduction of the original M5 in 1984 established a new segment by merging practicality with performance, a recipe that has influenced the entire class of sports sedans.
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