- By Divanshi Sharma
- Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:11 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
2025 BMW M5 Revealed: German auto giant BMW has unveiled the all-new 2025 M5, marking its debut as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). This seventh-generation M5 is significantly larger and more powerful than its predecessor, shifting from a V8-only engine to a hybrid setup. The new BMW M5 is expected to arrive in India in 2025, with prices likely to exceed Rs 2 crore (ex-showroom).
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2025 BMW M5 - Powertrain & Performance
The new M5 is equipped with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine paired with an electric motor, similar to the BMW XM. The V8 engine alone delivers 577 bhp and 750 Nm of torque, while the electric motor adds 194 bhp and 280 Nm. Together, they produce a combined power output of 717 bhp and 1,000 Nm of torque. This power is transmitted to all four wheels via an eight-speed M Steptronic automatic gearbox. The car is electronically limited to a top speed of 250 km/h, but with the optional M Driver’s package, it can reach 305 km/h. The M5 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, slightly slower than the previous generation. The M5’s plug-in hybrid system includes a 22.1 kWh battery (18.6 kWh usable), offering a pure-electric range of about 70 kilometres and a top electric speed of 140 km/h.
2025 BMW M5 - Exterior Design
In terms of design, the new BMW M5 features a bold and aggressive design, with a partially closed, gloss black kidney grille and illuminated surrounds. The front bumper has larger air intakes and the front and rear tracks are wider. The M5 is over five metres long and has a ground clearance of 115 mm. It comes with 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels, a subtle lip spoiler and a redesigned rear bumper with a diffuser and quad exhaust pipes.
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2025 BMW M5 - Interior & Features
Moving inside, the new M5 boasts a three-spoke steering wheel with dedicated ‘M’ buttons and curved twin screens with custom BMW M graphics. Standard features include four-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, ambient lighting, a panoramic glass roof, a Bowers & Wilkins audio system, wireless charging and an automatic tailgate. The M5 also includes adaptive M suspension, rear-wheel steering and optional M carbon-ceramic brakes.