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Motor 1
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
BMW Has a 'Higher Demand' for the M5 Wagon in the US
It appears BMW buyers are answering the call. Last August, the automaker's vice president of product management suggested the company might consider selling the next-generation M3 Touring in the United States if the M5 Touring was a success . The M5 wagon has been on sale for a few months, and magical things are already happening. BMW M boss Frank van Meel revealed to BMW Blog that the automaker currently has "a higher demand in the US for the Touring than for the sedan." He didn't reveal a specific number, but hopefully, M5 wagon sales are high enough to convince BMW to bring the M3 Touring here, too. Fingers crossed. Photo by: BMW USA BMW had already revealed earlier this year that demand for the M5 in both body styles is higher than expected, forcing the automaker to increase production for both variants . The company thought the wagon would account for one-third of total production, but it's closer to a 50-50 split. Maybe more people are finally realizing the utility wagons offer. The 2025 M5 Touring debuted with the same hybrid V-8 powertrain that powers the sedan. It produces 717 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque, and it can hit 60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds despite weighing 5,530 pounds. There's a lot of speculation surrounding the next-generation BMW M3 . It'll ride on the automaker's Neue Klasse platform, with electric and gasoline powertrains . BMW will unveil it later this year before going on sale in late 2026 or early 2027, which means we have plenty of time to prove to BMW that Americans will buy wagons. Here's More BMW News: This Beautiful BMW Wagon Is Actually Going Into Production 2026 BMW M2 CS Revealed: More Power, Less Weight, and Rear-Drive Only Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: BMW Blog Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
BMW Unveils M3 CS Touring, a Sporty Family Car
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector BMW has officially unveiled the highly anticipated M3 CS Touring, a sportier, more powerful version of its popular M3 Touring estate. Ahead of the Bathurst 12 Hours race, the Bavarian automaker revealed the new model, which is set to be available in select markets, including Europe, Australia, Japan, and South Korea. With a starting price of approximately $150,000, the M3 CS Touring is expected to be a hit among driving enthusiasts, though unfortunately, it will not be sold in the U.S. The M3 CS Touring offers a number of enhancements over the standard M3 Touring, giving it an aggressive edge that appeals to both performance and design aficionados. The estate car now features a carbon fiber hood, front splitter, air intakes, side mirrors, and a carbon diffuser, reducing the vehicle's weight by 15 kilograms. Additionally, the car sports a distinctive grille and yellow LED daytime running lights (DRLs), adding a unique touch to its already striking appearance. Inside, the M3 CS Touring boasts M Carbon bucket seats, which are electronically adjustable and include a heating function, as well as a dual-screen setup and a flat-bottom steering wheel wrapped in Alcantara for a more immersive driving experience. Under the hood, the M3 CS Touring is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine, producing 543 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the engine sends power to all four wheels, allowing the car to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds. The M3 CS Touring can reach a top speed of 186 mph, ensuring it delivers both thrilling speed and handling. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
New BMW M3 CS Touring Gets 550 Horsepower And Lots Of Carbon Fiber
Wagon fans and enthusiasts rejoice! Following in the footsteps of the M2 CS pocket rocket, the hardcore M3 CS and the excellent M4 CS, BMW is adding another track-focused CS model to its portfolio. Witness the M3 CS Touring, a lighter and more powerful version of the brand'sM3 Touring wagon. BMW followed the same recipe it's done in the past with previous CS models like the M3 CS by adding more power and and removing weight. The M3's excellent twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 gets new engine management software and a higher boost pressure charge, increasing output to 550 horsepower, up 20 hp versus the M3 Competition Touring. BMW says that's enough power to get the M3 CS Touring to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, a tenth quicker than the Competition, andmy experience with M3s, BMW is probably being conservative. The wagon's stability control system, drive modes, adaptive suspension and dampers all get CS-specific tuning. Lightweight forged alloy wheels have a 275/35 ZR19 front and 285/30 ZR20 rear staggered setup, and M Carbon Ceramic brakes are optional. The biggest upgrades to the M3 CS Touring are its extensive use of carbon fiber for weight savings. The hood, front splitter, air intakes, mirror caps and rear diffuser are all made out of carbon fiber. Inside, the seats, trim, shift paddles and center console are all made out of carbon as well. BMW says all this carbon-fiber use shaves 33 pounds off the M3 CS Touring's weight when compared to a standard M3 Touring Competition. There's no word on price, but it doesn't matter anyway because like the normal M3 Touring, the M3 CS Touring isn't for us here in North America. That could change, though, as BMW has mentioned if it gets enough buyers to go for the M5 Touring in our market it could bring over the M3 Touring, likely the next-gen model. Until then we'll just have to watch from afar as the rest of the world gets to have all the fun. BMW says sales of the limited-edition M3 CS Touring will start in March 2025. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2025 BMW M3 CS Touring Is One Wild Wagon—but Not for the US
BMW is expanding its legendary CS package to the wagon version of the M3, which is not sold in the United States. The M3 CS Touring is scheduled to reach customers in March 2025. This high-output wagon uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged I6 to send 543 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic before hitting the xDrive AWD system. If you've always thought your BMW M3 CS was cool, but you wanted to use it to haul more stuff, you're in luck: BMW has added those two important letters to its M3 Touring models for the first time. That means you can buy a BMW M3 CS wagon in a few select markets. This model takes the already potent M3 Touring and gives it the Competition Sport treatment. Under the hood is the same basic powertrain from the M3 CS: a 3.0-liter turbocharged I6 that sends 543 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic transmission to all four wheels through the standard xDrive AWD system. The M3 Touring also gets the carbon-fiber goodies of the M3 CS sedan. That means the hood, front splitter, mirror caps, and rear diffuser are made from carbon fiber-reinforced plastics. Carbon fiber also enters the cabin with a set of M Carbon bucket seats, CFRP paddle shifters, and some interior trim strips. This weight savings isn't huge over the M3 Competition Touring, but it does shave 15 kg (33 pounds) off the curb weight. You can add some weight back with the optional front strut brace. The big difference between the M3 CS and this new Touring variant is, well, the wagon shell. BMW says the M3 Touring CS offers 500 liters of cargo space (17.7 cubic feet) in imperial measure. That expands to 1,510 liters (53.3 cubic feet) with the second-row seats down. That's more than enough extra storage to help ease your daily commute while you're hustling to your local track day. Underneath the M3 CS Touring is a set of adaptive M Suspension dampers, which BMW says is model specific. Those dampers manage a pair of 19-inch wheels in the front and 20-inch rims in the back. Sitting behind those wheels is a set of red or black finished calipers that use M Compound brakes. You can upgrade to a set of M Carbon brakes if you want the extra performance and can handle the cost. Speaking of price, the BMW M3 CS Touring will set you back €152,900 in Germany. That translates to $159,315 if you can find one at MSRP. That might also include hopping on an airplane and finding a place to store your new M3 CS Touring because it is not currently slated for the US market. However, with the success Audi has had bringing over a limited number of its RS6 Avant models, it might be a smart play from BMW. Do you think the US will get an M3 Touring? What about an M3 CS Touring? Tell us your thoughts below.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The BMW M3 CS Touring Is an Epic Wagon, So Of Course, Americans Can't Have It
BMW just keeps pumping out the epic M wagons, and the latest tantalizing model to hit is the M3 CS Touring. Just don't get your hopes up if you live in America, because like the regular M3 Touring, the CS model won't be sold in the U.S. Its absence from the local market doesn't mean we can't gawk at its aggressive beauty — and it sure does look mean. Aesthetic changes follow the path of the regular M3 CS sedan that is sold in America; BMW applies its red-surround CS-style grille, larger front air intakes and splitter, yellow LED daytime running lights, exposed carbon sections of the front hood and CS badging aplenty. Unique to the Touring is a red surround on the roof spoiler in keeping with the red accent theme. Only four colors are on the palette: British Racing Green, Laguna Seca Blue, Frozen Solid White and Sapphire Black metallic. Both the green and blue options are pictured in the gallery, and we're definitely partial to the green, especially paired as it is with the optional Gold Bronze wheels. Performance enhancements also mirror our M3 CS. Output for the 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six surges to 543 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque, thanks to a unique engine tune and increased boost – BMW claims a 0-62 mph time of 3.5 seconds. The eight-speed automatic transmission and xDrive AWD (which can be put into RWD mode) come standard, and top speed is 186 mph. A titanium muffler ensures both a louder sound and helps contribute to the small reduction in weight. BMW uses a smattering of carbon fiber that it says helps the CS drop 33 pounds versus a standard M3 Touring xDrive. CS-specific tuning is applied to the electronically-controlled dampers, steering, braking and DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) systems to enhance handling. You can specify track performance tires from the factory, and M Carbon Ceramic brakes are also an option. There's an available M front strut tower brace you can spec to up rigidity that little bit more, too. The interior comes with a unique CS center console, M Carbon bucket seats in a special black/red colorway, an Alcantara steering wheel and CS badges all over. For those intending on maximizing its utility, you'll be glad to hear the CS doesn't reduce cargo capacity versus a regular M3 Touring, giving you the best of both performance and cargo space. If you live in Europe, Australia, Japan and South Korea, BMW says M3 CS Touring deliveries will begin in March this year. Unfortunately, we'll just need to watch from afar as everyone else enjoys this ultra M3 wagon. But hey, at least BMW sees fit to offer the M5 Touring over here. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
