Stationwagon of the Year
BMW 5 Series Touring Mild Hybrid
When the new 5 Series was launched, some didn't like the proportions of the sedan body style, but with the Touring, there's no such issue. The longer roofline makes the car look more graceful than the sedan, all while adding practicality with a huge 570-litre boot.

While it is by no means a small car, the 5 Series Touring handles corners surprisingly well - that is until you've realise that it has a 50-50 weight distribution. Suddenly, it all makes sense.
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Verdict
Stationwagons are popular in Europe, and BMW has always made some truly attractive ones, such as the 3 and 5 Series wagons back in the 90s. While the body style isn't the most popular in Singapore, its increased utility and unique style cannot be denied.

In the case of the current 5 Series, the proportions of the Touring also happens to be a welcomed improvement over the Sedan. With its longer roofline that tapers slightly towards a familiar rear-end, the 5 Series Touring manages a graceful and even more coherent silhouette.

Handsome looks isn't the only thing going for it - the 5 Series Touring maximises utility with its massive boot space of 570 litres. Knock down the rear seats and the useable cargo space expands almost three times to an incredible 1,700 litres. With this BMW, you'll never need to hire a van when you purchase bulky items.

Cabin entertainment is handled by the familiar Curved Display that you'll find on all modern BMWs. With the 5 Series Touring you'll get a 12.3-inch driver's display, along with a large 14.9-inch infotainment display. With wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, navigation and media needs are all well taken care of.

The 5 Series isn't a small car - head and legroom is already more than sufficient for the duties that one will usually see. However, the Touring's roofline means expanded headroom for the rear passengers, resulting in an airier cabin with increased levels of comfort.

While the base 5 Series Touring is far from a performance car - that job is best left to the M5 - the 50-50 weight distribution and wide rear tyres meant excellent control around corners.

Uniqueness, practicality, flexibility and a great drive, give the 5 Series Touring a try and you would realise just how convincing a proposition it is.