5 Series BMW considering bringing 5 Series Touring back to U.S., V12 to soldier on with hybrid

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The 5 Series Gran Turismo hasn't met its lofty sales expectations in the United States, so BMW is considering bringing the 5 Series Touring back to our shores.

Although nothing is set in stone, Autoblog has learned that the possibility of the wagon making a reappearance on U.S. soil is back on the table. While sales of the 5 Series GT haven't been particularly robust, the model has managed to outsell the previous 5 Series Touring since its arrival last year – this, despite its lukewarm reception and controversial appearance.

We've also been informed that the twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 currently fitted to the 760Li won't shuffle off this mortal coil anytime soon. Instead, BMW is considering fitting the massive mill with its ActiveHybrid system to boost fuel economy and performance. We could see this electrically augmented 12-cylinder unit within the next three years in both the 7 Series flagship and future Rolls-Royce vehicles.

BMW considering bringing 5 Series Touring back to U.S., V12 to soldier on with hybrid

 

[Merc1]

The wagon should be brought back for the 2013 model year. Period. Do it next summer 528i, 535i and that new diesel.


M

 

[klier]

The wagon should be brought back for the 2013 model year. Period. Do it next summer 528i, 535i and that new diesel.


M

Would be awesome. There's currently no V8 5er Touring, when the car comes to the U.S, they will surely add the 550i Touring to the line-up

And the hybrid V12 sounds very nice too. We're looking at 600 hp minimun then! Closing in on S65 AMG territory.

 

[SKY]

The V12 they are reporting should debut in the BMw flagship. I think the new 2014 7er would be the perfect candidate. Think about it, a bit more powertrain than the existing one, paired to hybrid tech would perfectly be capable of achieving 650 PS.

 

[Levi68]

BMW 8 Series?

 

[Giannis]

BMW 8 Series?

I think that has been cleared out. What we should expect is the 6GC, not a new 8 or 9 series!

And then comes the FWD family.

 

[SKY]

I think that has been cleared out. What we should expect is the 6GC, not a new 8 or 9 series!

And then comes the FWD family.

Yep, but it was also read on this site that the CS could be reborned in 2015 as the 7er Gran Coupe.