BBMW’s M5 Touring Success Could Open The Door For More U.S. Wagons

A Surprise HitIt was nice of BMW to finally offer the M5 Touring outside of Europe. Prior to that, it was largely exclusive to the Old Continent, with the third-generation (E34) and fifth-generation (E61) getting the full motorsport treatment. Perhaps it’s the fact that it’s forbidden fruit for the longest time, the current M5 Touring has become a bit of a surprise hit for BMW North America.At the moment, the split between M5 sedan and Touring sales is about even. Despite criticisms about its weight, the G90 and G99 generations of the M5 have proven successful, and one can say that the Touring further expanded its appeal. …