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Damion Smy
BMW M5 V8 power cut to meet new emissions regulations
The twin-turbo V8 used in the BMW M5 and XM will make less power for 2026, though their hybrid systems will receive a boost.
2 Months Ago
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BMW M5 Comparison
The new BMW M5 is a large Car available in Australia from $262,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads).
There is 1 variant of the M5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2024.
The new M5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
The BMW M5 is only available with a hybrid motor that produces 535kW and 1000Nm of torque. All variants feature 4x4.
Latest BMW M5 News and Reviews
Damion Smy
BMW M5 V8 power cut to meet new emissions regulations
The twin-turbo V8 used in the BMW M5 and XM will make less power for 2026, though their hybrid systems will receive a boost.
2 Months Ago
Derek Fung
BMW M to stick with six- and eight-cylinder engines
BMW won't be dropping cylinders from its performance models to meet emissions standards, and will stick with six- and eight-pot engines.
8 Months Ago
James Wong
Podcast: Australia's new favourite car, BMW M5 hits Mount Panorama!
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
BMW M5 facelift spied just months after model debut
BMW is already preparing to facelift its M5 super sedan, with a restyled example spotted testing in camouflage.
1 Year Ago
Very Good
James Wong
2025 BMW M5 review
The G90 BMW M5 is plugged in and ready for action. We blast the new super sedan up Mount Panorama to see if it's a worthy seventh instalment.
1 Year Ago
Neil Briscoe
2025 BMW M5 review: Quick drive
With plug-in hybrid power, a massive weight gain and rear-wheel steering, has BMW ruined the M5? Or perfected it?
1 Year Ago
Excellent
Anthony Crawford
2022 BMW M5 CS review
Forget the fact the M5 CS only gets 7kW more power than the regular M5 Competition. It’s totally and utterly irrelevant, because you can’t quantify this car by numbers alone.
4 Years Ago