BMW i5 M Touring, Il Fatto.it's test – in the mountains with the luxury electric wagon

Organization invitation Chariot cupThe time trial, valid for the Italian and European Mountain Speed ​​Championships, gave us the opportunity to travel along the state road 4 bis connecting Rieti to Monte Terminilo, under a closed road regime and with a large number of safeguards. Competition. A 13.5 kilometer road with a gradient of 7.5% (1030 meters elevation difference), numerous bends, some hairpin bends and two straights: a Test run Added to what we achieved in daily use in the city and on commutes BMW i5 M Touring.

On the streets of Rome, despite its size, the car always proved easy in traffic and parking. Simply reporting the license plate to the municipality is sufficient to gain access to free parking on the ZTL and Blue Lines. Above all, this Game family car The segment represents the latest jewel of the Bavarian company Electric cars High level. A station wagon capable of combining elegance, sporty performance and stability. A special thank you EV engine Can deliver more 600 horsepowerImpressive acceleration and a smooth ride is assured. 100 kWh battery providesAutonomy About 500 km.

In the passenger compartment, what is striking is the illumination provided roof Broad view, quality of materials, fabrics and their combinations. A lot Technology Then, the iDrive 8.5 system and the curved display are made up of two screens: a 12.3″ instrument panel and a 14.9″ central screen dedicated to infotainment.

We started ours Test run In the heart of Rome, an urban environment that challenges the capabilities of a car 5,063 mm long and 1,902 mm wide (without mirrors). Capitoline transportation exemplifies its fluidity and convenience Electric driveAbsolute silence and absence of vibrations. Traversing the narrow streets of the historic center, the i5 M Touring DemonstrationAgility Despite the above dimensions, unexpected.

With 17% battery left and 82 kilometers to go, we reached a station Fast charging. The battery was able to absorb more than 210.2 kW of charge instantly. Time required for reporting 100% battery of electrons was 44 minutes. Behind the wheel, we got a chance to test the features Driver assistance and the BMW i5 M Touring for parking. Organization of Autonomous driving Level 2 is efficient in traffic, maintaining a safe distance and managing speed automatically. More functional Automatic parkingAlthough it requires a bit more space than “manual” parking.

With 88% battery we go from Rome to Righty. Acceleration was tested on the motorway for the first time, passing 0/100km/h in less than 4”. Without giving up everything ComfortWith ergonomic seats that convert to “Sports” by closing like a shell when Sports driving mode is selected. Once in Rieti, we headed towards the base of the 4Bis state road. After all the safety checks are completed by the system, the start is given climb up.

Here, there BMW i5 M Touring Proving its sporty nature once again, it tackled the edges with precision held Very solid road, thanks again center of gravity Boss. The Adaptive suspension M expertise, coupled with it Active steering Combined, they guarantee a maneuverability Unusually, even on the most challenging sections of the route to Terminilo.

Organization of All wheel drive It always guarantees safety, while the brakes never show signs of overheating, allowing for exaggerated reductions in view of hairpin bends and chicanes, helping impeccably. If so, it deserves a special mention Boosters It “pumped” every push of the accelerator when exiting curves and gave unexpected excitement on the steepest parts of the climb, forgetting about the substantial. Weight Car: Almost 2400 kg. In short, a dynamic drive took me to the finish line in about 9.30 “minutes at an average speed of 80 km/h. The result was obtained by using about 25% of the battery life. Returning to Rome, traveling at a normal speed on the embassy road, i.e. consumption They are very low: only 12 kWh per 90 kilometers.

there BMW i5 M Touring As such, it has proven to be a travel companion capable of adapting to the needs of urban motorists, yet capable of handling the most demanding routes with conviction. Power, autonomy and build quality stand out among its strong points, making it a suitable choice for car seekers. Luxury electric Without compromise. However, all of this has a cost: the list It starts from over 106 thousand euros.