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GM Might Build The Wagon Of Your Dreams — But Only For China

Since the demise of the Buick Regal TourX, General Motors has not provided a station wagon within the United States. But the GM wagon is much from lifeless elsewhere on this planet. In reality, GM’s Wuling three way partnership model in China is displaying off an eye catching property primarily based on its Starlight sedan.

Wuling is not saying something about whether or not a manufacturing model of this pretty wagon is coming, although in response to GM Authority, the automaker launched the images to gauge public curiosity in such a mannequin. Going by these images, we predict it ought to get constructed.

The 593-HP 2025 BMW i5 Touring Is The Ultimate Sleeper

It’s been a minute since BMW provided a wagon model of its 5 Series in North America. That may change quickly, at the very least for a trim stage or two. But for now, the newest long-roof 5er is a euro-only affair. BMW revealed 2025 5 Series Touring on Tuesday, now obtainable in diesel, as gas-powered plug-in hybrid, or as a pure EV.

Following the pattern of latest vehicles all the time rising, the 2025 5 Series Touring is greater than ever. At 199 inches lengthy, it is now barely an inch away from the previous-generation BMW 7 Series (G11) sedan. That’s not only a truth of life for the wagon physique model, lest we overlook the newest 5 Series sedan grew by leaps and bounds when it debuted in 2023. The wagon can also be barely wider at 74.8 inches and taller at 59.6 inches. While that is not nice information for these tight on parking area, it is excellent news for many who use wagons how they’re supposed for use: To transfer a number of stuff round.

BMW 520d xDrive Touring (2024)
BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring (2024)
BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring (2024)

With the rear seats in place, there’s 20.1 cubic toes of cargo area. Folded down, that jumps to 60 cubic toes. Compared to its German opponents, the BMW has barely extra space than the Audi A6 Avant however nonetheless trails the Mercedes-Benz E-Class property by just a few cubes — as long as you do not rely the plug-in hybrid model of the Merc, which loses a little bit of area within the rear to batteries. The stats for BMW are the identical whether or not you select the combustion-powered Touring or the electrical i5.

Speaking of electrical, the i5 is the trim of alternative for BMW wagon followers desirous to go quick. The i5 M60 xDrive Touring is the range-topper with 593 horsepower and a most of 605 pound-feet of torque in increase mode. It’s the identical setup discovered within the sedan, although the wagon’s further mass slows issues only a bit. BMW says 62 mph arrives in 3.9 seconds, with a factory-limited high velocity of 143 mph. Stepping right down to the i5 eDrive40 mannequin removes the entrance motor, supplying you with a max output of 335 hp and a dash to 62 mph in 6.1 seconds. The trade-off is vary, which climbs to a most of 348 miles versus 314 per Europe’s WLTP cycle.

The Audi RS6 Avant GT Is the GT3 RS Of Wagons

The Audi RS6 Avant Performance is sort of good. The 621-horsepower V8 tremendous wagon has a 0-60 mile-per-hour time of three.3 seconds and room for 5 individuals with baggage. Now Audi is upping the ante with the ultra-quick GT mannequin.

The Avant GT makes use of the identical twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine because the Avant Performance, pushing out 621 horsepower and 625 pound-feet of torque. But with some tweaking, the GT hits 60 mph in 3.2 seconds – one-tenth of a second faster than the usual mannequin. It takes the GT 11.5 seconds to achieve 124 mph – 1.5 seconds faster than the Performance – and the highest velocity is 190 mph.

Audi RS6 Avant GT
Audi RS6 Avant GT

More than simply straight-line velocity, although, the RS6 GT handles higher due to a 10-millimeter experience top discount through a manually adjustable coilover suspension. The GT additionally will get stiffer stabilizer bars, three-way electronically adjustable dampers, and an up to date differential with extra rear bias, in addition to stickier Continental Sport Contact 7 tires.

Audi designers drew inspiration for the outside design from the legendary Audi 90 Quattro IMSA GTO race automobile. The iconic pink, white, and black Audi racing livery and 22-inch wheels are primarily ripped from 90 Quattro. That look would be the solely possibility for consumers within the US. Other markets could have a alternative of paint choices.

Audi RS6 Avant GT

The RS6 Avant GT has a carbon fiber hood for the primary time, with {a partially} or totally uncovered possibility. A brand new fender design opens up the shops behind the entrance wheels for higher airflow whereas GT badges dot the outside.

The inside is draped in black leather-based and Alcantara, with pink quilted stitching on the seats. There are new sport bucket seats with carbon backing, and restricted version badging within the heart console that tells you precisely how uncommon this wagon is. And it will likely be very uncommon.

Audi RS6 Avant GT
Audi RS6 Avant GT

Audi solely plans to construct 660 examples of the RS6 GT worldwide. Each of those automobiles will probably be partially hand-built, with the carbon hood, fenders, bumper, spoiler, suspension, and exterior wrap finished by designers and engineers in Germany. Only 85 items are coming to the US, and solely 7 to Canada.

There’s no official phrase on pricing but for the US, however if you need one, you higher get in line now.

It Took 350,000 Lego Bricks To Make This Life-Size Volvo V70

We adore the irony of an older “brick” Volvo V70 immortalized as a life-size Lego wagon made completely of, nicely, bricks. According to Volvo, this 1:1 creation has been a piece in progress for over a yr, with the corporate sharing some photographs of the construct to Facebook.

The builder is David Gustafsson, a Lego megafan from Sweden who gained upwards of 400,000 Lego items by way of the Lego Masters competitors just a few years again. He’s an achieved Lego artist on smaller scales, and that win prompted him to construct a full-size Lego model of the particular Volvo V70 he drives. Brickscale.com reveals his progress which admittedly is not completely Lego. There’s a metallic body beneath, together with regular wheels and tires on which the V70 rolls.

 

Virtually the whole lot else, nevertheless, comes straight from the world of Lego. That consists of the seats, sprint, steering wheel, and purposeful instrument cluster. The entrance and rear clips are supported by Lego bulkheads beneath. The doorways open, and the lights activate. It’s virtually an actual automotive.

In truth, this Lego wagon has all types of purposeful objects. Perusing David’s Instagram web page we see energy mirrors, rotating knobs for the local weather management, a movable shifter, and headlights that pivot when turning the steering wheel. Yes, it has purposeful steering, which is necessary as a result of there’s additionally an electrical motor powering the wheels. In different phrases, that is technically an EV you may truly drive. 

 

According to Brickscale, the V70 was not too long ago on show on the Ecar Expo in Gothenburg the place of us might watch the meeting course of in motion. That was again in December; two weeks in the past David shared Instagram photographs displaying the near-complete inside. A video from final week reveals the rear portion of the roof is completed now, too.

 

Being a work-in-progress, there are upwards of 350,000 bricks invested into the construct proper now. It’s unclear whether or not all 400,000 from the Lego Masters win will finally be used, however we’ll be watching David’s socials for updates as he nears the end line. If you occur to be in Sweden, the automotive will make public appearances at various locations by way of April.

Audi A6 E-Tron Electric Wagon Hides Its Aerodynamic Body Under Camouflage

The development of the Audi A6 E-Tron Avant electric wagon is happening alongside the EV variant of the sedan. While the prototype is camouflaged, it appears that the production-spec body is hidden underneath.

When it comes to electric vehicles, aerodynamics are crucial as they help reduce drag and maximize the range. The A6 E-Tron Avant features a sleek front with a trapezoidal inlet in the lower fascia as the only opening. The stacked headlights, with thinner lamps on top, give the vehicle a distinctive look. The hood is low and has a flat design.

BMW Is Updating the Design of the M3 Touring

Recent spy shots reveal that the BMW M3 Touring is undergoing a styling refresh. The wagon model is now covered in camouflage at the front as BMW gives the M3 lineup a mid-cycle makeover.

The front bumper and part of the hood of the M3 Touring are still camouflaged, suggesting that there might not be any visible design changes. However, BMW plans to update the car’s headlight graphics. As for the rear, there seem to be no significant design modifications, as BMW didn’t bother concealing it.

VW ID.7 Tourer Teased As Brand’s First All-Electric Wagon

Volkswagen is set to expand the electric wagon segment with the introduction of the all-new VW ID.7 Tourer. Unfortunately, it appears that this model will not be available in the United States. The teaser images provide a glimpse of the zero-emissions estate, with more details set to be revealed in the coming months regarding its availability in different markets.

After six decades of producing wagons, Volkswagen is finally ready to unveil its first all-electric station wagon. The ID.7 Tourer will be a more practical version of the ID.7 sedan, which is already arriving at European showrooms. With its sleek profile and aerodynamically optimized body, the ID.7 Tourer boasts a drag coefficient of 0.24, just slightly less streamlined than the electric sedan’s Cd of 0.23.

One of the main advantages of wagons is their cargo space. In the case of Volkswagen’s first CO-free estate, it can hold up to 19.24 cubic feet (545 liters) of cargo with five people on board. Folding down the rear seats provides a volume of up to 60.52 cu ft (1,714 l).

A comparison with the new Volkswagen Passat, another wagon not available in the US, reveals that the electric counterpart has a smaller boot capacity. The five-seat 2024 Passat wagon offers 24.3 cu ft (690 l) of cargo space, expanding to 67.8 cu ft (1,920 l) when the rear bench is folded down—a significant increase from the previous Passat Variant.

The powertrain options for the ID.7 Tourer have not been announced yet, but it will be based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform. It is likely to feature a rear-mounted electric motor, similar to the ID.7 sedan, which delivers 282 horsepower. The ID.7 sedan is currently available with 77- and 89-kilowatt-hour batteries, offering a range of up to 430 miles according to WLTP measurements.

Like the ID.7 sedan, the new wagon will be produced at Volkswagen’s Emden plant in Germany. More information and photos of the model will be released in the coming months. The ID.7 Tourer is scheduled to be available at VW showrooms across Europe next year.

BMW i5 Touring Seen Testing at Nurburgring with Light Camouflage

The latest sighting of the BMW i5 Touring shows the electric wagon speeding around the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife and nearby roads. While partially camouflaged, the rear section is the only area covered.

The front of the vehicle is identical to the i5 sedan. It features the signature closed-off kidney grilles and a trapezoidal inlet in the lower fascia. The outer edges of the front also have vertical openings.

BMW M3 CS Touring Expected in 2025 with 543 HP: Report

BMW has made our dreams come true with the M3 Touring – a compact yet powerful wagon suitable for both family use and track performance. And now, if the latest report is true, the Munich-based company is working on an even more powerful version called the M3 CS Touring.

According to BMW Blog, the high-performance wagon has already received the green light for production and is scheduled to be officially unveiled in 2025. It is said to share the same enhancements as the M3 CS sedan, including a 3.0-liter S58 twin-turbo inline-six engine producing 543 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque.