Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The M5 is now a hybrid. Which brings a power boost – as the V8 alone is good for only 577bhp and 553lb ft – but also some weight gain. Okay, a lot of weight gain, as this isn’t a new Porsche 911 GTS-style small battery, fast discharge/fast recharge set-up. Rather, it’s a plug-in hybrid with a 22.1kWh battery and an EV range of over 40 miles. Before there’s a driver onboard, it’s 2,435kg…
So, can it be any good? Alongside time in an echoey studio with a static BMW M5, Top Gear Magazine’s Deputy Editor, Ollie Kew, has also been behind the wheel of a pre-production prototype. Over to him…
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00:00 Intro
00:38 Walkaround
04:29 Interior
07:46 Drive
14:13 Conclusion
The M5 is now a hybrid. Which brings a power boost – as the V8 alone is good for only 577bhp and 553lb ft – but also some weight gain. Okay, a lot of weight gain, as this isn’t a new Porsche 911 GTS-style small battery, fast discharge/fast recharge set-up. Rather, it’s a plug-in hybrid with a 22.1kWh battery and an EV range of over 40 miles. Before there’s a driver onboard, it’s 2,435kg…
So, can it be any good? Alongside time in an echoey studio with a static BMW M5, Top Gear Magazine’s Deputy Editor, Ollie Kew, has also been behind the wheel of a pre-production prototype. Over to him…
Liked this video ? Head over to the Top Gear YouTube channel for more ➡️ youtube.com/@TopGear
Subscribe: bit.ly/BBCStudios
WATCH MORE:
Hiroshima: bit.ly/BBCHiroshima
Horizon: bit.ly/BBCHorizon
Best of Alan Partridge: bit.ly/BestOfAlanPartridge
Harry Enfield and Chums: bit.ly/HarryEnfieldAndChums
Welcome to BBC Studios, bringing you the best of British TV! Here you'll find classic comedy, gripping drama, as well as the best documentaries, science and history! Take a look at complete listings for all our shows - we've got plenty to keep you entertained!
This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us
00:00 Intro
00:38 Walkaround
04:29 Interior
07:46 Drive
14:13 Conclusion
