While the M2 CS at Legends of the Autobahn was a highlight in its own right, BMW quietly stole the show for wagon enthusiasts by rolling out something even more special: the new M5 Touring. But this wasn’t just any longroof M5. In keeping with the exclusivity of the event, Munich brought out a particularly striking example finished in Sepia Brown Metallic—a hue available through the expansive BMW Individual program.
And it wears the shade remarkably well. The deep, reddish-brown metallic shifts beautifully in natural light, made even more dramatic by the wagon’s broad shoulders and aggressive stance. Helping the cause are optional bi-color Style 952M wheels, which frame the gold-finished carbon ceramic brakes. Blacked-out trim elements—including the mirrors, roof, spoiler, and kidney grille—provide just enough contrast to let the paint do most of the talking.
Inside, BMW resisted the temptation to get too flashy. This example sticks to a Silverstone interior, which plays it safe without being stark. BMW does offer bolder shades—Dark Violet and Deep Lagoon among them—but pairing those with Sepia Brown could have been, let’s say, a questionable design choice. Aside from a red 12 o’clock marker on the steering wheel, the cabin feels almost understated, especially compared with the flamboyant exterior.
Of course, the real controversy doesn’t come from the paint choices but from what lies under the hood. The latest M5 debuts a hybrid powertrain—a move that’s ruffled some purist feathers. Yet there’s no denying the numbers: a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 (S68) combined with an electric motor produces a staggering 717 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. BMW claims the Touring will sprint to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, though based on our first drive, it feels even quicker. The longroof is every bit as ballistic as its sedan counterpart, just with more room for groceries, ski gear, or, let’s be honest, bragging rights.
It’s also hard not to feel a twinge of nostalgia when seeing Sepia Brown Metallic. BMW fans will remember Sepang Bronze, which debuted on the legendary V10-powered E60 M5 back in 2004. The new shade is lighter and redder, but it brings the same sense of individuality to a car that already sits at the top of the super-wagon food chain.
At a starting price north of $130,000, the M5 Touring is no ordinary family hauler. But that’s exactly the point. Whether you’d spec yours in Sepia Brown or something else from BMW Individual’s endless palette, the takeaway is clear: BMW still knows how to make wagon lovers feel special.
So the real question is, would you order your six-figure super wagon in this color?
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