THE GOOD THE BAD THE 2024 BMW M5 REVIEW || OPINION ON THE HYBRID M5

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The BMW M5 formula has stayed consistent over its many generations: it's the hottest version of the 5-series sedan, packing extra firepower and an upgraded chassis plus a meaner-looking body meant to communicate its performance potential. That rings true once again for the new 2025 M5, but with a surprising twist: the M5 is now exclusively available as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with a V-8 engine and an electric motor. The new gas-electric setup may be controversial to hardcore M5 aficionados, but the numbers speak for themselves: 717 horsepower and a claimed top speed of up to 190 mph, plus an estimated electric driving range of 25 miles on a full charge. Otherwise, the M5 remains focused on its sports-sedan mission thanks to all manner of performance-enhancing features, including adaptive dampers, available carbon-ceramic brakes, and a wide range of drive modes that take this four-door from mild to wild at the press of a button.