The eighth-generation BMW G60 5 Series has finally landed in Australia, in a concise three-variant lineup that hedges its bets with both mild-hybrid petrol and BEV power.

Tom Baker checks out the i5 M60 xDrive, the tree-topping dual-motor electric flagship that lobs with a lofty $215,900 price tag, but backs it up with a whopping 442kW and 820Nm, sub-four-second performance and a huge list of luxury and technical features.

The 5 Series lineup is bolstered with the choice of the entry 520i mild-hybrid rear driver at $114,900 and the mid-range, rear-driven electric i5 eDrive40 that clocks in at $155,900.

Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - i5 M60 xDrive
1:05 - Interior
1:16 - Mini 7 Series
2:15 - It’s not cheap
3:00 - Build quality
4:01 - Crystal details
4:20 - Row two
5:40 - No wagon for Oz…yet
6:00 - Exterior styling
6:52 - Boot space
7:40 - Range, charging and efficiency
8:50 - Warranty
8:55 - Driving
10:01 - Platform
10:50 - Weight
11:20 - Dynamics
12:00 - Performance
12:50 - 520i?
13:15 - Suspension
13:55 - One of the best EVs
14:50 - Refinement and safety
15:42 - Verdict

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