M5 legend blends old and new

M5 legend blends old and new

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New tech meets old-school grunt: The BMW M5 hybrid is the best of both worlds

A hybrid sports sedan in a class of its own, the BMW M5 combines an eco-conscious design with smooth yet thumping performance. Photos: Supplied. The BMW M5 is not your average hybrid car. A Toyota Prius is all about quietness and economy and minimal trips to the petrol bowser. The BMW M5 can start silently and run for up to 60 kilometres on battery power alone, but it’s also a thumping heavyweight performance sedan. It can whack you up to 100 km…