BMW M5 2024: See the bodywork of the hybrid

With each generation, the 5 Series (and M5 by extension) seems to use BMW's design language better than any other model in the range. Now our spy photographers have captured the next-gen M5 2024 with its production body for the first time, and compared to the German automaker's recent M releases, it's a breath of fresh air.

As mentioned above, this is the first time we've seen the new M5 without much camouflage, and while there's still plenty to the imagination, it's one of the best looks we've ever gotten.

Unlike the M3/M4, which features grossly oversized grilles that many still haven't gotten used to, and the new M2, whose brutal design full of basic shapes and openings is unrefined. This new M5 seeks to retain some of the class of its predecessor, while retaining the aggression of any good M car.

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On the front, the overall design appears to be somewhat similar to the recently updated 3-Series. More importantly, though, it appears to have full-sized grilles that are thankfully wider than they are tall. Another feature that seems to be inspired by the new 3 Series is the large central entrance.

As we've seen in previous spy photos, the trapezoidal design almost looks straight from the M3 minus the "coffin"-style grilles dividing it in half.

Elsewhere, the M5 shows angled and straight headlights, which are also reminiscent of the 3 Series. On this car, these lights feature "halo" DRLs that wrap around the top of the headlight instead of the bottom, but due to the camouflage, it's not. clear in what way DRL signing will continue in the new 5er.

Like almost every other car in BMW's lineup, the taillights went from an L-shape to a single line. And these in particular look like they could borrow some cues from the new 7 Series. Other notable items at the rear include the large quad exhausts and chiseled bumper.

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Moving to the side of the vehicle, as is the trend these days, many of the car's character lines have been softened a bit. Other small details include flush door handles, aggressive side skirts, M side mirrors and a Hoffmeister twist retention. We can also see split-spoke wheels that have a similar, if not exactly the same design as the M2, M3 and M4.