The BMW M3 CS Touring is an überwagon dialed up to 11

If you were to ask an enthusiast what wagon you should get if you’re looking to scratch a high-performance itch, they would usually point you toward the Germans. One example is the BMW M3 Touring, which is a fast and practical family hauler. But what if you didn’t find that powerful enough?

Enter the BMW M3 CS Touring, the latest limited-edition M-car to receive the Club Sport treatment from Munich.

Firstly, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight-six (S58) gets a 20 horsepower power bump to 550 horsepower and 605 Nm thanks to improved boost pressure and tweaks to the ECU, along with improved engine response and a sharper transmission feel from the eight-speed automatic transmission.

The hard numbers? It can hit 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, and 200km/h in 11.7 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 300 km/h, though we think this can obviously do more. Plus, an active M-specific exhaust with a titanium rear silencer will make sure that you can be heard if you want to, or it can keep it down to a hush when you’re lugging your children in the backseat.

For confidence in all conditions, there’s an M xDrive all-wheel drive system that puts power down through all four wheels, but the addition of the Active M Differential and a 2WD mode means you can hoon this vehicle like a proper rear-wheel drive sports car when you’re with the boys.

The CS-specific enhancements to this Touring aren’t just limited to the copious amounts of visible carbon fiber on the body and body kit, interior, and the M bucket seats that shave off 15kg over the standard Touring. The vehicle traction control systems, active suspension, and dampers have been tuned specifically for this model, alongside larger brakes (with an option for carbon ceramics) housed within staggered forged wheels (19 inches front, 20 inches rear) fitted with track tires as standard.

Of course, this comes standard with the usual BMW Curved Display with dual 12.3-inch screens, the tech goodies such as a Harman Kardon Surround system, Live Cockpit Professional, and advanced driver and safety systems. The best part is that none of the hardcore improvements compromise your expansive cargo space of up to 1,510L.

And before you ask, it doesn’t say how many of this BMW will produce, but it will be sourced from Munich. Deliveries will start in March 2025, with customers in Germany, Europe, Australia, Japan, and South Korea being part of the first few markets to receive it. But never say never, though, as we’ve seen BMW Philippines bring in an M4 CS last year, so the possibility of seeing one of these bad boys locally is still there.