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Having spent some time in the wilderness, BMW is very much back building electric cars. In a short space of time, BMW has launched its polarising iX range-topping SUV, an posh i7 limo and an entry-level model in the shape of the iX1 SUV. There's also an Electrifying.com favourite, the i4, which has set new standards for premium EVs and showed electric saloons can offer a long electric driving range, but also be fun and engaging to drive.
For BMW the i5 is the big one. Why? It's simple - the 5 Series is the most important car the Bavarian carmaker builds. It has churned out more than 10 million of them over 50 years, and is very much its all-rounder - the BMW that has to cover all bases and exemplify exactly what the BMW brand is all about.
Just like the i4, the i5 isn't a bespoke, ground-up electric car. Instead, BMW prefers to build one platform and use it for combustion engined models, hybrids and pure-electrics. BMW's way of doing things is very different from Audi’s or Mercedes’ as these brands tend to build a separate, bespoke electric version of a model. Think Mercedes E-Class and the EQE and you'll understand what we mean.
Has BMW chosen the right path? Join Ginny as she takes a first look at the new i5. Is this the electric car you’ve been waiting for? Would you choose the BMW i5? As always, we love to hear what you think, so start typing in the comments below.
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Here in Ireland 🇮🇪 the new i5 starts at, wait for it €91000 . Even the bog standard 520i petrol is €72000 . WOW . I have a 2019 530e and was going to change but this i5 is €30000 more than I paid for my car 4 years ago . I’m out BMW 😢
Exactly. Check out the Volvo EX30.
Get out of Ireland and make a real money!
I know mate.. I bought a used 2022 1L 100 HP Audi A1 for €32k which can be bought in the UK for 8k cheaper. I can only imagine what it’s like when you go up the price. Ireland is a ripoff for buying cars 💀
In murica people line up to pay 90 K for pick up trucks with V8 pushrod engines. It’s all about priorities.
They aren’t aiming at the purchase market. They are aiming at the company car market. BIK tax on EVs saves the employee loads of money and meet companies Green targets.
Oh, I just cannot get enough of titles of the 'can this beat Tesla' - variant... Sigh...
I have an i4, and while I admit the rear seat can feel a bit cramped if the front seat is far back, but it's really not a small car!
Oh, about the i5 Touring. I love my hatchback on the i4, having my previous two cars been sedans. i4 is the best!!! ;-)
Really happy to see Ginny here! Remember the old Carbuyer days. Nice car, great video, killer stilettos!
Really great to hear about this one 😊 and killer heels too Ginny 👠
It is more important to look at smaller and cheaper electric cars, but it is not your fault that new big and expensive electric cars are constantly coming out on the market, so another like from here.
However, that doesn't change the fact that you also do well in this video, so from here one more like 👍
They published a video of the Corsa E on the same day this video came out to be fair
Next 3-5 years only expensive cars will appear. The EV technology will become meaningfull after they harvest the big money from the people who are eager for big screens and ambient ligth on the grill. Perhaps in Europe it will take more time, since here the people must show they can afford such funny expensive toys, but on the other hand exactly such cars are the reason rational people don't like EVs, because they are expensive, heavy and slow to charge (expesive also)
@@krasimirkirev9803 Several EV's priced in line with or below their petrol rivals have been announced in the last week
BMW is getting serious with EV´s - their new platform strategy is very smart - their design language is unique (from ugly to get better) - the i5 looks different then anything else on the road quite good.
Yes, but where will the extra electricity come from??
@@arturo468 from the solar panels on my roof
@@arturo468 its coming from everywhere - we produce electricity at home, we need solar panels on each and every home, along the highways, wind - thats more then enough. But yes it should not be coal or oil of course.
very excited to see the touring version of this soon. We want boot space!!
You in those heels 😍😍😍 who cares what the car looks like
She's got competition with Alex on the Auto Trader Channel - who uploaded a review at almost exactly the same time.
This vehicle is so nice looking. So glad BMW didn’t screw this up.
Just wish BMW could drop the illuminated grill…
I am sure you can switch off - or even better I assume its an extra, so don't tick the box ;)
doesn't she explained in detail, that this is just a option with the "m bla bla pro" package?
just don't order it or switch it off... My stepdad has an A class and moans about the ambient lighting constantly. when I suggested he turned it off he said "I paid for it, why would I turn it off" strange mentality.
This 5 series now exists to catch those customers who couldn't digest the new 7 series design but still needs the space and presence.
This car only exists to prove that people are dumb and just follow trends. The only bmw thing here is the logo.
Like it, but still feel BMW is not going all out EV like MB with EQE... Is there an drivetrain hump in the back on the i5?
What is under the bonnet?
Lowest spec version ‘starting’ at £73,000 and we all know any BMW will need the options list raided so that’s going to be closer to £80,000. They really have seen you coming.
Not to bad, actually. Quite a lot of base spec. Electric seats as standard for example. But realistically, M Sport is a minimum, so at least 76k. But then again, how much is an Audi etron GT or Model S?
@leo fish Model S is a native EV, this is a compromised platform? So it should be cheaper too
@@leored79 True! They’re all way overpriced!
Yeah quite aggressive pricing compared to their competition
@@nomoreheroes93 The Model S is very old already - the new i5 platform is not compromised, it was designed as EV first
I'm not sure how tall Ginny is, but it does look like a rather large car, but I guess for this segment thats what the punters want. With you all though.. YAY!!! a BMW with a sensible grill! Cheers for the walk around, there are certainly some really interesting and as you point out fun features.
Virginia is 5' 6" or 167.64 cm tall.
I have an I4 and I just don't see this car as that much better at the price point and specs they are showing. It still looks great and I'm sure it will be amazing for the extra leg room in the back. But I'm keeping my I4.
Well at least finally it's got a NORMAL looking FRONT GRILLE
Ya
... Look-a-like grille. It doesn't actually do anything useful.
@@phuketexplorer you are right. - just holding sensors, a bit of cooling still (much less though) and showing the company logo - and a crumble zone if there is an accident
The 5-series grill always maintained it’s normal look.
With the massive LED strip?
Does it support V2H or V2G in the UK?
It would be a better review if it also covered the rear space and boot space, or did I miss something ?
She was more interested in playing games for some reason.
@@stevenjones916 10 liters less than the previous one.
Not sure what the fixation is with quoting charging speeds, as in the real world there's so many factors that reduce from the maximum rate that the car can theoretically receive
Yeah, Touring (estate) would be worth a closer look! Guess BMW are aiming to bring that in to rival Audi’s A6 Avant, or whatever it’s actual name is.
Instead of having shortcut buttons to access functions on the touchscreens, how about losing those screens altogether and instead just styling an attractive looking interior with physical buttons for all functions. You know, like we used to have before everyone demanded their car interiors looked like an Odeon multiplex. Large screens just make any interior look catastrophically bad (see Tesla) but manufacturers love them because they are CHEAP.
In that case go and look at the Audi eTron.
1000% agree with you... This "tesla tablet" trend is horrible.
Couldn't agree more. It's like manufacturers are trying to out screen each other.
they did a great job on the design of this. there isn't any outlandish bits like the IX and the I7 takes some getting used to (though it has grown on me a lot ) this car looks slick. except of the back? that back looks like a honda or maybe a VW it ruins an otherwise handsome car. too bad i probably wouldn't be able to afford this lol
I guess given the model s isn’t on sale in UK currently, it’s hard to compare …
I’ve been driving 5 series for last 20 years and like the new i5. But those prices are just over the top nowadays…I’m probably out and now looking at alternatives with better value for money in the premium class, including NIO.
You liked actual bmw... how could you like this fridge on wheels?
Some cool, clever technology and a class interior. What does that interior add over and above the 4 series in terms of space and comfort? It would have to be a lot, because in saloon form it's a big barge without all the practical benefits of the yet to come estate.
For sure I expect it to have more space for the backseat passengers, as it's quite cramped in the back of an i4. And the ride comfort will probably be better too.
They say the i4 seats five, but it really seats three comfortably (if the backseat passenger is fine with straddling the battery hump). There's a dearth of legroom directly behind the front seats.
@@BogeyTheBear I sat in the back of an i4 yesterday set to my driving position. it was absolutely fine at 5 foot 9 and I had plenty of legroom and just enough headroom. I can imagine 6 footers struggling. but people of average height or kids will have zero issues back there.
1:37 May have something to do with the large amount of tumblehome in the cabin greenhouse.
BMW should consider the screen dashboard on the driver's side. The long curve screen doesn't look like a car.
Looks stunning but will the air suspension be able to cope with the lardiness
Looks better than the cars of late. But it can’t be a BMW, where’s the ugly grille that’s twice the width & height of the entire car?
Exciting times ahead!
How bmw survive 3 different power trains per model? How many unit sell to breakeven?
I'm a long time 5 series fan and have been waiting for an i5 for a long time. BUT, this looks a bit too much like a Skoda (especially with the blacked out illuminated grill option) that makes it not look special enough for that price.
I do hope the M model is called an Mi5 though...
I have been looking forward to seeing this car but it just doesn’t do it for me. Can’t work out what it is, perhaps the side cills to hide the batteries. Lots of plastic on front and back as well. Might look better in the real world for me perhaps.
Grille looks 8 years ago. That's still good.
new BMW grills sux... is good that is older style.
*Great review* _Great review_
Great summary of a real nice looking car.
Is there a frunk?
Stunning. Car is quite night too😊❤
The grill looks beautiful but the ambient lighting is a bit over the top, they should've kept it slim like the 4 & 3 series dont follow Mercedes
Looks great! I think Ill like it better in black maybe
BMW have been very clever here They already know their customer base . This is another amazing BMW for those customers,,,
There is also a petrol-powered version that is much cheaper, the 540i xdrive, I think. With that one you don't have to play games on your iphone while waiting to charge-up.
Nice to see a front grille but the bmws that are in my price range look terrible. Oh, and the charge ports need to be on the rear left or it's an automatic no anyway.
Isn't it hilarious how all headlines ask the question about Telsa. Obviously everyone is trying to catch the best.😂😂
Transmission tunnel still there?
Probably. It could then be upgraded with a V8 up front. 😄
@@phuketexplorer But a v8 would be slower. Slower isn't an upgrade.
Yes. They use it to house extra batteries.
how much are the BMW monthly subs for heated steering wheel/ abs/ turn signals?
no monthly subs exist in the UK... what are you on about?
Good review of a nice looking car. I don't understand how she can be so excitet about efficiency mode, I mean all EV's have it, and the 25%, well that just mean there is alot of power getting lost i normal driving mode.
1973 seems to be a very nice year for heels! ähm and wheels 😊
I'm sure this will be a great car to drive but the prices you quoted are just ridiculously high.
The only beef I have with this design is the usage of piano panels on the outside of the car. Piano panels are so overtly sensitive, I wish the person that came up with the concept would be rolled in tar and feathers. It’s not sustainable in any way on the aftermarket. The rest of this i5 is amazing though.
This car looks great and it's amazing how quickly the car can be charged. But this is all fine and well if the charging network can support it. At moment, in the U.K. (from my experience); the charging network is abysmal. The infrastructure is not keeping up with the number of electric cars on the road. Moreover, we need more 50kWh or higher charging points.
Tesla's already charge faster than this BMW. You get about 320km/200mi in 15 min of charging on a Tesla V3 supercharger which are located all over the place. Honestly not impressed by this attempt by BMW at all. The model 3 beats it in virtually every way at a lower price
@@5893MrWilson are you for real comparing that model 3 toy with this? Naaah. Model S yes, 3 no
@@5893MrWilsonYou cant compare a model 3 with this!
It's bloody huge. Where will you be able to park that!
It's a damn 5 series dude.
Very optimistic range figure
Considering life expectancy of batteries these prices are crazy!
So what is the life expectancy?
@@okkimakki Most EV cars range from 8 to 10 years, or about 160,000 km.
If age is usually the unit of measure of life of a device, this is not the case with a lithium-ion battery. You can rely on mileage, but that is not enough to know the battery life of electric vehicles. Circumstances on the road and driving style also affect mileage.
Thus, it is best to measure the life of an electric car battery by its charge cycle. On average the lifespan is between 1,000 and 2,000 charging cycles.
@@fa5234 you got an reliable source for that? Most hits on Google says 15-20 years, or 320.000 km. And then only some cells will need replacing, not the entire battery.
Big on the outside, compact on the inside, so what's the point of getting the bigger car instead of the i4?
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Did I miss the trunk, frunk and backseat?
Why must you put anything about Tesla in the title, or is that click bait.
Not enough range for people living in the Dallas Ft.Worth area of Texas. 🙄🥴🙃
Prices too high. EV production in Germany slowing down due to high depreciation and early adopters satiated. Its too big for UK as current 5 series (which I drive) can struggle with multi storey car parks etc. This whole vid just sounded like a love in from BMW.
Wow!! En electric BMW that does not look weird!!
... IF you turn of that grill light halo #cringe ;-)
Ginny looks tiny next to the car at 1:03... I thought the car was deliberately magnified at first.
China will demand karaoke. As this is not a dedicated EV platform i imagine there is a tunnel in the rear along with that long bonnet, impacting the 5th seat comfort. Sorry you never got a chance to tell us about rear room. Thanks for the video.
What's the deal with so many sharp corners on the body? It makes me think of a Honda. The interior design is however top notch!
Holy shit, this is beauty.
Ginny being a bit clumsy. Using the left hand to reach buttons on the right.
it looks so damn good
4:31 What's going on with BMW and it's huge frontal overhangs lately ?
The I7, I4 and new X1 all got really long noses and now even the new 5 series, why ?
In the side profile it looks like a rear wheel driven Mazda now and not like a sporty Beamer with crispy proportions.
Looking for water version with whole my life savings with 100% APR
What does insurance and parts costs when the guarantees has expired for the 2nd poor guy bying it ?
The I4 didn't hit quite right with the "grill" I don't think it looks good and yet I have feeling it can grow on you but the I5 is just beautiful to begin with
I suspect most buyers will get the dealer to set it up for optimal 'normal' driving and never touch the screen menus - let alone any of the silly gadgets.
I've got a similar i4 and am always buggering about with all the settings and displays, great fun.
@@TheophilusPWildbeest Me too. 🤣
Who doesn't love a good Autobarn!
I do like the new G60 range, but I'm annoyed that it looks too much like the 2 series and I've always purchased the 5 series because the 5 and 7 are the correct BMW's compared to the others.
Like the 2 series?????? not really. But I will reserve judgement until I see them side-by-side in the BMW dealership.
@@bavariancarenthusiast2722 Yeah google image search the backend of the 2023 2 series and the G60. I want people with the untrained eye to tell the difference between the 5 and the 2
Lose the silly LP tyres and it would ride and look a lot better.
and the rims might survive a pot hole or 2
I want it so bad it hurts. car's nice too.
😁
Looks good 👌🏻... The car isn’t bad either. 😄
bmw Van please - 7 seats, slick x7 electric !
You remind me of an older BMW poster ad. "Along with cars, BMW make sports motorcycles while Mercedes make trucks."
Looking forward for the diesel version 😍
Nice grille better than kidney grille, but the charging technology still behind compares in North America….EPA range is not accurate !
The i4 handles better than the Model 3? lol
IIRC it's heavier by 350 kilogram. That does wonders to handling.
@@Neojhun So, I take it the i7 handles better than the M5 since heft is the secret to superb handling? lol
It does. Countless auto reviewers have commented on it. The i4 edrive40 is the best handling EV this side of a Porsche Taycan. The Model 3 is set up as a "best fit" for all conditions. The i4 M Sport has adjustable dampers with Comfort and Sport settings. So better on pot-holes and speed bumps when in Comfort, and better through corners when in Sport.
@@Nick_Smith1970 I've driven both, extensively. No offense, I don't care what reviewers say, if you can feel the heft, it's not a better car.
Yes. BMW is renowned for good handling cars.
4:30 What's with the massive frontal overhang ? 😮
It's an EV or rear wheel driven car, why is the nose so long ?
It looks like a Mazda or Toyota from the side, not like a dynamically proportioned BMW.
As long as BMW is going to charge subscriptions for owners to use their own heated seats… I wouldn’t trust that “base” price.
Really? That’s ridicules for any company to do that. But that will,be the future. I heard that if you want to unlock your car remotely or use some free features we get now some companies will require you to pay a monthly fee.
except they don't in the UK. in the car i'm ordering it's a flat fee same as any other car.
Looks like the fwd 228
at first glanc it is not bespoked ev , why the super long bonet with no engine??
That bonnet is screaming small penis.
Because they will sell non-ev versions. Likely to have a tunnel for the back seat area also, for the same reason. That is the problem with non-dedicated EV platforms.
@@connclissmann6514they filled the Tunnel with Batteries, which makes the floor lower...no knees in your face like in Model 3
@@josefv8708 Ah, thanks for the explanation. That will help handling, I'm sure. 😉
£75k for the base car with no options and £98k for the M models without options. This isn't a Tesla rival, and if the i4 hasn't managed to topple them this certainly wont.
The Model S/X sell in tiny number globally compared to the 3/Y.
Unlike the i4 and the 7 series, this actually looks good
Like the new 7, this is terrible. Even worse
i4 is a stunning car. not sure what you're smoking
I went to buy me a 5 series car, but they told me they don't have a gasoline version, so I went and bought me a Macan.
I like the looks of this. I must though say that the i4 is definitely not the best handling electric saloon, not even close. The Taycan saloon is far superior.
Does no one else think this just looks like a 2 series gran coupe? Significantly plumper than I'd have liked to be honest.
looks great, but Tesla still a fair way ahead in efficiency. companies need to focus on that. I'm not Emerson Fittipaldi or Lewis Hamilton, so I don't need lightening fast etc... I need fast charging, everywhere and great range
This 5 Series is high like a Bus! Next model will be same plattform as the X-Models?! All of this black plastic will make it look cheap even it is very expensive, and it will be scratchy very soon.
Ho needs another saloon? Where are the minivans?😮
At this point, what car hasn't topped Tesla? Is there a glaringly obvious gap between any of the panels? No? Congrats, you've topped Tesla.
Tesla people don't want nice interiors filled with leather and high quality materials; Tesla competes with Kia.
Are you kinding me? Tesla's intriors are covered in padded leather, suede, and wood grain. Honestly just as good as a BMW interior. Far less plastic in a tesla than a kia or toyota
Just because you slap on "supposedly" nice material doesnt mean it is a good design. They have to be sculptured and have character. Tesla literally just slapped them on without much character and thoughts in the name of minimalist design. Thats probably why Lucid CEO left Tesla and created a much nicer car.
@@rnrnrkrk994 Sculpted? Sounds like you are just making up bs. I just pulled up a side by side comparison between model 3 and a bmw interior and the main differences are plastic vents, plastic buttons, and unnecessary engine guages in a BMW. All things that I personally feel make the interior worse. BMW does have more leather color options but not something most people care for.
And to be fair, I'm not a huge huge fan of BMW design either. I hate the look of slapped on display. But other aspects like door panels and ambient lighting are much more thought out than a Tesla
Tesla is a tech company, not a luxury car
BMW: big on the outside, tiny on the inside
i4, i5 Failed , rear seats still got a huge non sense Bump.... But well, they can At least make i4 same interior as i5. I just want a HatchBack elecetric car
How about windows that darken while charging so you can rub one out while you're waiting?
I like the “weird” grill much better than this “normal “ one - BMW pls take note n don’t care too much about journalists noise like Ginny’s!
I’m sure this is will be a really nice car, sadly it will be too rich for most pockets.
The fake grill is ridiculous on a electric vehicle as bad as fake exhaust pipes.