We Drive The New BMW 540i - Is it a Business Athlete?

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  • In many ways, the 5 Series is BMW. It embodies the classic BMW traits of classiness, sportiness, comfort and luxury. And in a segment in which competition is fiercer than ever, for this, the 7th generation 5 Series, BMW knew they had to produce something special.
    And they've even given it a name. BMW calls this the "Business Athlete".
    In this video, we try to find out what that actually means. We explore the Cape Winelands in the new 540i and discover whether this new 5 Series offers everything you might expect from the century-old Bavarian brand.
    0:00 Intro
    0:35 The name of the BMW 540i
    1:29 Brief interior review
    2:02 Price
    2:20 Driving experience
    3:30 Engine
    4:07 Exterior review
    4:45 Interior review
    5:29 Gesture control & advanced key
    6:39 Market comparison
    8:44 Outro
    Credits
    A Cars.co.za Production
    Written, Directed, Produced and Presented by
    Ciro De Siena
    DOP
    Warrick Le Sueur
    2nd Camera/Assistant/Sound
    Melrie Theunissen
    Offline edit
    Jaco Roussow
    Online, Colour and Final Mix
    JJ Jordaan
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  • @blessingmkhatshwa2673
    @blessingmkhatshwa2673 7 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Hahahahahahahaha Ciro nailed the phrase "Business Athlete" with that dress code…literally.
    Awesome review again... and again... and again...

  • @JonMcG
    @JonMcG 7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    This Ciro guy has to be , the best reviewer on TH-cam .

  • @The_JDM_Dynasty
    @The_JDM_Dynasty 7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    0:47 Had me finished! Haha.

  • @mrkruger5108
    @mrkruger5108 7 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Best car in its class

  • @RohanIyer
    @RohanIyer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I'm genuinely surprised as to why Motor Trend gets more views than this channel

    • @noticiasdeultimahora8290
      @noticiasdeultimahora8290 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Rohan Iyer 2 reasons:
      - They push the car to its limit (secluded circuits, 0-60, roud figure 8 performance etc)
      - They also point out the flaws of the car ( eg: I noticed that the remote key is laggy, how good or bad the fake engine noise is, how gimmicky that hand movement is when u can press the button on the steering, and how certain features should be sold standard at that price range)
      -I like this channel but they ain't on Motor Trend level

    • @lungilexaba1442
      @lungilexaba1442 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      sifiso ncwane

    • @M0ree
      @M0ree 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They drive on the right side of the road.

  • @CobusGreyling
    @CobusGreyling 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Have to say chaps, I watch and have been watching a ton of TH-cam over the years and you guys are knocking the quality, editing and hosting out of the park. Superb job. Music also spot on.

    • @Carscoza
      @Carscoza  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Cobus Greyling Thanks so much and thank you for your support

    • @CobusGreyling
      @CobusGreyling 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got it +

  • @ynsuresh598
    @ynsuresh598 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    future of fashion 😁 👌

  • @jonathanlevi9732
    @jonathanlevi9732 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    once again awesome background music

  • @savilleadams1468
    @savilleadams1468 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy's sense of humour is great!

  • @witnessmhangana965
    @witnessmhangana965 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome review once again Ciro

  • @daviskambi7255
    @daviskambi7255 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ciro has redeemed himself...for once I thought he had lost it... since hos horrendous review of the 2.8 fortuner where he totally went of rail saying the ride was jittery... to ending up uttering refinement in the same video 😃😃😃... Still a legend that Ciro

  • @sihlalimusa4032
    @sihlalimusa4032 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent review as always

  • @fancyIOP
    @fancyIOP 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    beautiful review as always. I'm loving that car though I'm waiting for next gen 6 Series to put my money in BMW. It is a beautiful car, they've nailed the 5 indeed.🏄👏🙌

  • @gatoraddison
    @gatoraddison 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! Best review ever....👍🏼

  • @mzaalam
    @mzaalam 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review - entertaining!

  • @lindokuhlebhengu4042
    @lindokuhlebhengu4042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    best reviewer ever....i like the dress code🤣

  • @danI43541
    @danI43541 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What an awesome car! I'd personally get a diesel but the 540i is great too

    • @penelopematli9988
      @penelopematli9988 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      tdjsh

    • @MarioMario-nj6kz
      @MarioMario-nj6kz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a 540i. I was wondering the pros and cons to bmw diesels for my next car

  • @mzakesko9896
    @mzakesko9896 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ciro is the best in SA when it comes to car reviews 👌🏾 keep it up bro

  • @daviskambi7255
    @daviskambi7255 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb review... I love the dash of creativity it is true lunacy

  • @marcogoncalves5158
    @marcogoncalves5158 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video and review.

  • @thobekanikhoza4038
    @thobekanikhoza4038 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliantly presented as usual thank you! The rear of this car though reminds me of one Suzuki Ciaz?

  • @tinotendamusara2504
    @tinotendamusara2504 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ciro de Siena you are the best... business athlete kkkk😂😂😂 u nailed it there

  • @irv.gi.7882
    @irv.gi.7882 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Ciro is made for this thing, great review

  • @mladen2008
    @mladen2008 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent review

  • @Mlu_P
    @Mlu_P 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like the review. I like your face when you do that hand gesture. Clothing will also make it unforgettable. However you didn't seat at the back for leg room and head room or show us the boot and the engine, even though you had about 9 minutes. I feel you could have covered a lot more with that time. A good video though.

  • @NO1bluesky90
    @NO1bluesky90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very impressice way of demonstating the feature of BMW. It is the hidden monster. An elegant monaster.

  • @huels7051
    @huels7051 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent review😀
    I have been trying to find your review of the Opel Astra K but I can't find it

  • @patalokas
    @patalokas 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    great reviews. you should have much more subscribers:)

  • @CMOVlogs
    @CMOVlogs 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    great review buddy and quality production!

  • @brucekendall52
    @brucekendall52 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A class act.Can't be beat.

  • @shamz108s4
    @shamz108s4 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really look forward to your videos. practical, funny, informative. Really the best car review channel out there!

  • @CarswithB
    @CarswithB 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The new M5 looks very promising

  • @mothusimaake1566
    @mothusimaake1566 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    nice review... cant wait to see the m5. please do a head to head between it and the e63s when it comes out

    • @usercs_2682
      @usercs_2682 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mothusi Maake me too, the E63s comes out pretty fast and amazing but the 5 series come out pretty strong as well and m5 is coming on his way.

  • @ashfakrazzaq3791
    @ashfakrazzaq3791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have the COVID dress code even before it was a thing! you should start a fashion line :)

  • @Scotford_Maconochie
    @Scotford_Maconochie ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this is my favorite BMW 5. With the inline turbo 6 gasoline, white exterior, black or brown interior, M Sport package and black gloss shadow line.

  • @mashotoshaku
    @mashotoshaku 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    when will you guys get the Velar?

  • @edger27com
    @edger27com 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do u ever rest Ciro, bcoz always yo reviews are fresh, on par and precisely on point...
    Just love how u present it just serene...
    Thanks alot..... 👌👌👌
    Wat a 5 series yoh techwise got me overwhelmed

  • @rashiksharar
    @rashiksharar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant review.

  • @keatongroom
    @keatongroom 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So beautiful

  • @fusta6208
    @fusta6208 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who edits these videos??? They are awesome!

  • @LeonSchnell
    @LeonSchnell 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Phew Ciro, thank goodness the marketing team said business athlete and not business sex symbol rofl. Not sure I could have handled half suit/half g-string on you.

  • @alveshannaicker5038
    @alveshannaicker5038 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ciro and cars . co za you did a great review on the bmw 5 series and I really like the key it is like a smart phone

  • @jonahswain
    @jonahswain 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its still missing a feature: automatically flashing the high beams at slower road users

  • @Hi-pt2nq
    @Hi-pt2nq ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm just glad the future of fashion never came up Ciro😅😅,I watched it when first was played ,I'm watching it again because I want to get this 2017 540i used for 500k rands,around 90k mileage,I'm not afraid the b58 is so good I don't think it will ever break😅😅😅😅

  • @blassberg
    @blassberg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    @ciro - Please confirm - this car definitely had IAS rear wheel steering and the standard M Sport Suspension? So not Adaptive Damping (which you can get with IAS) and not Adaptive Drive (which you cannot)?

  • @thandomthembu4913
    @thandomthembu4913 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderful

  • @titusnokomalatji335
    @titusnokomalatji335 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ciro🙌

  • @jubayersharon6328
    @jubayersharon6328 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need a answer..according to ur view which one is better BMW 5 or Audi a6 or Mercedes E class..plz reply...
    its a nice review..specially starting business & sports😉😉😅

  • @junaidipadillah6264
    @junaidipadillah6264 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    what song in the beginning..great review though..

  • @mvuyisijezile8064
    @mvuyisijezile8064 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I would be nice if you did more in depth reviews so that we can see what features the South African cars come with. I have seen the features from the European reviews, but I know that some of the features never make it to SA. So it would be nice to see which features did make it. It would have been nice if you had shown the self driving abilities and all the other cool stuff.

  • @bassiekgasoane4970
    @bassiekgasoane4970 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    aaah - this man is good - he can sell anything to anyone anytime

  • @Evon500
    @Evon500 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    He reminds me of Top Gear with Jeremy Richard and James

  • @SoftPorridge
    @SoftPorridge 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    ha ha ha ha , love your reviews

  • @mohammadnomanpatel4628
    @mohammadnomanpatel4628 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely review. Not so much a BMW fan but Ciro always makes the video interesting. Anyway, the exterior looks very boring in my opinion, but the interior looks very welcoming. One thing I hate about BMW is how low the rear seats are, I'm not sure if it's the same with this model?

  • @ardinanga
    @ardinanga 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing review! love the car in every aspect! the only downside side compared to the f10 the G30 has a smaller interior which almost feels a 3 series... Just my opinion. Great car all-round

    • @redeyecoffee3081
      @redeyecoffee3081 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ariel Dinanga g30 has a smaller interior ? You know the g30 is bigger than the f10 (therefore with more space).

  • @user-hn6om3zt8o
    @user-hn6om3zt8o 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would like to drag race between this beamer and Audi S5 please toe.

  • @joshvelez2289
    @joshvelez2289 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man what outfit you wearing? Work at 9am basketball at 1pm

  • @lazoladali6822
    @lazoladali6822 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    and the shorts?

  • @kalashnikov5038
    @kalashnikov5038 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This car looks lit, And looking at the price, It's close to the Ford Raptor 2017 model, and damn, I prefer the Ford Raptor 2017.

  • @nkanyisomlobane1497
    @nkanyisomlobane1497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pity SA doesn't get the best cars and best engines. Ciro is up there with Matt Watson and Rory Reid

  • @lilwashy123
    @lilwashy123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dope video and accent

  • @sumendranpillay
    @sumendranpillay 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Semi autonomous driving is standard across the Volvo S90 range, so thats where I would put my money

  • @thabisohitchdladla
    @thabisohitchdladla 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    classic

  • @zodwaskatane1262
    @zodwaskatane1262 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice car

  • @YASEEN_ZA
    @YASEEN_ZA 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice shorts.

  • @edger27com
    @edger27com 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow

  • @JamesBond-nm9bi
    @JamesBond-nm9bi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It looks like a big fat 3 series

  • @kabelotrevor8820
    @kabelotrevor8820 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    why don't you do the new Chevrolet Captiva

  • @rock882josh7
    @rock882josh7 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    In 2018.why would anyone want to buy a 5 series when x3 and x5 has it all with more height and cabin space?

  • @oaboloka
    @oaboloka 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:47 OMG...ah 😂😂😂

  • @sulaymaananverbham1220
    @sulaymaananverbham1220 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:05 talk about timing 😅

  • @falcon81701
    @falcon81701 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This or 340i?

  • @vpanday1977
    @vpanday1977 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alright Ciro blessyo! I have recently found your movies and iam watching them full now. Great! You know I went in the 530i niceone! Smoth and quite as a luxury lineup ship but small like a car you cannote ask for mo. This one is nice they told me to drive it so i drove it but look a m5 is still faster what must i say? The bmw man told look its not fast like a m5 but its nicer i said what are you telling? Comeone now you can't be series! But still ithing the 5 serious is seriesly nice car would you take one or the mercedes benz c clasS? I say no contest i will take the bmw. If we watch a movie from america with a bmw in it like mission is possible when they move the m5 or the m3 i say this is the best film i have ever seen we watch it at home on the phone becuase remember we dont have dstv becuse i didnote win the last 2 tenders and so i spend the money on De Toren Black Lion and a 2014 The Cab Franc. Now we are dringing water but my friend said i will get another tender now for covid. Thanks Ciro remain as cool as you are.

  • @paikiah77
    @paikiah77 ปีที่แล้ว

    So this car is as fast to 100 as an F355!

  • @sangappailiger3281
    @sangappailiger3281 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Actually I want to see review of BMW M5 7th generation I. cars.co.za

  • @faizelmartin9181
    @faizelmartin9181 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is it called a 540 when it is a 3 litre????

  • @nibotkram7743
    @nibotkram7743 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Short pants?

  • @zakariahlafreniere1332
    @zakariahlafreniere1332 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheetah in a suit

  • @denzilgreen415
    @denzilgreen415 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    isibaya

  • @AHMEDMOOSAJI
    @AHMEDMOOSAJI 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    do more Japanese cars reviews
    lexus, infinity etc

    • @SamiKhan-hn3uk
      @SamiKhan-hn3uk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahmed Moosaji I fully agree more Lexus/Japanese marques

  • @boyserful
    @boyserful 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    it definitly lacks the luxurious and wow factor which the e class has eventhough it has all those extras

  • @momchilyordanov8190
    @momchilyordanov8190 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    9 minutes of review and didn't open the back door or the trunk...

  • @mdakanesw3700
    @mdakanesw3700 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:47

  • @ca9968
    @ca9968 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You look like you went to school at CBC Boksburg...hahahahahahaha

  • @ronaldsimon9718
    @ronaldsimon9718 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    meh, i'd take the 7 series. or E43

  • @thabsmashego676
    @thabsmashego676 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    lol nice 1

  • @malikjawad1234
    @malikjawad1234 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's hard hard choice this time still need to wait for A6 let's see bmw has great car but shit customer service as Mercedes but audi offers both a great car and alright customer service

    • @nl3712
      @nl3712 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jawad Malik bmw customer services in jhb is miles ahead of merc and audi.
      I’ve owned all three brands and it’s the best service by far

  • @boyserful
    @boyserful 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    it is ironic how bmw try to make their saloon and family cars sport cars yet they can not manage to make a proper super car

  • @nl3712
    @nl3712 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice legs, bro
    😂😂😂😂👍

  • @jeremyjohn1954
    @jeremyjohn1954 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pants or trousers. The Brits are gonna lose their minds

  • @iSeeTicks
    @iSeeTicks 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is he in his boxers? lol

  • @akshu7667
    @akshu7667 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    o

  • @wesselerasmus9997
    @wesselerasmus9997 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not a fan of the cabin in the 5 Series, the E class is better. However the outside of the E class is somewhat ... well no other way to put it UGLY with those stupid day running lamps. As much as I hate BMW, I have to confess that the 5 Series looks better outside.
    Depending on the new A6, I won't easily consider this segment!!!

    • @MrLoesoe
      @MrLoesoe 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wessel Erasmus what do you mean by the 'day running lamps'?

  • @micheallarry6629
    @micheallarry6629 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    misc

  • @sekainiheiwa3650
    @sekainiheiwa3650 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    E43 kicked BMW badly, in all aspect.

  • @SS-ug1qy
    @SS-ug1qy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t know what kind of money they use but one thing for sure it has no value

  • @yousufhasan8259
    @yousufhasan8259 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    first

  • @anthonytromp6265
    @anthonytromp6265 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    No one in this Country buys big saloons anymore doesn't matter how good or what car brand it is.

  • @Moe_Mulla
    @Moe_Mulla 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    die man is net dom.

  • @markremy4946
    @markremy4946 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the USA, only dorks and drug dealers drive German cars.

    • @theluckydawg2498
      @theluckydawg2498 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      uhm.... k

    • @markremy4946
      @markremy4946 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You wanna argue the point??

    • @SAKHIWEMARKPIKE
      @SAKHIWEMARKPIKE 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markremy4946 in SA only drivers with a dead wish who drive ford

    • @markremy4946
      @markremy4946 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SAKHIWEMARKPIKE Do German car owners in SA(where is this?)get depressed when an American-built Chevy Corvette blows their doors off at 1/2 the price??I guess some people love to waste $$$

    • @VRGRockas
      @VRGRockas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markremy4946 probably not... There's no class with that.