with Euro competitors, sure. Acura and Lexus (not to mention Infiniti and Genesis) max out well below where the optioned out models of BMW/MB/etc. land. Sure, they don't have perfect parity re: all the bells and whistles, but most people won't notice them or care anyway, and we still haven't gotten to overall reliability... By all means, if one can [genuinely] afford it and wants everything they offer, rock on there's no denying they're sweet rides. That said, I'm in NYC and see AMGs/Ms/Rs/etc. all the time. They're either stuck in traffic like everyone else or putzing on the TP going 65-70 in the middle lane, so experience dictates performance wasn't a big factor even though it's pretty much the point (beyond cache/prestige) with those models.
This is one of the best reviews I’ve ever watched, as if it were made just for me. I just put down a deposit on a 2025 X5 build with the Blue Ridge Mountain metallic, the Cognac Sensafin interior, and the same 21” wheels. I got most of the options, too. Thanks so much for helping me find the perfect vehicle for me!!!
@@BlackBirdieGolfso far so good. No visits back to the dealership since delivery. It’s a joy to drive and getting close to 30mpg is amazing with this drivetrain.
@@friedchickenguy nice. I love the interiors of the X5. I wish audis interiors was just as nice. I was leaning more Lexus GX. That interior is super bland for a 75k car. 🥹
I got most of the upgrades (driving, parking, executive, towing, climate, massage). The only one I really don’t recommend is the massage seats. They are somewhat tame, unless you are the passenger and you are leaning back and putting your weight on the seat. Also, the towing package removes your ability to get the kick to open hatch feature. I actually don’t miss it because whenever I was hooking up my trailer, I would keep getting bonked by the rear hatch. Lol.
I have a 2024 X5 xDrive 40i "M Sport" and I really like it. Unfortunately, it's just a single turbo, (I think higher output versions have 2 turbos) but as you can see in the test drive, it still has more than enough "go" especially in sport (psycho) mode. There are a few things I don't care for, but overall it's a great vehicle. It DOES come with iDrive 8.5, not 8.0.
@@naveenthemachine Except having decent turn signals. I don't understand why it can't have amber turn signals like the eu market gets. Having turn signals that double as the brake lights is just plain dangerous.
Drive wise yes, tech wise sure. But this vehicle lacks the number one thing that people buy an SUV for in the first place. Convenience. Mainly the rear seating. It's not competitive at all and rather underwhelming for a mod size suv. I don't care how amazing it drives you buy an suv to comfortably carry 4/5 passengers and be able to access diverse terrain
My mom has the pre-LCI refresh and I like it a lot more than this. More physical buttons, easier to use idrive, and cost about $7500 less for a similar spec. The front end also looks a little bigger/taller, I regularly mistake this LCI X5 with the current X3 from the front. Only downside is less hp/tq but it still feels very quick. Can pick up a CPO one these days for under $45k. That’s a lot of car for the money…
New X5 is amazing! My dad has looked at a bunch of 2-row luxury SUVs to replace our 2018 QX60 and we will be getting a 2025 X5 40i M Sport fully loaded later this year, I do agree that it has one of the tighter backseats in the segment although we could live with this, def the best car in the segment aside from the Porsche Cayenne which is $30k more comparably equipped (X5 is $88k the way we like it, Cayenne is $118k the way we like it and it'll cost more to maintain than the X5)
I agree... the lighting pattern does look like an "electrical fault"! That's a great way to describe it. I'm not a fan either. This is my next car but will get it as a CPO.
I really want to like this but am just not into the dashboard. Also, I think I read that the ‘auto start stop’ can’t be turned off (unless in sport mode?). That’s pretty much a deal breaker for me - it would drive me nuts with continual stop starting on my commute and feeling that there was all of this unnecessary mechanical wear and tear.
It cannot be turned off but is barely noticeable due to the mild hybrid system. You can touch the gas pedal lightly which will restart if you like to keep engine running.
1:30 5000 lbs, 375 HP 3:55 Looks better 8:00 Tech 16:00 Rear leg room OK at best fit its size 18:00 0-60 5.1-5.5 secs 20:00 Great engine + trans 23:50 23-27 MPG 24:50 BMW’s best seller 26:30 $80k, should be a great buy 3 yo, off lease😅
I know a 2024 is new but any idea on reliability on these new x5’s? I had one years ago and it bled oil around 70k miles. Expensive to maintain as well. Any idea?
Supposedly, the current version of the six, the B58, is BMW’s most reliable engine, having fixed the major issues with plastic components and the water pump, I think. Also, I think most of the companies that put out reliability rating have BMW in general ranked pretty decently.
BMW has a major hit with the X5, selling about 70k units a year, starting at around $65k If you want a great combination of luxury, performance, towing and style, this one at $80k is a great SUV, and a good value
Great call on the turn signals. This dumb fade in/out trend that BMW and Mazda are trying to start needs to die. It's almost like they're trying to imitate old incandescent bulb tech.
That’s because majority of buyers don’t want something too flashy. They just want to blend in ugly. They just want it to drive amazing and be super comfortable.
You mentioned that adaptive dampers are only available on the M sport version. I believe this is incorrect. From BMW: “Confidence is limitless with standard features like Dynamic Damper Control across all models”. You can get “adaptive M suspension” with the m sport, which I think is the same as the adaptive damper system on the non-m-sport version, BUT with extra firmness in the top sport setting.
Oh regarding the suspension options I'll give you a breakdown, in comfort mode, the X5 40i M Sport rides better than the X5 40i Luxury Line without air suspension and just as good as the X5 40i Luxury Line with air suspension, the M Sport X5 will feel firmer in Sport and Sport+ modes though which I honestly like, my dad and I have had our eyes on this SUV for a while and my dad plans to get a 40i M Sport fully loaded later this year, BEST SUV under $90k if you ask me
The X5 might be the last chance to get a decent BMW hatchback in the USA. The new X3 is UGLY-on-wheels and I'm still pissed we can't get the 3 series touring in the USA. The X5 is just too big and bloated for my needs in the city though. I want a compact ATTRACTIVE BMW hatchback. Just as well I don't waste money on a depreciating asset.
Nice review. One thing I might disagree on...the lack of a digital rearview mirror. I had one in a rental Escalade, and hated it. Other traffic in the mirror was out of normal proportions. Maybe it was just a poor implementation, but it was bad enough that I would never buy a vehicle with a mirror like that. On the other hand, your comment on the adaptive cruise control is spot on. I bought a '22 M550i, and didn't realize I didn't have adaptive cruise until it was too late. Even my 2012 Charger, and 2012 Grand Cherokee came with is.
I love that feature! Every vehicle should come standard with digital rear mirrors, especially coupes and coupe suvs. Those are more difficult to see out of normally. Plus, a loaded cargo area or three people in the back will block your view. If you don't care for them, guess what, you can turn it off and never use it. Therefore, it's a rather dumb statement to say you'd never buy a car that has one.
@@jeffs6090 Well Jeff, I find your statement, indicating that you'd accept something that is a safety issue, as more than just dumb. I was pretty clear that it may have just been a bad implementation, and that should be a clue to you that I'm open to a better one, but maybe you missed that.
@donwilber1628 "...but it was bad enough that I would never buy a vehicle with a mirror like that." That, in no way, says that you would be open to a better one. Unless you have some sort of weird girl brain where you say one thing but mean something completely different because "they knew what they meant". What aspect is the safety issue for you? Because for me, it's a safety issue by not having one for when it's impossible to see out the back when there's people or gear blocking your view, or in a coupe suv that has poor visibility by design. Something, even if it's "a poor implementation", is better than not having it.
@@jeffs6090 Clearly, reading is a challenge for you. You're the only person who's had an issue with it. And no, a poor implementation isn't better than not having it. A poor implementation is a safety hazard..."Other traffic in the mirror was out of normal proportions." That causes you to misjudge the distance of things in the mirror. Since you've already shown that reading comprehension is challenging for you, or maybe you're just a troll, and you're flat out insulting, I'm done wasting time with you.
I guess I got somewhat lucky. I just picked up a 2025 Silver Edition with 900 miles on it. The dealer was not BMW and wanted to get it off his lot (car is very very clean), so I got $7,000 more on my trade in than any other dealer of any German make offered. Trade value was $51k and my oop including all fees and taxes was $22k. MSRP on the BMW was $81k. Color is this somewhat unique gray. I do agree the X5 looks better than say, the Q7. Which is why I would get a Q8 instead. That would mean a whole lot more money. Porsche I could manage, but they are ridiculous when it comes to maintaining if you are not a do it yourselfer. OOP on a 2024 certified Q8 was $36k (might have been able to talk it down a bit) and for a certified Cayenne it would have been well over $40k if not $50k.
@@regmattthis drives the best in its class. Certified pre owned lease returns are the best bargains to buy. Those sell fast. Problem is they are sold to people on a list. Get on the list.
I believe the executive package should add remote start. Not sure why this one doesn't have it. Also I do not believe heated and cooled seats are an option on the X5 any longer
It all has to do with the tuning! This engine has been tuned for more torque versus the M340i and that matters when you're pushing around a much heavier SUV.
One more thing to improve to become the best of this segment which is little bit recline back seats or til angle more like Mercedes Benz GLE or GLC they all don't recline but feel much comfortable than back seat of this .
Very nice vehicle! This much power and weight while still doing 23 MPG and 27 MPG city and highway, respectively, is just impressive. However, the double screen is an aesthetic issue. There is zero effort from BMW to integrate the screens into the dash. GM and Kia do a much better job of this. I am sorry, but at $80k everything about a vehicle needs to look designed. Let’s not even start with the omission of adaptive cruise control at this price. Overall, though, this is a remarkable vehicle.
This is a great vehicle to drive that makes you feel good. HUD is amazing. Taillights. As with 2024 and prior X3 models, taillights are ugly not complementing the nice clean body line. Taillight is a dealbreaker on new X5 and makes this vehicle looks 10 years or older model. Ambient light looks fun but for more like people to have psychedelic drug party in the car. Almost too much.
These things depreciate like rocks. You can get nearly 50% off within three years and still have some bumper-to-bumper warranty remaining, which can be extended.
@@friedchickenguy run flats give you a harsher ride and are more expensive to replace. Many run-flats cannot be repaired and often need to be replaced in pairs.
I’ve had run flats many times and never noticed a difference in ride quality other than the fact that they are super grippy. They are expensive for sure, but I’ve always been able to repair them as long as it’s in the tread.
@@friedchickenguy well my dad is getting a brand-new X5 himself in the near future and even though the run-flat tires will certainly be nice to have, the optional spare tire will be a great backup
I follow your reviews and love when you do BMW X5/X6. I have been torn for years about which one to get. Practical X5 or Sporty X6. I can’t decide and may never because of my indecisiveness. I’m not in a hurry, I guess I can stick with my paid off 2018 Acura TLX A-Spec. lol
One word, WARRANTY😭😭😂😂these new BMW and X5 arent worth it, the sweet spots for the X5 were the 2007- 2010 X5 Xdrive30i and X5 Xdrive35i, but these new age ones are insane to work on if your a DIY
The split tailgate is a dealbreaker for me. I'm about your height and I have to jump up on the bottom portion to put something in the back or take something out. If this was such a useful feature with customers clamoring for it, more manufacturers would offer it. Just sayin'.
You can open only the top half of the tailgate. No need to open the lower half unless your loading long or heavy items. Also, handy as a bench when tailgating!
My 5'6" dad is about to get one of these X5s and the split tailgate honestly isn't an issue, I'm the same height as him rn (10th grader in highschool, going into 11th this September) but expected to grow another few inches, my mom is exactly 5 feet and has no issue with the split tailgate
Nah the new X5 is reliable if you get the 40i and it doesn't have air suspension, my parents have been skeptical about buying a German car for this same reason but they are getting a brand-new X5 with all the options later this year and I'm def looking forward to it
Does anyone actually like the look of the stuck on screens instead of a real instrument cluster? I can’t stand what BMW is doing to their dash. An F- in my opinion.
@@naveenthemachine I'm a Toyota guy, so I consider Lexus luxury. The turbo issue is addressed by the recall, no worries. I'd be happy with the BMW for a 3 year lease just like Soyfan
Naveen, the Chinese have already made bmw irrelevant, you will see. Toyota and Honda will quickly have to ramp up EVs other China will take over all car production
Vinyl is not more durable than leather. Also, as it heats and cools over a period of just a couple years, is going to crack, get shiny and become more and more like plastic.
@@golfbuddy1969 I have had a lot of cars and in everyone the vinyl held up better. Also the vinyl in the BMW is more comfortable than the semi aniline leather in my lexus...Why would i pay more?
@@pete23234 the best quality shoes aren’t vinyl…they’re leather. Why is that? Leather is the same color all the way through, and vinyl is not. Leather is a natural material that breathes, vinyl is not. Leather color is made with dyes, and vinyl is with synthetic paints. Leather can be patched, sewn and repaired, and vinyl can’t.
@@golfbuddy1969 It's marginal at this point imo...My Mercedes ML550 had vinyl and not a single person noticed it. Super comfortable, and after 8 years still looked brand new...
Nope, my dad cross-shopped both the X5 and the GLE and the GLE is trash compared to the X5 (I can elaborate further if you really want me to), he will be copping a fully loaded X5 later this year
Have had X5s in 2 separate occasions. Both horrible cars, absolute loads of problems! Changed to a GLE450 in 2020, wonderful car in every single sense, especially the MBUX it’s brutally superior!!! As of Dec 2023, we changed it for GLE63AMG… The X5 has way much to do before it gets any close to this car, in every sense
@@miguelrodfher congratulations on getting a car with worse build quality but 1st I would like to clarify that the newer X5s are a lot more reliable than the older ones as long as you avoid the plug-in hybrid
As someone who has been buying cars (relatively high end ones) for the last 21 years, with the exception of brands such as RR or Bentley, there isnt a car with as high quality as Mercedes-Benz… you can claim anything you wish… but there’s a reason why the S class is the standard of luxury
@@miguelrodfher okay then I need an explanation why my best friend’s mom had both a 2020 and 2021 GLS with horrible build quality (both cars have been horribly unreliable too) and the same friend who went to a Mercedes dealer recently told me every new car in their showroom had horrible build quality, I’ve been in multiple BMWs/Audis/Porsches and the build quality is amazing
People in the comments complaining about the price clearly aren’t buyers for new vehicles in this class as this price is on par with competitors…
Not only that, but look at what non-luxury SUV’s and trucks are selling for….
with Euro competitors, sure. Acura and Lexus (not to mention Infiniti and Genesis) max out well below where the optioned out models of BMW/MB/etc. land. Sure, they don't have perfect parity re: all the bells and whistles, but most people won't notice them or care anyway, and we still haven't gotten to overall reliability...
By all means, if one can [genuinely] afford it and wants everything they offer, rock on there's no denying they're sweet rides. That said, I'm in NYC and see AMGs/Ms/Rs/etc. all the time. They're either stuck in traffic like everyone else or putzing on the TP going 65-70 in the middle lane, so experience dictates performance wasn't a big factor even though it's pretty much the point (beyond cache/prestige) with those models.
They should complain about how ugly is
This is like BMWs only product that hasnt gone with the full on geometric like design language. Perfect styling, love the color, I love the germans.
The 3 series hasn’t been hit with the so called “ugly stick” lol
@@mikedawkins346 8 series looks great too
@@pete23234 I absolutely agree
@@mikedawkins346 X7 as well...BMW is outselling the other germans for a reason...
@@pete23234 yup: marketing.
As loyal fans we deserve a few night reviews for luxury vehicles who offer ambient lighting. Please & thank you ✊🏾
The ambient lighting colors are limited to 4 colors unlike MB
Lol what r you talking about i have a ton of choices in my 5 series lmao @bryandsouza9905
@@bryandsouza9905yeah, false.
This is one of the best reviews I’ve ever watched, as if it were made just for me. I just put down a deposit on a 2025 X5 build with the Blue Ridge Mountain metallic, the Cognac Sensafin interior, and the same 21” wheels. I got most of the options, too. Thanks so much for helping me find the perfect vehicle for me!!!
how is the reliability? i know the x5 is their top selling vehicle.
@@BlackBirdieGolfso far so good. No visits back to the dealership since delivery. It’s a joy to drive and getting close to 30mpg is amazing with this drivetrain.
@@friedchickenguy nice. I love the interiors of the X5. I wish audis interiors was just as nice. I was leaning more Lexus GX. That interior is super bland for a 75k car. 🥹
I got most of the upgrades (driving, parking, executive, towing, climate, massage). The only one I really don’t recommend is the massage seats. They are somewhat tame, unless you are the passenger and you are leaning back and putting your weight on the seat. Also, the towing package removes your ability to get the kick to open hatch feature. I actually don’t miss it because whenever I was hooking up my trailer, I would keep getting bonked by the rear hatch. Lol.
@@friedchickenguy good information to know. I'm guessing you spent like 90k on your X5 with all those options.
BMW X5 is my favorite car.
I noticed the dash/infotainment screen isn’t shaded. Was glare an issue?
I'm glad you mentioned the turn signals, I thought the same thing when I saw it in the wild. It also makes it hard to see them.
Just ordered my x5 xdrive 40i. With air suspension, executive package. Gonna be great
Congratz to you guys on 1 mil subs! Been watching y'all for the past 11 years now and y'all came a long way. Well deserved!
Thank heavens the styling stayed elegant unlike whatever the heck they just did to the x3.
I have a 2024 X5 xDrive 40i "M Sport" and I really like it. Unfortunately, it's just a single turbo, (I think higher output versions have 2 turbos) but as you can see in the test drive, it still has more than enough "go" especially in sport (psycho) mode. There are a few things I don't care for, but overall it's a great vehicle. It DOES come with iDrive 8.5, not 8.0.
One of the best in its class. I'm just hoping the redesign doesn't look ugly like the rest of the BMW new design language
Even if it looks worse that’s okay. Styling is subjective since it does everything well
Judging what they did to the 2025 X3, I think they're going to beat the X5 with the ugly stick.
@@naveenthemachine Understand. That was an individual opinion
@@naveenthemachine Except having decent turn signals. I don't understand why it can't have amber turn signals like the eu market gets. Having turn signals that double as the brake lights is just plain dangerous.
Drive wise yes, tech wise sure. But this vehicle lacks the number one thing that people buy an SUV for in the first place. Convenience. Mainly the rear seating. It's not competitive at all and rather underwhelming for a mod size suv. I don't care how amazing it drives you buy an suv to comfortably carry 4/5 passengers and be able to access diverse terrain
My mom has the pre-LCI refresh and I like it a lot more than this. More physical buttons, easier to use idrive, and cost about $7500 less for a similar spec. The front end also looks a little bigger/taller, I regularly mistake this LCI X5 with the current X3 from the front. Only downside is less hp/tq but it still feels very quick. Can pick up a CPO one these days for under $45k. That’s a lot of car for the money…
New X5 is amazing! My dad has looked at a bunch of 2-row luxury SUVs to replace our 2018 QX60 and we will be getting a 2025 X5 40i M Sport fully loaded later this year, I do agree that it has one of the tighter backseats in the segment although we could live with this, def the best car in the segment aside from the Porsche Cayenne which is $30k more comparably equipped (X5 is $88k the way we like it, Cayenne is $118k the way we like it and it'll cost more to maintain than the X5)
I agree... the lighting pattern does look like an "electrical fault"! That's a great way to describe it. I'm not a fan either. This is my next car but will get it as a CPO.
“Hit with the ugly stick” 😂😂😂😂
Are these summer tires or all seasons with the 21 inch wheels?
I really want to like this but am just not into the dashboard. Also, I think I read that the ‘auto start stop’ can’t be turned off (unless in sport mode?). That’s pretty much a deal breaker for me - it would drive me nuts with continual stop starting on my commute and feeling that there was all of this unnecessary mechanical wear and tear.
It cannot be turned off but is barely noticeable due to the mild hybrid system. You can touch the gas pedal lightly which will restart if you like to keep engine running.
@@jeffsena9140sport mode turns it off
Launch Control is quite effective in the X3 M40i. Does the X5 xDrive40i have launch control ?
1:30 5000 lbs, 375 HP
3:55 Looks better
8:00 Tech
16:00 Rear leg room OK at best fit its size
18:00 0-60 5.1-5.5 secs
20:00 Great engine + trans
23:50 23-27 MPG
24:50 BMW’s best seller
26:30 $80k, should be a great buy 3 yo, off lease😅
Cognac colored Leather interior is so underrated. 🔥🤌
It's a great car as long you have a manufacturing warranty 4year or 50000 miles. After you're on you own. In my opinion best option is 3 years lease.
I know a 2024 is new but any idea on reliability on these new x5’s? I had one years ago and it bled oil around 70k miles. Expensive to maintain as well. Any idea?
Supposedly, the current version of the six, the B58, is BMW’s most reliable engine, having fixed the major issues with plastic components and the water pump, I think. Also, I think most of the companies that put out reliability rating have BMW in general ranked pretty decently.
@@scooter5940 Better than Lexus in terms of reliability and depreciation value?
@@scratchpar1710if those are your two most important criteria, I’d stay with Lexus. Or a Toyota. Or Honda.
I thought BMW upgraded their vinyl from sensatec to sensafin (huge improvement) with the 2024 X5?
turn signals fading in and out makes it look broken
BMW has a major hit with the X5, selling about 70k units a year, starting at around $65k
If you want a great combination of luxury, performance, towing and style, this one at $80k is a great SUV, and a good value
Great call on the turn signals. This dumb fade in/out trend that BMW and Mazda are trying to start needs to die. It's almost like they're trying to imitate old incandescent bulb tech.
let me tell you why i watch your video's compared to others
crisp and clear voice
music playing in your intro
apple car play on screen excellent🤩
Hopefully future generations don’t become as ugly as the new x3
oh they will. bmw's goal is to make as many ugly cars as possible.
RIGHT!?
That’s because majority of buyers don’t want something too flashy. They just want to blend in ugly. They just want it to drive amazing and be super comfortable.
best in class...imo
Isnt the faux leather called Sensafin?
Yup, you got it, SensaFin feels really nice tbh but I'd still pay up for the genuine Merino Leather personally
the fade in/out turn signals are ugly
much better than sequentials though. makes it more visible and OEM.
@@alexl.102 needs amber turn signals
They give me anxiety when I'm behind one
They blink like they are broken
One of my favorites.
*Summer tires, not all seasons which I wish they offered with those rims! Loves your videos, keep up the slay 👏🏼
What package gives you the fragrance package ??
Eating a ton of Mexican food the night before.
I love my x5😎
You mentioned that adaptive dampers are only available on the M sport version. I believe this is incorrect. From BMW: “Confidence is limitless with standard features like Dynamic Damper Control across all models”. You can get “adaptive M suspension” with the m sport, which I think is the same as the adaptive damper system on the non-m-sport version, BUT with extra firmness in the top sport setting.
Oh regarding the suspension options I'll give you a breakdown, in comfort mode, the X5 40i M Sport rides better than the X5 40i Luxury Line without air suspension and just as good as the X5 40i Luxury Line with air suspension, the M Sport X5 will feel firmer in Sport and Sport+ modes though which I honestly like, my dad and I have had our eyes on this SUV for a while and my dad plans to get a 40i M Sport fully loaded later this year, BEST SUV under $90k if you ask me
The X5 might be the last chance to get a decent BMW hatchback in the USA. The new X3 is UGLY-on-wheels and I'm still pissed we can't get the 3 series touring in the USA. The X5 is just too big and bloated for my needs in the city though. I want a compact ATTRACTIVE BMW hatchback. Just as well I don't waste money on a depreciating asset.
Get the X4! Beautiful car
The optional multiple positioning seats are well worth the extra cash!
I optioned the massage seats , the dealer was saying I can’t get it and when I told him it is a deal breaker he was forced to oblige
Very full review, thank you.
Sensafin on the X5,6,7. Remote start needs enabled in the climate system and the key is upgraded on the M Pack models!
Nice review. One thing I might disagree on...the lack of a digital rearview mirror. I had one in a rental Escalade, and hated it. Other traffic in the mirror was out of normal proportions. Maybe it was just a poor implementation, but it was bad enough that I would never buy a vehicle with a mirror like that. On the other hand, your comment on the adaptive cruise control is spot on. I bought a '22 M550i, and didn't realize I didn't have adaptive cruise until it was too late. Even my 2012 Charger, and 2012 Grand Cherokee came with is.
I love that feature! Every vehicle should come standard with digital rear mirrors, especially coupes and coupe suvs. Those are more difficult to see out of normally. Plus, a loaded cargo area or three people in the back will block your view. If you don't care for them, guess what, you can turn it off and never use it. Therefore, it's a rather dumb statement to say you'd never buy a car that has one.
@@jeffs6090 Well Jeff, I find your statement, indicating that you'd accept something that is a safety issue, as more than just dumb. I was pretty clear that it may have just been a bad implementation, and that should be a clue to you that I'm open to a better one, but maybe you missed that.
@donwilber1628 "...but it was bad enough that I would never buy a vehicle with a mirror like that." That, in no way, says that you would be open to a better one. Unless you have some sort of weird girl brain where you say one thing but mean something completely different because "they knew what they meant". What aspect is the safety issue for you? Because for me, it's a safety issue by not having one for when it's impossible to see out the back when there's people or gear blocking your view, or in a coupe suv that has poor visibility by design. Something, even if it's "a poor implementation", is better than not having it.
@@jeffs6090 Clearly, reading is a challenge for you. You're the only person who's had an issue with it. And no, a poor implementation isn't better than not having it. A poor implementation is a safety hazard..."Other traffic in the mirror was out of normal proportions." That causes you to misjudge the distance of things in the mirror. Since you've already shown that reading comprehension is challenging for you, or maybe you're just a troll, and you're flat out insulting, I'm done wasting time with you.
I guess I got somewhat lucky. I just picked up a 2025 Silver Edition with 900 miles on it. The dealer was not BMW and wanted to get it off his lot (car is very very clean), so I got $7,000 more on my trade in than any other dealer of any German make offered. Trade value was $51k and my oop including all fees and taxes was $22k. MSRP on the BMW was $81k. Color is this somewhat unique gray. I do agree the X5 looks better than say, the Q7. Which is why I would get a Q8 instead. That would mean a whole lot more money. Porsche I could manage, but they are ridiculous when it comes to maintaining if you are not a do it yourselfer. OOP on a 2024 certified Q8 was $36k (might have been able to talk it down a bit) and for a certified Cayenne it would have been well over $40k if not $50k.
Does it qualify for the Federal 179 deduction?
Still the best in the segment
Overpriced garbage 🗑️. Shear rubbish
for 80k new it’s not worth it !!! unless u wana certified
@@regmattthis drives the best in its class. Certified pre owned lease returns are the best bargains to buy. Those sell fast. Problem is they are sold to people on a list. Get on the list.
@@ryanb8736 long term junk. I wouldn't buy
Is this what you decided to buy?
My rdx and mdx are perfect suv for me and family, but this is very nice. Ps. I don't need more power and don't need more luxury.
At least its not electric. my fav part is the tailgate
I believe the executive package should add remote start. Not sure why this one doesn't have it. Also I do not believe heated and cooled seats are an option on the X5 any longer
X5 owners, would you say it works or does the job for off-road use? (Nothing harsh)
So remote start just needed to be enabled in the infotainment system.
How does it have 40 more hp, when the b58 has 382 hp in the m340i for example?
It all has to do with the tuning! This engine has been tuned for more torque versus the M340i and that matters when you're pushing around a much heavier SUV.
@@theredlinegotcha
One more thing to improve to become the best of this segment which is little bit recline back seats or til angle more like Mercedes Benz GLE or GLC they all don't recline but feel much comfortable than back seat of this .
Very nice vehicle! This much power and weight while still doing 23 MPG and 27 MPG city and highway, respectively, is just impressive. However, the double screen is an aesthetic issue. There is zero effort from BMW to integrate the screens into the dash. GM and Kia do a much better job of this. I am sorry, but at $80k everything about a vehicle needs to look designed. Let’s not even start with the omission of adaptive cruise control at this price. Overall, though, this is a remarkable vehicle.
that's the exact same one I have, same color and all.
Love our 2024 x5 M Sport, we had a 19 M Sport and our 24 is hands down a better vehicle.
It will be worth 30k in a year. BMWs depreciate so fast
Not unless they put 100k miles on it in a year…
Nice job Sofyan & I buy a new BMW X5 soon.
I have a 2020 X5 and love it. BMW made a fatal mistake with the refresh. You canNOT get B&W audio without getting the M. Silly.
This is a great vehicle to drive that makes you feel good. HUD is amazing.
Taillights. As with 2024 and prior X3 models, taillights are ugly not complementing the nice clean body line. Taillight is a dealbreaker on new X5 and makes this vehicle looks 10 years or older model.
Ambient light looks fun but for more like people to have psychedelic drug party in the car. Almost too much.
FFS.... x5 for $80k.
What does ffs mean?
@@theonewhostandsaboveallfor f*ck sake
@@theonewhostandsaboveallfor f*ck sakes
@@theonewhostandsaboveallfor f's sake
These things depreciate like rocks. You can get nearly 50% off within three years and still have some bumper-to-bumper warranty remaining, which can be extended.
Should not have any unpainted black plastic at 80k
M sport package eliminates most of that!
Agreed, but I don’t wanna pay for the M sport pkg which makes the front end look like a bulldog.
@@friedchickenguy Totally agree!
I like all the explanations but for this price point I would pick the new Lexus rx350 which offers rear heated seats 💺 and cooling
There is an abundance of room for groceries but hardly anything for rear passengers.
No spare tire is a deal breaker
Spare tire is a $250 option and I highly recommend it
You’ve got run flats, so why waste the space?
@@friedchickenguy run flats give you a harsher ride and are more expensive to replace. Many run-flats cannot be repaired and often need to be replaced in pairs.
I’ve had run flats many times and never noticed a difference in ride quality other than the fact that they are super grippy. They are expensive for sure, but I’ve always been able to repair them as long as it’s in the tread.
@@friedchickenguy well my dad is getting a brand-new X5 himself in the near future and even though the run-flat tires will certainly be nice to have, the optional spare tire will be a great backup
Not the ugly stick 😂😂😂
I follow your reviews and love when you do BMW X5/X6. I have been torn for years about which one to get. Practical X5 or Sporty X6. I can’t decide and may never because of my indecisiveness. I’m not in a hurry, I guess I can stick with my paid off 2018 Acura TLX A-Spec. lol
One word, WARRANTY😭😭😂😂these new BMW and X5 arent worth it, the sweet spots for the X5 were the 2007- 2010 X5 Xdrive30i and X5 Xdrive35i, but these new age ones are insane to work on if your a DIY
What are you smoking? O7-10 were huge pieces of 💩
Ig but they are more reliable than the older ones
Learned something new everyday. $80k value, how about that?
Might be fun to rent for a weekend, but owning one is for suckers.
I still prefer my 2022 model. But I’m glad BMW hasn’t totally destroyed the X5 just yet lol
I had a 2022 , it was great , some add t boned it and was totaled . I now have the 2024 and it is really awesome
The split tailgate is a dealbreaker for me. I'm about your height and I have to jump up on the bottom portion to put something in the back or take something out. If this was such a useful feature with customers clamoring for it, more manufacturers would offer it. Just sayin'.
You can open only the top half of the tailgate. No need to open the lower half unless your loading long or heavy items. Also, handy as a bench when tailgating!
My 5'6" dad is about to get one of these X5s and the split tailgate honestly isn't an issue, I'm the same height as him rn (10th grader in highschool, going into 11th this September) but expected to grow another few inches, my mom is exactly 5 feet and has no issue with the split tailgate
How is this excellent fuel economy even with a hybrid
Big SUV with 400hp.
I got 30 MPG average on the highway during a 3500 mile round trip at 75 mph. Not bad for a 5200 midsize SAV!
Sensatec is NOT more durable than leather. Leather is the most durable product for car seats. Sensatec is vinyl. It sucks.
So it's a hybrid that only musters 23 in town and 27 hiway? Pitiful effort.
Is the X5 still a money pit? Is it better to just lease & have a new car in 3 years?
Nah the new X5 is reliable if you get the 40i and it doesn't have air suspension, my parents have been skeptical about buying a German car for this same reason but they are getting a brand-new X5 with all the options later this year and I'm def looking forward to it
I have a 2024 50e and it has been to the dealership 11 times, all under warranty but it’s been a nightmare. Maybe the 40i is more reliable.
@@Cantdecide-no7wn yeah the 50e is a turd ngl, that’s why my dad is gonna get a 40i instead
Does anyone actually like the look of the stuck on screens instead of a real instrument cluster? I can’t stand what BMW is doing to their dash. An F- in my opinion.
I was 1 and done with BMW. Went back to Lexus . . .
To much $ to old fashion suv , we preferred a redesign new one!
my $28k most basic trim MAZDA CX5 has adaptive cruise control as a standard feature. Shame on BMW
All these SUV are overpriced..
Everyone voted for high inflation. Blame it on poor education.
@@ryanb8736 agreed
@@ryanb8736 100%
Tell us what’s not?
Which one isn't over priced
It it is like a sedan it is a station wagon and not an SUV. Another fail by lazy designers.
X6>x5
It's heavy
BMW design team doing too much. Over complicating the design. Just isn't an evolution at all!
The 2019 to 2023 XDrive 40i was better built, even felt more refined. This one seems to have gone backwards.
An LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) is mostly cosmetic at BMW. The 2023 has the same update B58 with 48v.
The head lights are awful.
Looks like a shoe
The X5 is nice, but I rest assured with Lexus. Thank you.
Lexus isn’t a legitimate luxury brand and they’re having turbo problems
@@naveenthemachine I'm a Toyota guy, so I consider Lexus luxury. The turbo issue is addressed by the recall, no worries. I'd be happy with the BMW for a 3 year lease just like Soyfan
@@naveenthemachineWhy do dumb people must have opinions?
Lexus isnt a legit luxury brand. Just look at tje ugly interior and hopeless infotainment sys.
@@marianoherrera6038 look in the mirror, then answer your question
Naveen, the Chinese have already made bmw irrelevant, you will see. Toyota and Honda will quickly have to ramp up EVs other China will take over all car production
Still kind of a boring look for a BMW.
Hard pass.
Vinyl is not more durable than leather. Also, as it heats and cools over a period of just a couple years, is going to crack, get shiny and become more and more like plastic.
Leather is quite durable if cared for.
@@redzoom7857 that’s why I said that vinyl was NOT more durable than leather
@@golfbuddy1969 I have had a lot of cars and in everyone the vinyl held up better. Also the vinyl in the BMW is more comfortable than the semi aniline leather in my lexus...Why would i pay more?
@@pete23234 the best quality shoes aren’t vinyl…they’re leather. Why is that? Leather is the same color all the way through, and vinyl is not. Leather is a natural material that breathes, vinyl is not. Leather color is made with dyes, and vinyl is with synthetic paints. Leather can be patched, sewn and repaired, and vinyl can’t.
@@golfbuddy1969 It's marginal at this point imo...My Mercedes ML550 had vinyl and not a single person noticed it. Super comfortable, and after 8 years still looked brand new...
Rip off!
Yikes!!! Expensive and ugglier…GLE is still king
Nope, my dad cross-shopped both the X5 and the GLE and the GLE is trash compared to the X5 (I can elaborate further if you really want me to), he will be copping a fully loaded X5 later this year
Have had X5s in 2 separate occasions. Both horrible cars, absolute loads of problems! Changed to a GLE450 in 2020, wonderful car in every single sense, especially the MBUX it’s brutally superior!!! As of Dec 2023, we changed it for GLE63AMG… The X5 has way much to do before it gets any close to this car, in every sense
@@miguelrodfher congratulations on getting a car with worse build quality but 1st I would like to clarify that the newer X5s are a lot more reliable than the older ones as long as you avoid the plug-in hybrid
As someone who has been buying cars (relatively high end ones) for the last 21 years, with the exception of brands such as RR or Bentley, there isnt a car with as high quality as Mercedes-Benz… you can claim anything you wish… but there’s a reason why the S class is the standard of luxury
@@miguelrodfher okay then I need an explanation why my best friend’s mom had both a 2020 and 2021 GLS with horrible build quality (both cars have been horribly unreliable too) and the same friend who went to a Mercedes dealer recently told me every new car in their showroom had horrible build quality, I’ve been in multiple BMWs/Audis/Porsches and the build quality is amazing
As a 2024 X5 50E owner I have one question for you Sofyan...
"Why are you Gay?"
Why does it matter to you? His preference isn't affecting your life at all
Today I saw a brand new Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro with 57K msrp. BMW X5 for 80K? Nah, hell no.😅😅
X5 is way faster and better built. I got the 50e and it has nearly 500hp and i haven't had to pay for a drop of gas in the last 6 months...
X5 has a lot more performance but I don't think you care (and you don't have to) so I won't argue