Man I feel like BMW was really in a sweet spot for having the perfect mix of physical ergonomic controls in their cabin. Sad to see they went down the all touch/capacitive everything road
VW got a lot of criticism and eventually backtracked a bit on capacitive touch and piano black. Is this continued life for both of these maligned practices a case of deaf and blind car designers or a case of car enthusiasts exaggerating negative opinion? I’d like to add something else I’m personally going tired of, flat bottom steering wheels.
I can't think of anything less practical than a white interior in a car. Sure it looks nice...at first. But live with it for a while and it will drive you batty trying to keep it looking clean! Now on the other hand, what could be better than a Sunday visit with the Muzio family?!😉
This is a great vehicle in so many ways. The one to get is the 2025 550e xDrive Sedan. This new for ‘25 model is a PHEV with a 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder, 483 HP, and 33 miles of all electric range. The best of both worlds.
Micah, Evie , did we just gently complain that bmw DID NOT put a run flat fix a kit in the trunk and instead put a spare? 😅 As a current bmw owner sheesh I’d love a spare tire… don’t make em change there mind lol 😂
I could be wrong but I am having a hard time remembering if there’s a BMW that Evie doesn’t like :) nice review and nice job family!! Looking forward to the next one.
At this point I would rather have more controls integrated on the screen than the array of capacitor controls shown at the beginning of the video. I still prefer physical buttons for the most important functions (ie. volume and ac controls, windows and seat related options, etc). The use of shiny black plastic at this price is crazy. How many more reviewer complaints do companies need to hear before moving away from this practice. At this points I think even consumers have ‘learned’ about the disadvantages of it. This is one that I would probably pass.
Look up Tesla’s buyer demographics. In general they have lower income/net worth than BMW owners and are far more likely to be single and living in a city environment.
@@edhcb9359 Maybe in your area, but here not in California. I think the reason is that all new home construction is required to have solar. So all new home buyers have an EV charger in the garage. Here, the Model Y is the #1 selling car and the #1 selling luxury car over $100,000 is the Tesla Model S. They're freaking everywhere.
I just bought a 2024 BMW 330i and I have noticed the same inability to stop smoothly in that last 1 foot of stopping distance @7:30. Also, if you have helicopter money, you definitely have BMW money lol.
Thank you for giving me a polite way to describe the Ioniq 6, “Needlessly Electric“. Or maybe a better album title for Bob Dylan’s Brig It All Back Home.
That 4 cylinder is all the power you. need for a luxury sedan. I own a G87 M2 so the 530i would feel like a snail to me. Moral of the story: Get a 550E or i5.
My 2006 530xi touring cost $52k new (I didn't buy it new), so the price isn't as out of line as it seems for these. And I bet the sunroof and taillights don't leak into the battery compartment, then the space under the spare tire where the ECUs are... and fry the ECUs, and the battery sometimes too.
I am wondering why manufacturers send u cars not family friendly? But more for single and fast driving, sport guy.. however, i watch anyway because your family is great to see love ❤️.
They do quite a few family friendly vehicles. Also , the intersection of fun and family car don’t have to be non existent 😂sheesh fun can still be a thing 😅 Let you tell it you’d ask for minivans only lol
Those interior surfaces and a lack of quality buttons means this BMW has a low rent interior. Kia's are better! My New 2025 Base Camry at 28k is half the price of this BMW and unless you're vain you'd have to agree the Camry at 53 MPG is far superior to this status imagination car.
Like the interior design with more scientific touches of current BMW 5 series as opposed to their predecessor, G30 platform. However, I think the interior material of this generation is somewhat far too plastiky and the materials used in the Interior are cheaper than G30 (leatherette used instead of genuine leather) so not a Fan of them.
Oh boy. Like BMW's weren't already expensive to maintain/repair, but electronic vent controls, on black plastic yet? Talk about fingerprints! Where's the butt-scratching mode control? You know, when you are zipping along an LA freeway at 5 mph, you just can't take your hand off the wheel to scratch it. C'mon BMW, get with it! 😂
I’m shocked you haven’t mentioned the 550e in either 5 series video… Seemingly based on likes and dislikes that would be model you’d want? Although it will be pricey.
I'm surprised how much it looks like a Honda Accord 🤔..if you never ever see the grill 😂 In ways it looks like the old 7 series BMW.. Im thinking this 5 is bigger than the old 7🤔
HORRIBLE choice of shiny black plastic and no physical buttons. it looks CHEAP and the trunk ....??? you open it on an incline and your groceries will Spill out lol wtf
7:00 As I know from driving a new 2 series last year, there is no other way than Sport mode to turn it off which is quite annoying. Fortunately my own car still has a button for that.
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Man I feel like BMW was really in a sweet spot for having the perfect mix of physical ergonomic controls in their cabin. Sad to see they went down the all touch/capacitive everything road
VW got a lot of criticism and eventually backtracked a bit on capacitive touch and piano black. Is this continued life for both of these maligned practices a case of deaf and blind car designers or a case of car enthusiasts exaggerating negative opinion? I’d like to add something else I’m personally going tired of, flat bottom steering wheels.
I can eventually adapt to this capacitive stuff (unwillingly) I just can't get over the design
@@maddcrz inside, outside or both?
@@briancorreia2923 honestly both
I can't think of anything less practical than a white interior in a car. Sure it looks nice...at first. But live with it for a while and it will drive you batty trying to keep it looking clean! Now on the other hand, what could be better than a Sunday visit with the Muzio family?!😉
I love white interiors. Yes it’s impractical but to me the more impractical something is , the more luxury it is. 🏖️
After intensive research, I can confirm that Micah’s incredibly scientific method for rating armrests resulted in the same numbers for both reviews.
This is a great vehicle in so many ways. The one to get is the 2025 550e xDrive Sedan. This new for ‘25 model is a PHEV with a 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder, 483 HP, and 33 miles of all electric range. The best of both worlds.
Where have you seen the 33miles of electric range? All the literature I’ve been able to find and videos indicate 40+?
Micah, Evie , did we just gently complain that bmw DID NOT put a run flat fix a kit in the trunk and instead put a spare?
😅
As a current bmw owner sheesh I’d love a spare tire… don’t make em change there mind lol 😂
I could be wrong but I am having a hard time remembering if there’s a BMW that Evie doesn’t like :) nice review and nice job family!! Looking forward to the next one.
BMW owner here. Only thing not to like is the depreciation. 😂
@@edhcb9359 And I heard that you need to sell your kidney AND your blood to get BMW parts :D
This car with the twin turbo inline 6 is very good. The 4 is ok but the 6 is world class.
At this point I would rather have more controls integrated on the screen than the array of capacitor controls shown at the beginning of the video. I still prefer physical buttons for the most important functions (ie. volume and ac controls, windows and seat related options, etc).
The use of shiny black plastic at this price is crazy. How many more reviewer complaints do companies need to hear before moving away from this practice. At this points I think even consumers have ‘learned’ about the disadvantages of it.
This is one that I would probably pass.
Great review. I see fewer and fewer BMW sedans on the road these days.
It seems like Tesla is taking their customers. In my neighborhood, at least.
Look up Tesla’s buyer demographics. In general they have lower income/net worth than BMW owners and are far more likely to be single and living in a city environment.
@@edhcb9359 Maybe in your area, but here not in California. I think the reason is that all new home construction is required to have solar. So all new home buyers have an EV charger in the garage. Here, the Model Y is the #1 selling car and the #1 selling luxury car over $100,000 is the Tesla Model S. They're freaking everywhere.
You forgot the 550e. It has the 6 cylinder engine paired with a 18 kwh battery. Has a nice electric range before switching over to gas.
Where was this video filmed, the views look really nice, I might go to road trip ❤
I mean which city in usa
I just bought a 2024 BMW 330i and I have noticed the same inability to stop smoothly in that last 1 foot of stopping distance @7:30. Also, if you have helicopter money, you definitely have BMW money lol.
Excellent review!
In this BMW, I believe they call it a "Grey Poupon" pocket instead of a sauce pocket. 🚙
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you for giving me a polite way to describe the Ioniq 6, “Needlessly Electric“. Or maybe a better album title for Bob Dylan’s Brig It All Back Home.
That 4 cylinder is all the power you. need for a luxury sedan.
I own a G87 M2 so the 530i would feel like a snail to me.
Moral of the story: Get a 550E or i5.
What MPG do you get highway & city with your M2 and what state do live in ? In Cali we can't be filling up every now and then
My 2006 530xi touring cost $52k new (I didn't buy it new), so the price isn't as out of line as it seems for these. And I bet the sunroof and taillights don't leak into the battery compartment, then the space under the spare tire where the ECUs are... and fry the ECUs, and the battery sometimes too.
W206 and W214: Hello.
So far it appears Mercedes has the best self parking system. Put it in reverse and the system takes over, including the brake and gas pedal.
Please review the new E class!! And compare it to this 5 series.
I am wondering why manufacturers send u cars not family friendly? But more for single and fast driving, sport guy.. however, i watch anyway because your family is great to see love ❤️.
They do quite a few family friendly vehicles. Also , the intersection of fun and family car don’t have to be non existent 😂sheesh fun can still be a thing 😅
Let you tell it you’d ask for minivans only lol
Are we at the beginning of the end for defeatable engine stop start?
Capacitive touch controls for the individual air vents!? This car was designed by a bunch of rhombiciles.
At least this looks rather normal for a bmw NOT E39 beautiful but tasteful
Family isn't about blood, It's about love.
Ask Dom Toretto.😂❤😅
I find the 5 looks bland both inside and outside, not a fan of idrive 8 and 9, i like my idrive 7 in my X5 as it comes with the manual buttons.
"are you swapping in the next husband?" 🤣
Those interior surfaces and a lack of quality buttons means this BMW has a low rent interior. Kia's are better! My New 2025 Base Camry at 28k is half the price of this BMW and unless you're vain you'd have to agree the Camry at 53 MPG is far superior to this status imagination car.
Hilarious
$68,000 for a turbo 4 cylinder with fake leather.....nope.
Like the interior design with more scientific touches of current BMW 5 series as opposed to their predecessor, G30 platform. However, I think the interior material of this generation is somewhat far too plastiky and the materials used in the Interior are cheaper than G30 (leatherette used instead of genuine leather) so not a Fan of them.
It's a bmw, i just feel like without the manual transmission there's just nothing special about it.. 😢
Oh boy. Like BMW's weren't already expensive to maintain/repair, but electronic vent controls, on black plastic yet? Talk about fingerprints! Where's the butt-scratching mode control? You know, when you are zipping along an LA freeway at 5 mph, you just can't take your hand off the wheel to scratch it. C'mon BMW, get with it! 😂
2025 Genesis G80 Sedan is something worth considering too.
I’m shocked you haven’t mentioned the 550e in either 5 series video…
Seemingly based on likes and dislikes that would be model you’d want? Although it will be pricey.
I'm surprised how much it looks
like a Honda Accord 🤔..if you
never ever see the grill 😂
In ways it looks like the old 7 series BMW..
Im thinking this 5 is bigger than the old 7🤔
Ugliest BMW in production today after the 7 Series
Muy Bueno 😎
I would not, not ever, prefer a car that plugs in over an ICE.
HORRIBLE choice of shiny black plastic and no physical buttons. it looks CHEAP and the trunk ....??? you open it on an incline and your groceries will Spill out lol wtf
BMW money? You have a Ford Bronco...I bet that is about the same as the BMW....just saying
Basically, a cellphone on wheels.
Asthetic over safety...how stupid are BMW thesedays
The backside looks awful
7:00 As I know from driving a new 2 series last year, there is no other way than Sport mode to turn it off which is quite annoying. Fortunately my own car still has a button for that.