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A tip for you regarding steering feel. If you add integral active steering (four wheel steering) it will enhance agility and turning circle. I added it to mine and I highly recommend it.
I’ve picked up a X5 40i, and I completely agree on the steering. If it had air suspension standard, it might help. If steering was my main focus, I’d look at the Porsche cayenne but a lot more expensive and not as well equipped standard.
Eh, honestly, a lot of this tech you can find in older BMWs. I have an 04 X5 and there is some areas in the boot that are the same. I also have a couple of G30 5ers, from 2016 & 2017, and there is remarkable similarities! The front cup holders/charger/usb ports, the seats. The tech, save for the larger screen, is all the same. Which is all stuff you could also get on the original G05, which are now going for as low as $50K. The adaptive cruise control is also far more user friendly because there is no need to dig through the screen to adjust certain settings. I could be wrong, because there was no movement of the X5 during the camera usage, but some of the functions of the camera which makes BMWS camera system fantastic, have been removed from the G05 LCI.
I"ve had mine for a week. I agree about the steering, a bit light, especially in comfort mode. I was going to say I have no complaints except one:: The window washer fluid dispenser is so strong you can hit the third car behind you! I mean some of it does get on the windscreen too.
@CarExpertAus The X5 40i or the 30D. The diesel has so much more torque and is also extremely smooth, costs about $5k less and has a much better fuel efficiency.
Rims & runflat tyres on these are apparently a huge expense to replace & I gather that's regardless of wheel size. I had a friend that recently destroyed a runflat & Rim on his X5 . Hit a pothole in central QLD & had to wait over 7 days for a new Rim & tyre to be trucked to Cunnamulla from Brisbane . Costing over $6500 . But I gather that some of that cost would be freight cost as well. Not cheap
I ditched my runflats for normal tyres. Car rides much better with normal tyres and it reduces unsprung weight too. Granted my car is a 2010 model, so maybe newer runflats are better. I have a portable pump, tyre patch kit and a small bottle of soapy water and sponge in the trunk. Yes it’s not convenient, but it’s very, very rare to have a flat tyre. I used to have one of those fix a flat foam thing, but I heard it’s bad for tyres.
That has nothing to do with the fact that it’s a run flat tyre on the rim. It’s the rim that would’ve cost the majority of that money. I’ve had run flats on my BMWs and my wife’s Minis for 20 years. I get over 60,000 km out of the Bridgestone Potenza S001 run flats on my BMW. Their performances is brilliant plus when I get a puncture (and I’ve had about five between the two of us over 20 years) are been to drive the car home and then drive it down to BMW the next day to get it repaired or replaced. Bridgestone run flats are repairable and I’ve only once had to have the tire replaced because the puncture was in the sidewall. If it was a normal tire, puncture in the sidewall you’ve got to replace it. I think most of the people that criticise run flats are just justifying their decision to ditch them and put normal tyres on because they can’t afford the extra expense of the runflats. My wife has never changed a tire in her life and never will. It’s great peace of mind knowing that if she gets it flat on the way home she can just slow down and keep driving. We live about 100 km from Brisbane in a rural area and often driving at night on the highway. Cars that have run flats as standard equipment have the suspension tuned for the run flats my BMW and her mini ride beautifully on these tyres. BMW has adaptive suspension and it rides like a limousine in comfort mode.
@@antonilavin2488 i had the potenza RE050 RFT on my car. Yes it’s repairable and it’s convenient when you have a flat, but they really are much stiffer than normal tyres. I can feel how much more compliant the car is with normal tyres. I can feel all the highway joints with the runflats. Too harsh and noisy for my liking. Replacement tyres are michelin pilot super sport, which are max performance summer tyres, yet they’re a lot more comfortable. Fuel economy also improves marginally. I ditched my runflats after only a year, with about 70% tread left, so that decision wasn’t financially driven. I have no experience with the potenza S001 RFT. It may be much better than the RE050 I had on my car. And I’m sure newer RFTs have been hugely improved.
At the risk of pointing out the obvious, an X5 on low profile tyres in Cunnamulla is always high risk for damage and delays on a trip, and very expensive repairs. A boring Toyota is the go for that.
Only thing missing from the review is a comment on the 2nd row middle seat. These vehicles are marketed as a 5 seater but they design the outer seats all nice and sculpted.... and middle is like sitting on a block of wood.
FYI for the Raptor. You can select all the settings and modes into your Raptor mode. So when you get in, two presses of the R button on the wheel will give you what you want. For example, I have it so that thr transmission is in sport, exhaust in Baja, stop start off and everything else in normal. 👍
BMW are at the peak with the X5. Idk how they’ll be able to make it better. Or if they do it will probably come with a design like the X3 or front of the X7. great video!
If there is one thing CarExpert does well, it's reverse gear speed testing! All up, I think this generation X5 is a lot nicer looking than, say, the first generation! They seem to have their suspensions worked out well
Carwow did a comparison between the Touareg R, X5, GLE & Cayenne. There are pros and cons with each vehicle. You need to assess which pros and cons you can live with to decide your winner of the quartet.
12 months is only inspection. They only change oil once in 24 months or about 25,000kms. So you better get someone do it for you once in 8000 kms if you cant do it yourself.
The USB-A port has a slower data transfer rate compared to the USB-C port, particularly when considering the upcoming Android Auto and Apple CarPlay updates. It is possible that the majority of the new technology investments were allocated to the BMW i Series.
You can get this car for around $140k if you know how to negotiate. A Cayenne with the specs needed to make the car handle how it should will cost close to $200k. Then you have the maintenance which is about $2k for 5 years for a BMW with 5 year warranty and Porsche is about $5k for servicing with a 3 year warranty.
There is a reason BMW sells way more X3s than X5s. $$ is a big factor. The current G01 X3 (to be superseded by G45) has been sold here since 2017. It's as big as an X5 used to be, just way cheaper. You can get the 620Nm turbo diesel in both. Being 300Kg lighter, X3 has lower fuel consumption and sharper handling. You can even open the doors of an X3 in most garages and shopping centre car parks.
If it has a bmw or 3 pointed star, you ve got my money. Dont care about engine, dont care for features..wife wants it. I dont have a say. Only other thing she would make exemption for is range rover
@@ehhhh5536 Car wash view use the front camera and a virtual set of tyre marks ahead of the car that show you where the front wheels are pointing to on the path ahead. It's used to line up the vehicle onto car wash rails that transport your car through the car wash system.
I was in the same position as you and I went X5. Everytime I jump in it I just love it. Not being able to turn off the lane assist in the gv70 would’ve annoyed me too much and overall just think the bm is way better although the gv70 is nice and cheaper.
@@calebwany8422 most of the x5 buyers pay 200k for private school they don’t care about maintenance cost and the car is under warranty and service plan for 5 years which is also extendable 😂 it will be fine
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Great reason 👏
When it comes to the X5 I have never seen a generation in which BMW disappointed the market. They always nail this car and the 3 Series.
I also like the X3 M40i with the B58. That thing is wicked.
The 2025 X3 looks horrible 🤷♂️
this is true the feel and drive is best ever
@@Capcom007 Haven't looked at 2025 but I liked the look of the previous gens. Hope its not like the big nosed M4
@@kylegriffiths5990 the previous gens look really nice. Not sure what they were thinking when they designed the 2025 tho 😢
A tip for you regarding steering feel. If you add integral active steering (four wheel steering) it will enhance agility and turning circle. I added it to mine and I highly recommend it.
I don’t think it is related to the problem described in the video - poor feeling at center position
I’ve picked up a X5 40i, and I completely agree on the steering. If it had air suspension standard, it might help. If steering was my main focus, I’d look at the Porsche cayenne but a lot more expensive and not as well equipped standard.
Nice new watch Paul 👍🏼 CarExpert must be doing well 😊
When I win the lottery, this is what I would buy.
If I will the lotto, I will buy myself a sandwich
Eh, honestly, a lot of this tech you can find in older BMWs.
I have an 04 X5 and there is some areas in the boot that are the same. I also have a couple of G30 5ers, from 2016 & 2017, and there is remarkable similarities!
The front cup holders/charger/usb ports, the seats. The tech, save for the larger screen, is all the same. Which is all stuff you could also get on the original G05, which are now going for as low as $50K.
The adaptive cruise control is also far more user friendly because there is no need to dig through the screen to adjust certain settings.
I could be wrong, because there was no movement of the X5 during the camera usage, but some of the functions of the camera which makes BMWS camera system fantastic, have been removed from the G05 LCI.
I Love the data on Noise Level! You guys are awesome! Keep it up😎👌
I"ve had mine for a week. I agree about the steering, a bit light, especially in comfort mode. I was going to say I have no complaints except one:: The window washer fluid dispenser is so strong you can hit the third car behind you! I mean some of it does get on the windscreen too.
@CarExpertAus The X5 40i or the 30D. The diesel has so much more torque and is also extremely smooth, costs about $5k less and has a much better fuel efficiency.
Rims & runflat tyres on these are apparently a huge expense to replace & I gather that's regardless of wheel size. I had a friend that recently destroyed a runflat & Rim on his X5 . Hit a pothole in central QLD & had to wait over 7 days for a new Rim & tyre to be trucked to Cunnamulla from Brisbane . Costing over $6500 . But I gather that some of that cost would be freight cost as well. Not cheap
I ditched my runflats for normal tyres. Car rides much better with normal tyres and it reduces unsprung weight too. Granted my car is a 2010 model, so maybe newer runflats are better. I have a portable pump, tyre patch kit and a small bottle of soapy water and sponge in the trunk. Yes it’s not convenient, but it’s very, very rare to have a flat tyre. I used to have one of those fix a flat foam thing, but I heard it’s bad for tyres.
That has nothing to do with the fact that it’s a run flat tyre on the rim. It’s the rim that would’ve cost the majority of that money. I’ve had run flats on my BMWs and my wife’s Minis for 20 years. I get over 60,000 km out of the Bridgestone Potenza S001 run flats on my BMW. Their performances is brilliant plus when I get a puncture (and I’ve had about five between the two of us over 20 years) are been to drive the car home and then drive it down to BMW the next day to get it repaired or replaced. Bridgestone run flats are repairable and I’ve only once had to have the tire replaced because the puncture was in the sidewall. If it was a normal tire, puncture in the sidewall you’ve got to replace it.
I think most of the people that criticise run flats are just justifying their decision to ditch them and put normal tyres on because they can’t afford the extra expense of the runflats.
My wife has never changed a tire in her life and never will. It’s great peace of mind knowing that if she gets it flat on the way home she can just slow down and keep driving. We live about 100 km from Brisbane in a rural area and often driving at night on the highway.
Cars that have run flats as standard equipment have the suspension tuned for the run flats my BMW and her mini ride beautifully on these tyres. BMW has adaptive suspension and it rides like a limousine in comfort mode.
@@antonilavin2488 i had the potenza RE050 RFT on my car. Yes it’s repairable and it’s convenient when you have a flat, but they really are much stiffer than normal tyres. I can feel how much more compliant the car is with normal tyres. I can feel all the highway joints with the runflats. Too harsh and noisy for my liking. Replacement tyres are michelin pilot super sport, which are max performance summer tyres, yet they’re a lot more comfortable. Fuel economy also improves marginally. I ditched my runflats after only a year, with about 70% tread left, so that decision wasn’t financially driven. I have no experience with the potenza S001 RFT. It may be much better than the RE050 I had on my car. And I’m sure newer RFTs have been hugely improved.
At the risk of pointing out the obvious, an X5 on low profile tyres in Cunnamulla is always high risk for damage and delays on a trip, and very expensive repairs. A boring Toyota is the go for that.
@billybob1511 . He did wish he had a different vehicle for the trip, but probably didn't expect to wipe out a rim in the process
Only thing missing from the review is a comment on the 2nd row middle seat. These vehicles are marketed as a 5 seater but they design the outer seats all nice and sculpted.... and middle is like sitting on a block of wood.
FYI for the Raptor. You can select all the settings and modes into your Raptor mode. So when you get in, two presses of the R button on the wheel will give you what you want.
For example, I have it so that thr transmission is in sport, exhaust in Baja, stop start off and everything else in normal. 👍
Paul Your reviews are the best because you do the same detailed process for every vehicle making them credible. I hope you review the Smart #1 soon
Our X5 50e should be here in November or early December.
It’s such a good car. Reasonably priced. Unlike how expensive the Audis are
As tested this has a drive away price of $173k in Victoria…
so an "everyman" family wagon!
BMW are at the peak with the X5. Idk how they’ll be able to make it better. Or if they do it will probably come with a design like the X3 or front of the X7. great video!
Towball weight limit with the factory hitch option is 280kg, not 180kg.
280 is quite respectable for any passenger car.
Nice machine and awesome review...could you also bring it's bigger brother, the x7 xdrive...and an offroad review too👍, thanks
Offroad in an x7 😂
@@maxratzlaff8333 Why not, aye?😂
that sine wave and bumpiest road performance was the best i think i've seen on your channel - internal and external footage. really impressive by bmw.
If there is one thing CarExpert does well, it's reverse gear speed testing! All up, I think this generation X5 is a lot nicer looking than, say, the first generation! They seem to have their suspensions worked out well
Price has gone up exponentially. I am going to stop buying bmw. They are simply taking advantage of aussies now. Brand needs to be boycotted
Never been this early but I see this car a lot IN SA ❤❤❤❤
AUS car price is crazy
Great review as always. In your opinion which SUV is better the BMW X5 x Drive 40i of the VW Touareg R eHybrid?
Carwow did a comparison between the Touareg R, X5, GLE & Cayenne.
There are pros and cons with each vehicle. You need to assess which pros and cons you can live with to decide your winner of the quartet.
BMW
B58 is godly
My 2022 Haval H6 Vanta has reverse assist and parks itself and was less than a 1/3 or the price.
and your point is?
@@Cbagz795 It appears I don't have one
and 4 tyres, just like a Bugatti Chiron. So no point in a Chiron, right?
@@mainytaccount Exactly
Hahahahaha, that comparison is hilarious.
Hii Paul. Teboho all the way from south Africa. Please remember to do a sound system comparison.
They could’ve easily squeezed in a third row like the previous gen but instead kept that feature only for the fugly X7
They’ve got an option for everything accept getting rid of those hideous gauges
Paul, I guess the steering play is to reduce fidgety movements which can unsettle this huge car
That door slam sent me off🔥🔥🔥
135k plus i will pass, over rated in $$$
when are you going to make bmw offroad battle x7
$138,900 lol
Service intervals are 12 months and many bottles of lube
Service intervals should be 6 months anyway
@@nicholaswicks3077only if you want the car to last twice as long 😂
12 months is only inspection. They only change oil once in 24 months or about 25,000kms. So you better get someone do it for you once in 8000 kms if you cant do it yourself.
You should review the top trim models
Amazing SUV. One of my dream cars
Love ❤❤❤
USB A? What is there any reason there isn't a USB c at the front ?
Are you serious ? Probably and Apple iPhone drone lol
The USB-A port has a slower data transfer rate compared to the USB-C port, particularly when considering the upcoming Android Auto and Apple CarPlay updates. It is possible that the majority of the new technology investments were allocated to the BMW i Series.
Thr centre console port is for charging only
would you recommend this or the Lexus RX500h?
I would take RX500h. But last time I checked there’s a long wait time
Still much cheaper than some Jeep Waggoneers in USA that can go for 120 000 dollars us! !🤨😂😂
This car is perfect for my family thanks car expert
passenger leg room is a joke😢
As a 196 cm guy, it’s a complete no go
I'm disappointed in this video as there's no testing of the off road capabilities just to see what's it's like even in the simplest of off roading
Hm this or a Cayenne at similar spec? Not like I'm buying one though😂
Cayenne will be double this once you add options but it is a better car imo
You can get this car for around $140k if you know how to negotiate. A Cayenne with the specs needed to make the car handle how it should will cost close to $200k. Then you have the maintenance which is about $2k for 5 years for a BMW with 5 year warranty and Porsche is about $5k for servicing with a 3 year warranty.
@5:15 is old mate refering to nose beers?
100%. Paul knows a good time
I have the baby brother 2020 X3 xDrive30i great family car, I like the x5, but a little too big and expensive.
There is a reason BMW sells way more X3s than X5s. $$ is a big factor. The current G01 X3 (to be superseded by G45) has been sold here since 2017. It's as big as an X5 used to be, just way cheaper. You can get the 620Nm turbo diesel in both. Being 300Kg lighter, X3 has lower fuel consumption and sharper handling. You can even open the doors of an X3 in most garages and shopping centre car parks.
@@johnoneill1011 Agreed
That rear seat looks so low, too low actually
No off road section???? Regards Ian 👨🎤🇳🇿👍🍸🍸
Its not close to being an off road vehicle.
Havent they deleted the B&W diamond sound system option now?
No, just not available in the 40i.
@@redzoom7857 it’s disappeared from the configurator on all models. Including the m60i.
Nice colour 🚙
That's way to expensive but as long as it has a loooooot of free standard features and I don't mean shit ypu need. I mean actual extras
CX-5 rear leg room in an expensive BMW X5 😢😂😂😂 I’ll stick to having my in-house laptop and simple driving car🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
If you convert our currency to USD this is roughly 190k. However it still sells like hotcakes
Did the X5 shrink or am I just tripping
Wide angle lens perspective.
@@aussie8114 ohh, got it.
If it has a bmw or 3 pointed star, you ve got my money. Dont care about engine, dont care for features..wife wants it. I dont have a say. Only other thing she would make exemption for is range rover
Happy wife, happy life ?
@mvnorsel6354 wise words, my friend
@@mvnorsel6354yes, yes and yes
Mercedes has a nicer interior by far
That’s because your wife knows nothing about cars…. Range Rover or Mercedes 😂💵🕳️
Theres no way you showed that theres a car wash camera feature, but dont show the view. What the fk is a car wash view. Now I'll never know.
It’s pretty much just a birds eye view chill
@@ehhhh5536 Car wash view use the front camera and a virtual set of tyre marks ahead of the car that show you where the front wheels are pointing to on the path ahead.
It's used to line up the vehicle onto car wash rails that transport your car through the car wash system.
we need a video of alborz's lambo, or his full garage
Gle cant be boring you're just not a fan
This or a 2025 Genesis GV70
I was in the same position as you and I went X5. Everytime I jump in it I just love it. Not being able to turn off the lane assist in the gv70 would’ve annoyed me too much and overall just think the bm is way better although the gv70 is nice and cheaper.
Genesis for running costs😅
Wow what a horrible looking car.
Wow
It is insane tax payers are paying for these for Victoria police.
I think the highway patrol use them because it’s one of the few cars with 8 cylinders.
@@aussie8114 yes they just must have a 8 cylinder maybe they desire a Bugatti next jeez
@@aussie8114highway patrol use 40i and 30d. Both have six cylinder engines, not eight
I think Kia Carnival is cheaper than this and same interior 😊
People still buying hand grenades
So youre blew up, or you just a troll without a clue
B58 is quite reliable
@@nicholaswicks3077still costly to maintain
@@calebwany8422 most of the x5 buyers pay 200k for private school they don’t care about maintenance cost and the car is under warranty and service plan for 5 years which is also extendable 😂 it will be fine
@@nicholaswicks3077 Not what I meant but its ok
Second
My comment is still same as your last post. LC300 is better.
Not a direct competitor
Luxury suv vs offroad suv ok buddy 😂
thats not even a match.
Nah this one is far better. And the Lc300 looks like a cheap version of Cadillac Escalade
MG has better steering. LOL
Styling inside and out is way behind most modern makes. BMW has a lot to catch up
Can you guys stop whining about the lack of steering feel…. It’s a SUV not a sports car 🙄. Context matters 🤷🏾
Ok so maybe they should get rid of the 22” wheels, drop the 6 cylinder, put in floaty suspension and get rid of some tech. After all, it’s an SUV. 🤪
Context: it’s $135k… damn well I want feeling!!!
“Sports Utility Vehicle”
@@CarExpertAus if you believe that then 🤷🏾🤣
@@Rabsallawah sounds about right for 99% of what it’ll be used for champ 👍🏽😆