Is the updated 2021 BMW 530e a better plug-in hybrid luxury sedan to buy?
2024 ж. 13 Мам.
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The refreshed 530e is here and for 2021 BMW is promising extra boost and performance. Under the hood 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 mated to an electric motor to produce 288HP with extra boost option for 40 addition horsepower and is mate to an 8-speed automatic transmission. On the outside you will find the revised grill, front fascia and wheels. On the inside you will be greeted to a larger infotainment system and high end materials. Is the updated 2021 BMW 530e a better plug-in hybrid luxury sedan to buy?
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I have the 2017 53e. Love it! Some things he didn’t mention, which are really nice are: I’ve only had 2 oil changes in over 60,000 miles. My break pads look like they will last me over 120,000 miles because of regenerative breaking (so it doesn’t use the break pads, it just charges the battery). Mine only take about 2 hours to fully charge. Instant torque. I can do 80mph full electric. I qualified for a tax rebate on it. I fill up with gas about once per month (or less). Most of my trips are pretty short, so I charge all the time in between trips. There’s a charger at the office too. Sooo quiet when I need it to be and still have the engine when I want it.
Can you charge at tesla station?
@@maximcoll3420 I can because I bought a Tesla to j1772 adapter. It only works at "destination chargers " you typically find at hotels and shopping malls. It doesn't work for Superchargers.
What was the tax rebate?
@@DontrellG It was only like $3,500
What kind of gas mileage did you get?
Awesome walk about the exterior styling and features; I can feel the power of the 530e as you energize about it. The test drive feels like a seat in the pants maneuver. Lori is killing it with outstanding camera angles outside & inside this beast on wheels. Love your descriptive dialogue Joe!
I like how the navigation system takes up the entire screen, unlike the navi system in other automotive manufactures!!
hey Joe, been watching your videos for some time now, just wanted to say I love and appreciate how good the video and audio quality has gotten for the on throttle parts! keep it up man
No one does reviews better than Joe.... not one boring video, so enthusiastic, a joke here and there especially when referring to compartments. Thanks Joe!
Cleanest and most consistent auto reviewer on KZhead. No one better! Thank you for all you share man!! 🙏
Thank you!! It's been so hard finding good videos on this car and most of them are euro reviews. Really considering this one and the info helped. Subbed!!
Looks good! Glad it doesn’t have the super-sized grill. Thanks for sharing it Joe. Nice job you and Lori!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
I requested this a couple weeks ago. Thanks!
You are so very welcome!
Love the color on this one Joe‼️🔥🔥🔥
It’s got a beautiful color on it, love the design they did with the whole thing.
This is a real nice hybrid, plus, it's a BMW. Just wish I hadn't missed your videos from Saturday. Thank you, Lori, for another great video!
I love that Fineline Ridge wood trim inside! By far my favorite one!
Joe, I don’t think you’ve ever done a review of the regular X3, and I’d love to see it! Love your videos overall.
This spec in a M5 ❤️. Looks totally cool! Thank you for your work. Have a nice Sunday. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪!
I love your channel man. Best car reviews on KZhead!
I won't complain about the M3 & M4 nose anymore. Like a good teacher, you taught me well to like them. This is nice too. I like that the e does not have yellow or blue stickers everywhere to mark it as a hybrid car.... Thank you once again Joe & Lori.
The halo still was an icon.. this shape looks like the new jags, vw, Avalon, etc. hope they bring it back someday. Anyways thank you for always posting great videos. My twinkies and i thank you!
This color with black grill is fire. Now imagine this grill on new M3 & M4.
really like the contents you been putting out. Keep up the great work!
You do some of the best work on youtube
Awesome. Thanks !! Masterful as usual in a unique style. God Bless !!
Liking that nardo gray color.
Agreed Delia!
That color is called Bernina Grey Amber
Nurd Grey
@@EddieK0027 nardo grey
That color is amazing!
Them lights and the bardo gray tho 🔥
Cool color! Really great commuting car. Thanks for the vid!
How I stay up late waiting for these car reviews, CAT #Zambia
Thanks for making the sacrifices to tune in! I really appreciate it!
@@RaitisRides its always worth it
Lori is killing it with the camera work😎👍🏽
I can't argue that Corbin!
Whoa! Love that color combo!
We're considering purchasing the 2022 version of this vehicle. Great review! Thank you.
Joe, another great presentation. I crack up every time you reference twinkies :) I am a bit jealous of you though because you always wear short pants. I am in California. We are "supposed" to have similar weather to Florida. But the temps here have been a bit cool lately. Keep up the good work. I wish I were there in Florida to bask in that sunshine.
A nice car. The features and interior make this gem worth to buy. I love the color and styling of the car. I like BMW and Mercedes they are really nice cars just real high especially when they get older maintenance are ridiculous with parts etc.
Nice car. Thanks man for the great review.
I'd get it. I'm really starting to like what BMW is dishing out. Great job as always Joe.
I agree with you. Not to be a "Debbie Downer" but I'd love to know what it takes to repair this machine $$$
Woow very cool BMW Raiti very special color and design is awesome!!👌 nice review
18:37 ON THROTTLE!!!!!!!!!!! It sounds cool
Heck yeah!
Nice car and I like the wood in the interior. Better than piano black. And the large display looks great.
Love this review
A great car and a great review!!
Damn i love that color on the 530, i got mine in dark graphite which is still sleek but something about that battleship grey is appealing.
Hi Joe love the color , grill and headlights
I just have no idea how you put out so much content -- hardest working guy on KZhead??!!??
my dad is thinking about upgrading his 2018 530e .. definitely gonna send this to him to convince him since he’s been on the fence about what’s new 😂 love that opaque grey color as well!
Upgrade to tesla.
@@pauldesi i mentioned that to him! thanks for the advice 😁
The wood effect interior trim. Such a clash of styling given the exterior.
This looks really good
I like the colour joe i can see that ur a transformer fan i like that lori ur booming keep it up
Thanks man! I am so glad that I can share it with you!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
Hi Joe which one would you buy the 530 e or the m5 competition in wrapped in satin black with black wheels.
I love it my boy Joe keep up the work and I love the video funny 😄💯😆🤣😂BMW 🤣🤣🤣
Very nice, it's almost a hybrid in disguise. Like you said, if you're not a car person you might not know it's a hybrid at first. On throttle sounds good too. Love the color .
Great job! What’s the “official” BMW name for that color? I like it!
love the front design very much
Great spec. This grey and black with those wheels are looking great👍🏻
It works nicely!
Exactly
@@yes8032 Yes sir!
People of great taste clearly!
Woww that looks soooo good. BMW nailed with this one, unlike the new 4.
great review as always. Too bad the local dealerships have ZERO in stock except for rent a car white and no options.
Can you please zonk the orange reflectors manufacturers are adding on the bumper. They should incorporate it into the head light. Also my OCD and symmetry is saying there should be an actual tuning knob to match volume knob
"Finally, some good f*ckin grill." - Gordon Ramsey
😂😂
IMO I think BMW 3 series and 5 series are the best looking and best sedans overall out of all the car brands.
Good review and nice to see the 520d getting some praise. Anyone put off by the low bhp figure should try one if they're in the market for this sort of car. They punch above what the figures would suggest and are excellent all-rounders.
They need to change that old rear quarter window design. It’s been around since 2001.
@@meorme6603 Its called having character, unlike mercedes and audis whichs are just cars with nothing more to it
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What color is the car in this video? Skyscraper Grey?
This color is amazing
Oh I didn’t know they made this. It’s got the grill fewer people complain about lol. Looks pretty decent.
I am so glad that I can bring it to you!
that back scratcher and transformer stuff made me give this video 5 stars .. :D
Thanks for letting me share the cars and laughs with you!
Two years ago today! Planning to buy one.
Cool design Nice interior
Please review the BMW 540i, it also a amazing 5 series car. Thanks in advance!!
I am ready. On throttle!
When this drive line comes out in the X2, I may go for it.
I have this model in the same color combination (including the red caliper brakes but with black wheels. I have ventilated and massaging seats). I only have about 1,000 miles but only put gas in once. I am averaging 90mpg (most of my trips are under 20 miles).
Is this Bernina grey?
@@johnd9272 yes. I know have a little over 4,000 miles and still averaging 90 mpg. Every guy I meet loves my car but a lot of the women don't like the color. They say the color looks like clay.
He said you can put about 3 Whoppers inside of the passenger side door pocket standing up🤣🤣🤣🤣👏.. he has the best reviews on KZhead‼️
BMW bringing spinner rims back!! Not hip hop video ready, but still cool. Haha! Wish they would make that screen retractable though.
Cool ride bro raitirides can I have one,how much would it be the cost here in the philippines
Magnifico Video.. soy propietario de BMW Serie 5 (F11 2016) y uso Night Vision Spot Light, pero por lo que veo BMW ya no ofrece la opcion Night Vision en esta G30 LCI 2021.. es una pena porque quise comprar uno pero eso me hizo desistir.. un saludo
Best looking seat love their look conservative elegant
AGREED
Interior - my main reason to not buy another BMW - it’s basically the same design as the last gen 5 series. I want something new!
Just a larger standard screen
If you mean the pre facelift one yes because it’s made in 2017 but if you mean the f10 then it looks very different imo 👍
@@yes8032 I had the previous generation M5 in 2013 and it’s basically the same inside.
@@AbdullahHood oh I remember sitting in both cars they kinda drive the same to me I like it tho
I’m diggin the grill
I am so glad that you like this one.
I guess you met Kirk from the luxurious fleet nice joe 👍
This is definitely my favourite bmw in the lineup right now
I am glad that you like this one.
@@RaitisRides sure 🔥
@@yes8032 Yes sir!
Transformers hahaha that's OG right there. 😁🔥🔥
I like the grille of the new 5 series. I personally am not a fan of the rear tail lights. I liked them better when they weren't smoked in 2020.
like this better.. simple and clean not over doing it
For an a electric hybrid, it does sound sporty!
Love the color. Nice Beemer
Spectacular color
This is On my list 📝
What about engine noise does it feel like that 4cyl? How is the muffler sound
Your monogram was blocking the speedometer could've moved to the lower area of the passenger side , car sounds like the shifts are going to be short, like the color.
Oh my god the transformers reference brought back memories 😂
AHHHH SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL
4 series grill is big but size isn't the most deterring aspect, it's the license plate across it right in the middle.
This thing is nice!!
Still love this grille.
Nice I like it!
Wow this is definitely something cool and interesting
I appreciate you letting me share it with you!
I didn't know this car. It looks good.
15:42 'Uranium'...made me laugh to tears...hahaha
Not a fan of the styling but I love the grill for sure
The smaller grill days for sure!
You don't like it's styling but like it's grill? Ok buy yourself a grill
Next year grill comes without BMW
So does m5 comes with heated and cooled seats?
This exterior is the best to get on every 2021 5 series IMO it just looks amazing although the black rims might be preferred
You are so very right!
Black rims look ghetto.
Don't you just love the cars that come with the BMW grills?