2024 BMW 5 Series: New luxury sedan is now BMW's best car? [Review & Test Drive] 🇿🇦
Thinking of a luxurious yet fuel-efficient sedan? The new BMW 520d might be your perfect match! In this comprehensive review, we take a deep dive into the latest iteration of this iconic car. We'll explore its updated design, refined performance, improved fuel efficiency, especially for South African drivers, and all the tech features that possibly make it BMW's best car yet.
But is the diesel engine still worth it in 2024? We'll address that question too, along with real-world driving impressions and pricing information specific to the South African market.
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Engine
1:40 - Transmission
1:52 - Other models
3:00 - Price
3:30 - Warranty and Maintenance Plan
4:00 - The elephant in the room
4:36 - Rivals
5:15 - What it’s like to drive?
7:00 - Park Assistant
8:10 - WhatsApp the dealer
8:36 - Chinese tech
10:30 - What’s bothering Ash?
11:35 - Interior
14:39 - Rear seats
15:53 - Boot/trunk
17:15 - Conclusion
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Would you still buy a luxury sedan like the BMW 520d over the SUV equivalent in South Africa?
Definitely.
Yes without a doubt.
Hell yeah
If im buying in this segment I probably have another car that is a suv.
Not when there are SUVs like the X5 unfortunately
No matter how popular the SUVs are or can be, sedans, just like hatchbacks will always have a market, whether or not car makers see this it's a different ballgame
Lol you're not making sense. Car makers make these decisions based on how many of their cars are sold in every market. They know exactly how many purchases there are in every category and if the sales are low, there's no reason for them to put in the effort. How individuals feel is different since you don't buy a new phone every year or 2 like you would a phone.
@@MaxxKoggen You may have entirely missed my point
@@tshepoboroko2920 which was what?
yep definately agree with you, i i have an SUV and a hatch and i sometimes see myself wanting something in the middle like a sedan my wife has a crossover , a sedan is something we need to fill that gap in practicality.
Sedans are still the best! really beautiful. I am getting the 2024 330i this month, used your website to find the best deal!
hello from Romania! I just bought an BMW m340i xdrive with 374 HP......so the sedans will never die.....or maybe let me put it this way: don't let the sedans die!!!!! the suv are not the answer.......are heavy, with high center of gravity, there are not so comfortable like the sedans.....you only get a bigger boot....that's all!
2 year warranty for a car that’s north of a R1 000 000 is mad business… 😮
Ridiculous and unacceptable.
Any issues are covered under the Motor Plan for 5 years/100k km
It’s a rip off seriously.
Money Pit. They know in 2 years you will be crying. @sechabashuping8685
They basically want people to buy and resell their cars evertime a new model comes out.
The death of the executive saloon has been a question over the past 2 decades now. Car journos must end this drama. The executive sedan will never die.
8:12 that transition is very nice 🔥🔥🔥. Enjoyed it
Favorite review of the new 5 series. Yes, I like it more than the European or American reviews
Man you couldn’t have said it better implementation and refinement of the tech, comfort and aftermarket support of the German vehicle brands is amazingly impressive eg simple car regular services you get the best service.
Just makes sense for a 5er to have a 6 cylinder, given the size of the car. That 4 pot diesel just looks like it’ll work better in a 3 Series.
Well done the diesel engine will always be better one to go for🎉😮 Nice one Ash
Sedans are harmonious I’m getting my 2023/2024 Mercedes C200 soon. Someone like me hates a heavy slow bigger box (SUV)
Iv owned about three of the 5 series From e28 535i E34 535i And the e39 528i My favorite was e28 But the strongest was the e34 for me guys and but now im done with bma maybe new one maybe
What a review. Well done!
Saw this car on the road and wow! What a good looking car especially in Brooklyn grey. I'd take this over an SUV anyday
Hi Ash, great review! I think people who buy this sedan will have a SUV in their stable as well. Remember to mention the tablet connectors at the back seats next time. Great for kids on the long road.
New look looks proper 👌 Small things could be better such as boot space and some shortcut buttons to access urgent settings. Overall its a niice package and good useable review Ash. I would look for a low mileage F10 520/530d and be happy
Great review...lovely car.
Oh love this nice
Looks so beautiful
Every category has its own practicality. For me a Sedan is for my personal reasons and an SUV is for when I want to have more people in the car but still be able to offer them comfort and enough space for everyone
I always appreciate a review by Ash no bs dry humour. Straight into the car facts unhurried, seamlessly, good temperament. So good. 👍🏽
Some of us do enjoy that dry humor...just don't watch Ciro then Those of us who enjoy watching his reviews, we appreciate him.
@@gustavchuene7430 For real. Mans could have just praised Ash and kept it moving
it’s crazy how your office if arrows from where i work, the bmw looked massive in the parking lot
As always an epic review 🔥🫡
What a great car. I love the way you did this review you even showed us the keys and pack assist, that is a great review
Two cars that the two manufacturers never get wrong: BMW for its 5 series and Mercedes for its E-Class.
Is it long ranger as the previous models of +-1000km on single a tank of fuel…?🧐
I think we need to see other videos that critique the flaws of engineering of the same car after warranty has expired... This is important 😅 it should still be in good condition but we need to see the reviews of the same car model at least 3 of them to see common problems that arise over time and give possible solutions for repairs and maintenance 😅 provided the owner wishes to keep the car and NOT to sell it.
I love the new look...progressive stuff
They’re becoming harder to distinguish between the Mercedes E and BMW 5 series . Would’ve loved to see them side by side
This new 5 series look really bad compared to the previous model. The back looks like a Mercedes style with fake exhaust 😢😢 BMW made a very bad choice on this design but love the interior.
Does sunroof open or is it fixed
I agree- 5 series is best
Can you please next time you also seat in the middle there at the back seat? Coz I would like to see if and adult can seat comfortably with that air-vents part in morden cars, as you mantioned "South African life style"🤣🤣 Otherwise thanks for the best review.. You have covered everything. I think the battery has taken some space of that boot, because it should be bigger than that...
The problem people often overlook with sedans is not how they deal with road undulations a but better than a SUV but how high or low those undulations are and how they will damage the car.
Especially here in South Africa
I didn’t hear much on the pricing. The x5 is nice but we are looking at close to R2M these days
I like how you say leather, whilst in fact its Veganza, a replacement material for the leather. Judgding from your review, BMW has succeeded in creating a luxury material that replaces leather 👍
It’s their branded “Vegan Leather”
The cheapest 5 series is R1.25m, how insane is that 🤯.
The mid sized sedan segment is dead but the compact category will survive because of favourable pricing and the second hand market.
Hi loads of vehicles including Jaguar, Mercedes, etc use ZF Gearboxes (Transmissions) so it is not unique to BMW.Manufacturers from Aston Martin, Chevrolet, Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Ford and BMW all rely on ZF transmissions to function. You would never think there was anything in common with a Ford F-150 and Rolls Royce - but they both often contain a ZF gearbox
Where is Ciro?
Can't wait for the new 3series... The 5 has just become too big in my opinion.. But still it looks to be a very nice car this
Last gen LCI was pinnacle Bavarian design. This looks unfinished. Looks like a BMW from GTA trying to hide from copyright.
What an amazing space 👏
SUV's aside this car's biggest competition for a sedan buyer is the BMW 3 series
BMW must go back to the drawing board with this new 5... Go more E39 combind shapes !! Who cares about fuel consumption and EV'S !!! EV'S are there for the people who lives in a dream land for now.. aspecialy in SA.
I think BMW is getting away with buttons and wants people to use voice assistant for doing most of the things. Hence the fuel can be shown if you just tell the bmw voice assistant.
Why does it have a fixed glass roof, and not a sunroof? If a glass roof can't slide open, its totally pointless. (I am a smoker, and love my slide-open "chimney")
Suzuki should get ZF to help them with their automatic gearboxs
They already have a 6 speed auto in unit grand vitara allgrip.. they should move that down the range
The placement of the reverse light really bothers me. Like, why is it there? It’s so impractical. Imagine in bumper-to-bumper traffic you’re trying to reverse and overtake the car in front of you and the person behind you won’t see the reverse light because it's located where the tow bar usually is. It’s so unlike BMW to do that. They should fix that in the facelift. 😔
That's actually a spare wheel in new premium german cat🤯🤯🤯🤯
I was also surprised and in a BMW
When he said it was comfortable over small bumps the first thing in my mind was if they got rid of run flat tyres, because run flat tyres are definitely not comfortable. They actually kept spare wheels in all the M cars all these years as these did not have run flats and hence needed a spare.
Me wanting something that's already extinct... A wagon
Never extinct, per se. good news for you, I guess. It is gonna be made available to choice with this iteration of the 5er. Including getting one with an M5 engine (hybrid).
@@Mzwandile_Makhowane my last two cars were wagons. Maybe the can look them up as as they're not available in USA they aren't available. Nissan ad wagon then my current car is a Toyota fielder hybrid Whichi is basically a Corolla wagon. But here in America they try to pose them wagons as crossovers like the new crown signia.. I just want a small compact efficient and inexpensive wagon. Like that jdm Corolla wagon I had while I'm another country
It's an okay car but I'd go with the E-Class because it's better looking exterior and interior.
Is the interior build quality good in the merc? Asking due to the recent low quality build.
@@g4tlan the E-class has the better build quality at MB but still cant match BMW!!
I’d choose the E Class too, very stunning, high tech, most comfortable
The rattle and squeaks in the Merc centre console is not make sure, way cheaply made
@@mjngp Sorry, which BMW that doesn’t squeak?
The empty gap between the steering column and the dashboard is very unsettling 0:10
It's because Ash is oddly proportioned!
It needs 6 cylinders. North America gets 6 cylinder models.
eish i still see the Corolla backside on this car
I love the newer designs BMW's come out with.
Yeah but i will say that they look odd in videos
@@KeitumetsemulaudziYeah I know what you mean
My e38 pushes 226kw Why would I buy an expensive 145kw it's a waste of money
Sir you wrong about South African style choosing SUV over sedan, South Africans prefer sedan and hatchback those who have SUV have sedan as daily drive car
This isn't true. Sedan sales are low compared to SUVs. Most people prefer SUVs
Had a 5 series,amazing car. No need for 7 series or SUV for that matter ...😜
I'll rather buy a Lexus without any warranty and it will still outlast any of the German cars !!
You're lying!!
@@duffydon1741 unfortunately it's the truth LOL
@@jjff4555 that you’re lying, yes!!!
@duffydon1741 it is true though. Lexus is the most reliable luxury brand
@@ld9387 not anymore dude, used to be..
I’m still mad at South African not loving station wagons, therefore I resort to sedans.
I would get a Camry 2024 over this bmw anyday...
145kw and 450nm for a car north of a million? I would rather take an SUV like Mazdas new inline 6 SUV
The 5 has always been a good choice but all this so called "Tech" is driving me away to a car with more buttons than screens
Nice car to own if you're the first owner. You don't want this car when it gets older, and all the typical BMW problems start. It'll bankrupt you🙈🙈🙈
Tiggo is also less than half the price... Can't compare
BMW lost the plot with the 5 series design, almost looks like an SUV
Really disappointed there is no 6 cylinder. This '2.0 everything' road these premium giants are doing is taking the soul out of everything. The engines are powerful yes, but man, it's so... Meh. Make a 550 With a 6er for heaven's sake!
Are you expecting 5 series to become a SUV? lol. There is a reason why there are X series.
Definitely not!. Take a look at DEE from BMW!.
This interior isn't luxury at all. It can very well fit in some KIA K5...
The 3 series looks better than this. BMW should rethink their warranty.
Who scratched the back left mag rim so early in the life of this Beeema? LOL
2L engine on a 5series 😩💩 AMG C43 or E Klass are much better options
SUV’s are overrated in my opinion. Some sedans are more practical than most SUV’s.
This is true.
BMW just buried the sedan with this one
SUV are for fat people or for people over compensating for small piel. Sedans are great but wagons are the best 👌
premium feeling plastic...lol
2 whole years 😂😂😂 BMW is now out of touch...
People are just ridiculous.. what are your side mirrors for ? Blind spot detection and all the crap. If you got your license legally you won't need this technology.
The car doesn’t look great to be honest!
The new 5 is a dissapointment
E39 to this.. pfft, the world is getting shittier generally
There will never be another E39 bro and it's sad..
I hate this new 5
Man. These car is ugly . Who designed these cars . Rather buy the outgoing 5 series. Bmw lost the plot now only the badge. Is sad
ugly car. bmw lost the plot. i will go Chinese. its cheaper. 1.2 mil. nope
I didn't even finish watching this 👎🏿🇿🇦👎🏿
Potholes no roads in EC so not for me. Learnt hard way with MB shooting brake taking 2 tyres down in one sitting. No missing them. 🥱
Money Pit. 1.2Mil ? What justifies that cost? Go with the Toyota Corolla XR if you'd like value for money. Thank me later.