2024 BMW X5 Review | BMW's X5 Is Still King Of The Hill, Even If You Don't X5M...
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BMW's X5 isn't exactly a spring chicken, but BMW has done an excellent job of keeping their mid-sized SUV up to date with constant changes, new engines, improved plug in hybrids and more options, gadgets, and gizmos available than most of the competition put together. To demo what the X5 has to offer, BMW sent me a fire-breathing X5M for the week, and, well, MMMMM.
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We have a town home-sized garage and ironically because our X5 has the split tailgate it's one of the few SUVs that allows us to open the tailgate while the garage is down. Plus the split tailgate is just more practical
A definite plus when you can close the garage door to unload groceries when it's 25℉ and snow is blowing in your garage.
What about driving it through the garage door? Or do you have a 10ft or larger width?
One of my favorite features of BMWs that is rarely mentioned, Cellular signal is repeated from the antenna, into that little cell phone compartment. So if you store your cell phone, you will not lose any signal.
All the lux manufacturers do that.
Same with Audi.
The X5 has really taken off for BMW They sell over 80k a year, starting at $60k
that was peaked back in 2022
You’ll see those numbers continue to crash when people realize how much that large screen sucks. lol.
@@miraphycs7377 I just gave you 2023 numbers from BMW USA
@@Jujubean9795 so you would rather have the 2023 model with smaller screen?
Still the best, most adult, review on Utube!
Oh I love the kidney grill in black!
I have a 22’ X7 M50i and 23’ X5MC. Love both of them. Just need to add a 2025 M3C and a couple of BMW Motorcycles to the collection, now. 😁
Mafia alert
@@Pollo3330 some people have all the coin!
I find the X5 50/60i to be just about perfect. Loads of power while still being tuned more towards comfort than the X5M.
How bout x5 40i ? It's pretty quick 0 to 60 in 5 sec
@@Pollo3330the slowest bmw sedans do 5 sec with 250hp 2.0 engines. big low end torque difference between 6cyl and v8
This interior is nearly perfect. I love it. 🥰
Yeah if you hate physical buttons.
@@TizzleT it always confuses me that when the vehicle produces gasoline, it must have physical buttons, but if it’s an EV, we can turn a blind eye to the interior being button free.
@@elliottmanning4116All vehicles should have physical buttons. Having everything in menu is a lawsuit waiting to happen. EV companies get away with it because high tech people who want electric also want everything on tough pad. They are tech people and not real drivers. They promote tech as it’s their industry. Real car enthusiasts want manual controls with great ergonomics and muscle memory knowing where they are without looking. It’s all about the driving experience with ease. Two different types of drivers.
The x5 has always been absolutely amazing and well rounded
Is there less body roll in this in Sport+ mode vs an MSport model in Sport+ mode?
Stunning color. Such a great 2 row Mid size.
I'm stunned as well
Just picked up a 24 40i. What a great vehicle. The lack of buttons doesn’t bother me. ID8.5 is easy to navigate and I prefer the wheel to touching the actual screen but it’s easy enough to reach. Not a fan of run flat tires. Will likely replace with non-RFT and put a spare in. MPG is incredible on the highway getting 31-33mpg at 75mph. Drive Assist Pro is phenomenal. Coming from an RDX this is a really nice upgrade. Comfortable and very quiet. I wanted a BMW ICE before they go all EV.
Does yours have the m sport appearance package? Is the suspension soft or firm?
did you pay under MSRP?
Wow stunning colour 🎉😊
Really nice review. Though I prefer the pre LCI X5 exterior looks. Also their latest iDrive system is a mess with almost all the buttons removed. X5M is definitely THE BEST buy of all the luxury brand hi performance SUV's.
i just LOVE that color!!!! 😍😍😍
Alex what is the official name of this color on the window sticker?
I really like your review style and platform setup. Can you do the LCI Alpina XB7 please?
Great review.
I tend to agree with your view/position regarding the X5. I specced mine out on BMW website and it came out to $ 83K large! Yet, it's just how I'd spend my own cash on it!
Great car, but the front looks a little plasticky though, doesn’t it?
That’s the case with just about any car
@@naveenthemachineno it isn’t troll. The entire black section on this looks like black plastic instead of chrome.
The M bumper black treatment is ugly, the non-m bumper is no better with its silver brace.
@@sammydavis991 that’s a first world problem. You’re completely ignoring everything else the x5 has to offer and you’re basing your purchase decision on whether a small amount of trim is plastic or chrome?😂🤣
@@sammydavis991 A growing number of people, myself included, find chrome to look like flashy garbage. I’ll take anything over chrome.
I have a GLE 450. Do you find this better than the GLE 450? How does it compare?
It doesn't compare. The X5M is a beast, while the gle450 is your regular 6 cyl luxury suv
I try both and own the X5. The GLe is more luxury, more comfort and more smooth drive. So then for country side. The X5 make the trafic road less boring so more for busy city life, you get out green light faster, overtaking make easier, safer on high speed, help you get home sooner.
If u have family and need comfort ride. Get gle If u r single or couple and main focus is driving fun. Get x5 Rivals, yet very different concept I chose x5 over gle anyday
best suv of all time!!!
I have the 2024 x5. I hate the idrive 8. No buttons is a pain!! You lose the screen when changing fan speed. This is bad when you are using any map app. The fan is very loud when you go past the first notch when using air conditioning. I love everything else!
Didn't they remove the 3rd row option?
Great car; EXCEPT iDrive 8 SUUUUUCCKS! The 8 shortcut buttons are gone. Climate control buttons are gone. Heated seats and ventilated seats are now have to be turned on / off in software. Manual turning on of low beam headlights and PARKING LIGHTS are in iDrive. Was the turn-style headlight switch too complicated, for BMW? Even the HEATED STEERING WHEEL BUTTON is gone. Won't buy another BMW until BMW undoes iDrive 8 buttonless stupidity.
Whoa I did not realize they removed that many buttons.
And, one of my most common features, the cruise control interval selection, is in the software, not a button on the steering wheel. I really wanted to trade my X5 for a newer model, but the operation of iDrive killed the deal.
That’s why we ordered the 22’ X7 M50i and 23’ X5MC. Didn’t like the direction of the newer models. Got the last allocation of the X7 for the year and had to search for the new X5 cross country.
Agreed, ID8 is nothing more than a cost cutting measure disguised under being more “tech”
Fully agree. I managed to get an older X5 ordered just before this one came out and the reason to do so was controls. If buttons aren't back by time I come to replace then my next car won't be a BMW, which is a shame as otherwise brilliant car.
Thats a really nice performance car but that dual center screen is really convoluted. Should have stayed with traditional cluster and screen and kept the real buttons for the ac system.
so you prefer the 2023 model?
3rd row? I am at the BmW site trying to build X5 but I don’t see the third row option for 2025
Maybe they won't let you in canada
Nope . Buy an x7
X7 only offers third row. X5 is only two row.
@@ryanb8736 Yep. It always has been a 2 row.
Compare BMW x1 i28 vs Mazda Cx5 Signature vs Honda CRV Hybrid Touring.
I have 2019 X5. $85k would put all boxes checked minus v8. Very comfortable car that can be evil next to a kid who just bought GR86. I was in a hit and run accident where I had to replace headlight. It’s $7.5k each. 9k if you want modules replaced. Two headlights can buy you Nissan Versa.
That’s the issue with BMW, high maintenance cost which Alex is yet to talk.
@@RajaSekar-USA he won’t talk about that because at this price point you shouldn’t even be concerned about repair or insurance or fuel costs because you can most certainly afford them if you’re shopping in this category If you can’t afford any of these then you can’t afford the car. Plain and simple
Yes; it's easy to see how these luxury cars get totaled out so fast. I have a similar story: I bought a new 2016 3 Series and took it in to get a clear bra installed. Well, the installer cut the clearbra on the headlights, and damaged the headlight housings. The LED headlight housings were $2K EACH -- for just the housings. And there's another $1-2K of modules attached to each housing as well, which of course were not damaged in this case, since there was no impact. But the body shop estimate was $5K with labor, just to replace two headlight housings - which the installer's insurance payed out to me. Imagine how high the bill would be if all the modules got smashed up in an accident, with other front end components.
@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnowFind another clear film installer.
@@RajaSekar-USAWhat’s nice about new BMW’s is you get 3 years of complimentary service and you can buy extensions if you would like.
Holy crap Alex, where do you live?!? Gorgeous roads!
He lives in the Santa Cruz mountains
The ultimate All-rounder Car, the 3l Diesel engine with +620 Nm would also be strong enough for this high tech beauty. The color is very nice.
What color is that x5?
Like the exterior. Much more subtle than the angular craziness of some BMW models. Very cool sunroof. The seat design is really off putting, looks like something more at home in a kids toy. It’s unfortunate everyone copied BMWs dashboard.
I hate so much that they've moved nearly everything to the screen like some other idiotic car companies. Buttons will last 100 times longer than any screen ever will. And it's a shame, because the redesign isn't bad by any stretch, although I think it peaked with the last iteration, but the lack of longevity and safe usability keeps me away, and will keep many away from this newest model. And that's a shame, especially with the improvements to the PHEV. Great and thorough review as always, though.
I won't buy another BMW until they end the buttonless stupidity.
I like that the X5 has the cornering LED light function, the optional Bowers & Wilkins Diamond audio, the panoramic roof with LED lights, LED lights in all 4 door handles and Digital Key. Mercedes needs to step it up with the GLE and bring back the High-End Burmester Audio System, implement Digital Key and unlock the FULL function of the Multi-Beam LED headlights.... and upgrade those basic brakes on the AMG GLE 53.
Honestly a Model X makes so much more sense than both of these SUVs. Even the base model would probably match a X5M in the 1/4 mile and trap speed. Teslas easily have some of the best audio system (even though they get a license to brand their system). Also has some great headlights and even better cornering lights because it has 3 stages to them. I believe the brakes are decent but I don't remember what upgrade they did recently after the Plaid brakes fiasco.
all those add-ons just cost you more coin!
@@ayushmalpeddi2793 but Teslas are all electric!
@@gosman949 True buts it's a luxury to not ever have to visit the dealership or gas station. Obviously not an ideal car for everyone but something to consider when the German midsize SUVs can get to 6 figures quickly
I’m going to be considering the X5 but also the Q8 for my next car. I’ll also consider the SQ8 vs M60i.
You can't compare Audi with BMW or Mercedes. Audi is just a wannabe luxury car, but at the end a Volkswagen with fancy custom front grill.
M60i is the only way to go.
As always, an excellent review, but as others have mentioned, calling this an “X5 review” isn’t legit; it’s an “X5M-only review”.
I don't want to even guess how much that Panoroof glass will cost if it ever requires replacement. The front and back pano glass for my MDX are about $1400 combined.
Owers often cite it as a particular issue. It costs $3,000-5,000 to fix and it breaks in around 5% of all vehicles in the warranty period and maybe another 5% afterwards. BMW does not cosnsider it a warranty expense either ("normal wear and tear) so you have to make an insurance claim
If you’re concerned about that you shouldn’t even be shopping for a luxury car
@@vicariousity3046 that’s it? Apparently it costs 10-12k to replace a pano roof in a Toyota Camry
@@naveenthemachine again, I was just referring to the glass. But yes, with the entire pano roof assembly including glass, rails, frame, shade, motors and everything else plus labor, I can easily see this approaching $10K
@@naveenthemachine unfortunately most cars now, even non-luxury come with panoroofs or at the very least a standard sun/moon roof... So buyers don't have much of a choice....
Love that color
I want to trade in my mdx for this
shit the starting MSRP is $120k? How come I still remember it was just 100k? maybe it was just 2022 not that long ago? At that time I thought it was relatively bargin but 125k starting and 145k competition, Cayenne GTS probabably better served for minor more money?
Bet cayenne GTS price has gone up too
Cayennes turbo base start at $146k now, can’t be higher than that. With options and be reasonable it should be about same price as turbo or less or people going to buy turbo
It is a good car when it doesn’t break
These are for people who work extremely hard and make a lot of money. The secret is to stick with the B58 6 cylinder in the base model. Toyota approved of that drivetrain. That’s why they are selling like crazy now and are now a consumers reports pick. Maintenance is more than a Honda though. Just doesn’t have the hundreds of recalls like Honda though.
Who can afford a car like this? Not very many people I know.
Many say that used x5/x7 is a junk. Alex, what you say ?
CPO ones should be OK My name is Alex too 😅
It’s incorrect to say BMW “latest iDrive8 system” as it’s already been left behind by both 8.5 AND 9.
What color is the exterior???
Isle of Man Green Metallic
@@swvwest Definitely not. IOMG is way brighter. Not sure what this is….
@@joetacchino4470 I think Boston Green Metallic??
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic. Have seen it in person and not a fan.
@@directordave1 definitely not blue ridge it’s more blue. This is closer to Oxford green metallic but not British racing green.
Best buy is the phev
Did you say $140,000? Holy cow!
My dream car, one day...
Made from the finest plastics money can buy, including the engine!!
Yet every single car on this planet has plastic in the engine bay
@@naveenthemachine Absolutely. But not every car is put together as poorly as the X5 is and most don't show their age as quickly as does the X5.
@@bassandtrebleclef that comment clearly proves yours just a hater who doesn’t know anything BMWs are impeccably well put together. When you drive the bumpers don’t fall off the second you leave the lot
@@naveenthemachine I bought a new 3 Series in 2016 and I wasn't particularly impressed with the build quality and materials used. However, I have been to many BMW drive events since then, and I'll say that the quality goes up significantly once you step up to the 5 Series or X5.
The X5 looks great even the basic model. Maybe a bit overpriced, unfortunately when you buy a car like this, ownership experience may be expensive or higher than average car due to expensive oarts and repairs. Probably best leasing, i keep my cars for at least 15 years. In terms of gas consumption, will definitely would not use it for everyday driving. If i bought one, it be a vacation cruiser..
Unless you're dishing out $130+k in cash imagine the monthly payment 😮 and credit needed to obtain one of these beauties. It seems these auto review channels always show the top of the line model rather then the average model sold of that vehicle. The affluent are not the only one's who watch these vidoes yet I get the sense these auto manufacturers don't care and are trying to market to that type of buyer rather then the average one 🤙🏽🇺🇲
Alex, Is the X5 the best CUV to buy or is it the best CUV to lease? 🤔
Both. X5 is relatively reliable It’s the best to lease and buy
@@naveenthemachine Relative to what? Our was a mess and it started to age quickly even during the CPO warranty period.
@@bassandtrebleclef you’re just using your one small issue to convince people the x5 is unreliable?😂😂😆😆🤣
please add chapters/sections to the video
That screen is clownishly large. There’s no reason you need to have a huge picture of Vanessa Williams while listening to her only famous song. Somehow everybody managed to get where they need to go with a 6 inch map on the screen and voice guided lessons.
2:52 "prevents them from falling out"? Really!
There is no 3 row option for x5
X7 has the 3rd row!
Huge seller as with Lexus. Cadillac and Lincoln et al (Acura, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, Infiniti) all have a lot to learn still but both have left openings both with interface between driver and machine and in something more directed at the US consumer for example towing capability. Verdict: Just the X equals 0 remarkably
Genesis Mercedes Lincoln are getting closer to x5 than ever
14.1 mpg is garbage, whether it’s a mild hybrid or not! 😂
But at this point it shouldn’t even matter If you care about mpg you shouldn’t even be commenting here
Why would anyone spend significantly more and buy an X5M and care about the efficiency? They have other trim levels of the X5 if thats what you care about.
Not built for fuel economy, but that's horrible.
@@I.LikeCars in general if your buying an x5 you shouldn’t even be concerned about fuel economy. If you care about fuel economy then don’t buy a luxury car
I have the base 375 HP 6 cyl and get 28 MPG on the highway. I’m very happy with that.
Can’t believe these prices they will be 200k in 5 years guess you can lease them
What's BMW the "top dog" of? Is it super small waranties,low dependability scores, high repair costs,or the ability not to live past 100k miles?
Those things don’t matter in a luxury car 😂 Bmws the top dog of being extremely well rounded
Consumer reports just ranked BMW as the number one brand in their latest report card - which includes reliability. They've come along way. I bought a 2016 3 Series brand new and owned it for 7 years -- it was the most reliable car I've ever owned, including new Hondas and new Mazdas.
Every time I look at BMW's new grossly oversized front grille - it just looks like the car is sucking on a big pacifier, all it needs to fully complete the image is a big ring dangling from the middle area...
Kind of the hill?
It’s the king, kind of. 😂
Kind of my fat fingers when typing LOL
@@AAutoBuyersGuide Exactly what I thought. Been watching your videos for years that have been on the edge of perfection. Thought I would bust your chops now that you have proven that you are human like the rest of us. Keep up the good work.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide Which colour is the car in please?
145k… WHAT! Just a total waste of $.
Thank you for showing a review that only the top 1 percent will buy. Still a great review
This color doesn't show well on camera.
Still looks beautiful
Looks nice, but lower quality than a GLE.
GLE base engine is a 4 banger
@@directordave1 I’m referring to the overall quality of the vehicle. Not the variance in engine choice. As someone who used to work in the luxury vehicle industry, I’d get the GLE 63S over the X5M. The BMW is my second choice in this category.
@@SYSTEM__32 I won’t buy the X5M, that engine isn’t reliable. But for the volume seller of each, the BMW 6 is bulletproof and my strong preference. I’ve owned over 20 BMWs and only 1 Mercedes. My dad did work for Mercedes ironically.
Consumer reports just ranked BMW as the number one brand in their latest report card - which includes reliability. Mercedes is near the bottom.
@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow JD Power reliability scores for these specific models; which are what we’re actually talking about. BMW X5: 80/100 MB GLE: 81/100
The x5 is small not a family car back seats feels cramp .I own a 2022 x5 very nice but if had a family I wold not want a x5
At first I very disappointed with my X5 for the cost vs luxury. But after owning for a year I say it worthy. The magic is in it gear box, engine and its technology (engine maps and performance). It very safe and fast. Very enjoy to drive. To me, it the best car for every day city driving (with or without kids), but not for long distance trips.
Alex always knows what he’s talking about. The guy is an automotive Einstein!
It’s the price of an alpina xb7, for a mid size with a terrible ride. Can’t hit the no thanks button hard enough
14:36 why start/stop OFF in a HYBRID? IMO that should be treated as a "hybrid feature" and not able to be deactivated without going into manual shifting mode.
Why do you oppose giving the driver the choice?
@@ALMX5DP I have a 2002 Prius. You can't disable EV mode in that car other than max heat or cool on the climate control or running the defroster. The ability to stop the engine is integral to the hybrid system.
@@aspecreviewsnot sure what that has to do with my question.
@@ALMX5DP X5 is also a HYBRID. Start/stop is an integral part of any hybrid and should not be able to be defeated apart from extreme climate control settings or transmission sport or manual shifting mode.
@@aspecreviews repeating what it is doesn’t help me understand why you feel the user should not be able to turn it off. BMW think it’s okay to have that ability, so what’s wrong with that?
.......................... Yep! the only DOG worse is the Mercedes BLE!
Usually like your reviews Alex, but reviewing a full blown X5 M and trying to sprinkle in tidbits about other variants is absolutely injustice. Either just review this and then do separately for the base version and the PHEV. All 4 models differ substantially and cannot be rolled up into one sweeping meaningless review like this.
Selfish, shameful for BMW x5 that always locked in place for middle seats. It's really selfish. They should do like x3 little bit recline.
Spare wheel ❤🙏🏽😇
An M60i makes a lot more sense for 90K starting and probably 100K well equipped. It has the same amount of torque, just less HP and overall less aggressive but still quite sporty SUV. I dont really undersrabd where the 40K upgrade to the full M model goes. From the exterior they also appear kinda similar.
The ultimate leasing machine
Alex lost weight
Rear seat comfort and adjustability is terrible. That knocked it off my list.
Get a x7 then
Misleading title! Really? You reviewing super car priced X5M vehicle not the regular X5. How many X5M are in USA, 12, 13? This is not X5, this is AN M CAR and it's in a totally different category.
Calm down.
I don’t know what you’re complaining about but the X5 has multiple different models including the M as do all other BMW models
@@RiceBROS90 This is two times more expensive than "regular" X5. Yes, it's still X5 I guess
Get a CPO Lexus LX570.
Lx570!? 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣😆😆😆😆😆 Nope. Not even close. The lx is nowhere near as good in any sort of way as an x5 or any of its competitors And lx would be a huge waste of money. You’d be coming out ahead from a livability standpoint in just about any other crossover
@naveenthemachine X5 no doubt is one of the best SUVs to ever exist, but at this price point, you are better off with CPO LX570. Less compromises, especially if you are hauling, passengering or outright roughing it up on the back roads.
@@IshtiaqAlam wrong. The lx has far more compromises 😂 It’s nowhere near as luxurious or as good looking or as tech laden or as fun to drive as an x5. And the 3rd row in the lx is uselsss
@naveenthemachine :) OK kiddo
Pricing is absurd. Also, why did you compare this to full size SUVs in your rating?
18:22 said by no true driving enthusiast
ICE is so yesterday. EV is the future and BMW has fallen behind in the EV market.
Must be why EV sales are way down and their resale values are terrible.
Ice ice baby
It’s still the best in the segment.
Definitely Kind of The Hill.
@@ALMX5DP lol. Kind or king. It’s still tops
@@naveenthemachine for me I’d either go for a Bronco Raptor and save a bit of cash, or stretch and go for a G-Klasse. Road biased performance SUVs don’t really do much for me.
Nope. It looks great and drives great, but owning one is a painful experience.
@@ALMX5DP I’d go with an x5 gv80 grand Cherokee summit, cx90 or try to find a used grand Cherokee SRT or trackhawk
This car is a dog indeed, if you mean total dogshit 😅😅
You've never driven one.
Okay, poor boy. 🤣
Meh, these just don't hold up over time. I know people like these, but they're just not well made. If you're leasing it then you're in the clear, but 2 years out of warranty and this thing will start to throw a parts tantrum.
Not well made proves you don’t know anything about cars Bmws have impeccable build quality. If bmw quality was so bad then the x5 wouldn’t exist
@@naveenthemachine I bought a new 3 Series in 2016 and owned it for 7 years. It was the most reliable vehicle I ever owned, even beating my new Honda and new Mazda.
Also, Consumer Reports just ranked BMW as the number one brand in their latest report card - which includes reliability.
This trash is priced close to GLS Maybach 🤦♀
Apples are priced close to oranges.
lol.
What do you mean? The have like $50k diff
And it doesn’t bounce.
Wtf is maybach ?😂 oversized gle
X5 is over rated. The prices are rediculous. You don't want it after warranty runs out.
Consumer reports just ranked BMW as the number one brand in their latest report card - which includes reliability.
Says a bmw hater. X5 isn’t overrated. Because it’s best in class in every category
But it’s still a BMW only good for about three or four years without major expense. I’d go get five Kia Niro Limiteds instead. But then again, I’m not buying stuff just for status.
I bought a new 3 Series in 2016 and owned it for 7 years. It was the most reliable vehicle I ever owned, even beating my new Honda and new Mazda. But most importantly, BMW isn't really about status, IMO. I mean, yes, it is a luxury car - of course. Some people do buy them for status. BUT I buy them for what they can do. They outperform and outhandle ordinary vehicles. It's not like a 3 Series is a tarted up Mazda 3, Elantra, or Civic, or something - a basic 3 Series is leaps and bounds more capable with way higher limits, than a normal compact car. If you've never owned one you wouldn't understand.