2019 BMW X5 with xOffroad Pack (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

2019 BMW X5 is the fourth generation of BMW’s no longer largest SUV. BMW is launching the X7, which will compete with Mercedes-Benz GLS. The new BMW X5 has the internal codename G05, and it replaces the F15. BMW X5 G05 is slightly larger from the F15, but if it wasn’t for the football pitch size grill, it would be hard to distinguish between the two generations from the outside. It's a different story on the inside. The new BMW X5 is one of the three new models to feature Live Cockpit - a radically new take on BMW's infotainment system. This press BMW X5 I'm driving is an xDrive30d with the xOffroad Pack, which includes air suspension, electronic rear differential lock, skid plates, terrain modes, and an off road display.
Starting price: 71 000 euro
As tested: ~98 000 euro
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[@bojansify]

Your tests are world-class- I’m surprised you don’t have more followers. Keep up the good work!

[@cohland]

VERY useful and clear video, Marek. I enjoyed every aspect of your presentation, and the detailed comments about the offroad and steering packages were well done! Your sense of humor was also a welcome change from most videos about cars...

[@MarekDrives]

Thanks! Are you thinking of buying one?

[@cohland]

It's possible, but not likely, @@MarekDrives

[@moizmughal5363]

Great indept review much detail and hardwork put in making video on this puppy beast

[@lucianepure504]

your videos are getting better and better! congrats and greetings from Romania. Now that the X5 is finally comfortable I prefer it, but I believe that the Touareg is cheaper.

[@ericrochford3134]

Excellent review, especially putting the driver aids to the test!

[@ZetaReticuli_1]

You improved so much. I really like your personal touch.

[@quonston]

This is the first of Marek’s videos that I’ve watched. Very informative and very entertaining! Really one of the best!

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Wow, thanks!

[@MarekDrives]

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[@javie_fx5928]

Such an awesome video man.. please keep them coming.. no time to slow down now

[@MichaelKouable]

Loved your review. 😁

[@topmotorrevolution2128]

Very nice review! Keep up the good work!

[@stubones]

Great review. The M50D version would be my choice if I could afford one.

[@Lewythefly]

Why would someone dislike this? Great review with humour mixed in. Keep up the great reviews 👍

[@ool3062]

LewyTheFlyS13 Audi and Mercedes fans are jealous haha.

[@TheGlorianos]

I love these off-road tests, this is exactly what I do on daily basis to get back home...especially when I spend $100k+ or so on a car like this ..Just FYI guys, a normal line up consists of 1 luxury SUV + 1 practical/ fun SUV + a saloon car...Also @8:50 deflate the tyres...

[@gerhardlamprecht1098]

I noticed this as well. Run flats are really bad on sand until you deflate

[@EdwardsPhotography]

The off-road package is for Australian roads

[@nithishjvj8736]

215mm of standard ground clearance which is already 5mm more than the F15 and X off road adding another 40mm which now totals to 255mm just wow, BMW upped their game so freaking much

[@DanDan-tt6gv]

This X5 looks better than the prior generation 👍! I used to have the basic ‘16 X5 s35i, and it was fun and nice looking, but lack tech like lane assist, interactive cruise control, collision prevention, etc. So we got rid of it and got something waaaayyyy better and nicer. We are looking forward to check out the coming x7. Can’t wait for a review on the X7!

[@anthonycbrown1952]

Thank you for the virtual 'ride-along'. Greetings from California. In your region of the world are these sort of vehicles selling well? They seem increasingly more complex to operate and relatively expensive to purchase. If you were buying a new car in 2018 with your own money what brand / vehicle would you put at the top of your list for consideration? Thanks as always

[@MarekDrives]

Thanks. Let's put it this way. In the US BMW sells 40-50k X5s a year. In Europe (all 50 countries) it's closer to 30k. In Poland BMW sells something like 10k cars (all models) annually. If I had the money I'd buy the new G-Class or Jaguar i-Pace. Otherwise I'm satisfied with my MX-5, and there's nothing in between that I'd WANT to buy. I'm on the lookout for something that can accommodate all my gear, and serve as a camera car, but it's something I'd HAVE to buy, rather than WANT :)

[@pete64041]

Best SUV right now

[@pete64041]

@Jafar - No problem

[@i_zion]

Totally gonna run this 2019 X5 off-road -- then repair it.

[@kerunbindra4053]

would you prefer this (V8 version) or RRS Autobiography or RRS SVR?!

[@dalibormilic139]

Gott in himmel that is one complicted car to drive I appreciate you testing and reporting issues with all the driver aids although it turns out most of them don't work properly yet Takes a braver men ( or a Tesla owner ) than me to fully trust them still

[@MarekDrives]

I think traditional car manufacturers are already capable of releasing fully autonomous vehicles on par with Tesla, but that doesn't mean Tesla is ideal, and that's why they are holding back.

[@flatdog691]

According to the news it's one of the safetest vehicles on the road I like that

[@dusaintel]

I hope they have off road in USA. Ill buy it in a heartbeat

[@roadstermah7269]

Czy zrobisz porównanie do Audi Q7, było by super, pozdrawiam

[@tomapopescu2425]

Pure and simple these cars are just to complicated

[@gonnabeok]

Looking at this upcoming x5, I start to miss the x5 E53 FL

[@wahash316]

Does it has locker system ? If not then it's not really an offroad.

[@lalare]

Now they change the model each 5 years ?

[@davidplon9215]

Hello Marek. I didn't hear you refer to the Porsche Cayenne as a competitor? Similar pricing on the base car in the US? Interestingly enough I test drove the 50i in and also felt the suspension was to soft also! The Cayenne seems to handle better in my opinion and felt sportier for a luxury SUV!!!

[@MarekDrives]

IMO X5 and Cayenne don't play in the same league. However BMW PR rep says X5 50d is a completely different animal, and he thinks it can challenge the Cayenne. We'll see in March.

[@davidplon9215]

Curious why you feel this way? Can you elaborate? I drove both and love the tech in the BMW but feel the Porsche is definitely the drivers car of the two! Need to step up to the S model of the Porsche though. Feel like base engine is alright but still a bit under powered for my taste.

[@isabellarenzi2431]

Adoro questo veicolo. Una macchina così bella, è il mio veicolo da sogno. 👍💕

[@realrockrolla]

Hello Marek.Can you tell me till wich spead you can leave the air susp. to it max 26 sm ground clearance?

[@MarekDrives]

About 50-60 km/h .

[@MrDitlind]

I get the x5 over an Tuareg everyday

[@Lewythefly]

SQ7 over them all

[@urosstojanov2191]

@@Lewythefly new gle over them all :)

[@weekend231]

Ditlind Roci interior: range rover. exterior: x5. my choice: urus🔥❤️

[@noerden91]

the base price for a toureg is around 57000 euro and the base price of a bmw x5 40d is around 67000 euro thats a big jump in price for the almost the same preformance

[@baotruong1264]

Hi , from your perspective , can u advise me should I get the xOffroad package? Im thinking about the m50d + indulgence package + xoffroad package. But since my place the speed limit most areas is 70-80/km. Is it too much? Or should I drop to 30d + the packages?

[@MarekDrives]

I haven't tried to M50d yet. As far as I'm concerned xOffroad Pack is there mainly to make you feel better. Visually the car doesn't look very different, and how often are you going to take it off road?

[@baotruong1264]

Marek Drives i guess a few times a year. Yeah not much for me. Do you think X5 is a good choice over Q7? Im really like X5, except its price overhere 😅 175k for m50d + indulgence package.

[@MarekDrives]

Q7 is a bit dated. But bigger, if that's your thing.

[@wass006]

I don't get why the legroom isnt good I think it's deliberate to sell the X7

[@alliejr]

Great, great video!!! This new X5 is soft(er)? It’s about time. All previous editions I’ve driven were far too hard by half and so not luxurious at all as they crashed and bobbed around lousy American (northeast) roads. Potential buyers beware the quality. These are ubiquitous where I live and I’ve had more than 1 friend experience catastrophic failure (stranded by the road requiring tow truck) within the first 7000 miles.

[@contyoutufication]

the new GLE?

[@jsy8513]

역시 BMW

[@turbokrtica6417]

Gj Marek

[@allalbijou]

This is my favourite car

[@lewispax1124]

ByAlalon11 same 😻

[@blex5579]

just wanted t0 say thank y0u f0r pr0viding the english vids aswell, even th0 y0u have far m0re p0lish viewers- keep them c0ming! y0uare my fav0rite car guy! fr0m germany.

[@blex5579]

d0nt mind the`0"- my keyb0ard is wrecked...;)

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

Once you get an X6 this car is too boxy for me. I believe it has more horsepower than mine but I'm just driving my mom around town. I don't need any more than 300 HP. I like the shape of the X6. This car just reminds me of a family station wagon. haha

[@veronicianyveronica5290]

Volkswagen can never be compared to BMW.

[@SlickJeff2020]

Wow, check out the complexity, this thing would cost alt of money for repairs in couple of years.

[@GavinByrneLand]

Your reviews are fantastic.

[@Bikram_Saran]

Reveiw the new 3 series

[@wass006]

You should also give a verdict

[@TheCheesemonkeys1]

what are those 2 lights on the steering wheel for? blindspot?

[@MarekDrives]

Lane assist.

[@nathant5819]

When you use assistant features such as lane assist, autonomous parking, the reversing assistant and so on.

[@StefanVlD]

I would choose the Touareg, looks much better than the X5. At least for me. I just don’t like the rear of the X5 and the front is getting old. I think the Touareg looks more aggressive.

[@Adrian-fv3kj]

That’s funny it’s looks exactly like my family’s x5😂

[@M3dicayne]

I find the speaker explaining the car has an excellent English knowledge while still having a slight Polish accent. Would be nice to have the car's menus in English too (can't read Polish; German, English and French are fine!^^).

[@MarekDrives]

I'm recording this in two languages, and switching menu language between the shots is a recipe for disaster.

[@rmpumper]

What is up with that Kia rear end, what was wrong with the classic BMW tail lights?

[@nostalgicpetrichor7782]

Ričardas Marozas exactly my thoughts, it looks like an old kia sorento from the rear.

[@lewispax1124]

You need to see it in person (I thought the same until i saw it)

[@RatimirRS]

The old taillights were ugly and obsolete, the new ones are sharper and way more modern.

[@bobbolitho2554]

This reviewer would benefit from learning more about the car. It would be helpful if he knew which items were standard and which were options. The USB sockets in rear of the front seats are optional extras.

[@MarekDrives]

If I were to recite the options list on this car, it would take 15 minutes.

[@richardouimet5091]

Can I buy a diesel x5 in the USA??

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Probably not. It seems you only get petrol and PHEV models.

[@vette4life518]

If that works... seats and steering wheel as well? How about in the summer?

[@michelefiorentin]

Very asiatic looking, probably is meant for such market. I liked the previous one more

[@jurgenlol5798]

No it Looks European/german

[@alfonsowadeyua5293]

Michele Fiorentino You may have a point there.

[@SaeedSattari]

I liked

[@siraff4461]

Why do all the makers insist on putting everything on a bloody screen? Yes it means less buttons but it also completely screws ease of use. Why do I need to go through two screens and have my eyes off the road for ages just to change basics like the temperature?

[@nostalgicpetrichor7782]

Si Raff because it's cheaper option for car manufacturers.

[@lewispax1124]

Bmw is the boss when it comes to infotainment (you need to check it out)

[@siraff4461]

@@lewispax1124 You're mising the point. Infotainment is great but I don't want to have to go through a screen to adjust things when I'm trying to look where I'm going. A screen has no tactile feedback, no points of reference and therefore requires you to look and pay attention to it. A knob or button layed out properly requires no such break of concentration and is therefore more convenient. Dropping a load of features into a screen which hardly ever get used is fine but things you might want easy access to while driving not so much.

[@vette4life518]

Remote start?

[@MarekDrives]

Via mobile app. I'm not sure about the key, but I think you can set things like remote heating, etc.

[@bagelboy420]

No diesels offered in North America for 2019 is a terrible move !!!

[@AmazingAmigo]

14:28 LMAO

[@marcopolo2230]

Omg this guy is hilarious 😂

[@princebankz7012]

Let's be honest, who would really want to take their X5, or any Luxury SUV offroad.. unless it's a range rover or big lexus..?

[@Vincenj1]

That model is the MSport not the Xoff road package as you call it.

[@MarekDrives]

M Sport styling is independent of the xOffroad pack. xOffroad includes air suspension, off road switchgear, electronically lockable rear diff, etc.

[@fualalandou]

I can't wait for your full review on the GLE 2019 MERCEDES BENZ to compare with THE BMW X5 2019

[@AntoineZertyty]

kidney grill , because you'll need to sell yours to buy the new x5

[@MarekDrives]

Good one. You should help me write my scripts :)

[@LuvvSURYA]

Antoine Zertyty: Aren’t kidneys reserved for the iPhones? You’ve gotta be a kidney mafia to buy the new X5. No thank you 😂😂😂

[@LuvvSURYA]

Daniel Shulman: The kidney or the BMW X5?

[@AntoineZertyty]

@@dshu15 there is a good reason for that , and no thanks i'll stick with my dacia sandero and my mx5 miata

[@foreveranuj]

@@dshu15 except it won't be NEW at that time, it'll be PRE-OWNED / PRE-OWNED+CERTIFIED.

[@jhp555]

Almost every reviwer said there are lots of leg room and space at the second row. But him he said its not spacious. I like him. Not lying. Hahaha im 511 and pretty big. And it will be quite tight. And i drive with my seat almost fully moved back. So yeah. Hahahaha

[@alfonsowadeyua5293]

JH P He said there's no space yet there was like 5 inches of knee room. He was being disingenuous.

[@yazeed911s]

looks like a jeep grand Cherokee from the back,,, hate the taillights

[@thestealthyassassintsa7403]

If you wanna buy this car but you are poor or normal *Sell both of your Kidneys and buy this car*

[@jaydenwong9035]

only if they worth that much

[@adrianpalmeredwards9755]

Great review but BMW X5 can't handle being off road, if you want to have luxury, comfort, performance and being able to go off road, and proper off road it has to be a Range Rover nothing else comes close.

[@instabuilder]

Range is Junk everywhere

[@nisarbazmi7402]

@@instabuilder range rover has reliability problem not capability problem

[@Ambienfinity]

Great review. Far too complicated, these vehicles. More room in my Honda Jazz.

[@tipazas]

I think BMW has stuck with their conservative style and meanwhile MB has managed better with theirs cars: they looks much more modern both interior and exterior, has modern driving assistant systems and looks still solid.

[@BlackMoon1190]

what is better in ugly screens everywhere? i can glue a few tablets in 1990 car and this will make it modern in your opinion?

[@punknart]

@The Truth The back of the new GLE is exactly the same as the Kia Cerato. Check pictures and you'll see.

[@deusvult187]

The Truth nope. 😉

[@punknart]

@The Truth have you got one ? I tested both and bought the X5. I think it's design and performance is better .

[@punknart]

I used to had the previous gle coupe for 2 years and drove the new one half and hour. I felt something was gone while testing the MB. Then I tried the BMW and felt it more strong and rigid. Don't know how to explain it..I'm not a car expert. I just felt more save and comfortable in the x5. That's why I bought it and I'm very pleased with it

[@RatimirRS]

Why would anyone get a Tuareg over this X5?

[@aidenp5768]

The X5 is more expensive, different class of cars. Not everyone can afford the X5.

[@RatimirRS]

@@aidenp5768 Actually no - it's same class and the price is very similar. VW have been looking to go upmarket for a while now. Yet the BMW is more value, not least because of the badge.

[@aidenp5768]

@@RatimirRS Not really, unless you want to get a base X5 with no options.. if you want a real X5 experience you gotta add some options like m sports suspension (adaptive) than M sport pack or off-road pack, comfort seats and all the safety options. If you get a base X5 your better off getting a semi fully loaded X3. If you get a base X5 which is what every mom drives you’ll be disappointed trust me, Every single 40i I’ve seen and believe me all 100 percent of them are used my moms driving them to the supermarket. Get an M sport or highly optioned X line you look good in it, appreciate it, and stand out.

[@RatimirRS]

@@aidenp5768 I lost track of the last part. But you're right, a fully specced X5 would cost more than a fully loaded Tuareg - but you'd get a better equipped, better designed, better looking, better built, bigger and more advanced car. And the price difference is negligible to whoever can afford any of those fully equipped.

[@aidenp5768]

@@RatimirRS The last part basically what I meant was that base X5s are generic, seen everywhere, doesn’t really represent the X5 well, and that at least in the USA, moms drive them and doesn’t use any of there capabilities just for show I guess. One of my neighbors has a 40i and G wagon 500 and the mom doesn’t use neither for what they were built for.

[@joseperdomo6373]

Scotty Kilmer said is a bad Car😆

[@maxadolfsson904]

1:39, electric but cover so smaller people won't have problems reaching deep inside the but lololoo

[@theKiddAlways]

maybe the rear lights? front lights? nevermind this isn't a review but you trying to make money

[@dylan-ms4fy]

Put the new range rover to that same off road test!!!!

[@MarekDrives]

I think I've linked Velar. It drove up this hill, as if it wasn't there.

[@dylan-ms4fy]

Marek Drives dammm could only imagine

[@RTR_RRoomes73]

I made that decision to get the BMW over the Touareg

[@bekabeka71]

X5 over ML

[@pahanin2480]

Nothing beats Kia. That is why bmw dealerships are never near a Kia dealership.

[@vsboy2577]

It's only for rich people

[@alfonsowadeyua5293]

And therein lies the basis for all the negative comments directed at BMW.

[@legendkiller1290]

smh check engine on already 😂😂. but nah i hate the back of this car fr

[@vette4life518]

If I could shut off all the assistants and constant dinging noises, I’d think about getting another one.

[@MarekDrives]

There's a button next to the hazard lights.

[@robertdmci]

after 2 BMWs I am jumping ship, X7 is not that good

[@D8099.]

robertdmci X7 isn’t even out yet and 100,000. And you’ve already had one ? Lmao

[@robertdmci]

@@D8099. Only if you have owned 100k suv. Cabin noise will drive away alot people who are seeking luxury SUV.

[@spysx1597]

اكو عرب بطياره

[@dalibormilic139]

For me autonomous is placing your child in a car typing in the adress in Krakow going to sleep and waking up next day with you car in front of the house and child in Krakow Everything else but that is driving assistence or rather machine thinking instead of you. And I don't like the possible conflicts that may result from me wanting one thing and my car the other.

[@Murek79]

kds

[@PakiRaja]

who "designed" the back, they nabbed it straight off the back end of a mondeo estate

[@papavictorromeo5079]

The crystal is probably made by Skoda.

[@dsdeking]

There is nothing wrong with the kidney

[@ashishpatel350]

rangerover>>x5/7

[@playonmob7060]

new car models are like Iphone's . Nothing special from older versions, but you must pay more.

[@ram64man]

31mpg aye you kidding me I know it’s not a small car but that’s terrible, I thought bmw were improving there engines not making them worse, and if this is because if the new test cycle it shows you how out of whack the 44mpg rating on its predecessor, maybe the eu should mandate a 44 mpg in this category minimum per gallon fuel rating for the road, any worse it should be allow on the road

[@sideshowbob32]

31mpg was what he achieved he in real life the 44mpg is only a lab figure. 31mpg for a vehicle of this size and performance isn't too shabby

[@ram64man]

sideshowbob32 I think your missing the point my friend, no car should get such low fuel economy for a new car and think sure that’s fine and rubber stamp it were 2018 not 1975 but what’s worst is this is the best mpg diesel till the 2.0 is released which will be an asthmatic weasel by comparison , imagine just how fuel hungry the petrol models are, Maybe they should electrify this model

[@sideshowbob32]

@@ram64man the car weighs 2.2 tons and has the aero if a house, no suv is ever gonna get great gas mileage. The hybrid won't be much better it's just a tax dodge

[@avramvladut810]

This is not real off-road!!!

[@moiggc]

Your review is only let down by using all the cliche everybody is using when reviewing BMWs. It's getting so old, why not be different and not do it...?

[@Lewythefly]

F15 looks better

[@mikejohnson6250]

The new 2019 x5 will be the least sold car in bmw history watch the car is beyond ugly from the front but the interior is beautiful..

[@ool3062]

Mike johnson That’s your opinion, I think the whole car is beautiful.

[@masterofdisaster3128]

It's beautiful.

[@fmsantoscar]

it's a nice car but imo the interior looks dated

[@IPGAuto]

Speaking of Kia, that's exactly what it looks like.

[@daniely30]

I think you need to learn about bmw before you give a review. It seems like you have no clue how to use heated seats.