Would you still buy a luxury sedan like the BMW 520d over the SUV equivalent in South Africa?
@sidneybilski5 ай бұрын
Definitely.
@danielmarais91065 ай бұрын
Yes without a doubt.
@tiyanimthembi17325 ай бұрын
Hell yeah
@mindfreeze08385 ай бұрын
If im buying in this segment I probably have another car that is a suv.
@sithembisonhlapo26435 ай бұрын
Not when there are SUVs like the X5 unfortunately
@tshepoboroko29205 ай бұрын
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
@MaxxKoggen5 ай бұрын
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.
@tshepoboroko29205 ай бұрын
@@MaxxKoggen You may have entirely missed my point
@MaxxKoggen5 ай бұрын
@@tshepoboroko2920 which was what?
@lutha17205 ай бұрын
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.
@thabisohitchdladla5 ай бұрын
Sedans are still the best! really beautiful. I am getting the 2024 330i this month, used your website to find the best deal!
@vladdorel90815 ай бұрын
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!
@sechabashuping86855 ай бұрын
2 year warranty for a car that’s north of a R1 000 000 is mad business… 😮
@clementmahumane655 ай бұрын
Ridiculous and unacceptable.
@KrS2475 ай бұрын
Any issues are covered under the Motor Plan for 5 years/100k km
@Suhailmaster585 ай бұрын
It’s a rip off seriously.
@AJ-mz4lw5 ай бұрын
Money Pit. They know in 2 years you will be crying. @sechabashuping8685
@kaym75495 ай бұрын
They basically want people to buy and resell their cars evertime a new model comes out.
@simontempler35455 ай бұрын
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.
@Under_Construction1005 ай бұрын
Two cars that the two manufacturers never get wrong: BMW for its 5 series and Mercedes for its E-Class.
@marcusoctober48565 ай бұрын
Favorite review of the new 5 series. Yes, I like it more than the European or American reviews
@Manhattanranger935 ай бұрын
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
@Hello-Mr-DJ5 ай бұрын
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.
@everythingeducationsa50515 ай бұрын
8:12 that transition is very nice 🔥🔥🔥. Enjoyed it
@alexhadebe40795 ай бұрын
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
@radeberadebe85285 ай бұрын
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.
@beinjar56345 ай бұрын
Sedans are harmonious I’m getting my 2023/2024 Mercedes C200 soon. Someone like me hates a heavy slow bigger box (SUV)
@jameskekana7048Ай бұрын
Sedan everyday of the week. I bet that if the automotive segment has to market wagons on us like they do SUVs, we could all enjoy the best of both worlds. We need wagons in this country of ours.
@issankayi35155 ай бұрын
I always appreciate a review by Ash no bs dry humour. Straight into the car facts unhurried, seamlessly, good temperament. So good. 👍🏽
@gustavchuene74305 ай бұрын
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.
@kwakekamdivasi5915 ай бұрын
@@gustavchuene7430 For real. Mans could have just praised Ash and kept it moving
@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf2525 ай бұрын
Well done the diesel engine will always be better one to go for🎉😮 Nice one Ash
@etienne66415 ай бұрын
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.
@kay75185 ай бұрын
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
@Cyber_Krb5 ай бұрын
What a review. Well done!
@motheolebelo5 ай бұрын
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
@jeleelmeintjies5 ай бұрын
it’s crazy how your office if arrows from where i work, the bmw looked massive in the parking lot
@vusihleza31313 ай бұрын
always prefer sedan cars over SUV
@mindfreeze08385 ай бұрын
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.
@kagisomogoshane50945 ай бұрын
Especially here in South Africa
@moviescorner2665 ай бұрын
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.
@stilloutside5 ай бұрын
I love the new look...progressive stuff
@mrbones92645 ай бұрын
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 👍
@TehMr5 ай бұрын
It’s their branded “Vegan Leather”
@JBMGANG15 ай бұрын
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.
@Bzulu45 ай бұрын
The mid sized sedan segment is dead but the compact category will survive because of favourable pricing and the second hand market.
@HenryMcChanj5 ай бұрын
SUV's aside this car's biggest competition for a sedan buyer is the BMW 3 series
@ShepherdNdhlovu14 ай бұрын
They’re becoming harder to distinguish between the Mercedes E and BMW 5 series . Would’ve loved to see them side by side
@jjff45555 ай бұрын
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.
@MariusvanZyl-r6x5 ай бұрын
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
@LentswenyanaMokone5 ай бұрын
Oh love this nice
@mfanakithi20025 ай бұрын
I didn’t hear much on the pricing. The x5 is nice but we are looking at close to R2M these days
@leratomotsumi70905 ай бұрын
Last gen LCI was pinnacle Bavarian design. This looks unfinished. Looks like a BMW from GTA trying to hide from copyright.
@romeonetili51165 ай бұрын
What an amazing space 👏
@bravofoxable5 ай бұрын
Had a 5 series,amazing car. No need for 7 series or SUV for that matter ...😜
@Sylvester_Mashile5 ай бұрын
The cheapest 5 series is R1.25m, how insane is that 🤯.
@therealnkully5 ай бұрын
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. 😔
@Suhailmaster585 ай бұрын
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.
@anelisamekeni33735 ай бұрын
Looks so beautiful
@sandilemajiya78315 ай бұрын
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
@Boschie1435 ай бұрын
As always an epic review 🔥🫡
@jjff45555 ай бұрын
I'll rather buy a Lexus without any warranty and it will still outlast any of the German cars !!
@duffydon17415 ай бұрын
You're lying!!
@jjff45555 ай бұрын
@@duffydon1741 unfortunately it's the truth LOL
@duffydon17415 ай бұрын
@@jjff4555 that you’re lying, yes!!!
@ld93875 ай бұрын
@duffydon1741 it is true though. Lexus is the most reliable luxury brand
@duffydon17415 ай бұрын
@@ld9387 not anymore dude, used to be..
@strussdo5 ай бұрын
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
@nande81875 ай бұрын
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...
@geoffreyhughes99795 ай бұрын
Great review...lovely car.
@makungusithole3155 ай бұрын
That's actually a spare wheel in new premium german cat🤯🤯🤯🤯
@MaitsebaleHerold-uj8in5 ай бұрын
I was also surprised and in a BMW
@hsmedsvik5 ай бұрын
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.
@katlehomolale-mr6dc5 ай бұрын
It's an okay car but I'd go with the E-Class because it's better looking exterior and interior.
@g4tlan5 ай бұрын
Is the interior build quality good in the merc? Asking due to the recent low quality build.
@duffydon17415 ай бұрын
@@g4tlan the E-class has the better build quality at MB but still cant match BMW!!
@beinjar56345 ай бұрын
I’d choose the E Class too, very stunning, high tech, most comfortable
@mjngp5 ай бұрын
The rattle and squeaks in the Merc centre console is not make sure, way cheaply made
@beinjar56345 ай бұрын
@@mjngp Sorry, which BMW that doesn’t squeak?
@TD12375 ай бұрын
I love the newer designs BMW's come out with.
@Keitumetsemulaudzi5 ай бұрын
Yeah but i will say that they look odd in videos
@TD12375 ай бұрын
@@KeitumetsemulaudziYeah I know what you mean
@HumanBeingSpawn5 ай бұрын
The empty gap between the steering column and the dashboard is very unsettling 0:10
@Carscoza5 ай бұрын
It's because Ash is oddly proportioned!
@travelmates15 ай бұрын
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")
@lindomadondo42795 ай бұрын
I’m still mad at South African not loving station wagons, therefore I resort to sedans.
@Emeritus63s5 ай бұрын
I agree- 5 series is best
@nawanekhomo31595 ай бұрын
Suzuki should get ZF to help them with their automatic gearboxs
@thabo92185 ай бұрын
They already have a 6 speed auto in unit grand vitara allgrip.. they should move that down the range
@JamaicanMeCrazy5 ай бұрын
Me wanting something that's already extinct... A wagon
@Mzwandile_Makhowane5 ай бұрын
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).
@JamaicanMeCrazy5 ай бұрын
@@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
@beinjar56345 ай бұрын
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
@ld93875 ай бұрын
This isn't true. Sedan sales are low compared to SUVs. Most people prefer SUVs
@melikhayambali62645 ай бұрын
My e38 pushes 226kw Why would I buy an expensive 145kw it's a waste of money
@emadimutsa5 ай бұрын
eish i still see the Corolla backside on this car
@christophergreen69803 ай бұрын
Wow only 2 year warranty 😂. They want you to spend to extend it. Dont think we will see many of them on the road.
@nkwestM5 ай бұрын
Is it long ranger as the previous models of +-1000km on single a tank of fuel…?🧐
@ld93875 ай бұрын
It needs 6 cylinders. North America gets 6 cylinder models.
@contyoutufication5 ай бұрын
I would get a Camry 2024 over this bmw anyday...
@sindisa12875 ай бұрын
Where is Ciro?
@jameskekana70485 ай бұрын
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!
@kyleparma44325 ай бұрын
BMW lost the plot with the 5 series design, almost looks like an SUV
@releM155 ай бұрын
145kw and 450nm for a car north of a million? I would rather take an SUV like Mazdas new inline 6 SUV
@Bubbles12345-cat5 ай бұрын
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🙈🙈🙈
@sunshadow9704Ай бұрын
Nonsense. Because some people choose SUV doesn't mean ALL do. I am in NY today and SUVs are not as popular as sedans.
@bokeerfamily-ox3yb5 ай бұрын
Does sunroof open or is it fixed
@don-ricodasilva52055 ай бұрын
Tiggo is also less than half the price... Can't compare
@1278345 ай бұрын
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
@therangoh5 ай бұрын
Are you expecting 5 series to become a SUV? lol. There is a reason why there are X series.
@tshephangsithole7505 ай бұрын
The 3 series looks better than this. BMW should rethink their warranty.
@abdulgafoordangor23125 ай бұрын
Definitely not!. Take a look at DEE from BMW!.
@user-Markk815 ай бұрын
This interior isn't luxury at all. It can very well fit in some KIA K5...
@rnburley5 ай бұрын
SUV are for fat people or for people over compensating for small piel. Sedans are great but wagons are the best 👌
@maxlodewyk_na5 ай бұрын
SUV’s are overrated in my opinion. Some sedans are more practical than most SUV’s.
@ld93875 ай бұрын
This is true.
@tumelogodly51565 ай бұрын
2L engine on a 5series 😩💩 AMG C43 or E Klass are much better options
@Jayraaff95 ай бұрын
2 whole years 😂😂😂 BMW is now out of touch...
@sizwe11314 ай бұрын
Yho times are tough. Imagine getting a lemon and you have to fit the bill.
@antonioporra72105 ай бұрын
Who scratched the back left mag rim so early in the life of this Beeema? LOL
@theemotionalremix5 ай бұрын
BMW just buried the sedan with this one
@jjff45555 ай бұрын
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.
@lasanthanpillay23215 ай бұрын
The car doesn’t look great to be honest!
@N_P855 ай бұрын
premium feeling plastic...lol
@SmilingCoastline-vb9ez5 ай бұрын
The new 5 is a dissapointment
@ganjabobby5 ай бұрын
E39 to this.. pfft, the world is getting shittier generally
@marlonbaird60705 ай бұрын
There will never be another E39 bro and it's sad..
@savomator3 ай бұрын
Extremly ugly Kia wanba be Bmw car... 🤮🤮🤡 its a shame for the brand Bmw 🤮🤮
@mikemkhabela5 ай бұрын
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
@bluelightning61675 ай бұрын
ugly car. bmw lost the plot. i will go Chinese. its cheaper. 1.2 mil. nope
@duncantsolo32735 ай бұрын
I hate this new 5
@melikhayambali62645 ай бұрын
I didn't even finish watching this 👎🏿🇿🇦👎🏿
@Ummo28505 ай бұрын
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. 🥱
@AJ-mz4lw5 ай бұрын
Money Pit. 1.2Mil ? What justifies that cost? Go with the Toyota Corolla XR if you'd like value for money. Thank me later.