2024 BMW i5 M60 - POV First Driving Impressions

[@joegraziadei7895]

I’ve owned one of these for six months now to the person that made the first comment you have no clue what you’re talking about. The materials are more premium than the S63 AMG that cost $150,000. It is a gorgeous car on all fronts.

[@G82Tyler]

While the materials may be nice, I still think the exterior is hideous personally. As long as you enjoy it is all that matters really. No need to justify to anyone online.

[@TonyMPS3]

Зимой , какой запас хода?

[@verybadmotives]

Every day before I go to sleep, I watch pictures for the F90 generation and cry myself to sleep.

[@akdomun]

I do the same for the e39 generation :(

[@ashishdakey5797]

🤣🤣

[@lng9224]

sad life

[@Anders_HeymSR30]

Sat in one in the show room, and the cost cutting compared to the G30 is evident everywhere. Cheap plastic everywhere, chintzy, and just a lack of perceived quality. On top of that, it is now absolutely gigantic, 5.05 metres, and the range is a joke, using the same battery size as in the I4 M50 when they should have used the i7 battery size.

[@pascutia]

The cost-cutting is sad, additionally the amount of weight that it gained over the G30 is shocking too. A new 530i weighs almost 4000 lbs which is what the G30 540i weighed. The interior build quality and feeling of solidity was one of the best parts of the 5 series throughout the generations. I remember how shocked I was when I first sat in an E39. The materials are outstanding and it has some of the most solid feeling doors of any car I’ve ever experienced. Not only that, but I bet the NVH on that car is as good or better than on the new 5 series. With their quest to pull out weight, it seems like there’s more wind noise in the newer cars :/

[@andrewgus8763]

There are people out there who will still buy/lease this and won’t ask any questions. That’s a big problem in our society.

[@mordredma]

Absolutely horrendous from BMW. If Korean manufacturers can offer way better interior quality in a car with half the prices, there is no reason for them to cut cost. Corporation greed is insane. I will just stick with my G30 M550 for another 5 years.

[@dom7098]

Yup. Even down to removing all the magnesium buttons with plastic found in a 128i.

[@langraman8756]

yet you drive a Toyota with cheap plastics

[@Mhtoe]

Screens are awesome!!! I sure love having all my systems being routed through a single point of failure without any buttons or tactile feedback 👍

[@CarGeek360]

I'm glad you enjoyed the i5, it's def one of my favorite cars on the market and my favorite car on the market under six-figures (I just wish BMW would give it a 350-400 mile range then it'd pretty much be perfect)

[@smar1208]

like all 5 series its a fantastic car but in many ways its a step backwards from the g30 and even the f10

[@CarGeek360]

@@smar1208 the G30 and F10 def have better exteriors but the G60 takes the cake when it comes to interior (I also wish the M550i never got discontinued)

[@smar1208]

@@CarGeek360 the g60s interior looks fantastic but theres way too much cost cutting going on. compared to my g30 which was a 2018, the g60 doesnt have (even as options) soft close doors, full merino leather upholstery, leather upper/lower dashboard, stitched upper and lower dashboard, bowers and wilkins diamond surround sound (only the "basic" b&w), fragrance system, remote parking, alcantara headliner, night vision, ambient lighting seems cheaped out on in the back seats/door panels, the list just goes on and on, keep in mind a lot of these features were available on the f10 over 15 years ago. basic things like a padded lower center console, electric headrest/thigh support extension adjustment and even front seatback pockets are missing. its ridiculous how the price has gone up (significantly) and the technology and interior quality, which are meant to be the main selling points, have gone down.

[@CarGeek360]

@@smar1208 you’re def not in the US bc the G30s didn’t come with all that here

[@smar1208]

@@CarGeek360 pretty sure you guys did until the lci. north america didnt even get 4 zone climate control 💀💀, anyways the g60 seems like a downgrade from the g30

[@dom7098]

G30 was the last good 5 series that seemed like an actual BMW

[@thundermonty]

I was never into German cars but I finally sold my 2013 BRZ and got a 2023 M240i xDrive. I see people commenting about looks and build quality on new BMWs, but as someone who has never had experience with the brand until now, I really don't have any complaints. I think the car looks great and feels great. I wonder how much BMW cares about retaining old customers vs attracting new ones?

[@davosadao]

Are you planning to review the regular gas version of the new 5 series?

[@RichardinNC1]

I’ve always felt the 5 series was the perfect blend of sport and luxury, having owned several from the E39 to the previous gen M550i. It was fully loaded and over $90K so the i5 M60 sounds about the same. Disappointed in the lack of rear seat amenities (seat back storage, A/C controls). Also 5200 lbs is 900 more than the M550i!!! And to think the E38 740i would look smaller next to it! Not a fan of the green or lack of wood trim. But it would be a great EV to own.

[@theblueneptunian8925]

I have a G30 facelift M550i and after hearing that this i5 M60 is its replacement, its safe to say i will be holding on to my v8 m550 for a while 😂😂

[@myemailiscool]

@@theblueneptunian8925 the replacement for the m550i is going to be the upcoming 550e. Same powertrain from the X5e, so B58 with a big ole battery. That's gonna be the one to get IMO.

[@theblueneptunian8925]

@@myemailiscool interesting, i didnt know that. If they dont ruin the exhaust note then it might be worth considering. (but i still think the new 5 series looks a bit ugly lol)

[@namechecksout6300]

Rear AC controls are an option.

[@poturbg8698]

"Vegan leather" -- it's Vinyl, folks. If you've ever seen Albert Brooks's movie "Lost in America," you may recall that he was hoping to buy a car with "Mercedes leather" -- vinyl.

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

You're right, but for what it's worth, BMW's perforated Sensatec is *very* nice. The days of "cheap junky cloth/vinyl" vs "Great leather" are gone. Sensatec is a solid standalone material. It's also very durable.

[@Laawyeer2007]

very good seats

[@terrywilliams9697]

I would have paid extra for leather but it was impossible (could not be specced) light leather with memory seats on 550e. I settled for sensatec and im not disappointed.

[@carchimeschannel]

I love TheTopher 😍😜

[@rawsonreich]

They are amazing cars

[@TonyStone3000]

This must have been recorded a while ago.

[@joegraziadei7895]

To the person that wrote the first comment, they are absolutely correct that the I five should have a seven series battery that I seven however you cannot say that BMW is not luxurious and they do not use top and premium materials. You would be the only person that way

[@Laawyeer2007]

A brilliant car, good looking, hi quality interior, fantastic riding experience, fast and silent. You haters may hate, but the truth is that this is a great car. Yes, range could have been better. But if that range is not enough for you, buy another car. How many of us need to drive that far on a daily basis?

[@TonyMPS3]

Какой запас?

[@wenbo9543]

New Jersey --- Garden State

[@SgtCarter69]

Wow, quite a view ! Thx

[@SeattleNoname]

Where this car was made, in Germany or US?

[@JasonFernandesVlogs]

did it start playing music the moment your buckled your seat belt?

[@JoryLagrasa]

I owe 1 of these

[@SeattleNoname]

I own a 2022 iX. Besides performance and the iDrive 8.5, is there anything better the iX has?

[@TonyMPS3]

Дизайн лучше

[@CarGeek360]

This car is so awesome! Sadly the range sucks tho 😔

[@DefiNotAVampire]

Gloss black plastic bits need to be illegal

[@Kratos-pt1eh]

Great video. Overall, which one do you like better? the e40 or M60?

[@yyyyyeeeee4060]

5,247lbs - 590HP - so 8.9lbs/hp - basically bang on with the Z4 M40i

[@andrewkashmarek]

one thing I have noticed with the new i drive : when using the surround view camera on reverse or in general, it would not let me change my heated steering wheel or heated seats. wondering if you noticed this or if it worked for you.

[@Dusty_617]

Nice scenery

[@Mitchell527]

It's so nice, after the battery died, I'm going to put it in my living room with a large TV in front of it, and play Video racing games in it.😂

[@JohnnyTruckerUSA]

Good job nice video

[@umairejaz6665]

How does this compare to the Tesla models s?

[@eltingville81]

Gorgeous looking exterior and interior

[@TonyMPS3]

Баттарея зимой прогревается??

[@erinsutherland1195]

Like the exterior colour..

[@deepakvrao]

Where are you wearing the camera?

[@labomba3457]

Built in Dingolfing, Germany ;)

[@jirikrajnak9047]

bmw has thrown their distinct design language out the window. someone else in the comments said this appeals to chinese design sensibilities, and i agree. 11:10 for real? bizarre

[@Laawyeer2007]

This design language is a bridge between the history of the 5-series and the future with the neue klasse. I think the car is gorgeous.

[@smr0m670]

heard this car has 6 cores too!

[@aryanambastha4050]

Wait, you can disable the artificial sounds in this Bmw?

[@Laawyeer2007]

yes you can

[@brentwells6802]

That green looks amazing

[@SPLITTINIMAGE]

Would love to see you drive the 24 Outback Wilderness and give your impressions. Subaru has said they’ve improved the transmission smoothness and power delivery, itd be great to hear your thoughts. And they’ve gotten a dedicated transmission cooler as well just like the crosstrek, so that’s something.

[@G82Watts]

Just traded my model 3 performance in for this got tired of the minimalistic dull interior and this looks far more sleek and aggresive. Someone said my m3p looked like an egg and that hit me hard 💀 so much nicer and i get compliments at every drive thru

[@roadgecko2.0]

im also going to change to the i5. coming from tesla model 3 and model y

[@G82Watts]

​@@roadgecko2.0mines black with aftermarket rims so fire 🔥 rides so smooth ur going to love it.

[@fiiqz5264]

can u open the sunroof?

[@Laawyeer2007]

not the large sunroof, cannot open it

[@TurtlesandStuff.]

I just wish they made the G30 but electric. Was a great looking car, this one, not so much.

[@CarGeek360]

G30 has the better exterior, G60 has the better interior

[@ARentz07]

I'm guessing the "60i" in the title is supposed to be just "60"? :)

[@TheTopher]

Haha good catch, thanks!

[@ARentz07]

@TheTopher Nice review, was watching it after I commented. I'm slowly coming around on the Hans Zimmer sounds 😁

[@COMMANDERFOX31]

Sweet lord, what is this grill? There is so much more plastic now too. Why is BMW doing this to their cars???

[@bv431]

I just really wanna know what a bmw or mercedes car will look like in 10 years.....

[@FIREB4II]

This vehicle specifically will age like milk... So many things that will break

[@G82Watts]

Its way faster then bmw stats .. the i4 does 0-60 in 3.4 it beat the model 3 performance

[@BestbuyCar]

I prefer forza bmw synthesized v8 or v10 sounds over han zimmer anyday

[@ishb6911]

Boy for 95k and no heated rear seats and no cooled from seats is a let down

[@CarGeek360]

Those are $500 options each so I think it’s fine

[@steverogers7211]

This design inside and out is horrendous.. I'll take the last gen m550i over this any day

[@robertsessa3389]

i have this car......super fast

[@ImMarZ]

Let me borrow it for 8 years rq

[@bryantcurtis2573]

Fast but 256 miles ain't that great! Next gen EV's are gonna be great.

[@Mr_Cool]

People have said that for years now. Maybe in 15-20 years they will be great.

[@CarGeek360]

Yeah the range is the worst part about this awesome car

[@bradybisgard]

New BMW and Mercedes have too much shiny and reflective lights going on in the interior.

[@pwj86772]

The cost cutting here is pretty awful

[@FIREB4II]

That "time warp" sound affects on acceleration is the CRINGIEST thing I have heard in a very long time...

[@isserdigan2835]

Nice interior. But Lucid Touring drives better. Has better space. A better overall car than this. It has a transmission tunnel on the back.. LMAO. It accelerates with a wiggle when you floor it. The front and back are disconnected. Infotainment is the best. I hate fake leather and the slanted screen.

[@sil80d]

Side looks a lot like a Volvo..

[@Sart1D]

Can you say hi😊😊

[@TheTopher]

Hi!

[@RealKevGotEm]

So sad to the end of a prime era of BMW styling 😭

[@mwoo252]

It’s better when you’re quiet and the car’s quiet

[@lollolol3700]

when you reviewed mercs electric driving sounds you said they tried, this isnt any better.. why're you hyping up this sound track? is it because its a bmw and you pander to bmw?

[@albellenchia7273]

Have owned many BMWs. No more. They have lost their way and what made their cars special.

[@jhrodriguez08]

Do your math to realize you are driving a 2.6 Ton vehicle, welcome to the future of EV BS

[@xGooglyYT]

Are you on drugs? .. in what world is the interior design minimal 😂

[@wesleywalls7582]

I like the styling, that range is ATROCIOUS at that price point…Lucid and Tesla far exceed this.

[@hethog880]

Not a fan of

[@patrick_1984]

design of the exterior and interior is plain horse manure.

[@genzigzag]

It sounds like a vacuum cleaner, i would turn that noise off. Mind you I wouldn't buy one, BMW has embraced cheap and techy over quality. That interior is forgettable and so is the exterior design. Who cares how quick it is, that novelty wears off after a couple weeks

[@dougt7665]

I’m on my 2nd BMW. To me this car’s styling is just meh. It almost looks like a Subaru Legacy. Couple that with its range and I’m out. C’mon BMW. You can do better.

[@mattbuffo9967]

bmw continuing making ugly new cars

[@j.w.1295]

256 mile range!? No thanks!

[@erinsutherland1195]

:-) :-) 😎👍👍

[@wheelwrightpl9429]

It is amazing how porky and low-range those BMW Evs are. Quite pointless really. Teslas have much longer range, and weight almost as little as gasoline cars, too bad their interior is even cheaper.

[@yeman1218]

Its Just a hate comment to bmw for producing this ugly b-list chinese trash bin with bmw badge Love you topher 😊❤️

[@langraman8756]

hate to comment but you can't afford it plus its made in Germany

[@CarGeek360]

@@langraman8756lol, the i5 M60 is awesome once you check it out in person, I wanted my dad to buy it so badly but sadly the range is abismal

[@bobbyjones2112]

It’s an ugly design on the exterior..lol

[@Schreibtisch1]

Kind of an understatement

[@johnraisbeck9756]

And who is buying electric?

[@dexi9814]

BMW sold more i4 m50 in 2023 than every m and m sport cars so I guess everyone!

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

BMW is dead to me. Interior and exterior ugly as sin, now. Too damn big; too damn wide. Fake engine sound BS (even on gas cars). And with iDrive8 they've joined the buttonless bandwagon craze and touch capacitive stupidity.