2024 BMW i5 Review: The New Electric 5 Series Is Here

[@giovanniazzone8309]

I've never seen Doug wearing long pants

[@elu5334]

he usually likes to show off those sexy legs of his

[@fleghel]

Global warming…

[@AdamG1983]

I didn't think he's owned a pair since he moved to SoCal

[@lm0026]

Some of us are here for those pretty thighs, he knows.

[@gfdia35]

Maybe he's finally getting the fkn hint

[@andrewhurstcars]

A new depreciation king has arrived!

[@JohnJoannou-xq5rq]

Yep. I wouldn't like to see the prices after say a year or 18 months time. A boulder in a swimming pool style!

[@NomenClature-o8s]

This will be a lease only car.

[@ethankim2142]

Heck even the G3X 5 series cars go for sub 20k dollar range used, not even the base 530i

[@hdyby4l930]

They are way too rare to depreciate a lot because now one is buying them rn. Trust me.

[@ruvindap66]

With a 250/299 mile range it makes me wonder what the actual range will be on a cold day after the lease period ends.

[@BoopdaBeep]

This BMW I5's camera system has given us the best tour of the Cars&Bids Headquarters - the only one I think we've ever had!

[@purwantiallan5089]

BMW i7 XDRIVE60 got a little better spec compared to i5 EDRIVE40.

[@odasosd4454]

Doug is the type of guy who says that the car doesn't have a sport mode, but when he opens the menu, the same sport mode greets us

[@thefastfamily54]

The most interesting part about this video is the Lucid Air Dream Edition selling for $87,000. That’s half price from 2 years ago!! I believe Doug needs to adjust the Value in its dougscore making it the new champion!

[@philipkoekemoer4705]

it needs to be zero, Lucid won't make it out of 2024

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@philipkoekemoer4705or even January 2025.

[@jmardinly]

Lucid come with black seats only. Not acceptable in Arizona, where they are made.

[@benvaldovinos1612]

That opening startup sound sounds a lot like Macintosh computers when they power up 🤔🤔

[@AdamG1983]

Doug is the type of guy to own every Apple product from the mid 90s to now

[@ruvindap66]

Well they are looking to make their products be subscription based and with planned obsolescence so it stands to reason bimmer would try and get consumers to identify with it like it's their i5. I mean iPhone.

[@erikthefurious5656]

@@AdamG1983 Bruh

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@ruvindap66also sounded like Windows 98 booting up.

[@icymayne]

Front :BMW Side:Honda Accord Back:Mercedes CLA

[@AdamG1983]

Bad combo

[@Krzysztof_88]

Front looks like cheap chinese copy of BMW. Side is just ugly. Back looks like if Camry and Accord had a child

[@georgobergfell]

Hotel: Trivago

[@ziggyspiz9783]

I would say it looks like older generation of Nissan Altima.

[@dhalsim-1]

Inside: Coffee machine

[@SamAshkon1998]

If it wasn’t for the logo and kidney grill I probably wouldn’t recognize this car as a bmw at all

[@DANNYWINTERZ]

Strange fact 🏅

[@thomasgallo7271]

Looks like a Nissan from behind

[@gabrielesala6336]

Well that is true for every car ever isn’t it? Like pick an old e-type and remove the badge, it could honestly be from any luxurious and sporty brand in the 60’s

[@SVdreamin]

“If this car didn’t have its two most iconic and defining traits, I wouldn’t recognize it at all”

[@daveydmur]

Looks like a Polestar 2 kinda which is not a good thing.

[@meech3889]

I drive the bmw i5 M60. I agree with everything you said Doug. I’m 6’7 I have plenty of room, car seat fits easily in there. I came from a ford bronco Wildtrak backseat space was so limited. Also this BMW drives so well on the road takes bumps well and that M60 is a beast speed wise

[@bojned]

I am a software engineer in mid 30s and I find all this tech and screens too much. I like having cruise control, navigation, Spotify and backup camera, but this situation with big screens everywhere, no physical controls and lights everywhere just seems distracting and unnecessary.

[@Biosynchro]

Cars are not iPads. They need physical switchgear. Watch as BMW moves back to traditional interiors in the future.

[@bojned]

@@Biosynchro Tbh, I stopped enjoying modern car reviews. It looks more like a review of mobile phones or tablets, rather than a review of a vehicle.

[@bane8895]

The G30 was design perfection. So naturally BMW thought, "we have to make it ugly like the rest of our new cars" and thus the G60 was born!

[@blnmssw2925]

I still think that the F10 was the best looking one

[@G82Watts]

U say that but bmw has skyrocketed in sales since their new gen of cars. The new m3 and m4 g8x models have sold TRIPLE the amount per year then their old f8x models. I actually love this design it looks like a big bulky bmw muscle car. The m5 will look insane. It definitly has presence. If someone wants the more gentleman's m5 they will get the previous gen and if they want this one they'll get that. Better then having the same exact design every single year. Actually a good marketing strategy

[@jblyon2]

@@G82Watts Trashy people gravitate to trashy looking cars, hence the sales increase!

[@JohnnyZenith]

Yawn. It's all I ever read in most car comment sections. People thinking a particular model design or generation is somehow perfection and complain endlessly about the new stuff. I prefer all the new designs. Time moves on. Oh and the people that complain about the screens and increasing tech bore me to death too.

[@julianevans9548]

'design perfection'? really? maybe if you'd see no other cars.

[@rogersmj]

As someone who came of age in the E39 era, there’s very little about this that feels like a BMW to me. It just seems so far removed from what I have in mind when I think of BMW.

[@julianevans9548]

Heavy and hideous. Why bother?

[@Timoastra]

Agree. I found it interesting that Doug was so accepting of this car to not feel like a BMW. What is the point of buying a BMW if it does not feel like it? Then you could rather buy some other random electric sedan or even a crossover. They might sell a few of these, but the appeal of the brand is rapidly descending with each car like this.

[@technom3598]

100%

[@ukanchumee3446]

E38, E39 and E46 were peak BMW styling, and it has gone sharply downhill from there. The passage of time has not, and will not, change my mind.

[@cmc9823]

Nice way of saying it’s an ugly POS. And I agree.

[@PaulE911]

Kudos for testing the standard version and not the M 👍🏻

[@Wg323]

Not that he could anyway because it isn’t out yet? 😂

[@gullible119]

@@Wg323? i5 M60

[@hdyby4l930]

In Europe its out for quiet a while and it MOVES! But I agree with Paul.

[@jonrichcorpuz2380]

Plaid faster ​@@hdyby4l930

[@kdm_entertainment]

@@hdyby4l930What? Its not out dude

[@Piketom1]

Not offering AWD on the base model of the electric model is a big mistake. Lots of potential buyers for this car live in areas that get terrible weather and an AWD model that sits between the 40 and the 60 would sell pretty well, especially in NY, Northern CA, MA, Washington State, etc. Almost all of this cars competitors offer AWD without requiring customers to purchase the top performance model too.

[@LukeNicholson-op6zu]

I suspect BMW will soon release an AWD i5 xDrive40 as they have with the i4.

[@jmardinly]

They just came out with one.

[@paulzapodeanu9407]

The BMW I5 is here! Not great, not good, not awesome, not the best, not bad, not awful, but here! Reminds of Christopher Hitchens beginning his lectures with: "Of all the introductions of myself that I heard, this is certainly the most recent!".

[@Modikie]

certainly not as good as a model s. even the "high performance" i5 m60 is worse at being a performance car than the model s dual motor, with FAR less range, practicality, and reliability to boot, while being more expensive. or you could spend $5k more and get a plaid. this cars only real market seems to be for old people and bmw stans. i really dont see who else this car is for, its only better in 1 way and even that is counteracted by poor longevity and reliability which bmws are famous for, specifically electrical issues... and this car is literally all electrotonics. it doesnt even have design going for it against the model s. just quality interior, which im sure will be worth it when everything starts breaking.

[@purwantiallan5089]

BMW i5 in terms of handling looked quite rough like the Chrysler Crossfire.

[@_carfreak_2812]

@@Modikie Well I would stay rather drive an BMW than an Tesla. Sorry. I just prefer having an BMW badge.

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

​@@_carfreak_2812You sound a little superficial.

[@parsonator529]

It boggles the mind that there's no front trunk in this thing. They've got an engine bay the size of a swimming pool but they can't even find the space to fit the charge cables under there. Just a complete lack of ambition in the packaging department.

[@matthewburno]

Im guessing it’s because most of these cars are built on an ice vehicle frame first and adapted for EV! That’s why range and power isn’t as crazy as teslas because teslas are built from the ground up to be an ev so they could space things correctly most of these are retrofitted from an ice architecture!

[@avsystem3142]

The problem is that BMW decided to go the route of a basic chassis for each series that can accommodate either an ICE power train or an electric powertrain. That necessarily means compromising both types of models.

[@Duaneoca]

The edrive versions of the i4 have enough space for an aftermarket front trunk (no front motor.) I imagine the same will be true of the edrive i5 models.

[@infinitesweg]

the engine bay in bmw’s electric cars are all filled with electrical components

[@awal789]

As someone who owns an i3, I find it super amusing. The i3 is 3 feet shorter than this i5 and still has a frunk. Goes to show the importance of designing an EV to actually be an EV.

[@escueme]

Last gen was nice from the get go.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Even BMW Z8 2003 also is nice.

[@huzzzer6083]

The G30 and the E39 were the best. Not just design but everything else.

[@christopherbowen1836]

4:39 the opening the door sound and the starting up sound are like the sounds Microsoft Windows used to make 2 decades ago. This is not a complaint. I dearly miss those versions of Windows.

[@michailgeroulis8890]

Thats exactly what I thought, but I think it is from a Mac computer, not Windows.

[@Rover200Power]

I hope it makes the same bong sound when something goes wrong too . . .

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@Rover200Powerwhy the cars sounds looked quite the same?

[@pileofwit]

@@Rover200Power Blue screen of literal death.

[@Rover200Power]

@@pileofwit Car.exe has encountered a fatal error and will shut down.

[@thefastfamily54]

Doug is the type of guy that reviews car trims for the masses.

[@x-mando1933]

A bit too minimalistic. I still prefer traditional buttons. They provide a different tangible experience.

[@kevinkern2149]

I like how turning the hazards on makes the mood lighting go into "red alert" mode, fulfilling every Trekkie's dream.

[@CsykKrit]

How long until they hack in the klaxon as well? 😂

[@jonrichcorpuz2380]

What's trekkie

[@scaramaxxx]

Is made for effect, but surely annoying after five minutes... in night it must feel like pure stupidity

[@bwofficial1776]

@@jonrichcorpuz2380 Star Trek fan.

[@BogeyTheBear]

@@scaramaxxxI agree. When you turn on the hazard lights, by definition you're _not_ going to be in a good mood .

[@azizvfinesse752]

Rest in peace to my favorite sedan ever

[@stephans1990]

I mean, the 5 series is basically a thing of the past anyway with everybody switching to SUV's.

[@lor7780]

Rest in peace BMW as a whole

[@ift7628]

I agree....I think this whole pure EV thing for the German car makers is a fad...Shocked to see Porsche going that way too-- major dilution of their brand...Once they see their sales sink, they will have to pivot...German government is pulling EV subsidies this year, EV sales are tanking... As an example Audi E-tron sales are 60-70% down this year, the consumer feedback on these is pretty stark....

[@lorenzo_levrero]

​@@stephans1990 even worse, SUVs are just sedans/hatchbacks but bigger, less efficient, etc...

[@czukarpathian6621]

​@@ift7628there's ban on ICE cars since 2035. All manufacturers will move exclusively to EVs. Theres no hope

[@delfean2666]

It's not ugly...it just has an economy car vibe

[@paulcarmi8130]

Eyes.exe has crashed.

[@devongee1776]

This is probably the first BMW that's less attractive than Honda's entire lineup.

[@G82Watts]

Ur opinion will change when u see one blacked out with aftermarket rims

[@eyespy8088]

The BMW characteristic Hoffmeister kink is now butchered beyond recognition and the 5-series seem to have lost it’s luxury performance feel and is looking cheap to the point it could be confused with the 3-series. That greenhouse now reminds me of the Corolla sedan. Nothing about this car indicates luxury or sportiness.

[@delfean2666]

@@paulcarmi8130I would be embarrassed to be seen in one of these I think it's the headlights that bugs me the most

[@joshmervis92]

I work for bmw and I drive these cars everyday, yet I’m still watching Doug’s video on it because I love his reviews that much.

[@raulshah]

How’s the reliability of bmw in general? I hear things but ya never know. Would love to hear your opinion.

[@Kingsknight002]

1) Overpriced 2) Extreme depreciation 3) High insurance Welcome to 2024 car market...

[@ferrucciovb]

Doug is leveling up, he started doing reviews sitting on his knees next to a car and now he levelled up to a chair. In a few years from now we'll be getting reviews from a reclining chair. ;)

[@cheemomugdoo799]

That's because every review he used to lean on the car's paint, and every time I would scold him about it. He even leaned on the Singer, what a troglodyte.

[@kamikakushi_]

He's getting older. Getting up from kneeling position might be another problem 😅

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@cheemomugdoo799i5 should've been painted yellow.

[@harriettanthony7352]

'In a few more years from now we'll be getting reviews from-his wheelchair--!

[@IainHuffer]

I kinda wish Doug would still review in church car parks and stuff

[@georgobergfell]

I'd like Doug to review a church. He did houses before, so that's not too far off I guess 😂

[@julianevans9548]

Yup, grey car on grey background.

[@djejnyc]

I got excited in the beginning, then..... the depressing concrete bunker!

[@MrDDawson]

Agreed. The echo chamber that is that garage is so bad for audio.

[@michait3866]

@@djejnyc It would probably get better if he'd invested in white background and some HQ lighting, maybe hexagon one that some detailing studios have. It would make car body lines more visible.

[@FirearmTutorials]

BMW + all electric... what could go wrong?!?!?

[@slowery43]

they are still way behind in techonolgy compared to Tesla but at least it is more expensive.

[@justinheffernan1]

It will still find a way to leak oil lol

[@dhalsim-1]

Check engine light still comes on

[@GrandMoffJoseph]

Car Ninja looking at these cars like: Well, this model alone will fund my retirement.

[@yaxo11]

@@slowery43 like what ?

[@ivanvasilev9417]

Harry from Harry’s garage had a very interesting review on this particular car. I am sure Doug enjoyed it, as a big fan of him.

[@oscarzt1652]

this is the most futuristic car interior i have ever seen this makes me think of the vehicles in Bladerunner 2049

[@seanhershey3390]

I love that the A class is still in the bunker..he’s a month ahead on videos

[@purwantiallan5089]

A160 Avantgarde you mean?😅

[@dgw4049]

Feeling optimistic about BMW EVs. BMW makes good electronics. My 5 series had 200k miles and every button worked, had no rust and rode like a dream. It just had a lot of oil leaks. This car has no oil and less coolant, so it might be reliable. I might buy one of these.

[@NomadJedi]

which generation is your 5 series?

[@troletrain]

Oil leaks sounds like a huge concern. Oil loss can cause engine failure. Did BMW repair the oil leaks within warranty?

[@carlmaissan4340]

Plus BMW have been selling EVs for more than a decade, so it's not their first rodeo

[@dgw4049]

It was a 2007. I fixed all the leaks, but it burned maybe 1 quart per month. It needed all 4 02 sensors (probably due to the burned oil) tires and I hated the stereo so i traded it for an Explorer Sport so my kids would fit. I got like 3k for it cause it was in great cosmetic condition. It was a fantastic car though. I miss it a little bit. Awesome on a windy Pennsylvania backroad.

[@NomadJedi]

@@dgw4049 That's very fortunate, glad you had a good experience. The E60 generation is infamous for its electronics

[@overthehilldill3626]

Doug is the kind of guy who says enthusiesty, twice, like it's a real word.

[@ridgeramdhanie9652]

I thought the hazard lights had to be a physical button per regulation

[@yebo56]

Base model ICE is going to be a great buy in 18 months

[@andreyzubkov8435]

It's hard to outdo the previous gen G30 in terms of styling. Designs like that just have a timeless, signature look to them that defines a brand and makes it hard to deviate from. Especially the m550i with the more aggressive front bumper. I hope this 8th gen is a stepping stone to something great in the future. Also, those prices. No longer best bang for your buck.

[@jissanhuq3792]

I have a 2018 plug in m sport trim n i still stare at it 6 years later like i always did. Some of the options i have aren’t even available anymore which is depressing

[@rmp5s]

No one: "Hey, how could we make the 5 Series depreciate even faster?" BMW: "Let's make it electric!"

[@juanbugatti490]

Even though the design is imho a step back from the G30, I like the strategy where the ICE and EV’s have the same design. Mercedes should also do this instead of making those hideous EQ-serie cars.

[@mahadevovnl]

I saw an EV BMW the other day. It was in a 20-minute queue before it could refu-- I mean recharge for 40 minutes to get to 80% battery and then it would have barely enough range to get the guy home. Meanwhile, my 2016 VW Golf (ICE) can recha-- I mean refuel in ~3 minutes to the full 100% and my range is about 900km (highway). But I guess he's very comfortable sitting in his BMW where even turning on the airco or heated seats or entertainment or all those interior lights affect your range. My car also has lane assist, adaptive cruise control, has a DynAudio sound system with subwoofer, blind-spot warning, and so many other nifty features. All for the grand total price of (back in 2017 when I bought it 2nd-hand) $20,000. That BMW offers minimal added comfort (on top of forcing 40 to 60 minute recharging breaks very regularly) for an additional $60,000? Imagine that saving $60,000 can get you. Here's what: $40,000 in profit if you put it into an index fund for 5 years. Your expensive luxury car (that also costs a ton in expensive BMW maintenance) is costing you more than just the additional purchase price. And guess what? Most people driving those things are broke. As. F. Posers. If you want to get this car and make it make sense, you should have $1,2 million in liquid savings. And even then you should rethink your choice 15 times over because you can get a far more reliable Honda (also very comfy) for half the money.

[@2002avi919]

I just picked up a 2025 i5 X drive with premium package, I had a i4 for the past 2 years. This is a big sedan, comfortable and not that slow. My i4 was sportier. BTW for enthusiasts get the M version, I drove it and it is ridiculously fast

[@dave_riots]

I've already seen the new 5 series in person and this thing is huge. Cars have gotten way too big now.

[@Bonanzaking]

So have the butts sitting in said cars

[@ruk2023--]

You from the uk too? The five series does look massive here now but that’s because they have made a world car rather than one for Europe and what looks huge here is really just an average sized sedan in the USA. I agree that it’s looking too big for our roads though.

[@dave_riots]

@@ruk2023-- I'm in the United States, and I still think this is huge.

[@pashabiceps95]

I’ve seen also, super ugly

[@fstap]

I'm surprised Intel isn't upset with the i5 nomenclature

[@ktksoccerstar5]

Didn't think about that. I guess the products are so different they didn't mind.

[@dademr]

They need the exposure more then ever

[@Dntdgxj]

I remember when Ford was against Ferrari naming their F-1 racing card F150.

[@Androo456]

Ah yes, I always get confused when I go the the BMW dealership looking for a processor and end up leaving with a luxury sedan

[@ssnjr1299]

Intel just dropped the i branding. Now its called core ultra 5

[@faris5785]

Put Intel logo sticker right before the i5 badge on the trunk

[@gordonmills2748]

I saw one of these today. It's huge. It has a backup beeper because it's the size of a truck!

[@nowaytoo8995]

Can we please return back to the outdoors reviewing? made the videos much better

[@pinkraven4402]

Agreed, this concrete sea feels kinda weird

[@JRacerActual]

Who were the nut jobs critisizing the E36 and E39's looks? Referring to Doug saying every re-design he saw over his lifetime received criticism. Also, I would play with the hazard button all the time due to how it lights up the internal light bars. "RED ALERT! SHIELDS UP!" Damn, I'm such a nerd....

[@michaelmann5105]

The 5 on the side of the car looks like the Sketchers S Also the chime when you get in the car reminds me of an older pc booting up

[@jonlosito2004]

Yea the old Mac PC. I thought it sounded like the PS2 startup

[@Krzysztof_88]

These sounds are cringe IMO, they're gonna feel so old and outdated in 10 years, like some early 2000s big aftermarket screens that people with no taste put into their cars

[@lucasw2880]

Some boomer who wears tan shorts with a tucked in polo shirt and white new balance tennis shoes who bought his house in New York for $75 back in 1955 and is now worth $3 Million is going to love this car!

[@BryceLovesTech]

Epic comment!!!

[@timgenter1264]

While in for my 2023 540i's first service, I drove the M60 (M5 electric version). I loved it and went home to research it. 240 mile range under the best conditions is a NO SALE. I live in the midwest and that just wont work.

[@slowery43]

and anyone is supposed ot care why? You seem to think this is all about you, not a sole cares

[@timgenter1264]

lol dude....its a comment section, get a grip.@@slowery43

[@bwofficial1776]

It's disappointing that with all the advances in battery tech, 240 miles is the best BMW could come up with, especially at that price. I'm no EV fan but there are several similarly priced EV sedans that destroy its range for the same money or less. You did a smart thing by keeping your 540i. 240 miles is a dealbreaker for me too when I can get double that out of my gas car and refuel in five minutes.

[@taus_ahmed]

The only BMWs I'd consider getting: M340i, M5, or M2.

[@G82Watts]

M3 and m4 are the best performance luxury cars u can buy. If u don't like the grille check out one lowered with a front lip. Or the adro CSL or vorstenier grille options. They are great cars imo

[@reskepa7028]

@@G82Wattslowered with a front lip typically makes any shtbox look good. The new beaver teeth grills only look good on the m4 due to its elongated rear…. F80 peaked for m3. Perfect crossover between traditional and modern.

[@G82Watts]

@@reskepa7028 well that opinion is just that because the m3 g80 is way more wanted than the m4. I think the m3 has a better looking rear end and wider body lines.

[@carsgolfcigars]

The interior is definitely impressive. The fact that is longer than the older 7 is also a great change. Eventually 1 out of every 3 homes will have a EV. This will definitely make the value of the classic 5 series (V8,and V10) go up in value.

[@Ashw1115]

I have a 2016 550i 40k miles. I can’t wait for that thing to go up in value, I’m already getting crazy offers for it. I’ve taken care of it like a baby.

[@MercOne]

I'm really trying to like it, but it does look better than the 7-Series. So there's that.

[@lordcorgi6481]

BMW: How can we possibly make our vehicles any less appealing? Also BMW: Let's take out the one and only thing good about buying a BMW, the inline 6.

[@LcFan96]

bmw outdid themselves on this one. when you thought they couldnt ruin another car, they put out this

[@bwofficial1776]

It's ironic that Cadillac is now eating BMW and Mercedes-Benz's lunch for sporty luxury cars. It used to be that Mercedes-Benzes and BMWs were known for their subtle design and solid driving experience while Cadillacs were big gaudy things you bought to be seen in. Now, Cadillac is the brand with the driver-focused chassis and restrained styling while M-B and BMW are making ugly, bloated cars. All Cadillac needs to do is improve their interiors to really be world-class.

[@LcFan96]

dont have experience with caddis, as theyre not sold here in germany @@bwofficial1776

[@GrimJokes42069]

“First” people - sentenced to 10 years of dropping the Zoap

[@CrAzYfAcE69]

😂😂

[@smannysays]

Doug! I’ve been waiting for you to make this video for a year! My husband and I were looking for an EV for a year now… searching and searching, test driving and test driving. Well we just started a build for the BMW I5! And low and behold you finally put this video out! I’m shocked. I thought you were gonna skip this car! And then we were iffy on the cape green color, so we went with red! Still happy with red but you reviewed the green so we might’ve picked it 😅

[@MD-uu5nt]

Why on earth would you wait for Doug De Muros opinion on a car? He basically knows nothing about them. There are so many more competent reviewers out there. Watch the Harrys Garage video about this car. It's a pretty bad car.

[@735337707]

@@MD-uu5nt compared to...?

[@cameron00148]

Hey Doug - I like your video and I agree with the score that you gave the i5, but there are a few important things that I want you and others to be aware of when buying a 2024 5 - Series (incl. i5 and gasoline models): 1. iDrive 8/8.5 is *ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE* ; the controls for the self-driving feature (Driver Assistance Professional) are no longer on the steering wheel, they are now buried within the iDrive system! I find myself having to take my eyes off the road to adjust things like the cruise control distance! I've also noticed that some of the features/options/settings in iDrive 8 and 8.5 seems to vary between models (For example - The purple colored ambient lighting is not available in the 3/4 series, but it is available on the X1...??) 2. That Ambient Lighting bar, which is also called the "Interaction Bar with Ambient Lighting", is ONLY available (as of now) in the i5 and NOT in the gasoline 530i's! The 530i's will still have ambient lighting, but the design is both a joke and an insult and will come in the form of two lines -____- 2. You did mention that changing the driving modes will change the ambient lighting.... However in other models like the X7, there is a setting that will allow you to change driving modes without changing the ambient lighting color...?? 3. For those of you who like to open/close your sunroof, I would highly suggest you *AVOID* any 5 series that has the *Sky Lounge* option or any 5 series that has the *Executive Package* , which will include the *Sky Lounge* option! Why? The Sky Lounge is basically a panoramic sunroof, but you CANNOT open/close the glass and it does not have LED's - all you can do is either let in a lot of sunlight or no sunlight at all; I find it useless as I would rather have the option to open/close the glass to let air in. 4. As of now, new i5 owners get 2 years of free charging via Electrify America (owned by Volkswagen btw); the only model that get 3 years of free charging is the i7 Besides the Ambient Lighting (on the 530i's) and that horrible iDrive 8/8.5 system, I think they did a good job on the 5!

[@dougyt92]

I’m glad this is an objective review, and not too many stupid comments from people who haven’t driven or can’t buy one. Having test driven 90% of EVs available in the UK, this is by far the best and most similar to a petrol car I’ve tried - maybe bar the i4. If you have the chance to try the M60, it is absolutely brilliant and exciting.

[@caleidoo]

I like how you immediately start off with invalidating the opinions of people who haven't driven the car or "can't buy one". Because you can only have an opinion about design and a feature list if you drove it or own it. This doesn't feel arrogant, ridiculous and overly defensive. Not at all.

[@Rover200Power]

​@caleidoo Sounds like a wannabe BMW fanboy who still lives with his Mum.

[@AnthonyMyers1]

my thoughts exactly. @@caleidoo

[@SamKuul]

4:15 I wouldn’t be surprised if Hans Zimmer composed the revise beep-beep sound. At this rate I also wouldn’t be surprised if they release a BMW music album.

[@BogeyTheBear]

It sounds like the seatbelt warning sound in the i4, except it's being broadcast externally.

[@andersistbesser]

Sound design is not composing

[@dhalsim-1]

Who wants to go to BMW's art gallery museum?

[@phillyphil1513]

yes, i do believe all sounds in the new G60 are done by Zimmer.

[@fyshfysh]

i'm impressed. those wheels are ugly enough to take attention away from the grille, and after the xm i wouldn't have thought i would be saying that for a while

[@Darx97]

nice skoda

[@georgobergfell]

I'd buy a Škoda over this any day, even though I currently drive a BMW and usually hate VW products 😅

[@Kostas_Dikefalaios]

Dont act like Skoda didnt rip off BMWs design to begin with.

[@ecksray48]

Fyi in case you're car shopping- the voice control in new BMWs is excellent and you can use it to change the climate settings without having to go into the screen. You can also use it to open the sunroof and windows

[@Rover200Power]

Wow! That's just like my 2005 Jaguar 🥹

[@David_Denali]

I personally think most of the last gen BMWs (like the m760, m5, m2, x6m and x7) looked the best and that means yes, even btr than the previous ones

[@healdogtoe2c]

The car looks massive with you sitting behind it.

[@baronvonjo1929]

It's longer than a Toyota Highlander. It's a big boat

[@aldrichuyliong8143]

Ok. I'm sold on the interior. I don't like the exterior styling but that interior is amazing.

[@robgriffin4801]

Was thinking the interior kind of sucked too, so much glossy plastic and garish led lighting. At least the infotainment system's bezels aren't the 1990's dell monitor styling of a lot of other contemporary cars.

[@shmeevann]

Hey doug, this is a niche car to review, but you should review a nice Acura RSX Type S. They’re a great bargain and I’d like to see your thoughts.

[@leecolley139]

My X7 M50i has a really crazy feature when your climate control is in 'auto' mode. Just say "Hey BMW, I'm stressed out". The car will then automatically change the ambient lighting to a soothing amber color, close the sunroof shade, close the rear door sunshades and start playing mellow Spa music. Just another little nugget I found with my BMW. Crazy technology! Love it.

[@The_Stanman]

I drove this and was very impressed - I think it drives far better than previous gen, which I always found disappointing. M60 takes it another level, improving both handling AND ride in a way that was reminiscent of old E-series BMWs (except no steering feel). Interior usability is a real shortcoming, but unfortunately that's true for most all new cars. At least it looks very impressive 🤷

[@chartreux1532]

I really love that Colour and am curious to see one in Person here on the Autobahn or parked somewhere, because in Person is always different than on Pictures on a Video And as you said Doug, i'm 100% sure People will still complain because it's a BMW Prost & Cheers from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps

[@hdyby4l930]

Na in Berchtesgaden wirds net lang dauern, bis du einen sehen wirst. Die Dinger müssten ja schon zu Hunderten rumschwirren dort lol Glaub mir, beim G30 konntest du das Ding aus jedem Blickwinkel anschauen und es war immer perfekt. Beim G60 wirst du keinen Winkel finden wo du dir denkst: „Boah geil, was für ein Design!!“ Leider 😔

[@PhillyDee215]

The grill is aggressive and cool as usual

[@amirsani2230]

13:50 has Doug grown taller again? 😂

[@freepadz6241]

Doug, the kind of guy to be still growing in his 30s.

[@michait3866]

When it's cold he shrinks to 6ft 3", when it's warmer he's going back to usual 6ft 4"🤣

[@macrofocus1988]

The absurdly oversized kidney grille of modern BMWs looks like overcompensation at its most gaudy

[@blondiebxl]

"There's no such thing as too much interior lighting accents." BMW i5: "Hold my beer."

[@gomolemogiz4463]

Doug is the type of guy to climb over a glass wall to see what's on the other side

[@chandlerw2100]

Looks like an Accord

[@OneHungLee]

And a Camry.

[@3UZFE]

Without any of the Honda Accord benefits haha

[@Nick210]

What an electrical nightmare. These are gonna be worth absolutely nothing in a few years

[@XolileHlobisile]

I love this car

[@sweatpantsclub]

Prices of vehicles today are just insane.

[@justindeering4384]

I had a brand new 2024 530i rental from sixt about three weeks ago. At first, I hated it. I accidentally turned on the overhead lights and had to go through 3 screens to turn them off. Once I figured out the basics, I was in love. This thing was great. It snowed in Maryland (where I was) and this xdrive was a blast!! Seriously thinking of trading in the Allroad for it.

[@kenjikenjikenj]

The brake lights look like a Camry and an Accord mushed together

[@vladavasiljev]

When the mainstream car industry tries to persuade you that the prime color for fence and chinese tablets are the best for you.

[@rolfknappmann]

Hey Doug, just a friendly suggestion, but could you think about putting sound-deadening material on the walls to reduce the hall in the sound. That would be a great upgrade for the new filming location. ❤️

[@Sparkpluggy]

5:59 Imagine hitting the hazard switch by accident and having that lightshow start.

[@timkaine5098]

I really like the design of this car compared to their other outings. It helps that some of their other cars like the XM have been awful looking so this looks better by sheer comparison

[@Jens_Roadster]

And another ugly EV BMW.

[@Puddles1]

Hey Doug can u Define a Luxury car by todays standards , What a car needs and what it should have to be a luxury car

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

This Is the best 17k car you can buy, and heres why.

[@thejarrod123]

I bought a three yr old 550 several years ago for a 60% discount from its MSRP. I can’t wait till this come around the used market.

[@Henchman1977]

Doug feeling 6 foot 4 today

[@fastfarari]

Why exhaust cutouts in the bumper 😭

[@georgobergfell]

Car designers be dumb af

[@Techjunkiero]

Looks like it was made with a machete. Horrid.

[@josefv-y8m]

Since this is a mixed Platform and you can buy it as ICE Version, too

[@incognito9484]

Car reminds be of a Hyundai Sonata from the side...

[@yoki3063]

Shallow Gym Bros will love this car.

[@q3aryoko]

I'm 46 YO, and been a BMW guy most my life...i guess i'm a dinosaur. I don't feel like this is the BMW that i want. Ill stick to my good ole 2015 M235i 6 speed manual, RWD, no nav, no x drive i ordered direct from Germany. Still feels like a proper BMW. Alas..this is the way that cars are going . i am not going to hate on it.

[@foxxygearreviews7754]

I’ll buy an electric car when you can drive a full day on a charge and charge to full over night. Otherwise, I’d consider a hybrid but I’m not willing to deal with the hassles of full electric.

[@raymondberg7385]

The problem with that is.. What is a full days drive? I have a Mach-E LR, besides the one long trip i take each year, i dont ever need to charge during the day, not even during the coldest periods of the winter with lots of snow!

[@drunkenhobo8020]

Yeah, a full day. Because that's what normal people do. 12 hours of driving, non-stop.

[@peto22]

I think an electric car works best if you can charge at home and never have to use public chargers.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

@@drunkenhobo8020Why do EV fans have to bash every comment by people who are even mildly skeptical of owning an EV right now?

[@drunkenhobo8020]

@@NomenClature-o8s Because it's always the same silly comment. "I need to drive 900 miles/day in one sitting with no stops." Despite like only six people on Earth ever doing that... one of them being Doug.

[@juanpablocorreiaecheverria2857]

A truly ugly car

[@epicswirl]

Looks like the new Honda Accord from the side.

[@davidnicholson6680]

Harry Metcalf: "do not buy this car". Doug: "this is the greatest 5 series ever". Hmmm.

[@Rover200Power]

I know who I trust to review a car more.

[@Steve-s3x]

Great review! Sadly, the U.S. market does not get the comfort seats, thus the headrests, the front seat leg extenders, and the back seat half-fold are manual instead of power. The U.S. market also doesn't get the Integral Active Steering, 4-wheel steering, and anti-roll stabilizer. We also don't get the Digital 4-Zone Rear Climate Control, M Style Seat belts, and front massage seats. Lastly, it is truly disappointing that BMW decided to get rid of the door sills. I enjoyed the door sills, especially the illuminated ones. Come of BMW, even the Honda Accord has them. In my opinion, the BMW has gone cheap, we get less, but pay a lot more. Cheap plastic door panels, hard dashboards, cheap plastic window switches, and no Matrix LED lights.

[@GregTally]

The Kia Forte has better styling. Let that sink in.

[@jonathanrivera4476]

pretty nice looks like the new accord