2024 BMW X5 50e -- Is this Inline 6 Plug-in Hybrid the BEST X5 to BUY??

Here's our review of the 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e!
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Along with refreshed styling and tech for 2024, BMW has upped the performance on the X5 Plug-in Hybrid to have more power AND range! So, is this X5 50e the sweet spot in the lineup to buy? Or should you buy the new competition: the Mercedes GLE 450e, Porsche Cayenne e-Hyrbrid or Lexus TX 550h+? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and tap the notification bell if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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0:00 Intro
1:57 Detailed Exterior Walkaround
5:01 Interior Design & Technology
11:59 Rear Seats & Cargo
15:19 Test Drive & Impressions
18:30 Sound Level Reading (dB)
24:18 Pricing
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[@CarConfections]

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[@anjansingh3093]

He gets to drive, very seldom.

[@Drmutantsjc]

I got one of the last 2023 X5 45e as soon as I saw the specs for the 2024 50e. With slightly less power from the electric motor, I got to keep the manual controls including the split screen set up and the classic gear selector which I like better. For the EV range, I have already passed 55miles/ charge sometimes. Though this heavy and large, the X5 can easily pass 3m/kwh with adaptive coasting/ regen. I have only 1400 miles in hybrid mode out of 7k miles on my odometer now, rest of it on pure EV. The best thing was the price, even with upgrades including premium seats and 360 camera packages, I managed a $59K cost for 2023 after a 7.5K tax rebate and 7K over market value for my older BMW X1 trade-in.

[@kmoorthy77]

I did the same, picked the last stock available (carbon-black M Sport packegae wit premium package), got 6K doscount. I bought on April 29, 2023. I think i will not be eligible for tax rebate, can some one confirm?

[@mediocreman2]

You're welcome. Glad I could help pay for your new car with my taxes. And yours lol

[@steverogers7211]

Removing tactile buttons for certain functions is a huge con to me personally. They should've left some especially climate or seat heating.

[@Jeez001]

It’s cheap to implement those buttons while pushing it as modern.

[@Aleppo.1234]

Porsche Cayenne is the perfect choice for you

[@linjy2]

I thought I would hate missing the tactile button but after a month owning the 50e I’m used to it already. Granted I still feel touchscreen are more dangerous to operate while driving but I guess that’s the way car manufacturers think the future is. Also the learning curve is high for Idrive 8.5. Def confusing for technology challenged people.

[@GeorgeOrwell-tp8dw]

Dad…. Use auto climate control. Promise, it cools down and heats the same speed. - signed 2017

[@GeorgeOrwell-tp8dw]

Great review! Why does it bother me so much when people hold the starter button? Just push it and move on, not like your providing a current to the starter like an old key

[@travwill]

Thanks for the review guys. Have a 24 X5 50e being built soon for delivery as a custom order. Looking forward to it! Coming out of many EVs (Rivian, Hummer, Teslas) and this is going to be nice to get back to more luxury/ICE at times.

[@bv6540]

Hey great channel guys! Very comprehensive review! I just bought my x5 50e here in switzerland and I actually used your review to make my mind up to not wait for the macan ev 😊

[@CarConfections]

Thanks and glad we could help! Congrats on your new X5!

[@l.f.1031]

Very nice car but I wish they would keep some more control buttons.

[@darriontunstall3708]

It’s very nice! I like the metal speaker grills!

[@jeremysantaana859]

Love the Brooklyn Grey color of the BMW X5 and it's so nice and luxurious 😍🔥

[@CarConfections]

You know we have a soft spot for Brooklyn Gray as well 😂

[@francisgallozzi2595]

Fall colours are beautiful.

[@spruceyt]

As soon as I started this video I skipped right to your sound measurements, then posted a comment asking what the state of IconicSounds was during the test. Then I went back and watched from the beginning and found that I had just missed your saying that IconicSounds was in the default state of "on". Perhaps sometime you'll get an opportunity to test it with IconicSounds turned off. People who really care about a quiet car would probably keep it in that state.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Fantastic video as always!!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Have a great weekend!

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Now my 1st new BMW X5 PHEV SUV to buy.

[@christhomson2208]

Great review guys!!🎉🎉

[@jsfbay1]

I too was surprised at your sound level test result - I'm guessing this M model has wider tires (and perhaps different tires) than the base 40i? That could easily make the difference.

[@mikeolson7557]

Great review! 💯Stunning 😎

[@CarConfections]

Thank you kindly!

[@ethana763]

The lack of physical buttons is a huge drawback on this otherwise great car.

[@autolovers1]

What do you mean physical button?

[@travwill]

Nah, iDrive 8.5 added climate to the screen that is similar to old buttons, but you won't really miss them in the X5. It has a great auto functionality, with fan speed, and passenger climate rules/preferences that really just let you set a temp and not worry about it.

[@izuaff04]

love it...the color....the new indicators...

[@stephenedwards1044]

The 50e battery takes up the space for a spare tire so it has run flat tires. That one of the reasons for the increased noise vs the 40 which has non run flats.

[@pete64041]

I am going to replace my run flats when i hit 30k miles with reglular tires. Did that on my last 3 series and the drive was so much better. My X50e has air suspension and is really comfortable now, so i can't wait to feel the ride without run flats in this...

[@omeryildizusa]

I like you and like how you review car guys. A quick correction about the passenger side mirror. Unfortunately it does not have the Auto Dimming feature anymore.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks

[@arda_]

Please do a comparison between the x5 50e and Cayenne E Hybrid. Both 3.0 big battery hybrids. Does the Porsche Cayenne warrant the 20% extra $ or is it just brand tax?

[@mediocreman2]

No, yes.

[@highbrassrule]

I bought my car from Don Jacobs Honda in 2015 - still have the car. Gonna hold onto it until I can super upgrade into this x5 though

[@Toxic-hz8sl]

Great review but speaker system is 16 speakers and bowers and wilkens isn't available on the x5 unless you get the m50i or x5m

[@DekiDeki-zq6si]

I Order Mine With bowers and wilkens and its 50e

[@alanzyy]

that is country-market dependent restriction

[@DekiDeki-zq6si]

@@alanzyy yes that is correct

[@autolovers1]

What I love about Bmw, it gives you so much confidence in front of the wheel and you don’t feel those bumps in your wheel it gives you absolute comfort big difference between Tesla and BMW

[@jsfbay1]

Hey guys, thanks for reviewing this vehicle - it's on my wish list. Did you have any issue with glare &/or reflections off the MID (gauge cluster)? This is a big concern for me, since on most vehicles, there is cowling around the MID to make it more legible in all kinds of weather. Thank a lot. Great review as usual.

[@CarConfections]

None whatsoever. As you know, we have a BMW with the same screen arrangement and it doesn't give us any trouble. The brightness and coating they have on it make it to where you don't get many glares on it. Hope that helps!

[@jsfbay1]

@@CarConfectionsYes, that was helpful, thank you. Happy Thanksgiving 🙂

[@CarConfections]

@@jsfbay1 Happy Thanksgiving to you also!

[@carlosc2783]

I drove the BMW X5 50e, Not M model, over the Thanksgiving weekend and really liked it. Not a fan of the sun reflecting on my eyes at certain times of the day, from the shiny surfaces on the dashboard, all the way from the passenger side. I noticed some issues with the charger and the Bluetooth applications. Overall a nice car for about $84K.

[@mediocreman2]

I was worried about that reflective dash.

[@Nikita-P]

Thank you for reviewing the X5e!!! Why so many reviewers skip comparisons to Audi Q7? I’m cross shopping and have Q7 due to bigger back seats and truck space in 2 row config. But looking forward to X5e being the next ride, knowingly giving up adjustable backseat angle and some knee/car seat room. X7 is just too big and bulky.

[@CarConfections]

Glad you enjoyed the review! Good luck making your final decision 👍

[@AUav8r05]

If you are in sport or sport plus, will this run the engine the whole time or will it still start out in electric until it needs the engine? Just curious if you don’t care about economy and just want to have some fun. Thanks for the great review.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! That's correct, Sport modes will go ahead and shave the engine powered on for the most power

[@rodchris8630]

Guys: Ary on Negotiation Guides for this car mentions/shows you twice and mentions you. You may enjoy watching it. Love your channel from Sunny South Florida!

[@CarConfections]

Thank you!

[@PhilT993]

Were you able to do your fabled real world electric only range test while you had the car??

[@philippunla]

What is the mpg for hybrid mode? Also, do you need the electric portion to be fully charged to switch to hybrid mode?

[@CarConfections]

The EPA has not rated the Hybrid MPG yet, but the battery does not have to be full to switch to that mode

[@BiggTim]

What is the MPG in hybrid mode?

[@pete64041]

I am averaging around 75

[@eldismemushi]

Best suv on market

[@charleshyatt7312]

My 2024 X5 50e is in the “quality check” phase now at the BMW plant in Spartanburg, SC (15 miles from me!). Hopefully will take delivery in a week or two. Have it fully loaded with all options except the “self-driving” option - I want to drive the car, myself! :)

[@CarConfections]

Congrats on your upcoming X5 50e! What color did you pick?

[@charleshyatt7312]

@@CarConfections Dravit Gray Metallic color

[@pete64041]

@@charleshyatt7312 That was not a smart move. My x50e has the full self driving and it is amazing. I set it the other day on the highway and it drove me for 2 hours just sitting there listening to music, and it did it in heavy traffic with huge curves dead center in the lane. It also lets you take over as soon as you touch the wheel and when you let go it goes right back to full self driving. It's not an either or, and on long long road trips it's a must or if you are tires, drank too much etc

[@charleso3017]

What's BMWs warranty on the Hybrid Battery ?

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

One day....... I buy the 2024 BMW X5 PHEV.

[@kathyinserra852]

I love my 2021 BMW and was thinking about a 2024e but since they have removed a lot of the buttons, I am having second thoughts. What a shame that they removed these and you now have to access them on the screen. Taking this into account, I probably won't buy one unless they change back to these buttons down the road.

[@pete64041]

pressing the screen button doesn't take any longer than pressing a physical button lol

[@michaelv6870]

I have both. The new X5 50e and a `23 850 GC. They both work fine. You get used to it quickly. Only thing I`m missing are the shortcut buttons. Ohter than that, they are both fine.

[@jmoney888]

My dream car im going to get it too

[@dennisstephens3222]

Enjoyed the video, well done. And, being in Lexington, KY at Don Jacobs…Kudos. I live there and have the iX 50 from Don Jacobs, and it’s a fabulous EV. I’m ready to order the X5 50e as I’m sometimes driving to NC mountains these days, out in areas that charging is not abundant, so the Plug in Hybrid seems the way to go. Working with Don Jacobs now. However, I would miss the fabulous iX 50 EV.

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! Good to hear from a local!

[@dennisstephens3222]

@@CarConfections Sent you a email.

[@Michael-li3id]

Since the braking is largely performed by reversing the electric motors, the M calipers (while beautiful) are unnecessary, no? Our 4xe has 15k on it and it doesn't look like the pads have ever made contact w/ the rotors.

[@cblandblueyonder]

I'd prefer physical buttons, but I have one, and the virtual buttons really aren't too bad in practice - I don't even think about it any more. It's a very nice car overall.

[@yavivid]

X5 has always been an iconic vehicle. It's way more elegant than the new IX. I just wonder if it's gonna make it to fully-fledged EV?

[@valoriefalorie4223]

Good question! Wonder why people are buying at this time when everything is transitioning to EV!!

[@JC-JC20]

When in gas mode, does it charge the battery?

[@CarConfections]

Yes

[@ninocalifa]

I did not get the key card with mine. Is it for the US only?

[@CarConfections]

Check the driver's manual. They like to hide it in there. We have a BMW and didn't know we had it until last month 😂

[@ganouyang]

Rear seat leg room is very tight, like those in a compact car. Compare Leg Room Front/Rear: BMW x5 xdrive50e: 39.4/37.4 vs. Honda Fit: 41.4/39.3😪

[@mediocreman2]

Well a Fit is unusually high and has very short seats. A Corolla has 34 inches rear.

[@ryanflores2281]

You guys never answered the question in the title. Are you picking the 40, 50e or M60?

[@msusocal]

I see a lot of these x5 plug in. Interesting how Lincoln aviator phev is dead. Totally different consumer market.

[@GammaPanda]

The porsche cayenne ehybrid is the closest competitor to this. It also goes through the gears in all electric mode. Similar size, speed, etc.

[@mediocreman2]

Not a similar price though.

[@mspeed2441]

Great review on a low-spec car!! I actually think this was one of your best reviews. somehow, you made a basically stripped car seem still exciting. And I loved the pants!! 😜

[@mikeolson7557]

How is this low spec? I see at least $10k worth of packages/options on it.

[@runany1]

483hp $85k X5 “low spec”

[@venkatapakalapati9266]

What is the color of this trim?

[@CarConfections]

Brooklyn gray

[@klsavr79]

B&W is an option for X5?

[@thereo420]

What? Edit: I understood

[@YilongJia]

On X5 M60i and X5 M, but not on 40i and 50e.

[@stuartnurse8415]

@@YilongJiais available on 50e if panoramic roof specced too

[@Toxic-hz8sl]

its not

[@DekiDeki-zq6si]

@@YilongJiayes it is i have Order Mine with b&w

[@MeltedCrayons003]

What’s this color called?

[@CarConfections]

Brooklyn Gray

[@ixnooky]

I was initially interested, but researching it looks like the 50e has some serious issues. I'm ordering the 40i in carbon black, that gray is a horrible color, we used to call that primer.

[@THEelduderino]

The X50e is louder due to run flats on M Sport wheels

[@EddiNice]

Anyone else noticed at 2:30 how the left indicators are quicker to blink?

[@cheveznyc]

Wow. I thought the x5 was a big SUV after watched this video. 😅 visit the dealership, and it's a small car.

[@aldra744]

even Skoda plug-in charge on fast charge, here poor 7 kW :O

[@michaelv6870]

Keep buying your Czech garbage.

[@ioanniskalogeropoulos3927]

Starting a BMWs review in front of a large HONDA Logo !!

[@Phumphries100]

It's a Honda BMW dealership

[@atulyaop2803]

First

[@JRB41]

I own a 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Wagon.. while I love my car, I wouldn’t buy a new BMW - I hate how 1. They removed all physical buttons, and 2. those screens look so tacked on! They’re becoming “The Ultimate Tech Machine” instead of the “Ultimate Driving Machine”. Atleast they haven’t ruined the exterior! If I was in the market for a German SUV, I’d go Porsche Cayenne.. better driving dynamics and screens that are integrated, with PHYSICAL buttons!

[@scottbrawley407]

2024 BMW X5 xDrive 50e PHEV M Sport Package!

[@arturo468]

Removing physical buttons to control A/C etc and ruining the front grille area is a no for me.

[@scooter5940]

I get the appeal of PHEVs for some, but I don't see this ending well, especially in luxury vehicles that are pushed hard. The undeniable truth of PHEVs is there are two separate, critical electromechanical systems subject to wear, maintenance, and breakdown. Time will tell, but I envision a shit-ton of these - cheap - on the used car market in coming years.

[@octav7438]

its the best suv to buy*

[@eliotopian]

bummer... wanted to hear about the massage level *devastation*

[@ganouyang]

BMW has halted X5 50e production from Dec 2023 to March 2024.

[@tanekiagrant8479]

I don't know about the BMW x5e I don't know about that I'd rather have a regular BMW X5 even though it's a gas drink I still rather have it especially the competition model

[@klyded8523]

2:37 ⚠️ ooof, could have used a warning for that .

[@alkinsac]

With that price I would get Model X. With BMW asoon the warranty is done trade it in or it will be a money pit with repairs

[@robertbabic80]

best one is 3.o tdiesel

[@Receptor91]

No

[@CMCNestT]

Mercedes GLE 450e has longer all electric range.

[@pete64041]

Yeah but it has a 4 cylinder eco engine lol

[@brianbarbe9646]

BMW...do you see the see the comments about getting over screened and no manual buttons? Wake me up when you have some at a dealer at no more than sticker to test drive.

[@michaelv6870]

You`re talking about KIA. BMW does not charge over sticker. But what do you know, you probably never owned a new BMW.

[@naveenthemachine]

This the cx90 and gv80 are the best luxury SUVs

[@gamelauncher9821]

then best x5, CX90/.MDX, GV80 and the XC90

[@naveenthemachine]

@@gamelauncher9821 well the cx90 gv80 are closer to an x5 than the MDX or xc90. But those are also solid options

[@michaelv6870]

Neither are luxury. Especially the KIA. But you keep telling yourself that.

[@midlandgeordie]

Range Rover sport 460E has a bigger range

[@michaelv6870]

And costs 40,000 more.

[@Jerryklocke]

Wow, a Tesla Model X is cheaper and is eligible for a $7500 tax credit. I’ve never driven a X5, but I’m sure it an awesome car. I did own a Model X for a couple months and that car is amazing. I’ve gone EV 5 years ago, so I’m a little biased 😎

[@linjy2]

Test drove a model x in Sept 2023 and still bought the x5 50e. Deal breaker for me was the hard seats on the model x likely from the cooling seats as model y/3 felt fine when I test drove. Bmw also better built, higher quality, and more luxurious feeling. Power was plenty as after a few quick pull in the X the novelty wears off for a family hauler. I still prefer a loud ice car for driving sensation. Now if one needed a fully electric car the BMW I series are amazing from my brief experience in their electric driving event.

[@travwill]

The X5 over the Tesla S/X is superior in luxury tech and build quality, by far. My Tesla was so crappy in rattles/cracking (2022 model), and previous X was even worse quality, heck the driver seat came unbolted on the first drive home, the seals don't last, etc. On top of that Tesla Vision for parking/proximity, etc. is bad, flat out bad as they remove radar, ultrasonics, and more... BMW is the opposite.

[@mediocreman2]

I like Tesla a lot and Musk has become such an amazing guy. But the X5 is in a different category, and is more comfortable and luxurious.

[@hifirulezzz]

Sorry, but Mazda CX-90 is better, as it has similar luxury level, drives good, but much cheaper!

[@michaelv6870]

LOL.

[@Receptor91]

So sorry for your bad Taste

[@hifirulezzz]

@@Receptor91 Ha-ha, my previous was Audi SQ5, nice car but have you ever tried to repair Audi in US? Every part cost a fortune. Headlight $5k, transmission $17k, etc.

[@hifirulezzz]

Also, a rear bumper replacement was $7k after a minor accident with no body work.

[@kristians2704]

the CX90 absolutly isn't better. Cheaper yes, good yes, but not the same level as this X5

[@TemplarYogi]

I prefer the bmw IX X drive 50 over this car .