2025 BMW X5 Xdrive40i : This is My Favorite Midsize SUV Right Now! Review

[@richardvalera6541]

Best review I've seen on the 2025 X5, really appreciate all of the detail, thanks!

[@2driverpls652]

The car rental company ran out of cars and told me the only thing available was a BMW X5 . “We will give it to you at the same price”. Sold. Drove it on a road trip for two days. Wow… I am in love with that car. Bucket list item.

[@LJsGarage]

love that for you!

[@jameswalsh6131]

Hew new to your channel and really enjoyed your review. I love the X5 also and owned and drove it for 9 years. I'm a fan of your channel now for sure!

[@LJsGarage]

Welcome aboard! Working on improving as things go so a reminder of support is always appreciated:)

[@jasonpatterson3918]

By far, the best review on this vehicle that I've seen. You've convinced me. I'm buying.

[@LJsGarage]

I appreciate you big time. made a couple mistakes in this one so some positivity always helps!

[@maxaudi2804]

This car is legit. As an Audi fan it’s def better than the q7. Yea the MMI sucks but c’est la vie. The drive is super comfortable and the hands free cruise control is really top notch

[@LJsGarage]

Second that my friend

[@yoshiakik.5332]

Audi has the best industrial design, besides Porsche. But the Q7 is odd and frumpy looking. X5 wins here.

[@MLSeville]

By FAR the best review I have seen. You are the only one to point out the IDrive joystick, which is the reason I buy BMW. When they get rid of that, I'm "out".

[@LJsGarage]

Thanks my friend! I'm a huge fan as well of that controller.

[@efthimios]

As a 2011 335 xdrive owner since 2015 I keep thinking I’m going to get a m340 or m3 next- but part of me wants to just get a X5 40i with msport package and call it a day

[@BiGJ30713]

Fantastic review.

[@LJsGarage]

Thanks my friend!

[@brianbgood]

wonderful review

[@LJsGarage]

i appreciate you watching :)

[@MrMustangrick]

Wish this had the cognac (tan) interior color. It’s gorgeous.

[@LJsGarage]

you are right on that!

[@GarfieldHeslop]

All reviewers should point out that for the 2024 and up X5, adaptive cruise control is not standard--YOU MUST BUY THE DRIVER ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONAL PACKAGE FOR ADAPTIVE CONTROL, OTHERWISE IT COMES WITH OLD-PLAIN-JANE STANDARD CRUISE CONTROL!

[@LJsGarage]

Good point

[@jota3845]

Nice video! What do you think about not having hard controls for the AC? Some might consider this a dealbreaker. I wonder that this will cause too much looking away from the road.

[@LJsGarage]

I would prefer physical all day but ideally I set mine to 69 and leave it alone most days so not too much I am ever messing with! Thanks for watching :D

[@robertmyles2344]

Wonderful SUV….🎉

[@LJsGarage]

It sure is!

[@kevinbrown7616]

I've driven an Acura RDX, a Mercedes Benz GLC 350h, a Lexus RX350h, an Audi Q5 hybrid and a Mazda CX50. I'm also considering an Acura MDX and this BMW X5 xDrive 40i. I'm 60, family grown, make enough money, and drive 10-12,000 miles per year. Having driven lots of these cars, which one would you recommend? I read stuff about the 4 cylinder hybrids and whether they are reliable, that's the reason I am considering the 6 cylinder options. I would be interested in your view. Thanks, KB

[@LJsGarage]

This is one of the most competitive segments and all great choices you listed! I'm biased and put the X5 up top, Q5 after, cx50, 350h, rx350h, and then RDX. I prefer 6cyls as well and haven't found a 4cyl I love. Even in the Lexus 4cyl hybrids are decent but I'm a pretty peppy driver

[@deniseandrews2291]

I just purchased 2025 BMW X540 I Burgundy color I came from an Audi SQ five and the seats are much more comfortable in the BMW. There is just so much to have to learn. It is a little overwhelming. I have most of the packages you talked about, including Screens in the backside windows for my puppy I do have a question. I can’t figure out I want all four doors to open up at the same time and without opening them up with my doorhandle? Also, can you explain a little more about the symbols on the side of the key farm , thanks your video was very good and I didn’t have to sit through 10 minutes worth of commercials Denise

[@deniseandrews2291]

I also have massaging seats on both the passenger and the driver💕🤪

[@LJsGarage]

Nice love it! Good choice

[@Niles-Guy]

But no reviews in snow handling?

[@LJsGarage]

Sadly no with summer time upon us but xdrive is fantastic in snow I have had it on several cars.

[@iamgeok]

I'm gonna steal that "hot sauce to mayo" scale LOL

[@LJsGarage]

haha thanks for watching!

[@smartrubberchicken]

"if you are new to BMW the turn signals are right here" Me: Don't need those! 🤷‍♂

[@LJsGarage]

😂😂

[@shannonthomass]

There are several bmw dealers in Cincinnati if the one in Dayton won’t let you drive. Detailed review!

[@LJsGarage]

Appreciate the heads up! They will for sure I just picked the wrong time to leave the driving experience out of it on this one 😅

[@AyoBrownKid]

I stopped watching when he said it was offered in front or all wheel drive (0:30) How is this your favorite vehicle sir? I expect more from this gentleman. I’ll be back for another review. Get it together.

[@LJsGarage]

Good catch, edited. I try to film 2-3 vehicles at a time and sometimes I get a little off track, but I will try to keep an eye on this stuff a bit more! I was just in an X2, but no excuse on not catching that in edits.

[@AyoBrownKid]

@@LJsGarage ✊🏾👌🏾💯

[@tanyabee2024]

Does it have massage front seats?

[@LJsGarage]

Optional for $1k!

[@wardman7655]

Thanks - MSport Pro is nice, but it also makes you add Premium Package - is this correct? I think I am just going to buy a black kidney grill for my X5 Carbon Black Since there really is no performance aspect of the Pro package - correct me if I am wrong.

[@LJsGarage]

Pro adds brakes and exhaust so that's a little something but not absolutely a must by any means. You are correct it adds the premium and Msport automatically to get premium pro. Thanks for that question

[@davea.218]

The black grille and trim (760) are included in the M Sport Package (ZMP) and does not require the M Sport Professional (ZMQ) or the Premium Package (ZPP).

[@playerzero8408]

Does the AC blow through the cell phone's wireless charging pad? My car doesn't and it leads to the cell phone overheat then the wireless Apple carplay stops working

[@LJsGarage]

That's a great question I didn't take a look but I never even really put much thought to that and will now!

[@scholz222]

Nope and my phone over heats on long trips. Need to take it off the pad once it’s charged or getting close.

[@playerzero8408]

@@scholz222 Thanks! I installed a cell phone holder in front of the A/C vent, it cools down my phone and plugs a wire for charging, but then I feel the wireless charging pad is useless🤷‍♂

[@AGC828]

Good points made. For only $2700 more why not input for the M package?? That's pocket changes for a vehicle in this price range.... Not sure why anyone wouldn't get the M packages.

[@LJsGarage]

That really is at this price point. Worth it

[@scooter5940]

That would rule out a few color choices and some people don’t want that “look”. I have both the M Sport and the M Sport Pro with all black wheels. Looks great.

[@donwilber1628]

Geek info... A quick google shows an avg. jet ski weights 850 bs. With a towing capacity of 7200lbs., that's 8.47 jet skis.

[@LJsGarage]

I appreciate your geek info haha making this known in my next video

[@RickLand-y1q]

I have a car as cool as this one, I will buy him a set of super good quality Witamats floor mats to go with it, I think it deserves it!!

[@LJsGarage]

Absolutely need good floor mats 👌🏿

[@VictorRocha-uh6re]

I don't think I need to know where the turn signals are

[@LJsGarage]

Haha okay okay

[@maxaudi2804]

Well u might if it’s a Tesla lol

[@mubirudenis809]

Nice car

[@LJsGarage]

It's a looker for sure 👌🏿

[@Jigar3333]

a "Car review" where we sit in the car and go over the features is not a car review. Man drive that car and give us a real review.... the heck is this video

[@LJsGarage]

I'll take your feedback for next time 🫡 unless it's a sports car/EV or there isn't anything notable about the driving experience to share I don't usually bother filming that but I hear ya. It's a fun SUV so I summed up the drive.

[@radezzientertainment501]

aint no way this is lickety quickety split quick

[@LJsGarage]

Lol it is rather peppy 😅🤫

[@DavidNeculai-kt3re]

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[@LJsGarage]

No problem!

[@DavidNeculai-kt3re]

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[@fredrelay1052]

Front wheel drive??????????????????????????

[@LJsGarage]

Sorry if it sounded funny! this is all wheel (xdrive) but you can get the X5 in fwd (sdrive)

[@fredrelay1052]

@@LJsGarage All 2-wheel drive BMW's are REAR Wheel drive, not FWD. (Except the dumb X1 and 2, which are really just mini coopers...)

[@ZoneCrasher]

A fatassed X5 is a midsize? Wow.

[@LJsGarage]

yeahhh