5 Reasons Why You Should Buy A 2024 BMW X5 - Quick Buyer's Guide

The 2024 BMW X5 LCI has arrived with a handful of improvements for the exterior, interior, and even the powertrain under the hood. Having a strong year in sales, the BMW X5 has outsold the Mercedes Benz GLE and Audi Q7 by a country mile, and it appears that for 2024 nothing is going to change. In this video we're going to take a deep dive into the 2024 BMW X5 xDrive40i to see how it compares to rivals, and to see if it's still the best luxury crossover you can buy today.
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[@bryansimpson9858]

Just picked mine up yesterday! LOVE IT! 👍🏾

[@ubgradde8917]

So I can't adjust my AC if something happens with the electronic dashboard? I don't think I'll buy a car without physical AC buttons.

[@Trackhawk_Gle53]

Yeah I don’t understand how it can be legal. With the cost of the car we must add the cost of the funeral

[@shauncorney5944]

Great review. Thanks for the content.

[@HN-ol7oz]

This video is very true. Spot on with the topic of the best 5 seats luxury SUV in 2023 for family. 🎉🎉

[@louiscloete3942]

Great video, thank you.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Your video is help me buy this SUV bestie.

[@user-er7gx5sm6g]

We spent weeks making a selection. Drove land rover sport, Audi, Mercedes and Lexus. BMW won by a large margins over all in total categories.

[@usmanladan1515]

This will be my next vehicle.

[@CMCNestT]

The new dashboard layout is a reason to get the '23 still on dealer lots over the '24.

[@redzoom7857]

Yeah, I’ve been debating this, because I much prefer the separate displays and not the big one piece screen. However, having now seen it in person, it’s not too bad and I like the updated frond end and boost in power. One thing I do hate is the toggle switch shifter.

[@adriansantos583]

Is it me or does the ‘24 screen have a lot of glare from outside light. I could see it being an issue during sunny summer months.

[@realdah]

The curve screen is a Gem that really a futurism design. that's said, if it is not your cup of tea, you could simply go for much discounted 2023, but please do not get buyer remose.

[@colinzhu9631]

Drove the new 2024 model for a few weeks. Pretty nice experience. I actually like the touch screen. The only thing I hope BMW should keep is the gear knob. I used to rest my right hand on the knob during the driving.

[@alphabeta8403]

9:00 Great reviewer! +1

[@MrStarman1978]

Love the design but I noticed most manufacturers are veering off with the fog lights. I need fog lights!

[@AlixLondon]

the function of fog lights is now integrated into the advanced lighting (multibeam intelligent LED)

[@SuperFranko19]

My larger screen won’t turn on, only the driver screen is on. Unfortunately, I can’t control the temp because no buttons 😢

[@ching5235]

Just rented a pretty new X5 for a trip, great experience. Disappointed to hear that the physical buttons are reduced.

[@scwong6349]

for better or worse that seems to be an industrial trend

[@user-er7gx5sm6g]

I felt the same. One month don’t miss it at all. Change is tough

[@bryansimpson9858]

I love the knew interface. Who needs buttons? The touch screen is Nice!

[@cece5219]

Temperatures change and must be adjusted; sometimes very quickly. I've been in areas where I had to immediately apply the defroster while driving in heavy traffic. I'm thinking that t would be very difficult to perform that maneuver and perhaps others procedures interfacing with basically a computer while being a responsible driver.

[@sti13]

Is the cabin quiet?

[@redzoom7857]

Yeah, gonna new the Merino leather on mine. Fake leather on a loaded X5 is a bit ridiculous imo.

[@rmthull]

Exactly. If you’re gonna splash the cash, then splash the cash. Do it properly.

[@neildesposito1492]

Great review, How much is the BMW X5 ? With the 4 Liter engine, thanks.

[@scooter5940]

Comparably equipped, it adds about another $14k US, but it starts at nearly $90k.

[@l-vinotrading4450]

I‘m going for a pre facelift model Can‘t stand that physical climate control buttons are gone!

[@michaelv6870]

Ordered an X5 50E. Should be here at the end of April. Let`s see how it goes.

[@mbdint]

How do you like it? Is steering feel acceptable or too loose?

[@michaelv6870]

@@mbdint I gave up paying attention to steering feels in cars. None of them provide a lot of feedback any longer. Other than that, great car.

[@bubblefish8670]

Not a fan of the long screen, much prefer the separate screens like on current gen, same goes for buttons.

[@mikewangg]

It looks like a BMW X5

[@drbhushansali]

Confused between GLE and X5..please help me to decide

[@jetfixer3207]

I feel your pain. I'm "confused" between the '24 X5 and '23 Audi Q8 which has big rebates considering the '24s are in production, but same vehicle as 2024.

[@jetfixer3207]

I really like it, but unfortunately, the 40i isn't available with ventilated seats at any price.😡 You have to "pay" up to the 50e. 🤬

[@glennduncan6843]

Having had several BMW X5's over decades, you still have to be an officiendo to spot all the changes. Great cars with multiple personalities, but one big problem now is the new dash and lost buttons. First the reflective surface of the driving consul is a definite fail. Just look at all the reflections in the dash screens at the 7 minute part of the video. The reason the older car had a binacle over the instruments was to reduce glare and reflections. Also buttons don't require the driver to take their eyes off the road. Unfortunately, I would think twice about buying this new model just on this point alone.

[@texastravelers210]

I agree to what you were saying and I also like to add that more car manufacturers are moving to the touchscreen layout . 4 years ago I had to switch my company car from BMW 5 series to Audi A6. While the BMW had all buttons the Audi came with touchscreen only. It's so distracting when you just want to change the ac temperature. Unfortunately that's the new trend.

[@hastensavoir7782]

7 reasons for X7?

[@yoda7105]

You will enjoy everything about this car except for the depreciation 😅

[@Kwaminho]

Some folks won’t mind that though.💡

[@dgdave2673]

So - what doesn’t depreciate ? Spare me from the appliances spiel 😂

[@rogerspalding5673]

Your review only covered about one-half the "improvements" of this mid-life upgrade. You completely missed one of the most enjoyment hindering tech additions. The 48 V "mild hybrid" generator does more to interfere with rubber meets the road spirited driving than anything else in memory. How in the world can the vlogger avoid mentioning the the hybrid generator actually disengages the engine from the drive train, and turns off the 3.0 Turbocharged In line Six cylinder, while coasting. Saab used to call this "free wheeling." It did nothing for Saab sales in the 70's either. Furthermore, the hybrid also creates non-defeatable auto stop-start when the vehicle is brought to a full standing stop at a traffic light or stop sign. Secondly, the elimination of the gorgeous BMW shift lever and crystal shift knob is unadulterated sacrilege. Perhaps, you can confirm a rumor I heard, that the hybrid generator does operate stop-start or free wheel style engine disengagement when the X5 is put into sport mode? If true, this would go a long way towards moving up from my 2018 X3 M40i to an X5. What say you? Thanks.

[@morsecode4036]

I test drove x5 yesterday. Yes, when you put it in sport mode, the engine stays on.

[@rogerspalding5673]

@@morsecode4036 Thanks so much for this valuable info. I normally just leave my 2018 X3 M40i in comfort mode, though I have no objection to, and even like, sport mode. The difference in full economy is negligible. Should I move up to the 2023/24 X5, this will give me a driver decision to circumvent the stop/start. With the hybrid, I understand that acceleration from a full stop suffers from a "barely noticeable" hesitation. No matter how little the engine shudders on takeoff, or disengages during coasting, I want no part of such an elaborate Rube Goldberg device than can only create more problems and bigger repair bills for the owner.

[@morsecode4036]

@@rogerspalding5673 You're welcome. BMW seems ahead of the curve where all cars are eventually heading. I didn't notice hesitation in comfort mode - I enjoyed sport mode more though. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase the x5 if it had manual transmission-so much more fun to drive imo. A little more research and I'm pretty sure I'll be ordering an X5 (with leather!)

[@bingohhhhhhhhhhhh]

@@rogerspalding5673 Funny I just got a slightly used 2022 X5 xDrive40i with M Sport - and I was shocked to see the auto-stop button had disappeared, did not even register during the test drive. And yes I can confirm when put into Sport or Sport Plus the car keeps running when stopped. The further workaround is that if you don't want "Sport Mode" characteristics, you can do an individual profile in Sport Mode and then tick off all the sport driving options so it's essentially Comfort Mode but still keeps running, no auto stop-start.

[@andrzejkulakowski]

1:00 oh really? It's funny that you've brought this as a first point since to me it's the opposite, because it looks like it has been carved with a stone axe by the late neanderthals.

[@andrzejkulakowski]

oh crap even worse - how fun is it see your own reflection whilst looking at the dashboard during the sunny drive... man this is a potential culprit for a hazard to say the least, not to mention the annoyance of the reflection in the first place. It's a not efin mirror.

[@Trackhawk_Gle53]

Man don’t be so insulting for the neanderthals

[@andrzejkulakowski]

@@Trackhawk_Gle53 I didn't mean to - it's just to illustrate the crudeness of early tools :D

[@marks6325]

Fake leather in a luxury vehicle shouldn't even be an option.

[@minipandora22]

If we still had President Trumps fabulous economy, I’d definitely buy one! 😮😮😮

[@user-er7gx5sm6g]

As much as I hate to say it you are correct. Voting red next time. And my sincere apologies…..

[@fozzybear9114]

AGREED!

[@edaustin2306]

Foolery

[@jimmycline4778]

@@edaustin2306you hate that gas was two dollars a gallon and food was way cheaper? EVERYTHING WAS CHEAPER And you say foolery 🥴

[@jimmycline4778]

Just a few more months away! If he wins economy will instantly sky rocket 🚀

[@loveearth7681]

The loss of physical buttons is a no sale for me! AND $tupid, I have owned 5 X5’s and currently a M-Sport carbon black, beautiful with anthracite wood and everything leather. but I will NOT BUY ONE WITH OUT A GEAR SHIFTER AND THE BUTTONS just Dumb bmw! Quality of materials gets worse with every new model but cost is driving it beyond your traditional customer base. Get back to the soul of what bmw used to be.

[@bingohhhhhhhhhhhh]

Those old wheels just don't cut it anymore. Go M Sport and a year earlier before that "facelift". With M Sport you also get body color wheel wheel trim instead of that horrific plastic.