New BMW M5 REVIEW: Is This 727HP Hybrid Worthy Of The M5 Badge?

[@AutoTraderTV]

Old M5 or New M5? And why?

[@brq44]

Old one because it’s lighter and looks better but the new one seems more like a cruiser

[@countryside_guy]

Neither. Why? Cos their both BMW's.

[@smase944]

older because it doesn't look like a benz

[@GhostlyVT]

older as it stands out in the motoway!

[@samly1762]

Older M5 as its lighter and no hybrids

[@Seventh7Art]

2.5 tons and M don't go together..

[@triedproven9908]

It's an Mposter. 😂

[@waelal-zubieri5358]

I just can't get over the FWD proportions of the new 5 series. The bonnet and fenders are way too high for a car of it's type.

[@steve-k.91]

@waelal-zubieri5358 That's because it need to jack the chassis up to make i5s battery possible, definitely a compromise

[@dennisjames9091]

It's because they use the same platform for both fully-electric and ICE cars. However, they could have made a much better design job. It looks like crap, just like all BMWs designed under Domagoj Dukec.

[@MikesLARE]

100%

[@markusdeep42]

It’s midnight in Paris, Rory. We go to work early in the morning and you post this video that in the night. C’mon.

[@AutoTraderTV]

Click like now, watch tomorrow.

[@HShango]

​@@AutoTraderTVlol, so brief and quick 😂😂😂

[@yanboa]

So get a refund! Oh, right.......

[@thenels0n7]

...not everyone is watching from europe

[@chiefsosapepe]

The new cars look weird 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@skylineXpert]

Some enthusiasts called it "fat" & honestly i almost agree with them.

[@HShango]

Which means they're in the minority

[@justinbecker4772]

​@@HShangowho isn't calling it fat? It is larger, slower, and heavier than the previous Gen.

[@romulus_]

would much rather have the last generation m5 competition.

[@oskarskalski2982]

M5 cs ftw;).

[@oskarskalski2982]

M5 CS ftw;)

[@ejcubing3622]

​@@oskarskalski2982 car so good you got to say it twice 🗿

[@yaroslavbauer8137]

G90 is unbelievably massive downgrade in comparison to F90 and as a reviewer you’re are trying too smooth it’s edges, nothing special. When you’re saying it’s having 100hp more than RS6, it doesn’t make any sense at all, because Audi is much lighter and faster and it will just destroy an M5 any day. It also doesn’t matter that it’s the most powerful M5 yet, if it weighs nearly as an X7. And what’s the purpose of these 727hp if you can use it ONLY in short periods of time? Any other time it’s not as “dynamic” unless you don’t press a bloody button. This car is horrendous in every aspect, and when you told us about an M3 being ugly and how everyone hated it, you forgot to admit, that G80 is dramatically better in terms of speed, handling, tuning potential, emotions etc. than F80. That’s why people are buying sports cars, isn’t it?

[@Sakosaga]

I mean there are light weight sports cars you can buy for the same price as this or less. You don't have to buy this car. Personally the plug in hybrid is a great addition and I would love this in a wagon. Yes it's added more weight but when the competition version comes out , or CS if they do it, it's going to smoke most other cars in its class. I look at the AMG GT 4 door and wonder how Mercedes did what they do and it isn't faster. It's just okay.

[@magnustan841]

The thing is though, there’s now clear distinction between the M models. In the past, the M5 was just a more bloated M3 with a V8, I hear people say buy the M3 because it’s smaller, lighter, cheaper etc. it’s now clear the M5 is the plush Autobahn stormer with mega power and the hybrid systems shields it from whatever low-emissions zone rubbish cities in the future might impose. M3 is the family sports car. That said, I see where you’re coming from.

[@captaintf7759]

So the M5 is no longer a sports car that capable of challenging the 911 but is now a muscle car that will struggle against the Charger. Nice work, BMW. Nice work.

[@THESLlCK]

a muscle car? How?

[@captaintf7759]

@@THESLlCK it follows the classic muscle car formula of being very heavy, being really hard to handle due to that weight and of having compromised braking due to that weight. It is in no way slow it’s just no longer trackable because of the excess weight. I said weight way too many times didn’t I?

[@mrmotionman69]

The m5 has never been a competitor for the 911… and at least 90% of M5 owners don’t take it on track

[@magnustan841]

Since when was the M5 ever a sports car to compete with the 911? The M3 and more recently M4 and M2 exist to take on the 911. M5 was more the Panamera rival.

[@AsmirSut]

This car fully loaded up with vacation luggage and fat people in estate form will require truck license because of the weight 3.5T

[@magnesium_subsoil_94]

I still feel the last generation was legendary

[@wrth]

explain

[@NyzedOfficial]

@@wrthfinal gas powered m5, new one is a pos, the new one is nearly 1000kgs more than the f90, the f90 is faster, I can go on forever

[@wrth]

@@NyzedOfficial go on further bro I’m waiting 🙏 BTW the G90 is gas powered too, not proven to be pos, everyone review i’ve seen has said it doesn’t drive heavy and feels on par with F90, weight doesn’t really matter if the car can handle it and make it feel light which this does, it is only slower than the F90 in reported 0-60 and BMW are always conservative on that, G90 has more overall horsepower so derestricted it will have a higher top speed than F90 aka G90 is faster, man theres a lot of things to nit pick here you are just fear mongering. Anyways I just wanted to know why the F90 specifically is legendary compared to it’s predecessors, i couldn’t care less about the G90.

[@deterrentdubz9116]

@@wrthweight definitely matters, dunno where you pulled that one from 😂

[@shingiraimusinga3571]

I mean heavy things need a lot of hp, cruise ships have 30,000 - 50,000hp

[@ilmelangolo]

🤣

[@BMWROYAL]

3:40 your logic makes no sense. You know what made the g80 m3 and m2 still worth it and likable. it was actually faster compared to predecessor unlike the G90, if the g80 came out and it was slower than the f80 everyone would still hate it

[@yaroslavbauer8137]

I thought exactly the same

[@mrbleach4609]

@@BMWROYAL it is faster than the base m5 so

[@BMWROYAL]

@@mrbleach4609 actually no it’s slower than the base 2023 m5

[@shiftyTT]

“ and the point you expected to stop, is somewhere back there” man I literally laughed out loud 😂

[@DroneStrike1776]

I don't think it looks bad at all. I actually like the styling, just not in that color. I much prefer the previous generation. I think the previous M5 is probably the best looking modern 4 door ever made. The proportion and stance was just perfect. Given the weight of this thing, I seriously don't like the future. I drive a Mazda3 AWD hatch. It's the lightest AWD hatch you can buy at under 3200lbs (base model without the glass sunroof, power heated seats, and subwoofers). Premium AWD is 3255lbs. It's lightweight is one of the reasons I bought it because I didn't want CUV. It's over 400lbs lighter than my E90 xDrive. If these car companies was serious about saving fuel, they wouldn't be making these heavy ass cars. My first new car was a 2000 Civic Si and it weighed a little over 2500lbs. 5spd, 8000rpm 1.6l NA, no traction control, no ABS, no infotainment, but a lot of fun. They don't make them like they used to.

[@effortless_choice]

Rory, always enjoy your reviews. Question: is it true that the engine can charge the battery? I had read that it’s plugin to charge only. 👍😎🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@yaroslavbauer8137]

No sir, you can charge it also while just casually daily driving your car. I currently own an X5 45e and most of the time I’m charging my battery thanks to recuperation.

[@effortless_choice]

@@yaroslavbauer8137 Thanks for the reply. Cheers 👍

[@keledek660]

​@@yaroslavbauer8137 excellent. Loved the idea of charging while on the move, which is why to me Hybrids make so much sense on a real world.

[@thesportswarehouse8853]

Intro was stolen from Throttle House. They just did that same balloon into on their Lotus Elise video.

[@drmohdfauzi72]

Terbaik Rory! M5 mengikut aliran masa & teknologi terkini Hidup semamanya legenda! ❤️Daripada 🇲🇾

[@willh.1080]

Top Gear can learn a lot about doing reviews from Autotrader!!! TG's review put me to sleep... Good job and thank you!!!

[@tlrprice7]

I need to do 500 miles to see my family and I want to drive quickly. This is the car to do it, the M5 has always been the car to do it and still is

[@omarhax]

Oh yeah one of the things I loved about the SVJ… the single clutch gearbox 🥴

[@BenGoodbrand]

Remember when Bangle's cars were considered ugly?

[@das-nyc]

Still are. Two wrongs don’t make a right

[@BenGoodbrand]

@@das-nyc the one makes Bangle's cars look like an E-Type.

[@Largeone1968]

Variable speed glovebox completely got me 😂 Mr Reid at his finest

[@brq44]

6:25 let’s go i actually got 3

[@aye3678]

That yellow POPS!

[@AMchou]

I love it. I can’t follow the popular opinion concerning its looks. I especially love it in touring shape.

[@888_Karma]

Great presentation as always Rory 10/10. However I really don't like this version of the M5. I don't like the hybridisation. I don't like the design or the weight of it. To me this is not what an M5 is supposed to be. I'd much rather the M3 COMPETITION over this every day of the week!!!

[@America-The-Great]

Dude...this car is amazing ❤❤❤❤

[@charpemetal9514]

The aftermarket kits would be crazy 😂

[@jesperpedersen3430]

Remember back when BMW made good looking cars?

[@MauriceBln1]

I think the car looks good. It's just a matter of taste.

[@elijahvdp]

I saw one on the road yesterday and it's beautiful however the E39 M5 is in my opinionion the greatest M5 ever made.

[@greerm5]

Very good review. I like that you pointed out the good and bad of the car.

[@tompraisan7642]

People at BMW forgot what driving a BMW should feel like. It’s not another yuppie’s machine. It’s the undercover 4 doors sport car that can keep up with Porsches on the straight, and doesn’t loose too much time in the corners.

[@lesfernandez888]

Looks horrible.

[@brq44]

It’s honestly not that bad

[@SifisoMashiyane]

Not really

[@romulus_]

it's not as bad as the new m2 or m3/m4. kinda reminds me a bit of the e60 in the face.

[@rorisangmamatela6506]

​@@SifisoMashiyane Stoz , you coming to M-Fest ?

[@NyzedOfficial]

The xm and 7 series look way worse

[@daenglishpatient]

Save your money. Buy an E60, and try to find a stick. Park some $ for maintenance and drive the finest M5 ever built, and with a V10. Or an E39. More special. Good review, Rory. Thx, man.

[@tatendalesliejambwa7081]

They should rename this to something like M560i or something 🤣🤣, because they still owe us (like I can afford one) a proper M5. Last gen was awesome! Shout out to the M5 CS.

[@Chris-xm1iq]

Lite weight package!! Love it!!

[@ebutuoy5634]

When the new m5 comes out, people will look at this and say how beautiful this was

[@pixelgaming0074]

I somehow guessed where is the banana right. I went gut feeling on three and was right. 😂

[@muhammadbabar86]

Dont know why but i love this color maybe i have a bad taste

[@Neudezign]

The front end looks like it was designed by five different people who all speak different languages 😣

[@RealistJ]

That engine is powerful enough to work as a generator for the battery... No excuses

[@BMWROYAL]

13:30 the next m3 won’t be fully electric

[@richardlabeja]

They will release both an electric one and ice M3. The electric one apparently will have over 1000hp

[@Account1746]

Looks decent in that dark satin grey they do

[@mikadavies660]

Its all getting too expensive for nothing more... Hyundai Ioniq 5N does the 0-60 faster for half the money. In the real world, a decent 0-60 is all the fun your getting in the UK... Try that 195mph trick and you won't get out of jail for years.

[@its_kay_08]

Watching This At midnight alone in the dark, made me think about how broke I actually am 😅

[@Mr_Ali_G]

I want to see the drag race between that yellow fake m5 2.5t and F90❤ real beast!

[@Mohamed-ht5du]

I like how it looks and I like the interior other than that there is not much to work with, power takes away the M5 charector.

[@AngelInTheDesert]

The new M7 sure is neat!

[@jonyu9333]

Bmw boardroom: how do we make more value for our customers? C suite executive: make it heavier. Customers will relate it to more materials, hence more value. 💀 Bmw boardroom: we love the idea. You are also promoted to lead rolls royce 🤡

[@sam_uk_123]

When can I order this beauty?

[@WebsterMLetso]

What's going on with the BMW design team?

[@mikeisaacs2314]

It’s not bad looking I like the front end finally

[@dennisjames9091]

The last generation M5 will skyrocket in price.

[@ebridgewater]

Top Gear drove the 5035 license plate. This is the 5032 plate.

[@-DC-]

Dont hate it but I'd rather have a E28, That was something really special ❤️

[@lassebauer]

God, I miss watching a launch of a new car model that gets my blood boiling for the right reasons.

[@jsponson]

Yikes @ the weight. Really curious what a non-plug-in version would be like with only a 2 kWh battery. Guesstimate ~100 kg reduction. Would like to see a comparison between the two.

[@dannyseville2543]

The kidney grill might be lit and still bigger than it was but it's not a bad as that last effort. I'd say it's more a compromise than a middle finger.

[@oskarskalski2982]

At least it's not as ghastly as in the 7 series.

[@antster7]

Love the helium package

[@ahmednjidda6182]

I love the continent on what you are wearing. Cool

[@chimaeraSPK]

In that colour, it looks like a New York taxi.

[@airspacelord1387]

That's a fast Accord

[@user-tx5db8vg7x]

new m3 and m2 are still relatively cheap for ppl to choose on and maybe to ignore all the downside, and also there were no competition anymore, AMG died, but this M5 cost so much more that ppl can not ignore

[@drhanifp]

This car has the exact same treatment as E60 when it came out.

[@hfurqonpurnomo994]

The M5 looks like a person tried to resize a car image but resize it vertically instead of diagonal. Car looks so tall

[@davidviner4932]

Lightness is sports, heavy is heavy....

[@thaalrasha]

I mean donˋt forget it’s the price of an M2 and almost 45% less than f90 in some eu markets because of tax break from c02 emissions

[@cfdProptrader]

Rory wants his Porsche colour in this MT5.

[@richardlabeja]

Spoiler alert, the next AMG E63 and Audi RS7 will also be heavy hybrids.

[@motionsheepz]

Does the M4 Comp spank this?

[@henrikasmatijosaitis1187]

Depends what spank u want. Track - M4C Straight line - M5 without a single doubt. Daily - M5 Enjoyfulness - M4C. 2 different cars, 2 differents approaches. in a straight line M4 will shatered to pieces and thats whats all about the M5.

[@gmax876]

A face only a mother could love

[@ilyasboss7287]

Looks 2 Chinese 🇨🇳!

[@deanchur]

Conspiracy theory time: BMW built more of the previous gen M5 CS than they're letting on and will sell them bit by bit as used vehicles to increase the balance sheet since they're far more desirable and will hold a lot more value than this

[@1991julez]

Heavy cars are the death of driving fun.

[@MartyFromDagestan]

A curb weight that'll make a hellcat look like a c6 z06. 😂

[@rorisangmamatela6506]

I honestly loved it from the start . Looks better than G80 for me 😂

[@ajfreshkid]

Whats up with manufacturers and their weird designs on new models this year? This, the F80, the new S5 all look arguably worse than their predecessors

[@dor1tomcswagger69]

Front brake calipers looks small especially for that extra weight and 3.5 is worse than the previous gens time

[@presley1234567]

The new M3 will be electric? Yikes 😢

[@karkacesub]

The energy you put into all your work is inspiring.

[@userkiyz]

Beautiful best m5❤

[@entertainment6630]

Thew new M5 also with diaper kit as standard, nice...

[@RyuTsuchiya]

Yes they did back down!!!

[@skillz1855]

I'll keep my F90. I'm not feeling the rear bumper nor the cartoonish interior and especially the no joy stick.

[@SlickPro-mt3ir]

Scrap metal assembled body panel style for a Beemer

[@ClarkKentt29]

Someone’s going to buy… but please nobody buy 🤣 force them to make a face lift!

[@kyleyoung7980]

Lets all complain about the car now, guys! Here we gooo

[@RxngerRxptor]

The new M5 is so heavy not even a Ford Ranger Raptor is that heavy

[@habozenadh]

the biggest mistake was followed by another mistake which is the X3 M50??

[@sfm.x]

0:15 Back half kinda looks like a Merc

[@sylk03]

current m3/m4 still look rough...not sure what he's going on about.

[@TC10193]

No BBS cross spokes on the E28?

[@thegreatafrican3367]

Why did every reviewer upload their M5 reviews at the exact same time ? And they’re all yellow??

[@oskarskalski2982]

Review ban was lifted.

[@alisaghir9744]

Joe achelis tested 0-60 mph 3.1 sec

[@mlozi2791]

You like to review only left hand drive vehicles although you're in the UK

[@aarzu10]

George fell for the banana in the tailpipe?

[@mbingham10]

No doubt it will be excellent like the new G87 M2 most that hate it will never drive it so the weight is irrelevant to them

[@MaxPower-jc9os]

Should be illegal to bring out a new model with a worse power to weight ratio

[@richardtaylor5607]

Side profile looks like a C Class Merc