Car Tech - 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i

cnet.co/1rFfxU0
It's the original BMW SUV, now all-new for its third generation. Brian Cooley takes the BMW X5 xDrive35i out for a spin and checks the tech.​

[@enriquesinghjr]

Best, most honest, balanced X5 review I have seen online.

[@2quick2come]

yeah brian cooley knows his stuff..

[@kevintam1027]

Ricardo The Liar cc

[@TschkaMoran]

finally Someone that knows how to review a car the right way.

[@MiLo-li5lx]

Mine was 87k, but I bought it used after 3,5yrs and 60k miles for 40. Didn't regret it. Awesome machine.

[@dickhitswater4836]

Just bought a 2014 xdrive35i with 60k and way more loaded than we expected for 24k. Not sure if that’s great but with shopping around it was a really good deal and we love it. Has a lot more options than we realized.

[@richiemorgan9459]

How’s reliability been? Interested on potentially getting one myself

[@mike_eh_]

Anyone else notice at around 3:40 when he says "when I put our car in reverse" and in the video he puts it in drive LOL

[@dorianthomas8310]

Of all the reviews out there on this car I was specifically waiting on brian as my reviewer, and saabkyle04 as my start-up walk through guy thank you!

[@mogsyman]

Great balanced write up, thanks. I have a 2016 (2017 model) 50d M Sport which is a 376bhp diesel, 700 and something NM torque SAV. Having come from an F10 M5 I was always going to be a bit disappointed with performance however the Tri-turbo diesel is an absolute gem. In comfort it's sweet as a nut, however knock the gear lever to the left and put your foot down and the car really moves, in fact it moves faster than it should really and possibly too fast for the chassis. Mine was built for me and I pretty much have all the options aside from Bose, 7 seats and few others minor options which in the UK will list at about £75000 however BMW are offering discounts and my car went down to about £60000 (still a huge amount of money!) and after a year I still look forward to spending time in the car. I have been on road trips around Europe taking my family skiing with of course with the obligatory top box and I drive all around the UK and today for example spent 6 hours in the car driving in and out of London (the traffic is terrible in London!) and I never get out feeling tired or uncomfortable. I'm getting 28mpg average but on a run will get late 30's and I tend to drive like an 18 year old hooligan :) At the moment I just can't see myself in any other vehicle.

[@smalekan6286]

You're reviews are a breath of fresh air, love your work! Keep it up!

[@SeanBrennan007]

The BMW X5 is an outstanding vehicle. It's road manners are fantastic and the car just always goes where you point it and want it to go, this includes not only nice sunny days but in rain & snow. Extremely sure footed in the snow, you have a very solid comfort level that you are going to get where you are going in even the deepest of snowy conditions. The 35i is an outstanding engine with 300HP and when driven conservatively you'll easily see 30+ MPG on the highway. Opt for the 35d (Diesel) and you'll well be into the 30's MPG wise which for a full size, all wheel drive vehicle is quite good.

[@aislcsales]

I could not justify the x5 price tag. The car is beautiful inside and out but I find it very tiring to drive on a daily driver base because of the heavy steering and general roughness. I had an m3 once and it was an awesome car to drive but it got old. I ended up driving all of the Germans for a 24 Hours and picked a fully loaded VW Touareg executive TDI for 62k msrp (59 out the door) and love it! Its everything the x5 is and more plus it cost 10-20k less

[@junebug6686]

I don’t think I have thoroughly laughed hysterically and enjoyed an amazing interview so much.

[@NileshR12]

My family got a 2015 X5 sDrive35i in Miami & it's an absolute beauty & such a looker inside & out

[@EggFoolYoung]

Love this dudes reviews. Spends more time on the tech.

[@nehiobaseki]

By far the best most informative review car channel.

[@turki_wz]

4:10 best inline 6 ever made?!! The 2JZ and RB26 wanna have a word with you Mr.Cooley!

[@TheCuriousNoob]

Lol probably the smoothest and most refined inline 6... those engines definitely come on top when it comes to overall fun though!

[@desimunda116]

YazeedSaber The best part about the N55 is how low it makes peak torque and it screams to 7k RPM at the same time no problem.

[@thelarry383]

+YazeedSaber Nostalgia =/= objectivity

[@718hudson]

Brian Cooley is the best to ever do it, hands down..

[@ej_tech]

Radio...tuning mode...change to...frequency--SHOT ME BMW has done it well with just FM...frequency

[@qzqx3047]

I like the style you use while reviewing this guy. Everything I like to know.

[@cac3343]

I own this car and believe me it's awesome! You have to get the M sport package though...looks sweet.

[@samuelraj499]

Its expensive but once you drive in a highway or a crowed city traffic you say its all worthy for a bmw. Super fast with control in high way, super smooth and easy to drive in city traffic with full tech package. Samuel from Kuwait.

[@manjunathanulaganathan9152]

in Canada it comes close to 90K, though I love BMW very much., i will go with model X on its release

[@_________________6793]

To nitpick you couldve always gotten heated rear seats in the x5 in the previous gen E70 series 07-2013 (my 08 x5 4.8 has them)

[@Veyronp87]

this car had me hooked right up to the options. but its like every other german car so i shouldn't be surprised in that regard

[@maxlastname1977]

Is no one gunna talk about how smooth it looks

[@gmman010983]

Brian you are an awesome reviewer! Keep up the good work!

[@FawziAlmuzaini]

my 2014 X5 has many problems, The doors open while driving. the hydrolic system fails and the car goes very low and I have to wait 5 minutes before moving. the driver seat's system was not working in the first month of purchase.

[@khw0ng_]

one of the suvs I admire

[@gdogunit12]

Huge fan of the face lift 😍

[@docluv14]

Did Cooley get the Absolute Base version of this BMW X5? *It seems to be missing quite a few options.

[@foxhounduk2k8]

I want to go to 235 2nd street san fran. and i live in the UK. cooley has made it famous.

[@micklaycock71]

An honest and useful review, thank you.

[@Magicstockton]

I like the x5 it's a cool auto. Dope review.

[@iMysteryTube]

U didnt talk about the multi aircon vents at the front beside the doors, i dont get that

[@MoruQsmusiiic]

Looks badass .

[@SayLesNyC]

Great review looks like it surely beats out the ML

[@Scotford_Maconochie]

I have a '13 X5 35i and the similarities are many between the F15 and the E70 LCI, except for the iDrive.

[@byronrideaux]

this is my favorite BMW, dont know why

[@corvetkidable]

How does the Honda Accord and Honda Civic have a standard back up camera and not this?

[@LaoK8710]

so u never know, BMW- Bring My Wallet. lolz

[@jeffgoldenfry]

LaoK8710 BMW = Big Money Waste

[@LaoK8710]

CustomZombieKing true lolz

[@krayzel]

Because Accord and Civic are for your mom. If you're driving a BMW, you don't need a back up camera.

[@mftgdeserteagle]

The Surround View camera system is opional.

[@NileshR12]

1:03 Wait a min. My family has the 2015 X5 & I have never been able to make the rear seats recline

[@valentinmarin2512]

buen vídeo para semejante máquina

[@polievets1]

Best reviewer no question !

[@tepeke88]

Brian do the macan next please!!!!!

[@GRAND4x4AutoAccessories]

Looks cool. Price doesn't seem too bad to be honest, considering you're getting an awesome luxury SUV.

[@melvin3r512]

NO REAR CAMERA!?!? Even base model cars get rear view

[@omarelmohri]

I don't think is very important to most BMW drivers, personally I don't even car, I had one on my previous Benz but I don't use it at all

[@prl08]

LOVE this SAV!

[@SC-ui4rn]

I have a 2013 Cayenne v6 and I'm thinking to trade for a 2015 x5 35i. Any thoughts?

[@marcluffy5161]

that back up sensor is very confusing. When its GREEN YELLOW AND RED at the SAME TIME? what does that mean? Safe to reverse?

[@iwearleatherjackets1]

Monkey D. Luffy Maybe you're about to run over a watermelon.

[@choobplaya]

the germans don't go for touch screen? my gti has it

[@proserialkill]

Cooley, why so subtle with your words? We need the old Cooley back !!!!!

[@Toiletseatpresident]

That’s a perfect review. Nice one.

[@RateMyEmployerorg]

Nice car. Thanks for sharing.

[@user-lp7gz3gf2n]

How about add the 3rd row seat price will be?

[@everynameistaken567]

great review

[@SLTravel11]

x5s always had heats rear seats if you got that option.

[@emantabrizi]

Worth every hundred dollar bill.

[@nimajneb02]

Damn, dat orange-peal paint job...

[@davidpink4795]

At 6:32 - was that QB Aaron Rodgers driving?!?!? Lol

[@Kev50027]

The stiff ride must have been because of your suspension set up. The new X5 can be extremely smooth without any fancy suspension options. It's not Lexus smooth, but if you want a boring car then you don't get a BMW.

[@atnstn]

I HATE BMWs, but this is a Brilliant external design. Decent elegant minilism on the inside. A definitive package, Fantastic SAV this one. Well done BMW.

[@bigmac22ify]

hmm i think I still like the first generation better it still looks good today this looks less aggressive and softer.

[@jvlixn]

are the fog lamps yellow or blue light??

[@SuperImmunologist]

8:03-9:34

[@RealtimeReviews613]

I think its time CNET makes LONGGGERRR videos! 9-10mins isn't enough per vehicle review

[@jasonharris765]

Die besten Autos werden in Deutschland gebaut! :)

[@shogunvic9878]

Did you say the best cars are German? If my German is correct?

[@jasonharris765]

Ja!

[@jasonharris765]

well close..more like the best cars are made in Germany :)

[@shogunvic9878]

Jason Harris Oh, thanks for the reply though!

[@SupercarsGermany707]

Actually the X5 is built in the U.S.

[@donn3k]

Great review Mr Cooley

[@LVang152]

+BMW needs to move the fog light down; on the bumper is not great idea.

[@lidsman2221]

Made in the USA in Spartanburg, SC

[@wildboar1188]

Murica

[@GhostSlayer81]

Review the 2015 Hyundai genesis , like this comment so it will be the next episode ..

[@RealtimeReviews613]

IVE BEEB TWEETING EMAILING HIM AND ASK HIM TO DO THIS!!!!!

[@xSM0KEYB34R]

he wont do it, the germans dont want him to review it

[@cxxxislow]

Smokey BEAR lol

[@NS416]

Smokey BEAR I think if someone can afford German Cars, they wouldn't buy a Hyundai :)

[@realblocksheldon]

why does the gps default to Mississippi? like anyone there can afford one of these...

[@Z25tech]

Those options! Holy Shit....

[@Gr1dlock0]

Would you guys buy or lease?

[@augustingalle1]

color is carbon black?

[@beefen7921]

no backup camera for that price range!?!?.. da fock?.. my daily beater kia has that shit lol. but definitely a polished review Mr. Cooley!.. thanks!

[@devonparris]

Brian cooly 👌🔥🔥🔥🙌

[@delfinohernandez961]

Concerned about the mechanical issues on the comments. Volvo XC90 and X5 are my option #1, thinking on choosing Volvo.

[@aaronfernandez9709]

COOLEY!!

[@jakapolo109]

i love bmw x5

[@Sithlord224]

Having federal law make cameras mandatory doesn't help it just increases the price to bump the price up to make up for the fact that now they legally have to put it in

[@chaoyangzhang803]

0:27 It looks exactly like a X3 with a man this size standing next to it.

[@autocrossracer8320]

Good luck recovering all those $20k in options during the resale.

[@dcrz]

I just befitted from the depreciation

[@luiskhanofkhans8074]

@@dcrz how is doing you rn? I want one too

[@dcrz]

@@luiskhanofkhans8074 it’s a pretty robust car. Love it

[@MasterCarsReview]

Hey Man! Nice review u got there! Very informative! Oh and btw I did a review of the X5 and I was wondering if you could give me ur advice on my review! Thanks in advance and great continuation.

[@alcaponed16]

I HATE that BMW voice now. It sounds like the sassiest receptionist on planet Earth.

[@Lucky8s]

+alcaponed16 It's sexy.

[@vladanjuric6777]

screen saver on the phone!!! LOL

[@georgeabuhl8648]

No rear camera? WHAT

[@lexusfan100]

thats y hyundai and kia are a better options and are slowly also getting up in the market with driving dynamics too

[@xavierlopez7096]

These are like 25k or so now

[@user-tf1gj2pd5m]

NO HUD?

[@harpreetsandhu4348]

How much money

[@myril.kennedy]

Hold on. High end Luxury SUV (give or take a little bit) and a reverse camera does not come standard? Step your game up BMW. Sheesh.

[@atnstn]

NOBODY gives a reverse camera for free these days! Porsche and VW charge TWICE more than BMW for theirs. Nowadays they call it PARKING ASSISTANT or whatever. It's a more professional 3d Approach to parking, but BMW and AUDI do it best so far. This particular BMW is a superior to AUDIs Qx in all respects.

[@videowsatcher]

if I recall correctly they have a relatively hideous turning circle

[@ericchen3444]

Our X5 has an rear view camera also we got ours for 38 k

[@MrDumi1]

Jeep gc or x5 ?

[@johnsonliu91]

good

[@TomDeVito]

Hold on you mean I can't get a rear view camera on an X5? To hell with that I can go down to a jeep dealer get myself a Jeep Grand Cherokee limited with all the bells and whistles including rear heated seats and a backup camera that actually comes standard

[@jrl1685]

Am I the only one that thinks Gen 2 E70 LCI look the best? I mean the Gen 4 interior look like but still a fan of e70.

[@tbtran1RICH1]

Rear Cameras not standard? My Toyota Corolla comes standard with LED headlights, blind spot monitor and backup cameras.

[@skirmich]

+Bao Tran Does your corolla do 0 to 60 in 6.2s? Does your corolla have AWD? Does your corolla screams I got money? Case Closed.

[@tbtran1RICH1]

+skirmich Why would i wanna broadcast to society that i have money? Also congress passed a federal law requiring all automakers to equip all their models with back up cameras.

[@tbtran1RICH1]

I suppose, what car do you have skirmich?

[@skirmich]

Bao Tran I own poor man Acura´s. A TL-S and the X5 more reliable but wanna be MDX. My Wife got a Bimmer though and I was a Range Rover guy until I got tired of fixing crap so I don't speak mindlessly against BMW.

[@tbtran1RICH1]

+skirmich Wait Range Rover? Not reliable? What happened? I prefer American or Japanese cars, European cars are overpriced and unreliable. In Europe most Mercedes, Audi, BMW Porsche don't even have leather seats.

[@BirdiesGoCherp]

I'm from the future, the newer X5 looks much better!

[@afrazyousuf8222]

im from the future, bmw does not exist

[@afrazyousuf8222]

im from the future, bmw does not exist

[@SupercarsGermany707]

Turned out that you lied

[@-god-v1869]

SupercarsGermany haha

[@JustRicky]

I recently was in the market for a new vehicle and it came down to Grand Cherokee and X5. What turned me off with BMW is every feature is an option. Grand Cherokee had some of BMW features standard on their suv. I bought Grand Cherokee and really happy with my decision. I got more bang for my buck with Jeep.

[@buckerine]

Right, but BMWs aren't exactly for people who are looking for the greatest bang for their buck. People who buy BMWs want to be seen in a BMW, not a Jeep.

[@bazuka0190]

Wow he couldn't say it bettar. People are gon be like uoh a jeep w.e. Hey look that BMW DAMNN n wich one holds its price betta ah ? Ah? So stick with your jeep. I keep my BMW

[@MrBGee]

I agree! BMW's are luxury cars not a knock off likes cheap American Cherokee

[@rousseau327]

FantomLightning That's completely wrong. You seen MB E Class prices lately compared to 5 series? Or Jag's XJ compared to the 7 series? Not completely terrible, for notably faster in depreciation compared to BMW.

[@Thedude175]

Just, Ricky! bmw dont need to hv feature for people to buy it.. people buy a bmw because they want to be seen in a bmw . jeep hv to hv all the option so they can compete with the german or else nobody gonna look at the jeep

[@still34u]

I find myself never using the camera anyways .. if I can get a discount for not having it - I'll take it. But you know, discount is a curse word in BMW dealership

[@ReeceReviews19]

Can you guys do the Benz Gl class and compare these two ??

[@iluvblackeyedpeas7]

This doesn't compete with gl it is a midsize like the m class and in the price category as the m class so the go would win for standard features, practicality and status but by a margin of several thousand dollars

[@ReeceReviews19]

But I thought the x5 had a 7 seater version

[@iluvblackeyedpeas7]

But it's optional and a lot smaller. I think a good comparison to the gl would be a Range Rover or Infiniti QX56 or the Lexus lx. A good seven seater rival of the x5 would probably be the new mercedes gle class, Acura mdx or the Lexus gx

[@7777theguy]

this guys pretty good lol

[@powerofpinesol8002]

I still don't think the interior looks like 80k. But people would buy it anyway, I would prefer an Acura MDX or a Jeep Grand Cherokee any day.

[@MrLalasd]

The MDX is a hell of a deal.

[@Piketom1]

Not to be a troll, but what about a mercedes m-class?

[@rg0]

Tom Pike the point of Timothy's comment was to illustrate how cheaper cars' interiors could be of the same quality. The ML is a similar price, if not more.

[@Piketom1]

***** Fiar, the grand cherokee diesel or 5.7 V8 are both at least 25k less than this when similarly equipped. I was just pointing out the x5's most direct competitor.

[@rg0]

Yeah, I hear you. I'd still rather get an X5 though.