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@zmir8136 ай бұрын
My mom is pro Mercedes. She has the GLE. I will always favor BMW more so we have a little rivalry going on there. I have a 50-50 love hate relationship with BMW and Lexus.
@NgareEzra6 ай бұрын
X5
@SiaG-mv8zm6 ай бұрын
X5 was always the better truck.
@CarGeek3606 ай бұрын
X5 is the only one of the two that is well-built
@maureencora15 ай бұрын
I Take the X5.
@MichaelBreckenridge-m9q2 ай бұрын
Just bought the 2025 X5 M6.0 - with all the extras!! Runs like a ROCKET, looks great and there’s NOTHING I’d change about it. This is my 8th X5 since 2005. Love BMW - and I’ve had 3 Mercedes SUVs - not even close to BMW. Thanks for the review - it hits the mark.
@borghorsa1902Ай бұрын
"M6.0" hahahaaha.....Sure, kiddo! What racer game is this? And the "extras".......hahaahah...no real BMW owner would talk like that 🤣😂🤣😂
@mannjaye5 ай бұрын
The bmw X5 is the perfect SUV. I mean that. If I could afford any one of them, I would still get the 6 cylinder because it doesn’t need more. 4.5 seconds 0 to 60 is amazing standard. The smoothness. The refinement. It’s perfect.
@billparrish38885 ай бұрын
One word: Sound. That 4.4 V-8 sounds glorious. It’s addictive.
@Xentrion28 күн бұрын
But your timing chains will be in your pan
@DominicMazza-k4i25 күн бұрын
Im on my 3rd one .. have a 2025 now and its sick
@clancep6 ай бұрын
I appreciate BMW for having features/options like Digital Key, 4-piston front calipers, LED cornering lights, the Executive pkg with glass controls & LED pano roof, soft/supple leather, Bowers & Wilkins Diamond audio and NO black plastic on the exterior unlike the GLE.
@teddynjoto6 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks for the review… It solidifies my decison that I had just purchased one: X5 xDrive40i, Carbon Black Metallic on Coffee.. I’m due to ride it in the next couple of weeks. Woohoo, can’t wait.
@dwnshft6 ай бұрын
enjoy!
@scooter59406 ай бұрын
You will love it. The inline six is phenomenal. People that whine and bitch about these and their buyers are either wildly ignorant, or simply don’t or can’t pay for it. There is a reason people buy Toyotas, too - nothing wrong with that. But comparing Toyota or Ford to BMW is absurd.
@teddynjoto6 ай бұрын
@@scooter5940 I believe BMW’s B58 engine won’t dissapoint. Like I posted before, can’t wait to ride it in the near future.
@pete640416 ай бұрын
@@teddynjoto I have the x50e, the engine is amazing. It's like a rocket ship...0-60 in 4.4 seconds
@robertw.14996 ай бұрын
Have been driving BMWs since 2005. in the meantime, over 11 cars. My daily-driver is the 2021 X3 30e which has the 2 liter engine, accelerates however like a Rocket. I test drove the Mercedes GLC before deciding to stay with BMW. The Mercedes was all plastic inside. All the metal-looking bits are plastic. In BMW, they’re all metal. The overall finish in BMW is vastly superior. The onboard systems, the I-Drive for example, is the best in any car. Great vid bro 👍
@doomsday99733 ай бұрын
I just turned my 21' X3 30e in for an iX. Loved the X3e amazing car, I just wished the EV range was bigger that was my only complaint.
@huggins777506 ай бұрын
i am a mercedes guy but x5 is one of my frvt BMW
@dwnshft6 ай бұрын
It’s just simply good it’s hard to argue eith
@rontaylor209411 күн бұрын
I've been considering the 2025 X5 M60i. I've heard some bad things about the N63 v8 engine at least up to the 2017 engines. I've been researching the newer 2023,24, and 25 N63 v8's and here is what I've found so far. They reccomend oil changes every 5000 miles, inspect the turbocharger for oil and water leaks and blueing and the cooling system for leaks everytime you do an oil change. Just reading that it seems like BMW has NOT resolved the issues with the N63 v8 engine. I want reliability and a vehicle that does not overheat or lose oil even if it idles in 90 degree weather for hours.
@sabbybreeze78013 ай бұрын
Just bought one. (2025 X5M 60i) Then watched your video. Nothing wrong with being a fan boy is there is something true! Love this car.
@87jallen6 ай бұрын
I have the 2024. One of my biggest complaints is when you are using a maps app if you need to change anything like air conditioning the screen changes. You have to make sure not to mess with it if you need to pay attention to the map. It’s really annoying!
@redzoom78575 ай бұрын
Agreed
@apw26075 ай бұрын
Well given the map can be displayed on the cluster and the HUD, does it really matter the map is not on the center display for a short period ?
@abell2553 ай бұрын
@@apw2607 Good point...it unfortunately does if using Apple Carplay and Google Maps...the other maps (built in or Apple) will display as you noted....but Google doesn't unless using an Android phone.
@en5mid12 ай бұрын
@@apw2607never thought of that i will try different setup on my cluster. Thanks
@seankayn6 ай бұрын
This channel is so underrated. Great video.
@HiddenWen2 ай бұрын
X5 is amazing. Beautiful SUV, amazing handling, and one of the best engines ever.
@Unknownuser05156 ай бұрын
as a owner of x5..here are worst things that i found 1. clamshell trunk. when only the top is open, u will find urself standing too close to the trunk that makes ur foot to trigger kick close sensor 2. walk close, away auto lock unlock option is freaking annoying if u r at home since they removed "exclude home" option. 3. u have to hold the trunk button to close. not press and release...press and Hold~! 4. engine shut off when u open the door. when my families r waiting in the car I need to open the door -> wait few sec.->turn the engine on-> then step out.
@abell2553 ай бұрын
If you have the 40i, you can touch the gas pedal quickly to start the engine again...THEN when you open the door, it will not shut off. It only does this IF the engine ASS is engaged and you open the door. I know it is different on the X50e though.
@ericleblanc49843 ай бұрын
I watch a lot of car content on KZbin and this is my first time watching you. I think you did a very good job and I am going to watch more of your content.
@dwnshft3 ай бұрын
sweet, thanks!
@bozziovai29 күн бұрын
nice presentation. not loud. less words. on the point.
@rontaylor209411 күн бұрын
Another concern with the N63 v8 engine seemed to be carbon buildup unless you stay on the highway at highway speeds. They do NOT recommend using it for around town stop and go traffic.
@Frogeggs2u4 ай бұрын
I've owned two 2025 X-5s M Sport within a month of each other. Traded-in the first with 150 miles, and took a $5K haircut doing so on the purchase of number two 2025 X-5. The reason being seat comfort, the first had ventilated seats, and that alone made for the trade in. The ventilated seats are horribly designed to retain BMW's legendary seat comfort, it's believed the ventilation motors as well as the fabric's thickness contribute to the seats' wooden bus bench characteristics. You are well advised to forgo this option. As for the fabric, it is believed that he presenter's leather comments are incorrect, rather Sensafin is a man-made BMW material, and interestingly its different colors vary the fabric's drape and softness. For example the first X-5's interior material was Cognac and in comparison to the second X-5's Silverstone it was stiff and and unyielding to the touch. As for BMW's control interfaces, the thought of flashy confusion comes to mind. The 2025 X-5 were not the first X-5s I've owned, driving both a 2008 and 2016 M sport versions bought new and driven close to 100,000 miles. The engine and transmissions mating response of all years exceptional. The choice of exterior color change for the better from Alpine White to Dravit Grey Metallic and lesson here is to go darker.
@abell2553 ай бұрын
You are NOT wrong on the seats! I have a 2024 with ventilation and WOW, they are borderline rock solid. The bolstering on the bottom cushion combined with the hard surface makes for a terrible seat....I despise mine after the first 2k miles.
@ninocalifa3 ай бұрын
I have the 50e. Amazing car!! But I got to give it to Merc. It is quieter inside. Too much wind and road noise inside of the X5 while the GLE is super quiet inside.
@devmaxir3 ай бұрын
What wheels do you have on it? 20" or 21"? That can impact noise.
@clemcadiddlehopper40714 ай бұрын
We are on our 3rd X-5. 200k miles first two - traded up to get more opitions. Woukd not drive anything else.
@bakki2k4 күн бұрын
Rain was a paid actor fr
@Getlost555 ай бұрын
Does anyone on here have an older X5? I'm wondering how long these things last or if most of you just lease them and move on. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
@scott486 ай бұрын
Nice vid. I had an x5 yrs ago and became a money pit w 75k miles on it. Let’s cut to chase here. I’d like to fall in love w x5 again. Seems nice. Is this car a perfect suv if you lease and flip it every 2-3 years and forget owning for many or no? Everyone knows bmws are great when new but once you hit 50k miles it seems like someone in Germany presses a button and car starts leaking oil. Major expensive repairs are needed etc. is this still the case here now? Thanks
@SeaRich6 ай бұрын
Yes, reliability, that’s the same concern to me😅
@redzoom78575 ай бұрын
Actually that’s outdated for this current generation of X5, if you look at consumer reports it’s pretty reliable. Coming from someone who also owned a previous generation, I understand the concern.
@scott485 ай бұрын
@@redzoom7857 Understood thanks. Any feedback on long term reliability with the “newer” X5’s? I dont lease and dont want to get back into a complete money pit again with my car.
@Hilmi-uz4ftАй бұрын
That’s exactly how it happened with my 2019 X5. Right after the warranty was over and I hit the 50K miles, the transfer case and the starter failed. I would recommend to choose leasing for the prospective buyers.
@scott48Ай бұрын
@@Hilmi-uz4ft So many people I know who have BMW’s have said exact same thing even still. Not sure how/why CR and other publications give the X5 their top midsize luxury SUV award. I dont get it. Bought and paid for reviews? Agree, if leasing the car who cares right, trade it in after 2-3 years, get a new one. I just dont want the headaches again or the expense. It’s strange but I’m still researching on the 2024/25 X5 long term reliability reports. I want to hear from people who actually have 50+k miles on theirs and get some feedback. I wish BMW would hire people from Lexus to build and get the parts from. BMW can keep their engines and suspension platforms but everything else, turn it over to Lexus for long term reliability.
@vladovsiannikov10594 ай бұрын
I have pre-LCI X5 2023, purchased it at the time when LCI was already available. Love it much more than LCI. Dravit grey with M sport package looks dashing
@vindevhunta49056 ай бұрын
Nice looking vehicle One of the best looking in this segment
@jan1176 ай бұрын
The Volvo XC90 is even looking more attractive in my opinion.
@cyrusjalali157117 күн бұрын
I miss buttons and knobs. So sick of touch screens. Who the hell asks for this?
@Macmax7077Ай бұрын
Awesome car, TY!
@I_am_PK6 ай бұрын
Dude.. amazing review!! Not because I am a fan of X5 but genuinely you didn't stop talking and showed almost everything. 1 suggestion - couple of things you said was not correct so may be prepare well before e.g. no rear reclining seats, if you get executive package, it comes with it
@microbiologycory105 ай бұрын
Didn’t know that…I’ve never seen a pic of the rear seats with controls…literally hundreds of pics don’t show it, is it possible the exec. Pkg is that rare? (Or maybe they just added it back in for 2025 and I’ve been looking at pre-2025?)
@J.C....4 ай бұрын
I will have one of these soon come. My dream vehicle! ❤🙏🏾
@karijackson81484 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I was looking to get the X5 or the X6 but after looking at this, I most likely will go with the X5
@davea.21815 күн бұрын
Honestly, the fact that the X5 is available with AWD or RWD and the GLE is only available with AWD shouldn't be one of the worst things about the X5.
@scratchpar171028 күн бұрын
I had an x5 years ago. Loved it new. Hated it when I got to around 70k miles. It started bleeding oil all over place. Was expensive to maintain. You mentioned in video in beginning that this car is reliable. Is this accurate? I read were the x5 still has one of the worst depreciation rates out there. Is this still true? On one hand consumer reports and others rate it very very good. My concern is reliability and depreciation value. For me it’s this or a lexus. Not sure. They’re beautiful when new but I’m scared to jump back into another money pit. Thanks
@zmir8136 ай бұрын
Great video! Also hello to my fellow Milwaukee area Wisconsin. I follow so many car KZbinrs from the East Coast in West Coast and it’s real nice to finally find you guys on here. I go to road America often here and there, maybe someday we can meet. Subscribed.
@dwnshft6 ай бұрын
thanks for the local love! I'll actually be doing the jumbotron interviews with the podium finishers at RA for Indycar, IMSA, vintage, and MotoAmerica weekends!
@zmir8136 ай бұрын
@@dwnshft that’s awesome, I need to get myself over there!
@1joshua3 ай бұрын
That is a sexy vehicle. That color interior is 🔥
@nolangaudreau3 ай бұрын
Just picked up an X5 50e and it's amazing!
@maureencora15 ай бұрын
2024 X5 is My Favorite German SUV. I Really Like the Split Tail Gate Hatch Back.
@artdelac6 ай бұрын
What a funny intro! Miss your content Matt. (Not that you disappeared, I did! 😊) Love this X5 and I believe I even asked a while ago if you could review it and its PHEV version, so thanks. Btw, are we ever going to see your capless head? LOL.
@dwnshft6 ай бұрын
I haven’t forgot about your PHEV request! I asked about one this week and they just never have them on the lot long enough! Working with my BMW rep to see if I can find one in the media fleet somewhere
@alonsipi26 күн бұрын
Of course the seats DO fold from the trunk (4:14), you just have to take the black handle at each side
@shannonthomass6 ай бұрын
I want an X5 but to get it to look like that you are no where near $65k 😢
@Stixenterprise5 ай бұрын
Comparing apples to apples on features and options, the 2025 GV80 is likely the best competitor to the BMW X5.
@aliciat98106 ай бұрын
Got me one of these!! love!!
@minhuizeng68876 ай бұрын
😂😂
@your_royal_highness6 ай бұрын
I’m an Audi guy, will never own another Mercedes, but I might consider a X5. Has to be a six…..or maybe an eight. 😊. SQ8.
@uzimizer5 ай бұрын
My grandpa has this exact same spec same wheel same interior same everything
@Ian-mv4qq6 ай бұрын
Do all BMW SUVs have the different drive modes? I mostly use Efficient mode on my X1 and it's amazing. It still gives me the power and also ~30mpg in mostly mix urban driving and up to 40mpg long trip highway (I regularly drive 130 miles one way trip on weekends where around 110 miles of it are highway and the 20 miles split between before and after exiting highway).
@beri2322 ай бұрын
$30,000 CAD more than my Lexus but after 5 years my Lexus is worth more for resale. I’d love one but cannot justify it.
@Steve-s3x5 ай бұрын
Is there a reason that now BMW USA doesn’t provide FULL adaptive LED lights in the US with all the new LCI models? Another thing that BMW eliminated for the US. There is no swiveling function (curve adapt). This means, when you turn your steering wheel to the left or right, the lights don’t turn to the bend. You would think each year it should get better and not worse. Why did they remove the BMW “M” clip from the rear calipers? No rear door comfort access? No rear door puddle lights? Seriously?
@louiscloete39426 ай бұрын
Great review.
@dwnshft6 ай бұрын
thanks!
@Jonathanoncars5 ай бұрын
Great review! I really think this is the perfect luxury suv. Like you said, even the base model is perfect for 95% of customers.
@dwnshft5 ай бұрын
absolutely
@kurosh526 ай бұрын
Love my boy X5 M50i😊
@ilord1125 ай бұрын
Lovely video thanks for sharing! Which city you are in if I may ask…?
@hassandawudi48105 ай бұрын
Most people prefer RWD. Never cared for AWD vehicles.
@jdmoney100023 күн бұрын
The seats DO NOT fold completely flat. 4:14
@joshuakarp25864 ай бұрын
so, I have a 2020 X5 which I designed myself. I would LOVE To upgrade BUT you canNOT get the B&W audio unless you the the M! WTF?!
@abell2553 ай бұрын
Yes, BUT the HK system in the LCI 2024+ is VASTLY improved. I don't say that lightly, you need to take a listen...it is borderline phenomenal.
@joshuakarp25863 ай бұрын
@@abell255 I sincerely thank you for giving me this information. It is extremely helpful to me because, it is very hard and expensive to get a BMW these days, even used, with the bowers and Wilkins. I am an audio file and value my music. Potentially have saved a lot of money and heartache.
@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow6 ай бұрын
iDrive8 is an abomination. The 8 shortcut buttons are gone. Climate control buttons are gone. Heated seats and ventilated seats are now have to be turned on / off in software. Manual turning on of low beam headlights and PARKING LIGHTS are in iDrive. Was the turn-style headlight switch too complicated, for BMW? Even the HEATED STEERING WHEEL BUTTON is gone. Won't buy another BMW until BMW undoes iDrive 8 buttonless stupidity.
@strykerballcrush46506 ай бұрын
Agreed. Keep the buttons for HVAC, audio, etc. Dumb move putting it in the software.
@m06011686 ай бұрын
Agreed But it’s becoming the industry standard across all brands and is here to stay I think
@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow6 ай бұрын
@@m0601168 after all the economy cars go butonless as well, I think there will be a trend reversal in the future. Where craftsmanship, and physical buttons, etc will be a Hallmark of luxury, rather than big, cheap ,screens in touch capacitive garbage.
@isherpa6 ай бұрын
😂😂
@scooter59406 ай бұрын
It’s here to stay.
@paulacellaphotography6 ай бұрын
I just purchased a 2024 X5 M Sport package in Brooklyn Gray. I had a 2018 X5 (for almost 5 years) and traded it in for a Lexus RX 350 F Sport. BORING car. I kept it for 1.5 years and traded it in the new 2024 X5. I love the new X5 ... my only gripe is the ridiculously small A/C vents. I have to put the power on high (level 5) or one notch below high (level 4) to try to keep the car cool inside the cabin. MAJOR flaw in design. I also miss the hard buttons for climate control and the heated steering wheel.
@hastensavoir77825 ай бұрын
Saying X5 has “3 worst…” is like saying Lebron has a weakness or a flaw in his game.
@48hourrecordsteam4520 күн бұрын
BMW need to get this message a 🤬🤬🤬🤬 *The fukin x5 rear seats need to recline . * look at Acura mdx, Hyundai *slide that damn seat back & allow it to recline to no limit . Wtf
@ShaftDrive5 ай бұрын
The 4.4 hot v is still bmw’s pos engine for issues.
@perigosu84494 ай бұрын
I keep hearing there's a 3-row X5... impossible, right?
@carlososcarcomedy2 ай бұрын
Can’t do it the rectangular screen as the dash for reals is a turn off. Sounds silly but I’m serious.
@janvanpuyvelde22395 ай бұрын
GLE in EU performance is trash. Poor engine. X5 is amazing . Major downside is the driving assistant always to interrupt, sometimes waring sounds at weird moments , agressieve stops ....
@Gladiator19726 ай бұрын
Did he forget to mention the mild hybrid motor?
@bradleyyoung086 ай бұрын
No
@americoribas38636 ай бұрын
What’s the manufacturing color here?
@ClarkeBurnell-f5x2 ай бұрын
Olaf Shores
@HobbesTiffany-k5e2 ай бұрын
Emma Course
@flyingdin11646 ай бұрын
Good luck actually finding a GLE 4 cylinder for less than a BMW x5 40
@Commonsense4Life6 ай бұрын
I have scrutinized, reviewed picked apart and seen every piece of data concerning the 2019 to current base BMW X5! And it is hands down the best overall luxury midsized suv with the best performance driving experience, aside the Porsche Cayenne, and I’m not talking the X5 M Competition either!
@samuelmifreeman5568Ай бұрын
1841 Schowalter Extensions
@DorothyPender-c1v2 ай бұрын
Gillian Forge
@chidgey226 ай бұрын
waiting on the review for x5 m competition 😊
@dwnshft6 ай бұрын
Next week BMW is dropping off a X6M Comp😎 I’ll have to go to Detroit for the X5M comp
@conradnitty37146 ай бұрын
You have to review the 50e soon
@dwnshft6 ай бұрын
Trying! There's not one in the media fleet and International BMW can't keep them on the lot long enough for me to do a video! Meeting with my BMW rep next month to hopefully find one to test
@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow6 ай бұрын
@@dwnshft - I've heard that there's a lot of problems with the 45e and 50e.
@dwnshft6 ай бұрын
@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow do tell - I’ve heard the opposite
@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow6 ай бұрын
@@dwnshft I've been interested in the 45e / 50e for a while, especially since it comes with the air suspension, but a BMW mechanic on the forums said to stay away -- some sort of issue with the batteries / charging system and they have to get towed in.
@dwnshft6 ай бұрын
@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow nooooo😖 dang I was kinda thinking about one of them for my wife
@Ryan20222 ай бұрын
I live in the south does this have pathetic air-conditioning in it?
@DavidNeculai-kt3re5 ай бұрын
Mi PIACE MOLTO GRAZIE MILLE KZbin BMW X5 GRAZIE AMIN
@RajaSekar-USA6 ай бұрын
Many people say that it’s a junk when you buy a used one . Is it not reliable.
@dgdave26736 ай бұрын
Okay, don’t buy!
@FrancisMalory-i6n2 ай бұрын
Emile Gateway
@DavidTonik-d8dАй бұрын
2082 Hailie Avenue
@AlexGoroshkov5 ай бұрын
I've had a lot of BMW x5, good car, only one, back seat no room
@gregwilmore53325 ай бұрын
They need to add a captains chair option in the second row!
@AlexGoroshkov5 ай бұрын
Yes I'm agreed
@WarrenSakry-k3r2 ай бұрын
Howe Turnpike
@RobertRowell-o6y2 ай бұрын
Rupert Circle
@MilneFrances2 ай бұрын
7249 Aliza Shores
@NahumField-l1sАй бұрын
Felton Knoll
@rajneshchapatikumar39242 ай бұрын
I love the X5 but the driver seat just feels a bit small for such a big car.
@celsomonteiro6541Ай бұрын
Comfort seats would solve that
@I_am_PK5 ай бұрын
@microbiologycory10 probably coz of supply chain issues they stopped it. Hope not because of cost cutting. He also mentioned heated and cooled cup holders but those are not available either 😢
@AlysaBrabant-f1k2 ай бұрын
Issac Spur
@MinnieMabel-n8hАй бұрын
649 Cronin Summit
@CoffeyWinfred-z6f2 ай бұрын
Kuvalis Trail
@ahmadalghunaim24675 ай бұрын
i like it Picasso
@EvansDorothy-c2v2 ай бұрын
Hickle Ridge
@DorisConnor-v4s2 ай бұрын
Erdman Unions
@KristleGuiterez-g4t2 ай бұрын
Lisette Ports
@RoyceTucker-h1h2 ай бұрын
Osbaldo Shore
@GusTheobald-z7x2 ай бұрын
Martine Center
@chrisheifner5 ай бұрын
3yrs free oil changes in BMW versus Mercedes expensive A&B service grape
@Dre_Key2 ай бұрын
Kicks the car in high gear going over 70 mph on a 2 lane road 🙈
@RomanRoman-hw7uc2 ай бұрын
BMW Bring back the diesels! The only reason I’m not buying the new X5 is I can’t get a diesel version. I love my f15 35d, it’s way more predictable than the gas powered engine, and electric is not there yet .