2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 is Ultimate Stealthy Refinement

[@AdamJakowenko]

Another perfect example of why this channel is criminally undersubscribed.

[@vedder10]

Totally agree. The photography alone is worth the time and sub. The concise, straight to the point information is icing.

[@thefreeman5856]

"What I do offer is good photography, excellent information, and I don't waste your time." And that's why you're the only channel I subbed to for car reviews! Stay classy!

[@d.j.j.g]

The only, yes, agreed.

[@georgefranklin6066]

finally, a youtube channel that my 15 yr old son doesnt enjoy. No teenage jokes and very professional reviews. fresh breath of air for me !! Thank you please keep up these reviews.

[@Vanguardkl]

The best no nonsense car reviews, there's so many car review channels but this is absolutely underrated

[@JDelta87]

I've been subbed to your channel for years, but never paid attention to your sub count. It's insane that you don't have way more subs than that. Thanks again for your dedication, Tom and also to Mr. Campbell for always lending his services!

[@kurtkomaromi3690]

Great review, Tom. I think the price premium and short range are deal breakers for this BMW.

[@hardykornfeld1733]

BMW is committed to the environment. They left out the frunk in order to discourage conspicuous consumption. We bought an i4 e40 msport that is also frunkless. Unless you need the bigger back seat or “need” the extra luxury, the i4 is a better buy than the i5. Over 30,000 miles of mostly highway driving in New England, our car has a lifetime consumption of 3.8 mi/kWh and routinely gets 4.0 to 4.2 in summer. The lift back and large storage space with the rear seats folded allowed us to replace an SUV with this car. Five thumbs up!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks for the real world observations!

[@Billywoo12]

I’ve had my i5 40 for 2 months now. First EV, and I wasn’t keen to swap. Now, I won’t be going back - great car!

[@gregkramer5588]

What a nice car! Great job once again Tom!

[@RobSchultzvlogs]

I subscribe to a lot of car youtube channels. Yours is, and has always been, one of my favorites. Looking forward to celebrating when you reach those 1M subscribers.

[@michaelarch3779]

Excellent presentation as always!!!

[@cvillalobos27]

The channel is so good, I watch it even if Tom reviews cars not offered in my market.

[@thomastcrapper4100]

You really need to get Mr. Campbell a matching jacket for shooting the driving scenes in order to disguise who's driving and when. Great work as always.

[@fist003]

thank you for the extra effort of wiping the car clean. Other bigger channels doesn't even bother to do that and we're served with grimy shots

[@DrivenCarReviews]

It a basic requirement whenever possible. Glad you watched to the end!

[@vedder10]

Thanks!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thank YOU!

[@djd2819]

Love this channel. Keep 'em coming, Tom.

[@davidk4682]

Wonderful looking car. BMW did a great job. Your reviews are amazing Tom. Keep up the great work!!!!!

[@mirceaisaila1454]

I'm not a fan of BMW, and this is the first review of the new 5 series I'm watching. And I'm doing it because of you Tom! Your comments and info are the best! Keep up the good work!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Glad you like them!

[@blubaru09]

Always great and thorough reviews. Thanks!

[@TinMan111112]

Just picked up a 2024 i5 eDrive40 without the M package, ventilated seats, or upgraded stereo. Leasing one allows BMW to collect and pass on the $7500 incentive even though it was built in Germany. After an additional dealer discount, loyalty rebate and only the Premium package, metallic white, and grill light and a $7500 deposit to avoid being upside down on the car (I sold my "trade in" for more, it is more of a $58,000 car before the extra added $7500 deposit). It has excellent summer tires that throw back to the practicality and durability of the original Michelin X radial, even though they cost $350 each. It has a rating of 295 miles on full charge (320 so far with me) and feels quite safe and comfortable. I'm looking forward to a long pleasant experience without unnecessary options like 21 inch wheels but would have liked the phytonic blue to be available without the M package.

[@matthewgrayson8]

Great product. Great Review Tom.

[@neildalal3128]

Great review. Advice for future reviews- don’t use EPA numbers alone for EV range. Model S doesn’t come close to the EPA number. So real world range is about the same as BMW.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I heard that. There's been a lot of chatter that Tesla starts out with the range indicator being very optimistic then plummeting once the pack hits around 33%. Makes it harder to judge daily range effectively.

[@scottormond7985]

Tom, your reviews are top shelf!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I appreciate that Scott

[@desertmodern7638]

Excellent channel, one of the very few I subscribe to. I find the car very attractive, and probably my 5 Series choice, but the Lucid Air Pure seems hugely compelling for about the same price.

[@mikegaul1623]

Agree on the 1 million subscribers, Tom!

[@TalismanPHX]

Handsome BMW 🎉. Been a long time since I've said that.

[@DanCath]

Great work Tom keep it up

[@Phaildozer]

Great review, as always!!

[@tommihelich2613]

I don’t get why anyone would want the bigger wheels. Less range, no better handling, more $’s for the rubber. I suppose with the options on this car they were mandatory. And what car did Martin purchase Tom? Did you get a Taycan?

[@logikgr]

Cosmetic upgrade and don't need range...some doctor/lawyer who will drive it to the office and back home.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Because large wheels look better (and yes part of the M Sport Package). Also, 265 miles of range is more than most people need. Really. I need to finish Martin's story, coming soon. No Taycan for me, still pondering...

[@tommihelich2613]

@@DrivenCarReviews you’ve been conditioned to believe large wheels look better while being totally without merit. So Tom, next time you’re invited to Southern California or Utah or Arizona why don’t you drive your 265 range EV and tell me what a wonderful experience it was. Instead of flying. Then perhaps you will see what’s holding back all us old people who actually drive across the country.

[@PowerNGlory]

Look at the new Chevy Equinox EV. Chevy forces 21 inch wheels there too on some of the trims. It's dumb.

[@michaelkhalil8296]

Just took delivery of my new i5 M Sport pro in cody green! Had it for a few days and it’s absolutely fantastic. Awesome luxury, awesome comfort enough power for UK roads and the tech is epic. Although the M60 is way more powerful unless you line in Germany and use the Autobahn then it’s not worth the money.

[@rlgwoody8966]

Sorry if I missed it, but did Tom ever cover Martin Campbell’s new vehicle? Tom mentioned he would a while back. C’mon Fella, spill the baked beans! 😊

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I didn't, still working on it. Kind of busy with family stuff for the next few weeks...

[@rlgwoody8966]

Tom, Totally understand. Thanks for advising and I hope all goes well with you and your family. I’ll continue to keep a look out for the video as your teasers always grab my attention. 😀. All the best. RG

[@hev8286]

Love the new 5 series, especially the i5 M60

[@JustMe99999]

I leased the i4 M50 but I seriously considered this one; it's a nice car. At the end of the day I didn't really want a larger car, and did want the extra performance. My i4 came out to 76k as equipped, so only slightly cheaper than this one. If you find a 2024 on the lot there are crazy lease incentives right now since the 2025's are coming next month.

[@minkcreeksyncros]

People who don’t “like“ EV‘s don’t know anything about them. They haven’t driven one 0:02 . Please ignore them and make no apologies.

[@nelsonmcnamara]

Thanks for this. Very good. Pretty annoyed how we dont get Classic/Elegance/Exclusive trim. Everything has to be M Sports in Australia =(

[@logikgr]

The placement of the charging ports right on the cup holders. Like, those are not going to get gunked up on the first spill of soda/espresso drink. Why can't automakers place charging ports slightly to the side so that the cable can be neatly routed, while maintaining the clean appearance of the infotainment system.

[@therealcdnuser]

I find charging at home 100% more convenient than going to a gas station. But completely understand that not everyone can charge at home. Now that some family have EVs and home charging we share when visiting. So even less visits to public charging.

[@PresidentJackBauer]

All current BMW vehicles look bulky

[@HNRichard]

can't wait for BMW to bring the i5 touring (wagon) to the USA!

[@thismanagain]

Still can't believe they copied taillights from the GAC GA6 from China. Also, I've seen spy shots of the upcoming X3 and it's taillights look exactly the same as an MG. Also Chinese.

[@mspeed2441]

Don't ever apologize. Haters are what's wrong with this country. Good review. Just missing a real 0-60, because that's where BMW shines over everyone else in class. DeMuro is a freak. His assessment of most every car is that, "It drives like the others in the class." Cancelled. Stay true to your brief. BTW, I know about ten Tesla owners. No Tesla goes over 300 miles. Most are 240-280. Battery size and friction are physics constants. You can squeeze wine from a stone.

[@drews.1316]

Okay i have a question? with an ev car why would BMW let noise in? isnt the purpose of an ev is for the interior to be quiet? Love the video big fan Tom!

[@stefanfalldorf6573]

Actually the purpose of an ev is efficiency. But I like the silence in those as well.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

It's not like it's as loud as an old Honda Accord, it's just not tomb quiet like some EVs.

[@wilber8260]

What's AM radio? Some kinda new game?

[@joemartino6976]

I’ve had my BMW i4 for 18 months and I’m very happy with it. Many of the mechanicals are shared with the 5 series. So far, the car is faultless, range exceeds expectations and it delivers on the driving experience one expects from a BMW. That sad, BMW really needs a nose job, across the board.

[@barryw9473]

The i4 has the best charge port covers in the business but I don’t see them in the i5. Why was that mechanism not carried over?

[@bassandtrebleclef]

That price? Nope. The Buck Rodgers interior isn't helping either.

[@makimbell_]

This or a used 2023 EQS?

[@Nigel8Chelsea]

Tom, did you find air/adjacent vehicle noise loud near the b pillar when driving? I love my i5 but feel let down with some of the sound insulation.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I found it to be fairly quiet actually.

[@76carmel]

Pun coming… did you take the BMW i5 on I-5?

[@AdamJakowenko]

Any regular driver of that highway knows we only refer to it as "the 5" 😉

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I took the i5 on I5 using iDrive. I survived.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@AdamJakowenko Hmmm, I say "5" as in "take 5 north". or "I5".

[@nicholas6789]

BMW has great engineers but they are let down by the designers. Exterior is unacceptable to my eyes. Small headlights, unusually wide taillights and a long front overhang. The car appears tall/narrow versus low/wide.

[@TinLeadHammer]

Exterior is ok, don't care for the oversized nostrils. The dashboard with two tablets glued together is uber-ugly, although not as bad as Tesla 3/Y. Gone the idea of cockpit and of tactile controls, there is no hood over the instruments to protect feom sun glare, not to mention the on-screen graphics is meh. Even the Camry looks better inside.

[@kevinharbeson775]

What happens when your coffee spills in the USB C ports in the front? Haven't seen USBs placed like this before.

[@cvillalobos27]

The performance variant should be called the Hi 5

[@stefanfalldorf6573]

My neighbor got the new 5 a few weeks ago but as a Diesel. He also bought a X6 last year and I don't like both of them 😊. And they just need maxium one, he walks 5 minutes to his company. I prefer my 2005 Volvo V70. It will probably still drive while the BMW's are already on the junkyard.

[@Roadbunny777]

Who needs AM radio 📻 anymore lol

[@owenmcdonald5922]

Sorry Tom, I don't usually have any issues with what you say, but Doug's videos are not better than yours. I watch and enjoy his videos when he reviews a car I'm interested in. I watch all of your videos. You do every day cars for us ordinary folk. He does more niche cars.

[@amigatommy7]

The back seat cushion is dead on.

[@Delvy787]

It’s ugly and expensive, pass for me. Fantastic review as always Tom!

[@godofdun]

We need come to jesus moment on the sheer size of everything, the new 5 is as large as the 7 used to be.

[@vinalboy]

I never left.

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Mustafafilming]

Why is Rivian underrated. ?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I don't know that it is.

[@thescavwithnothingtolose1224]

That shot of the charge door showed off some NOT so great paint quality. For that MSRP, I'd flip my lid if I had orange peel on a new car. Still a beautiful car.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

All cars have that these days. Here's a good article- newoldcars.com/orange-peel-why-your-new-car-paint-may-look-so-bad/

[@thescavwithnothingtolose1224]

@@DrivenCarReviews Tom I do appreciate the in-depth article. I spent a lot of years in the auto world so I had a loose understanding of this; the detail here was nice to learn. My point still rings here I think. This is a luxury car and for its sticker, I'd be upset at that level of orange peel. I picked up a new VW a few weeks ago with virtually zero OP, you'd need a detailer's light to catch any. I just feel BMW should be beyond that.

[@faizelphilander6938]

Super crazy car if I had the space I'd be buying all available models including the up coming M5. BMW 5 series better then Mercedes Benz E-class better priced and looks ten times prettier then the ridiculously overpriced Benz.

[@DavidWade66]

Miata! Ha, that's joy leaving coins to spare. I buy my Miata battery at the Wal-Mart lawn tractor section. Seriously.

[@VoltLover00]

Motorcyles are "beemer" and cars are "bimmer"

[@MrSamsam911]

i think the design is an absolute disappointment compared to previous gen. EV or not, its bulky, static and lost that signature effortless sportiness bmws have always had. interior being all tactile is unacceptable as well. this fad will surely end one day and we go back to ease of use and quality instead of tech fests and static design. great review tho

[@pstoppani]

FIVE THOUSAND pounds for a RWD sedan?! This is what happens when they use an architecture that has to support both ICE and EV. For someone concerned about the environment, this is big NO THANKS.

[@Thunderbolt-ws7qm]

Nein! Nein! Nein! Ich verlange von allen Elektrofahrzeugen Reinheit!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

It's more what happens when a heavy battery is on board.

[@pstoppani]

@@DrivenCarReviews Model S which is a larger car with AWD and more range weighs 300 lbs less. Model 3 with AWD weighs 4000 lbs which is on par with other AWD cars in its category. There is no reason EV cars must way 1000 lbs more than their ICE counterparts.

[@gudalawrence3746]

These transformer looking rims are not cutting it for me at all.

[@amigatommy7]

GV80 competition

[@amigatommy7]

The electrified

[@SuperMassman]

Hard NO

[@MercOne]

Just like the 7-Series, it's an exquisite car, but it's just too ugly.

[@michael50861]

Design is a disappointment

[@Delvy787]

Both exterior and interior.

[@zero-lifespan]

@@Delvy787absolutely not. the interior is one of the best at its price.

[@Delvy787]

@@zero-lifespan I have no doubt it is high a quality, well built interior, it is a BMW after all. However from a design esthetic, to my eye it’s ugly. Most modern BMW’s are with these big tacked on video game screens and overdone lighting. To each their own lol.

[@zero-lifespan]

@@Delvy787 Okay, I understand your point. After all, aesthetics is pretty much subjective.

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

@@zero-lifespanNo. This one is a downgrade from my previous BMW G30 5-Series

[@jamesellsworth9673]

E vehicles keep getting better! Folks that got onboard early must have some 'buyers' remorse' after viewing this BMW.

[@charlesdinwyn7507]

Thanks!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks so much Charles! After the wedding, I could use this!