BMW X5M - Life is a Passing Zone - FastBlast | Everyday Driver

We had the chance to go to Arizona and drive the third generation X5M Competition on empty roads and mountain twisties. Amid the turns, the guys discuss high-power SUVs, what makes a performance car, and BMWs current lineup. Join us for a genuinely fast FastBlast.
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[@TheOtherNeutrino]

"A supervillain's vehicle that will be driven by soccer moms." - Todd, 2020

[@EverydayDriver]

Very glad you enjoyed that. Thanks for watching!

[@stubones]

Not sure many soccer moms will be driving the M version of the X5, but it's still a witty comment.

[@PradigyMusicman]

@@EverydayDriver I had Soccer Moms come up to me and say they also have an X5...they had no clue what the M meant, so yea it's a Soccer Mom car part of the reason I dumped it NotCoolEnough

[@sportscar-network]

Pradigy Musicman This is one of the biggest downsides of an otherwise great (maybe even amazing) SUV....95% of people (men and women) will not be able to tell it apart from a 3 liter X5 with sport package for 1/2 the price...

[@PradigyMusicman]

@@sportscar-network and the M badging on the regular x5 didnt help either

[@cedrick305]

I secretly love the first Gen X6, it still catches my eye whenever I see one.

[@stubones]

You're not alone, it sold massively.

[@AdamLeask]

I know how fast you have to go on camera to get the appearance of speed, but this looked astonishingly quick in-car and in the drive-by shots. Stunning to think that such a behemoth of a vehicle can be so agile and yet so stable in those types of corners.

[@stubones]

BMW is definitely sandbagging... this engine in the F90 M5 has anywhere between 630-650hp on the dyno and the Competition has up to 670hp.... which is awesome for buyers :) Great video guys.

[@user-jf8gd3lv7q]

670 hp still isn't the right number for this fantastic engine! In reality it feels more like 700 hp. Even the M5 predecessor engine with "only 560 PS" here in Germany, was tested with actually 650 PS on the dyno four years ago. The Jeep Grand Cherokee Track Hawk has officially 700 hp... Well, I think that this BMW engine has about the same power. But it's much faster too.

[@christopheradams8707]

@@user-jf8gd3lv7q Dinan published an estimate of the previous-gen X5M (F85) and that was supposed to have 647 hp & 633 lb.-ft. of torque. This new X5M has about 10% more (published) power then that one, so... that puts you at or above 700. See here: www.autoevolution.com/news/dinan-releases-700-hp-tune-for-2016-x5-m-models-finds-them-to-make-647-hp-stock-100705.html

[@aquaphoenixx]

As owners of a 1st gen BMW X6, I can tell you several reasons why the X6. It does everything the X5 can do with 20 liters less trunk space. It does look better in my opinion (subjective but as you say style sells) I am 1.8 meters (5 ft 11) and I can sit behind my driving position. In my family, there aren't any people taller than me. The sloping roofline is a problem if you need to regularly put people in the back that are above 6ft. I live in a country with bad roads, potholes and harsh winters. The X6 is a great all-rounder. A beautiful car, that can be sporty, fulfil the needs of a family, great highway cruiser, suitable for harsh conditions. Objectively it is not the best in any single category but is a great overall, 1 car choice.

[@thatswhatshesaidtome]

heart stopped at 11:44.... Thought the video was about to end or something... lol

[@ItsumiSensei]

12:42 classic passenger uncomfortable with speed: “That’s a cyclist” Hahaha 😂 The fact that it was left in there and so willfully ignored 😂 Something about that just gets me

[@Jorge_Magallon]

Really enjoyed the opening drone shot. I kept expecting Gandalf to stamp his staff and yell “You shall not pass!”. And the Road Safety Vest shot was hilarious.

[@doubleklik1]

Best drone scene on X5M. Love the intro.

[@gary162]

Great video guys. The cinematography is awsome.I have to wait another 3 weeks before I go looking for "that corner". My X5 M50i is on a boat in the South Pacific, just south of Samoa, on the way to Byron Bay Australia.

[@richardmahoney9415]

Great review like always love the formula u guys got going it’s timeless I still watch your old reviews like reruns on tv

[@migy5031]

Let's just acknowledge the fact that SUVs are in fashion today, and the performance versions are mostly about prestige. People buy them because they have the coin, or want to appear so.

[@paddywiggle]

Mig Y it’s an SAV

[@migy5031]

Paddywiggle I stand corrected.

[@tomthinks2089]

Most people will go deeper into debt for this prestige.

[@jlopez1017d]

I just am fascinated by vehicles that aren’t supposed to be fast and are I like sports cars but I don’t know why I have a soft spot for performance SUVs maybe because they’re comfortable and I drive in traffic a lot

[@prabhjotbrar4524]

That is so true. I see people pullinh into bodyshops with their M/Amg/S SUVs all the time. They don't even know how to launch one either. So ridiculous how rich people are persuaded by sales people at dealerships to buy these kinda cars or they just buy it to show off.

[@zeljkok6157]

That was hell of a ride ...didn't watch your videos before but this was pure art guys...and what about that BMW x5 M...devil's machine...and color is astonishing...thumbs up👍

[@lezzbmm]

"this is a supervillain's car that will be driven by soccer moms" lmaooo tru

[@pachokardana6192]

The BMW N63 is a twin-turbo V8 petrol engine which has been in production from 2008 to present. The N63 is the world's first production car engine to use a "hot-vee" layout, with the turbochargers located inside the "V" of the engine

[@JohnNick72]

I love those tight AZ mountain roads you were testing on. I got my X3M Competition in Chandler last summer and dId the same driving every weekend. It’s ridiculous how competent the M SUVs are. I rarely miss my F80 M3 with the Competition Package.

[@LucidSnapshots]

You are in the 4th generation, not the 3rd

[@emilyabbott3751]

Third gen X5M. The first gen of the standard X5 didn't have an M model.

[@MrMlbfan6]

Emily Abbott they said it wrong

[@aidenp5768]

BMW did have multiple Motorsport variants of the e53 but never production so doesn’t count. They’ve had the LE MANS, RWD E39 motor X5 project and even carbon fiber light weight project.

[@LucidSnapshots]

@@aidenp5768 they didnt say 3rd X5M .. they said 3rd X5

[@aidenp5768]

Lucid Snapshots Yea I know, I was pointing out E53 models that almost made it into production that were M

[@nordx5]

One of the best video reviews! Dynamic, easy to watch with nice view angles and photo-shots. Thanks!

[@NCM89747]

Comparing a jeep to a BMW of equal power is not even a comparison because BMW makes that power to the wheels. Jeep does not.

[@bobsummers125]

I was thinking of getting the x5m competition after this video I'm sold.

[@EyeBalz93]

As someone who owns an X5M, has a new one on order, and owned an X6 when they first came out, I can answer these guy's question about why people buy X6s. People want the height of an SUV, the roominess of an SUV, and the presence of an SUV but still like the look of a car. These people buy X6s.

[@wisruteb]

Love the blue exterior and thank you for another awesome review!

[@thespeedy2series]

I mean my mom owns an x5m comp, and she drives it FAST. she's prolly one of the only people who do that with that car but it's cool that she drives it how it's supposed to be driven.

[@sithlordsoup]

The thumbnail makes the car look all frumpy lol

[@userseattleregion]

Love this video. Great to hear two pro car guys talk through the features of the car, and just talk cars period.

[@EverydayDriver]

We’re glad you enjoy what we do and we hope you’ll watch more of our work. Thank you!

[@MarkRVillano]

BMW should put a depreciation gauge on the dashboard right next to the tachometer. It would have to be something like a calendar / odometer combo gauge, with a dollar figure overlay, so you could see how much value your new BMW is losing with every passing mile, and every passing day. This gauge would run continually in the background, so that when you get into the vehicle after a prolonged absence, it would be able to tell you exactly how much less it is worth since the last time you drove it. I would also suggest that they include a Doomsday / Sunset feature with the depreciation gauge, (they could market it as a package!). This feature would activate when the car has achieved maximum worthlessness, which can best be described as the point where it would make more sense financially to have it crushed and made into a coffee table, than it would to replace the carbon ceramic brakes.

[@NONARCS]

Hahaha. Can you imagine after 30k miles of warranty ends, the massive depreciation of this!? It has a water pump for the turbos that runs after the bespoke engine is off! That alone probably costs $3k! Those tires, that's $3k! Heaven forbid if the window jams like they all do... I love this but as you say...crush it after 30k! It's better to be recycled

[@DxCBuG]

@@NONARCS Thats a good thing - otherwise you cook your bi turbos for $3,5 grand each ;) BMW thinking to keep your (anyways big) wallet safe ;)

[@duffydon1741]

Bunch of broke blokes, the dudes that buy this car new and used don't have money issues and are not worried about depreciation and for the record M cars don't lose value in the way that your poverty stricken brains think, check-out this car after 10 years of usage, none of you will still afford it. Stop crying like sissies here, go and work hard and make money and stop making 'broke' noise... Damn...

[@son_of_thor8448]

Great stuff guys!!! Always love to see these

[@kesando84]

15:00 I would argue that Infiniti Pioneered this look with the first Gen FX 35/45 back in 2003-4

[@BaltoMal]

Love this review and amazing the cornering ability

[@DonFather]

About that sports car. When Paul said "I can't have one...." Gee I wonder why.

[@JavonAnonimni]

I know SUV = soccer mom joke is an evergreen in automotive world, but you are wrong about who buys an X5M or an X6M. It's not a soccer mom, it's the business man who wants an aggressive looking car, with more space, comfort than a regular M sedan and unbelievable power. What you get is an illogical car that shows the money you have and makes you feel safe when speeding through corners.

[@mrNYlover]

Hey guys thanx for that nice and impressive ride with my favorite SUV X5//M 😎

[@franzvanjulio5523]

You two appearing with the safety vests on was hilarious. Great video. I love how the drone footage really conveys the speed at which you’re moving. I imagine you two were heading up to Payson, AZ? I hope you enjoyed your visit. Be well!

[@kevincalderon28]

Amazing review as always guys

[@ArkadiaII]

Has someone said it yet? SsangYong Actyon. Coupe back SUV, 2005. Was the Aztec a coupe back also?

[@PradigyMusicman]

I had a first gen X5M, i will say that 90% what these guys love the 1st gen had it plus hydraulic steering. I still think the 1st gen was the best looking. I like the front of this one but the rear on the 1st gen looked more muscular and badass this looks like an alfa. Either this SAV doesnt get enough love but if you have about $5k for repairs by a 1st gen you'll need it for thr brakes and tires alone. Also these things come with summer tires so trust me there is no utility in this "wagon" as the State of NC classifies it

[@PradigyMusicman]

After $6k in repairs within a year I got so nervous and sold it for a Prius. Seriously miss the SAV but I'd rather have a car. And yea very few people knew what it was

[@BobsGT235]

You mentioned that 40% of X5/X6 sales are X6? That might be true for worldwide sales but certainly not in North America. The following is for pre covid times. Dealers near me never order any X6 vehicles for stock. Without wanting them, BMW will send one or two every couple months and all they do is sit with no sales interest. Dealers have to heavily discount them to get rid of them. NA sales of X6 vehicles is about 15%. Also, you mentioned a Cayenne Turbo is the same price as the X5M?? The Cayenne will cost an easy 30K more for a comparison.

[@darksideemt]

Totally agree with you guys in the end and I feel so many people buy solely so they can say they have the "best/highest level" but never experience any of it's capabilities. With their driving habits they don't belong in anything other than a base version of the vehicle they buy and that just makes me feel sad for the car itself.

[@stevemillerecon]

Something else that is big, heavy, over-engineered, and shockingly quick on a winding mountain road? A BMW GS.

[@veronicianyveronica5290]

Cool review 👍👍👍

[@minimcewen]

Enjoy our X5 G05...fast enough. Wouldn't ever use enough of the X5M's power to justify the price. Great video.

[@Jkang1031]

One of the best channels ever.

[@YS_35]

There are always plenty left lane hoggers in NJ/NY area and given the density of vehicles it is not always safe to weave around. The more power I have the more impatient I get. I have succumbed to this reality and given up on fast cars.... Sometimes driving a pickup end up going faster as people somehow give way even from a good distance.

[@bestb09]

great job fellas on my way to get my x5m competition now!!!

[@EM-fi2qg]

12:51 You can almost feel that.

[@cherrycola608]

Wow, I'm sold. I need this so bad.

[@machtschnell7452]

God, if I ever want an SUV again .....

[@aardvark__2552]

Paul give us watches and design podcast. You could have guests like spike ferenstein and Matt Farah and loads of people!!! We neeeeeeed it

[@CarGuy11]

But you didn’t say if it still rides comfortably or are you making a big compromise to get that handling?

[@NONARCS]

Was wondering if we would hear about the noise level..BMW has a big problem with wind noise in SUVs and road noise.

[@brianchristopher8348]

This video review and others make me want to keep my soon-to-be off lease X6 M more. I have no kids and appreciate higher ride height coming from a low coupe. It also appeals more to me than than boxy (but more practical for families) X5 M. With that said, my next vehicle may be an X7 because if I am going to get a big boxy SUV with space I don't need that is probably the one. Just discovered this and other channel - entertaining reviews! Thank you

[@EverydayDriver]

Glad you found us and are enjoying what we do. Thanks for watching!

[@simjean84]

The Competition package is the competition for your money lol

[@JMD535]

WoW! 7:35 mark,...were you guys doing a bit of "off-road" venturing?

[@Viscount86]

I can't find the video where they reviewed the BMW 7 Series. What is the title of that video? I know they always review cars thoroughly and I want to see that videos.

[@JohnDoe-re1ll]

Forget a G meter. Find yourself a inclinometer and measure the passenger's hair angle...

[@rayF4rio]

Want to see you review the X7 M50i.

[@sixtoferro8984]

Question: Do you prefer this X5M Comp or the E63S AMG wagon?

[@duffydon1741]

This is an excellent review boys, you blokes are badass, your only challenge is that both you blokes are talkative so you need to rehearse who will talk about what because you frustrate each other in your review when the other has to talk none-stop😂😂 otherwise you are killing it and the X5 will be the performance SAV of all time, it looks plush, too... The AMG and the RSQ8 and the Trackhawk Will all bite dust..

[@tomy5885]

0:25 wouldn’t this technically be the fourth generation? E53 - e70 - f15 - g05?

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Thank you! I was in my mind doing the math and was like huh? 3rd gen? Thank you for saying it!

[@fine9186]

Yeah but he said 3. Gen x5m and first gen didn't had M

[@tomy5885]

Fine nope he said “3rd Generation of the x5 and it’s the m-flavour of that”. Plus the e53 hat the 4.6/4.8is that pretty much were m-models without the branding :)

[@jajahmal8780]

BWM= trendsetter. Mercedes Benz and the rest of the car world follow BWM!! 😂😊😉

[@jh5kl]

the rest of the car World follows and takes people from BMW. kia and hyundai, for example, have hired engineers and designers from BMW (and from Audi), thats why their cars evolved

[@RedRideRVT1R]

life is a passing zone - disregard the turn signals

[@augustortiz]

I was in a Bmw dealership two days ago and you could get a F80 M3 and a “sport” (aka non base) trimmed X5 with the 3.0L I6 for around 115-120k. I like the new X5m but these kind of cars are really non sensical.

[@paul1foreman]

I know why people buy the Coupé shaped X6 SAV. We currently own an X5 but the wife is height challenged and mentioned the X5 is too big or wide for her, so the X6 puts her back in comfort zone like her previous Nissan Rogue.

[@richardh3587]

The scenario Paul describes is my situation. I only have room for 1 car and it has to do it all. I'd probably buy something like this if it were in my budget, though ideally they'd offer the steering and suspension from this in the X5 40i- that'd be a great all around daily driver. I dont need the aggressive body kit, etc. Agree this is the best looking x5 so far. The only manufacturer that manages to pull off the "coupe SUV" thing is Land Rover IMO with the velar and arguable the Range Rover sport. The way the MB, BMW (and now Porsche) just lop off the back of their regular SUVs is ugly imo.

[@scottstratton9265]

For $130k, what TWO cars would you get for your dream garage? You could get a Telluride and a C8 Z51. Or a G70 and an M2 competition. What would I not get? An X5M or an X6M.

[@scottstratton9265]

@@simonburkeisable Dream, no! I don't own an SUV. But if I needed an SUV, I'd rather have a decent SUV and a sports car rather than one $130k X6M.

[@scottstratton9265]

Or you could buy 26 Phaetons.

[@TheOtherNeutrino]

simonisable The great thing is that you have plenty of spare parts for one or two cars should something break.

[@TheOtherNeutrino]

Scott Stratton Or 13 Quattroportes. Well, one Quattroporte and 12 cars worth of spares.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

manual CTS V wagon and 718 GTS 4,0

[@lilbuddylee131]

Who wants some dodge cat when I can get some hot V right here!!!!

[@People-Business-And-Ideas]

15:15 You as an automotive journalist/analysis should get it by now..? Vehicles should not just get you from A to B. They're best served as everyday/casual utility tools for everyday living! Hence; why cars/sedans/coupe are considered a failed design... and SUV's and TRUCKS will consider to out sell them. Long live the X3M, X4M, X5M & X6M!

[@joelspaulding5964]

Would have no reservations driving this, ummm, deliberately, to pick up coffee. But how are the BMW cupholders?

[@marcuscoster6529]

All I heard was "$130,000" "The heavy weight of BMW's history" "Thoughtful hammer" And "$130,000"

[@aaronsmith2929]

Scary to pay over 100k for it... It will prob we worth half that in 3 years

[@Kuhladestkyicky]

@@aaronsmith2929 No way I’m throwing down 130k for a suv. Earlier they drive a Jeep Trailhawk with boners the whole time saying 90k for a suv was insane. Never ends. There will be repossessed vehicles available in a year or two.

[@lhaaker]

What road is this on? Specifically around the 12:30 mark.

[@van123446]

I don't know,, my M5 comp. weighing in at 4350 feels heavy, can't imagine another nine hundred pounds feeling worthy of being a track car. Yes, probably way better than the track hawk, but it needs a diet of at least 500 pounds. Look at the weight of the upcoming cayenne couple Gts.

[@Ecuador006]

The best or nothing M power Bmw 💚 ❤ 💙

[@tomrast9629]

and the question is where can you use that power ?lol

[@PradigyMusicman]

Passing people all the time. Trust me its addictive

[@tomrast9629]

@@PradigyMusicman true ,have porsche cayenne turbo but here in USA speed limits are stupid low and honestly those cars getting fun at higher speeds

[@PradigyMusicman]

@@tomrast9629 i live in NC and I remember the first time I floored my x5m and passed like 6 cars just to make a red light. It was dumb, risky and illegal but I couldn't believe this SUV could do that. I pushed it for a while until one day my backend broke lose on a curve that made me chill bc I was getting out of control with great power comes great responsibility right?lol but yea i was going to take it to Atlanta for Global Time attack but couldnt make it

[@NONARCS]

My problem with the power cars.. you buy one and you get tickets

[@tomrast9629]

@@NONARCS its true

[@ahmedalbadawna3669]

Isn't it the 4th generation X5?!!

[@jsy8513]

역시 BMW

[@nickhardgrave5248]

Isn’t it the fourth generation?

[@yass123]

Pretty sure this is the 4th generation X5 0:23

[@AnontheGOAT]

yass123 you are correct

[@Cyrix2k]

4th gen x5 / 3rd gen x5m. There was no E53 x5m, the closest would be the 4.6is & 4.8is.

[@bogdanbosoi1483]

The X5 is great, but in the winter it is not. The smaller winter wheels look gooffy on this and the xdrive is not quadra drive or quattro.

[@mrsj1417]

"Life is a highway. I want to ride it all night long" - Tom Cochrane

[@jasonyang2288]

But the Caynne turbo only has 540 H p

[@hawaiisurfski3602]

These things will trade for §5K in about 6-8 years

[@551slobo]

What road in AZ are you on?

[@Trinavara]

Wouldn't this be a fourth gen ? Tell us about the second gen X5 M..

[@stubones]

The X5 is in it's 4th generation, the X5M is in it's third generation. 1: E70 X5 M (2010-2013) 2: F15 X5 M (2015-2018) 3: G05 X5 M (2020-)

[@DonFather]

Yes, a coupe shaped SUV is less practical...blah blah blah. Sports cars are even LESS practical. You cannot even imagine the number of people out there who don't care for a sports car. They just want to LOOK sporty but still live in within the shackles of having a family.

[@TheMystro1971]

No one wants a car and this vehicle is why. Even the base ...”base model” X5 40i gets 4.9 seconds 0-60mph. Why would you want to limit your self in a small uncomfortable car when there is this much performance and luxury in a BMW X5????

[@AGZF1983]

Umm this is the fourth generation not 3rd generation

[@samakamath1]

New Gen x5m does nothing different from the last one.

[@dennylegendre6048]

Exactly. I have an F85 X5M with a JB4 tune and besides the interior. I don’t see anything to make me jump ship for the new one

[@donteadoss]

Great review as always! Many people forget Benz pioneered the “fastback” styling cues on their CLS in 2006 ... it’s so funny that BMW subsequently did so three years later with the X6, same as Audi with the larger grill on the A4 I believe back in the early 2000’s ... amazing how they’ve set hardcore trends that puzzled everyone at first and are now the standard for most brands going forward - wild to witness. LOL

[@kesando84]

donteadoss Infiniti did it first back in 03 with the FX35/45

[@chesspiece81]

This is a you just got caught cheating on your wife gift.

[@chesspiece81]

@@simonburkeisable I don't guess you saw Entourage where Ari Gold got busted by his wife for putting a V12 badges on a V8

[@corpnupe85]

An M BMW is not a baby buggy! The most ridiculous thing that I have ever heard!

[@Robwilli]

Not going to lie, the only downside of this vehicle it's the price, in my opinion it is overpriced. But unfortunately if you want it, you got to pay it. I'm seriously planning on buying this X5M competition and if God opens the door for me, I'll probably pull the trigger next year. But the price is insane...I know, that's my only hesitation. If not for sure I'll pull the trigger on a 2018 X5M with the least miles possible. But I know I want this new gen X5M though...

[@johnlu9368]

this car will smoke cayenne turbo

[@a.h.403]

No wonder why people are pulling over when something like that 18:02 arrives at high speed ! It looks so mean that most people would probably think there's a drug lord with 4 body gards in it..!

[@ryanhellman651]

Haha ranty!!

[@lezzbmm]

"x6 iS a LeSs uSabLe x5" ya and a coupe is a less usable sedan.. which is a less usable station wagon... 15:08 lmao simple answer: x6 looks better than x5 - if u dont need the rear headroom and storage space, u want the better looking one

[@NA0533]

$130k damn....

[@DominikKristek]

0:24 This is 4th gen. not 3rd gen.

[@jonathanyousif6795]

3rd gen x5m. They didn’t make an “m” for the first gen

[@EyeBalz93]

Why does Bernie Sanders think anyone who would buy a BMW X5M would want to see one of his ads?

[@ShaiyanHossain]

an M5 on stilts for better or for worse

[@roroguapo3]

130k? I’ll wait a couple years and buy one for 50k.

[@richardmahoney9415]

I don’t think anyone tracks these unless they forgot there M4 at home or something but it’s for people with money who want to have the fastest truck on the on ramp to cut u off on the way to work lol 😂. And the rest are just people who got tons of money and a dealer up sells them bc I have seen 4-5 of these with 70 year olds driving them in the slow lane