2021 BMW 530d xDrive Touring - Most Complete Car in BMW's current line-up? G31

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Who doesn’t like a nice Touring, loved my ten days with this facelift BMW 530d xDrive Touring. But, I soon discover this particular car isn't perfect!
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[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks again for the support in 2020 guys, my hard work is literally paying off!

[@dmc1807]

Keep making them and we will keep watching them. Cheers Joe

[@bellastaffypearmapearman2666]

are they not doing a 335 or 535 anymore?? great videos by the way.

[@supersurfer1]

Keep rolling brother. Would love to see a 540d touring

[@fang75429]

You should do more live streams - great way to get donations!

[@WookieAido]

@@bellastaffypearmapearman2666 I think a rhd 540d is scheduled for the UK in 2021. Joe might confirm with his insider knowledge

[@YordanHristooov]

As a 640d simple stage 1 owner I’m loving it. People don’t realise how smooth and torque this engine is and it really goes when you need him to. At the same time Beats 1.2 puntos and corsas on mpg. Bmw in my opinion produces the best 6 cyl Diesel engine out there

[@stephenrose7770]

I owned an F11 530D Touring and it was exactly as you report. A superb all rounder. I changed from runflats to Michelin and spent £ on a DMS remap. Absolutely magical. And .... 36mpg averaged over 85k miles. 54 might on a gentle run. I now drive a B5 Biturbo Touring which is in another league - particularly the suspension. But in all truthfulness the 530D does it all! Joe ... you are welcome to test the B5!

[@iiv3l0cityii]

I'm an American that watches your videos, even ones on cars not sold in NA, and I gotta say I love your content. You're very articulate on the features in these cars and it makes watching them really interesting. Keep up the good work

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you buddy, appreciate the support from the US ❤️

[@Dan-re7go]

Happy to help. BMW: I purchased a new X5 last year and I am purchasing another two cars this year. I watched Joe’s channel when making my decision. Keep them coming Joe.

[@m.r.a.c.m]

Glad to hear your doing well Joe and seeing the channel grow! Great review as always!

[@peterichards-highfield8791]

Thanks for another great video Joe. A real pro at getting just the right level of detail in your reviews. Got an older 5 and was thinking of one of these next, I will be looking at the 3 now too 👍 great stuff 👍

[@BlenderBends]

I have a G31 touring and its an amazing car. To put it in perspective, when i was growing up and looking at sports sedans the E36 M3 was 286hp and 300nm of torque and this is the same Hp and double the torque. Is has more power than the first model B5 Audi RS4 wagons. they where the bench mark "fast Estate" Just mind blowing that this is family wagon that doesn't scream "look at me" its not even got a red badge or sport label anywhere on it. With summer holidays coming here in Australia we are heading off on a 4000km family road trip in one to see the country. Cant think of a better car for this job. It just ticks so many boxes. Comfy and sporty for the family to cross a continent. Great review Joe. if we dont see you before the Christmas season. Have a safe time with your family and friends. Its been a great effort from you this year.

[@Billywoo12]

Great video Joe, love the channel. I own this car (pre-LCI, gloat!). We have a dog, two kids. It’s such a good car, fun enough and does everything well at 43mpg, thrashing it gives 35mpg. Such low costs too, with a service package and a decent PCP deal with 20% deposit. Everything it does is 8/10 - 10/10 in my view. You can tell that this is back to the E39 from a philosophical stand point.

[@wezzla]

I'm blessed with owning one in almost identical spec, but with 20" m-performance rims ❤️

[@bensmith5707]

As always Joe. Great work. As always. The merch I bought from you got delivered really quickly and is top quality

[@DavidAnderson-fw3jj]

The 5 series has always, in my opinion, been the best model in the BMW line up. Just a gorgeous car all round. Great video Joe, great to see videos on all the new BMW models.

[@jasontate1135]

Great review Joe! I love my B58, but actually miss the thrum and low down shove of my B57. Such a glorious engine.

[@andygowing9677]

Thanks Joe. I have just bought a 2.5 year old 530d. I test drove it on 20" wheels and Goodyear tyres. I asked for the route to include poor B roads as I am surrounded by them. As you observed, it crashed over drain covers and was very figity. I got the wheels changed to 19" and had Micheline PS4's fitted. I thought about ditching run flats but decided against. The result was night and day. So much more comfort! You can still firm things up by chosing sport.mode. I should point out the car also has adaptive suspension and even with that mode I still wasn't happy on the 20" wheels on B roads. Glad I watched your review in advance! 3 month update.... still love the car and the tyres BUT just had it MOT'ed and was surprised to find my 3kmile tyres are down to 5.25mm to 5.5 mm. I've not driven particularly hard so wondering what tyre to put on next with similar ride, quietness and grip but with a bit more longevity. Any suggestions out there?

[@azlanjaafar72]

Dont sweat it bro, just keep doing the great reviews coz its all well worth it! Have been a bmw user and lover since 1994👍

[@DP-ze7pn]

Absolutely love your generous videos mate! Very humbling you're sending back thanks to the community who's following your channel. Keep up the good work and be an abundantly blessed forever and ever Amen.

[@alexbrightmore2100]

530d touring always a winner. We've got a 2006 one and it's just great for bike/hauling duties. Thanks Joe

[@TheBocker586]

Joe I’m on my 4th BMW because of your reviews. I started with 2016 120d xdr then 2018 335d xdr I’ve now have X5 M50d & next will be M3 Touring…thanks for properly explaining the concept. You crack on dude the best you tube review.

[@neilmorris6719]

Great review as always Joe, keep up the good work, we all appreciate it 👍

[@merrifield15]

I think we should app be thank you for the great content you churn out consistently. Thank You Joe!!

[@davidkestenbaum7417]

@Joe Achilles. It's a great channel. You're great to watch. Always a good balance between knowledge/factual reporting and passion and enthusiasm. Personally you come across as really humble and likeable. Best Of luck with your business next year mate.

[@aamikkalinin6385]

Im so glaf that we can hear that old bmw diesel sound❤! And its fast, good handling. This is called The ultimate driving machine! 5 series is my favorire all time bmw.

[@Jerryiroc]

Joe, thanks to you for sharing your opinions about cars, especially BMW! Also for the awesome CTRL&Shift collection!

[@PetrolPed]

Lovely motor and great vid bud 👍

[@gavsang]

First uk review of a facelift 530d, thanks Joe!

[@andrewlee5237]

The original Mr BMW Man and long may it continue. Another great video but I’ve never been a fan of Tourers but a beautiful car anyway. Can’t wait for your new car next year but hopefully more M2 vids to come. 😃😃😃

[@davidmarch1981]

Hey Joe, great to be a subscriber, always loving and eagerly awaiting your top content - this one in particular...I own a pre LCI late 2019 in this X drive spec Tanzanite blue, M Sport Plus, heads up etc....agree with you on the comfort drive on the 20", but that aside, this car never ceases to impress me and put a big grin on my face; Top review as ever Joe.

[@veitritter3317]

Hey Joe, since the G30 platform seems to be undisputed a great development of BMW and you seemed quite positively impressed by the G05 45e Drive-Train and the whole concept of this car in general, as well as the 330e, it would be quite interesting to hear your opinion on the 545e, maybe you could get a chance to review this car shortly, too. But once again thanks for this great video and your honesty about this very model. Keep up the great work, you're doing a fantastic job, thank you ever so much for that.

[@pjwtop]

Great work Joe, glad you are making good progress with the channel

[@liamback6777]

Lovely motor that - great vid as ever Joe

[@WillSmithSlap]

love the bmw and alpina coverage. keep it going man!

[@craigh9112]

The looks of that car are amazing I love it and for years I’ve always said Audi avants look the best I even have a B9 a4 avant but this just looks so good in that spec 👏

[@dawid.k5]

This is the best BMW Content Joe! :)

[@keepsoulfree]

I’m watching you since your first videos. Keep up the great work! You’re great!

[@pistonhead31]

I've had the same problem with a comfort on 19inch alloys but after removing the run flat tires all work incredibly well! Currently running kumho ps91 and for the price I think they are very close to the michelin 4s! Great video!

[@dewarritchie5147]

It's great to hear an honest opinion Joe. You could easily say that the car & wheel/tyre combo is perfect, but instead you give an honest appraisal. I agree that if you need the extra space, the 530d touring is all the car you'll ever need, but, just for the sake of argument, how about a test on the car most of us will be able to afford - the 520d or 520i? Keep up the great work, looking forward to seeing more in 2021!!

[@arkenangel]

Love getting home after a hard days graft to watch Mr. Achilles do his thing to such a high standard, whilst I burn, I mean cook, my evening dinner. Many congrats on your success dude!!! 🎉🎊🥇

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you buddy, I love the fact people like your good self do exactly that ❤️ Have a great evening, enjoy your crispy meal 😂👌

[@DeeKay1911]

Enjoy it in the very same way myself! Putting it on, on with a pair of AirPods and cook some dinner with a glass of wine. Glorious entertainment and information. Thanks Joe

[@samm134]

Another superb review Joe. Well done mate.

[@MikeLuke]

I own the Pre-LCI (2018) as a petrol 530i touring and also without x-drive. But even this car is close to be the perfect every day car. It never feels like a 2 ton station wagen. There‘s no other manufacturer which combines that superb combination of steering, engine and chassis like BMW does.

[@thendokhangale552]

Your one chilled dude bro, keep up the good work

[@krugmeup2162]

Good things come to good people Joe. Next step 200k subscribers!

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video Joe, lovely cars the G31. I literally just picked up a G31 a few weeks ago. (its just a 520d m sport, it is nice to drive and a huge boot)

[@neilmasheder6783]

Nice to see you driving it little Joe

[@andrewcunningham6181]

Current owner of the 530d xdrive saloon pre facelift, hugely impressed at it's daily useage although on these fabulous UK roads the ride quality could be better so point well made Joe on the LCI. Still a great motor!

[@dannyhale7449]

Firstly, thanks for the birthday greeting last Monday Joe, how did you know !! lol. So, 340i / 340d or 530d Tourers, decisions decisions my man ........they all look great!!

[@northseawolf]

My heart says Alpina B5 touring, my brain says 530d touring, my wallet says...you don't want to know lol

[@dougdougeson8692]

After 10yrs of beemer, my wallet and covid said Mazda lol. I'll be back to beemer in a couple of years 💪

[@mapsandnavigation433]

@@dougdougeson8692 I will be back On BMW after few year after I am getting rid of Mazda 3. Not as efficient as BMW, not as fun

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[@Masa6x]

@@mapsandnavigation433 so you wouldnt recommend mazda?

[@mapsandnavigation433]

@@Masa6x i do recommend it, but BMW is much better. Fuel economy, handling, fun, acceleration, stability on road. My personal opinion. My dream car M550d or M340d

[@Pheanom316]

Brillant video Joe 👍. I will always love the 5 series, back when I had my F21 118i and it when in for repair the dealer have me a F10 530d as a courtesy car, I was over the moon. I hired a G20 in Germany last year and my god what a upgrade the G20 was over the F10. It was only a 520d but it was comfortable at Vmax 142 mph (winter tyers) and very economical circa 53 mpg over 1000 miles. The only time it was bad, was on the twisty roads around the Nurburgring. When I was sold my 118i I said to myself, definitely next car a 530d. Though instead I bought a Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro instead.

[@johngoodall7097]

Joe if prospective buyers of this touring can`t make their minds up from all the points you have made then I don`t know what else to tell them. Brilliant video as always and it just shows that your experience and knowledge is second to none, so well done again and looking forward to the next one. I hear that BMW are shifting their engines to the UK to concentrate on EVs ?

[@VishalGupta-od5mf]

I enjoy your videos Joe, keep making more great video content!

[@stephenlane9168]

Great video Joe and what a fantastic spec! For me, white cars with red leather interiors are my preferred choice!! I do appreciate that B57 engine though, pulls like a train!!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers buddy, hope you're well!

[@teboholenyatsa3746]

Nice one Joe, great work you doing, enjoying your review from South Africa - we may all be miles apart but the passion we all share brings us together....even right here in the comments section.

[@lililiil244]

The BMW enthusiast group has expanded all about the world😊

[@edmi4816]

This car's spec is a killer!! Great review!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jasonyarwood]

Joe, loved the voice control ejector seat! All the best mate. Jase

[@CorbinWilliams]

Very anticipated video on the 530d😈😈😈

[@1970boggy]

BMW 5 Series in that guise is probably the best all round car in the world. Fast, well made, prestigious, great looks, desirability, and good residuals. The envy of a lot of manufacturers. Tesla will soon be irrelevant. 2020’s are the years on the Hydrogen car

[@DaveDaveAlanAlan]

lol, how wrong

[@zh6471]

Hey Joe, You are most welcome. Fab videos plenty of information provided. Good knowledge of the vehicles on review. 👍🏿👍🏿

[@jamesford9933]

You love that Charlbury road! Keep seeing it in your videos!

[@MrMiketyson1976]

So beautiful I get mine next week exactly like yore’s but 520d xdrive Great video 👍😊 tnx

[@pjmoody]

Great job Joe.

[@bloodstockvip2176]

Always good your reviews. I need to try more Hey BMW commands, you should do a video on the lesser known ones if there's enough of the funnier or genuinely useful requests!

[@petercurtis5570]

530d best car I have ever owned and about to get back down to the dealership and get one of these beauties!

[@simongibbs7224]

Great review Joe. It really is a tyre lottery with all the manufacturers wanting the same rubber. I lucked out with my 530D and got Michelin PS4 ZP. Best run flat I’ve had by a distance but will still swap for the non run flat version when the time comes. Went from the new 3 back to a 5 and actually prefer the “ older design” but both great with OS7.

[@salamikroket8543]

I can see your honorary of how you appreciate your fans and subscribers. Just without watching the video I liked the video already Good guy with great content

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you 🙏

[@olliemeaton8360]

It’s a good looking car, that’s for sure. I do miss the Halo DRL’s though. The 3l 6pot diesels are amazing. So smooth and punchy 🙂

[@omsavanekar9726]

Great Video Joe!

[@andylie7699]

Everyone should drive a good diesel estate like this. Lovely spec as well.

[@GabrielSTEFAN943]

Let it be a petrol.

[@danI43541]

@@GabrielSTEFAN943 why

[@koookao]

By 2025, diesel (well built before 2010 but still) will be banned in Paris FR... seems like the age of diesel is coming to an end. That's just I'm 4 years maybe in 2030 all diesel cars will be banned in major big EU city!

[@YordanHristooov]

@@koookao doesn’t matter. Bmw said they will not stop producing their best 6 inline diesels any time soon. Who likes to drive in Paris anyway ?

[@hugooliveira8772]

@@koookao the euro 6 diesel models the air that comes out of the exhaust is cleaner than the air that breathes

[@CETGRG]

Excellent review thanks Joe

[@davidchamberlain4]

Best of luck for 2021 matey

[@Justin225]

Great vid and car. I love the BMW 3litre 6cyl diesels. Had a 330d coupe manual, loved the engine but always thought it’d be better with an auto box. Then had a 123d coupe... 4 pot, 2litre diesel... quite rattly and slow in comparison, didn’t cut it for me. Now have a 430d with auto box I bought brand new and whilst friends and family love the car for the looks and comfort, as do I, it is as much about the engine for me especially coupled with the auto box. Sounds so smooth and the performance with the auto box is great; that swell of torque is so addictive, still, even after 3yrs of ownership. Great engine. 👌😎

[@christootell8979]

Funnily enough, had my 530d about a week, ditched the p zeros for PS4’s. Massive difference. Ride, sound, handling....second set of wheels currently on Pilot Alpins for the winter.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Great to hear! I genuinely can't believe that so many manufacturers ruin their incredible creations by saving a tenner on rubber, tyres make such a difference! 👌

[@394pjo]

Its a testament to the E39 touring that you can see elements of its styling in the this new model.

[@chriseicher1794]

you are just doing the best car videos online!! why? your voice is great, you look great -no worry, I am not guy :-) but you are very empathic and what you say about the cars is real and people will believe you what you say. I drive also a 530d touring 2017 and I am going to change into the Lci 530d Touring beginning of next year. Keep going on with your tests - you are the best. warm regards from a Swiss artist - ANDREAS JORDI

[@lesterpigott70]

I prefer the looks of the touring over the saloon in the 5 series ,great engine ,I love my 430d ...keep up the great work

[@shamimmohammedmiah2574]

Love your work keep it up, love bmws

[@tim1king]

Another great video, love my 530d. Glad you mentioned the personal assistant hahahaha

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha yes mate thanks for giving me those commands 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@earni01]

Great Video

[@hapesethathi2742]

Just wow. That car is gorgeous.

[@tomfield8766]

I love you videos! I love the Channel! 🔥🔥

[@latlak]

We had an LCI 530e sedan for a few months, on 18 inch wheels, adaptive dampers, M sport package. It had a great ride quality, extremely stable and comfy at the same time. Still, it didn't feel like a 1,9 tonnes heavy ship, it was nimble! Ok, it was a sedan and it had the about 10kWh battery in the floor, lowering the center of gravity. Anyways, love the 5 series, love this Diesel, love this video. :D

[@alanbutterfield8057]

Hi Joe, that's a fine looking BMW 530d it looks great in white it just looks great inside and out in fact its the perfect daily for a family or a business man on the road. Best Wishes Alan B. x

[@OnlineHousehusband]

Awesome Joe. I now own a 530d touring in white, pre LCI. What a car, what an engine. Best all round car I've ever owned 👌 another great video Joe 👍

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers Paul, great to hear that as well, genuinely brilliant package! Hope you're well!

[@yousefbhoyroo6960]

Audi A6 piss on it all day long.

[@EQUANT_]

@@yousefbhoyroo6960 typical audi fan-boy, over the top frustrated, letting everyone know how sad he really is.

[@lordofthesuperchargedgiraffes]

@@yousefbhoyroo6960 audi are not a patch on bmw

[@si2k2000]

So good to hear that your excellent videos are helping you through all this madness. Love your videos, keep em coming. BTW, out of interest, how tall are you?

[@nigpobble2946]

I wish you the best of luck. My business hit the skidders too, but on the way up again. Good luck Sir

[@scotsboy4957]

Great review 👍

[@janisholtsmann1124]

I bet that the b5s alpina is perfect with the comfort + setting 👍👍👍👍

[@MatShort]

love your Tesla comparison! Absolutely right mate. Great channel and lovely reviews. Congrats!

[@audiocosmonaut3883]

Great video 👍🏻

[@michaelforeman8135]

Excellent and from someone familiar with BMWs!

[@dsummers8191]

Good video. Well thought out and presented. Thank you. What a generous loan period on this car. A great way to evaluate the vehicle sadly hard to achieve for a real world potential buyer. This really could be the most complete current BMW albeit not with ridiculous 20 inch wheels on UK roads. For me there is something special about piloting a 5 over a 3. Would be interesting to re-test using the SE model of this car that comes as standard on 18 inch wheels. Sadly it looks like no xDrive variant on the 520d SE which makes do with much more sensible 17 inch items. As vulgar SUV's litter our roads conventional saloon and estate cars become more and more special. Cars like this 5 will be a brilliant used purchase in around 3 to 4 years time.

[@fr4nky4fingers]

You emphasize that it's a heavy car yet it weighs 10kg less than a Volvo V60 and much less than any SUV of this class. You can also not fault the car for the drive comfort when it is clearly a configuration issue. Glad you explained that one.

[@JA-ou7nt]

The company I work for have got a few of these being delivered soon. Ours will have the optional battenburg markings and blue,white & red flashing LED lights and not fogetting the extra in car entertainment systems ! Coming to a motorway in the West Midlands soon.

[@chindibindi]

Awesome review Joe!😊 my car has the same B57 engine (X3 30d G01) and love it. Ride can get harsh on the roads here in aus on the factory p-zeros (20” wheels), will look to replace them with Michelin’s..

[@tshegosepeng458]

It looks sooo Good!

[@TheTallRaver]

Cool review!

[@michaelbodie1970]

I’m currently running a 520d touring loan car on the 19’ wheels and the comfort is extremely good. Took it to Skye and got around 700 miles on a tank.....🍺😎

[@lewisvincent7479]

Older car I know but I’ve just got a F10 LCI 535d and it’s incredible, completely agree about the BMW i6 diesel, you just have to drive one to appreciate it. Great video Joe!

[@YordanHristooov]

Not many people tried em twin turbo diesels. I’ve got 2015 640d remapped. Driven it for almost 2 years and a half and absolutely loving the i6 in it. Great mpg

[@lewisvincent7479]

@@YordanHristooov any problems after the remap? What torque are you at? Did you do anything with the gearbox software?

[@YordanHristooov]

@@lewisvincent7479 I’m at 700nm with a safe map not pushing to get anything more. I think the gear box hasn’t been tweaked further. The car it’s way smoother now and packs a punch. I’m a motorcycle enthusiast and everything at round 300hp looks ridiculously slow but now at least I can feel something. No issue at all with the car after the remap

[@renepronk4856]

Great car. I have had the m550d. An absolute hamnercar. Because of the new job near my house a sold it but performancewise a brilliant car.

[@stanhatchard4950]

Re: your comments on the ride quality of the 530D touring and in particular the 20 inch rims. I took delivery of my 530d x drive saloon just before the last lockdown, I have only completed 1280 miles, yet somehow I have managed to dent both front wheels. This is due to two separate incidents with pot holes. It will cost in the region of £240.00 to repair the rims. While bemoaning my luck to the wheel repairer, he explained the most likely scenario, which is as follows. Due to the 20 inch rims there is insufficient side wall rubber to absorb the impact, add into the mix my tyres are Goodyear Eagle Run Flats with stiff side walls, the energy travels through the tyre to the rim. The result is a bent rim. FYI I didn't opt for the 20 inch rims......The Joy of Motoring.

[@NH00531]

Having watched your 0-62 test I’m off to test my 530d touring (although it’s the pre-LCI) and mine came with Goodyear’s. I’d agree with the real world average mpg, my previous F10 530d did 43mpg over its 4 year life. Don’t like the revised front end though. 👍 it will be sad to see all this go in 10 years 😢 Pre-owned will keep the dream alive.

[@andrejusgerasimovas1586]

Nice motor 👍🏻