Pros & Cons of the 2022 BMW X5

[@MeynMotorGroup]

2022 BMW X5 full review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIa9aqWia5t9iqM

[@I23n00b]

Great car. I recently bought the '22 and have been driving it for a couple of months. It did bum me out that the fog lights are gone together with the wireless charger and a couple of other minor things but to be honest I dont really notice it after i received it and started driving. Its a luxury suv not a race car so with that in mind I think the steering and engine is just amazing. If i could change anything on my x5 I would go for the air suspension and stay with 20 inch wheels just because im from europe and the roads around new jersey / new york city are just horrible in comparison. Also, I can highly recommend the upgraded cruise control with lane assist. Finally BMW has both touch screen AND swivel wheel. Mercedes and Audi are touch screen only. I did not give it much credit but had the swivel wheel in an audi a4 and having it back is just amazing when navigating the screens while driving also not having to lean forward at all. I will totally buy BMW for as long they continue with swivel wheel and Audi and Mercedes does not.

[@EUROCARGUY]

You can say whatever you want about BMWs, but their powertrains are the best. Great transmission tuning, smooth engine characteristics. However, as you said, the steering feels very numb, especially compared to older Beamers

[@MeynMotorGroup]

You're right my friend excellent powertrain reacts so well

[@jasondong9721]

Agreed ( I drive both BMW and Porsche)

[@danielrd7493]

I wish I could get the B58 engine in my E70. But for now, I'll just stay with the N55 because I love the steering feedback on the E70.

[@QuirkCM]

I couldn't agree with you more. My first BMW was a new, 2011 328 and I LOVED LOVED LOVED that steering. It was perfect. It was a lease so it went back. Bought a 2013 328xi and hated everything about the car. Had the suspension gutted and replaced with Dinan, but still wasn't impressed. Luckily BMW worked on their steering for my 2016 F25N55, but electronic steering will never be a good as hydraulic. I think that's what the difference is called?

[@jamesdonoghue7967]

@@jasondong9721 do you prefer Porsche?

[@Av-914]

I just leased this car for my wife. She loves it. I was surprised at how much power it has. Great motor!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Massive congrats my friend, yes you’re right the engine and transmission is excellent. Enjoy

[@jerryroy1716]

How much monthly? Thinking about leasing a x5 after I’m done with my current lease

[@ray0311]

it's no slouch at all.

[@srhodes6418]

Small Cons after driving for 5000 miles. The engine turns off automatically and the AC dies somewhat with it, in South Florida that's a problem. The lower tail gate button is positioned in such a way that when you load something you lean against the button and trigger it. Load it up and you are talking $80K. No need to run in sport. Plenty of power in comfort. Wife has a Macan S and this feels very similar. Nice car over all. But big money.

[@Lifeaintfair007]

I think I read somewhere that if you go into sport mode and turn off stop start, then go back into comfort mode, the stop start will be inactive. Hope this helps.

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

The X5 45e solves some of the lag issues, has the air suspension, and the 20-way seats are freaking awesome!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

45e is a great model to order

[@jpnyc66]

I completely agree, just took delivery of a custom order X5 e and it awesome. Quick, responsive and My seats are massage too since I got the executive and M packages. Manhattan Green + Cognac

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@jpnyc66 Well done and massive congrats that's the best new X5 to go with

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

@@jpnyc66 -- I took a X3 M for a drive, back to back, with the X5 45e. I thought the X5 was better, in every single way. It even seemed faster -- probably due to the enormous amount of low end torque. I even did an AWD drift in the X5 45e when making a left hand turn. So strange to think that you can hoon in such a big floaty vehicle, but you can.

[@QuirkCM]

I tested this same vehicle last month and was blown away! Totally agree with you! Love that they put in the 389hp inline 6 instead of the 335hp model. Dramatic difference!

[@williamsampson8002]

Props for being the only reviewer to show off the Manhattan Green. It's a great color that deserves more exposure

[@srhodes6418]

I have one and have only seen two others since.

[@zhila5958]

we really appreciate your content. keep it up my friend!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks!

[@hwleitner2009]

There’s good reason BMW outsell MB now. The interiors have not been cheapened by bad plastics

[@carsoncunningham7993]

Any opinion on the sound system? No upgrade options with 2022 model.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea sound system is fine as is decent clarity and bass I don't have a problem with it.

[@amosthomas7948]

Whats more reliable x3 or x5?

[@puravida5683]

I'm German/American. I have owned every make of German car manufactured. I now own Lexus vehicles, which are more dependable!

[@JBrown-go8ru]

No one really cares!

[@bible-infoarchives217]

​@@JBrown-go8ru...you sure no one really cares?😮

[@levelheadsteve]

Most of those same features came standard in my 2018 Subaru Outback. I’m looking at an X3 and I hate having to pay extra for rear seat heaters in a $60k car. Still thinking about the value overall.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I recommend going with an X3 over an X5 saves you close to $15k-$20k compared to a similarly equipped X5. Review coming soon on a 2022 X3

[@chinchillin6280]

I’m heavily conflicted 😐 My husband and I can’t decide between the BMW X3 or the GENESIS GV70 or 80. BMW is actually on the more affordable side since we were able to negotiate.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Don’t really like the GV80 that much But GV70 I heard is a good vehicle. X3 is not exciting but there’s not really anything to complain about good all rounder and price so I would kind of lean towards X3. Genesis resale values typically tank after 3 years

[@chinchillin6280]

@@MeynMotorGroup Alright, considering the Genesis GV70’s price markup on dealerships and resale value tanking after 3 year (how sure are you tho?)……hubby and I are leaning on BMW X3, BUT what do you predict the resale value is after 3 years for the X3?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

They are marking up GV70s? Hell no I’m def staying clear from that then. But since you told me you have a payed for CRV I would def keep that. X3 is still going to tank all of this junk will. Buy a house in Cary NC if you want something that goes up In value

[@RMD992-f2n]

I LOVE THAT SPLIT GATE. BEST FEATURE OF THE X5

[@maestroadam]

This gen of X5 is easily best in class.

[@SS-ug1qy]

Have you tried x5 m sport? I wanna how that compares to none M x5 maybe it fixes the steering wheel feel u mentioned

[@marktomasetti8642]

Just drove one yesterday, love almost everything about the car, but could never live with those seats. I take long trips every year and would be in a world of hurt after a very short time. Very disappointed, was hoping this would end my search.

[@robertp7209]

MB

[@richardh3587]

Appreciate you calling out the sensatec seats as being uncomfortable. It’s a pet peeve of mine that more and more manufactures are making fake leather either standard or mandatory. No matter what they call it, it makes me sweaty after about 20 minutes and I wouldn’t buy a car with it. Of course you can option leather with the x5 but if you look at many of the mainstream EVs it’s pretty much nothing but fake leather. I wish everyone hadn’t followed Tesla down this rabbit hole. Ok, end of rant!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea you're so right about that real leather unfortunately will be a thing of the past I think. I know Polestar offers a real leather interior for like $4k as an option on their Polestar 2 but I think they're the only Electric car offering real leather seats. Maybe the new Benzes will have it too and that's about it

[@richardh3587]

@@MeynMotorGroup yeah as of now you can get still get real leather on all the premium brand EVs. Id also be fine with a high quality cloth option (kinda like what they offer as an option in some range rovers ) but generally cloth is relegated to the most base models.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea cloth is just fine I actually really appreciate a nice quality cloth, Mazda offers some good ones in the base CX-9

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

I prefer cloth seats myself. That's being said, I've driven the X5 with the optional 20 way seats, and they are amazing.

[@maebeeee]

People love cows 🐮

[@Justsomedude64]

As an old head, to say that 65k (house payment) is a “pro” for what is essentially a small vehicle is a testament to 40 years of uncontrolled inflation. Car companies are making so many vehicles that only a tiny portion of the public can realistically afford, SMH.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yup sure is, $65k was what people were paying for their houses in the 70s and 80s But it’s all relative of course expensive cars have always existed even back then and prices and quality are subject to the class it is in, For the case of this X5 $65k is on the lower end compared to something like the Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes GLE450

[@Justsomedude64]

@@MeynMotorGroup A 60 month car payment on $65k is about the same as a mortgage on a $230,000 home even today.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yup you’re right but of course you don’t have to buy a $65k car you can still get a brand new Nissan Versa for $16k so there’s certainly affordable cars still out there

[@rezhaadriantanuharja3389]

As long as that tiny portion of population buy 20 cars each then it’s ok

[@maebeeee]

That is a beautiful SAV 🤩

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Def looks good

[@jaymag9015]

I noticed the X5 in this KZbin review had orange/yellow turn signals in the rear. My 2022 X5 has red. How did you get the other color rear turn signals?

[@joejesus9902]

Great review brotha

[@bbustin1747]

Nice review ... short and to the point.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks!

[@arcstar000]

This car looks amazing inside ngl.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea solid little interior for sure the beige certainly pops

[@arcstar000]

@@MeynMotorGroup fs

[@FreelikeaBird999]

90% identical with 3 series

[@ETube37]

Adaptive cruise control on these?

[@MegaThashan]

The car comes with touch screen or not ?. I see mine doesn’t have it.

[@decafmocha211]

Good looking SUV. Thanks for the informative review.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Glad it helped!

[@borghorsa1902]

What do you think is the best performance daily car from BMW today besides the M-line?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

M440i & M340i. They’re not real M’s but those are your best bet for a comfortable and fast performance BMW

[@janicehill5565]

Nice mix of cars by you...thanks a lot

[@Crewtivity]

You said it comes with wireless charging, I thought the 2022 models don't have wireless charging due to supply chain issues?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I believe it is an option that needs to be ticked or is included in the premium package.

[@jpnyc66]

I have a new X5e as of yesterday and can confirm that wireless charging and touchscreen aren’t available due to supply chain issues. I had to sign off on the reimbursement. They also said that wireless charging has been problematic. It was in my X6, working slowly, randomly not working and overheated too

[@Crewtivity]

@@jpnyc66 oh no! I didn’t realize touchscreen is also out. That’s a bummer. Mine is still in the factory.

[@joem8252]

No an option, was completely eliminated

[@vishnuvardhan2232]

I drive a 2022 45e . Only wireless charging is discontinued. Touch screen exist.

[@rockmaster2717]

Got a 2021 x5 top line can anyone please help me to turn off light on the feet that luminate please.. it annoying Please

[@kmor3505]

Even on my X5 M50i I don’t like the feeling of the steering on comfort

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Oh wow really? Does it still feel a little loose? I thought the M50 would be good since it may have M tuned steering. But at least your vehicle is super fast TT V8 is flying

[@kmor3505]

@@MeynMotorGroup it feels loose to me because Im so used to my old e90 M3 and 330ci zhp, but I usually drive it eco pro configuration and have made the steering sport lol

[@TankNSSpank]

What are the cons?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

And open your ears 👂 and brain 🧠 then watch the video

[@SandiaPeaks]

A nice concise review. Thanks!

[@alampoy8901]

Can u add a 3rd row seat in that x5?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I don’t think so but even if you could it would be pretty useless better off getting a base X7

[@robertp7209]

As an option, yes.

[@Omair_Murshed]

All hail algorhythm 🙌🏻 🌚

[@janicehill5565]

That is a beautiful

[@TT-dt5rs]

Upgrade the seating

[@paladin3116]

this would seem like a good used option until you said mild hybrid, cant imagine how much that would cost to repair. I keep hearing that these newer bmws with the b58 3.0 v6 is reliable and their vehicles are alot better now but idk about the rest of this suv

[@danielrd7493]

I think they just use a larger battery with more volts, it shouldn't be that complicated.

[@xavierparedes12]

why don't you talk about BMW's reliability? :D

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Because there’s nothing to say…what can you say about a 3 year 36k mile bumper to bumper warranty on a new car? If that’s truly something you have to ask then you probably shouldn’t be looking into $70k vehicles this is for wealthy people that lease and dump every 3 years..they don’t worry about the long term because that’s not how you buy this

[@eugenesanders6099]

cool x5

[@leventtatlisu1324]

You are so good but.make a slow your talking speed please

[@brandonsanchez9238]

Zach Makes the x i versions Taylor makes Bmw 2 version i don't know what they make coming back into the automotive industry is very hard to get your engineering teams work with the inventor of the car and the person that owns a car buissnes

[@richardtheakstone9860]

cool 😍

[@agopbeilerian6944]

How can you get an SUV with Sdrive variant?! Thats a non car guy configuration... Better give a few dollars on top to achieve the maximum practicality and safety.

[@whynot2022]

Steering is way too light - I hate it, having been driving BMW's since '95 I can honestly say I'm shocked and disappointed.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea that’s the biggest problem

[@donnalmich8398]

How much is it? Ballpark figure.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I think this one was 68k I believe

[@jjgreek1]

Worried about reliability

[@michaelfoster8843]

I had BMW's and i like them but they are not built to last

[@braun987]

It’s an amazing auto transmission. But it ain’t no pdk.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

It’s pretty damn close for the money not worlds apart or anything

[@theodoreyoung8777]

👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@MeynMotorGroup]

thanks bro

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup No problem bro

[@kmandalia27]

👍👍👍

[@murielyates9761]

dream about her

[@Excalabur50]

✔👍👍

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey my friend thanks for stopping by hope all is well

[@Excalabur50]

@@MeynMotorGroup Doin alright thanks mate, you?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Good to hear and not too bad sir just crazy holiday rush in my area

[@Excalabur50]

@@MeynMotorGroup 👌

[@RobustArid379]

More cons thannpro

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Yo bro

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey bro first as always, hope you are well on this saturday

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup Yeah bro I’m good thanx and hope all is well on your behalf as well 🙏🏾🤝👍🏾👍🏾

[@lakittawoods7457]

Leather is horrible for the environment

[@Baka_Oppai]

its not leather its called Sensatec