The 2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Is A Satisfyingly Quick & Luxurious German Sport Sedan

[@donwilber1628]

Similar to this, I bought an M550i, which for the most part, I love. However, I didn't check before buying it, and the car didn't come with ventilated seats or adaptive cruise control. These should be standard equipment at this price.

[@IOSALive]

Redline Reviews, nice content keep up the amazing work

[@MyThemeParkFanatic]

I got into a Lexus RX350 coming from an X5 and I regret it every time I start driving.. can’t wait to get back into a BMW asap! All the laughing reminds me of the good ole days.. thanks for the video! 🤙

[@mateomossey]

Why don’t like the Lexus?

[@InsighterofTech]

@@mateomosseymight not have bmw power and luxury

[@MyThemeParkFanatic]

@@mateomossey we’ve had problem after problem with the 2023 Rx350.. every BMW I’ve had we’ve never had hardly any problems at all. But, the main thing is the driving dynamics. BMW’s handle so much better and their engines are top notch with smooth and consistent power, at least the ones we’ve owned.

[@chibbyylol]

You kinda knew what you’d get into buying a Lexus no? It’s strange if you prioritized driving dynamics and thought ‘oo a rx350’ lol

[@MyThemeParkFanatic]

@@chibbyylol well honestly the new engine has a lot more torque and is fairly quick and the driving dynamics are vastly improved over the previous gen 350’s but after driving it for a while, this new engine of theirs is really bad.. shifting is rough at times and the the transmission hunts when pushing it.

[@Mousirelen]

watching your reviews was a huge aid to me choosing the 2024 GLE 450. you knocked it out of the park on that one. keep up the stellar work and professionalism!

[@JustMe99999]

I have an i4 M50 and it's a fantastic car. When the lease runs out I might go for one of these.

[@Xo-xz6vi]

Ive heard Toyota Camry Sofyan.. never heard people compare this to Honda.. but i love this 5 series. Best looking one

[@VaunShiz]

Yea definitely camry not accord

[@beekaye1496]

BMW is still one of the best driving cars beside Porsche, only problem with any BMW these days is that they are using too many plastic parts in the engine which is costly owning one after the maintenance goes out. I wish they would go back and add aluminum parts and bring back some reliability so everyone who loves Lexus/Acura/Infiniti can get a true ultimate machine. Now the I5 is really nice and Tech loaded. Great review as always.

[@olympbarca3313]

There's still reliability on Bmw. They improved themselves the last years with b58 and s58 ,but agree with the plastic parts. If they put the aluminum parts instead of plastic around tje engine that will reliability as hell

[@beekaye1496]

@@olympbarca3313 I think they are reliable when you have spend more money to keep them up only because mine 2020 M550 was good until I hit 46K miles and the headers blew and cost me almost 5K to replace them. That’s how I found out about the plastics used in the engine and some parts of the transmission

[@cato12]

Porsche Audi bmw merc

[@meyakoisaiah]

😂 25:15 I just want to try it again 🙊🤗seriously you and always make me laugh. Great car reviewer you are.

[@PsychicWarrior100]

Thank you for another great review Sofyan.. I trust your reviews immensely.

[@lplt]

its crazy getting the top model and not even read climate or seat warmers are included, RIP

[@Techjunkiero]

Prices of new vehicles are insane. This was a great looking sedan until this generation. The amount of piano black on the outside is crazy and a terrible idea. Nonetheless, great review.

[@shudr2thnk]

I own the i5 M60. A few things that needs some clarity: Rear wheel steering/rear air suspension is included on all M60s, it's an option for the lower end models. The leather upgrade is $600, not $2500 The sky lounge doesn't have any lighting effect, it's just called Sky lounge. The rear climate controls are only available in the UK, didn't come with the US spec. My car had 90% of all offered upgrades, sticker was $93 and change. After all incentives and discounts, I financed $80k, which excludes any down. Positives: Interior is absolutely solid, the cabin is quiet, there is zero flex, rattles, noise. It handles road extremely well. The technology is brilliant. It's fast Cons: Piano black is less than ideal. Bowers and Wilkins isn't as great as it is in other cars, the ICE version has the subs underneath the seats, the electric version has the sub in the trunk. I can't get use to the rear, its not my favorite, its about a 70% good angle car. I don't like the touch sensitive capacitive buttons. Don't like how the vents are adjusted, it's tough to direct the air where you'd like.

[@tamago84]

i have i5 m60 as well. the adaptive regen braking is comical

[@noahboy6349]

The manual rear window sunshade “peasant blockers” as some people like to call them. And “bat shit crazy fast.” LOL

[@BhutWhut]

Are you peasant too?

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Nice job Sofyan & I can't wait to buy this car.

[@thomaskief1752]

The wheels look like a set of five old style, Firebird logos

[@9000Hills]

lol I see that

[@bobbowie9350]

Front end looks like it was in an accident and they just built around it

[@dwaynerush9599]

I know looks are subjective but got damn its ugly.

[@goobert83]

😂

[@velboone6041]

No it dont..😒

[@Mac4280]

😂😂😂

[@axelfoley142]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@erikyoshi5549]

Very thorough review also asked my question about what’s behind the back seat under the USB-C chargers. It was a mount for IPads. Thank you for this post!

[@ianhands663]

Sofyan is in Heaven. What power ....wow

[@robertsessa3389]

I HAVE THE I5 M60.....A BEAST

[@TalismanPHX]

Interior reminds me of a gaudy 90s Castro disco. Not necessarily a fan. Outside styling is fine, that blue paint is stunning 😮

[@02DCorona]

As an owner of i5 m60 very fun car. Is a quite beast.

[@joakimkarlsson4274]

Totally agree.

[@jase298hkhk]

same battery pack as other trims of i5 and use up power faster for performance.

[@greendusk93]

Headlights remind me of an evo lancer

[@HiiImChris]

The i5 is my dream car, i would get the edrive40 in cape york and m package cuz the steering wheel looks COOL w brown interior Bmw has some of the coolest rims imo. I like them

[@CarGeek360]

They’re amazing but I only like the M60

[@Jorge-Tamacas]

I like most of the car, however I find the ambient lighting very distracting. Is there a way to turn it off? At that price it should have heated and ventilated seats. Nice car and video

[@commonduck10]

I need to see a base one…

[@Slim1986]

Previous model looked better

[@HiiImChris]

If there was one suggestion i have to improve your videos, is to display the headlights, turn signals, tail lights, and turn signal sound. I feel like most people just forget about these parts of the vehicle but i find it interesting

[@icculus]

The overall styling of the new 5 has grown on me, although some small details seem odd like the design of the grille innards. Otherwise, it’s just too large. They’re monsters in person when the 5 was always more sleek. At 9/10ths this would be a perfect size.

[@Veyronp87]

The g60 5 series looks really solid when decked out with the M sport look. Interior definitely has some cost cutting though compared to g30 which is disappointing but they had to pay for all the tech

[@rachegreenrg]

I dont need tech, electronics are cheap. I need pure luxury and exclusive materials. Exotic woods ,metals and animal hides.

[@markovwms]

I’d prefer the B58

[@jr1885]

Serious question. Can someone tell me what generation Accord the 5 Series looks like? I looked them all up and can’t find a similar look. Is this just a joke to bash the styling?

[@frozenchikoo]

Usually bashed by people who were never intending on buying it tbh. I don’t think BMW is going to have any problems selling these. Consider some Lexus vehicles for example, they’re fugly but still sell.

[@scottyrob82]

To me it looks like a crashed 2010 Accord at the front.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Well you need glasses or you're just a hater this looks gorgeous​@@scottyrob82

[@scottyrob82]

@@truckercowboyed2638 yes, I hate the way that it looks. It look precrashed at the front.

[@rKellyPeesOnYou8815]

@@scottyrob82troll all you want this car is awesome!

[@CarGeek360]

My dad wanted to buy this incredible vehicle but unfortunately the range is horrible and the low-profile tire go flat easily on bad roads, we will be getting a X5 later this year

[@JustMe99999]

The range is 260 miles. That's not "horrible" by any stretch of the imagination. Also, I have an i4 M50 and it exceeds the estimated range of 270 miles, so I suspect it's the same with this car.

[@CarGeek360]

@@JustMe99999 well for a $100k car 260 miles of range is unsatisfactory, they are amazing vehicles but the range is not good, also we would rather get a SUV regardless tbf because our area has a lot of bad roads, enjoy your i4 M50 fs bc they are incredible!

[@JustMe99999]

@@CarGeek360 How often do you drive more than 260 miles?!

[@CarGeek360]

@@JustMe99999 well I don’t want to constantly charge a $100k car also the range is even worse if you use the car as it should be used (floor it, go high-speeds, take fast turns, etc)

[@JustMe99999]

@@CarGeek360 You only have to charge when it gets low, just like filling up a gas car. I floor my M50 frequently haha and I’m not charging all the time at all. I let it get down to about 20% before I charge it.

[@PresidentJackBauer]

Previous gen looked better. Pretty much like every single other BMW

[@BhutWhut]

This better. You understand nothing

[@PresidentJackBauer]

@@BhutWhut most people agree. You can disagree. It's called preference, I understand that

[@ucsdvc]

Personally prefer the current gen look, more modern than previous gen.

[@BhutWhut]

@@PresidentJackBauer My comment was for you, not most people

[@PresidentJackBauer]

@@BhutWhut and mine was for you. Congratulations, the internet is working

[@MrGoyabeans21]

On the new hyundai sonta limited you get heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats with adaptive cruise control and active lane keep assisting 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@naveenthemachine]

This is an example of styling is subjective since it does everything else so well.

[@bobbyjones2112]

Looks like the new civic hybrid copied the BMW wheel design a little bit!😂

[@tt4133]

The Civic also copied the front bumper from the 3 series.

[@jstreampc5132]

a lot of people have said it remind them of a toyota camry

[@gamelauncher9821]

95k for a electric brick I would much prefer the 540i xdrive gas or a tlx type s

[@chipsen3359]

I Love BMW

[@djsthemetereman]

Nice looking car but the grill is strange looking

[@esteemedenergy]

Bumper style is odd, grill is ok. Overall, a great BMW. I drove an I4, wonderful and planted, unlike the Model 3 and Ys of my past.

[@MikesCarInfo]

If you want to learn more about this vehicle then check out the series of detailed videos I made. My HUD overview and Night videos are unmatched.

[@kcd2120]

As much as I want to like this or the new X5, I just can’t get past the tacked on dash board (or the exterior styling of this 5 series). For me, I’d be looking for a recently used 540i or X5 40i for my next vehicle.

[@joakimkarlsson4274]

Good cars, if you own a petrol company 😂

[@HiiImChris]

Please redline reviews, consider gifting my an i5 in capeyork green as thanks for being a devoted follower.

[@3103pbs]

I have a i5 eDrive40 and I love it!!!

[@nathanielyoung3479]

It will be super cheap one day 🎉

[@joakimkarlsson4274]

Probably , in a few hundred years.

[@rashadcook651]

Backend looks like a Camry

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Or more like the Camry stole the BMW backend

[@waynesimmons8186]

Looks very nice looks wide

[@jamalgrant9335]

The problem with that car is, the trunk should've been longer. Now the car has a odley shaped but for a trunk

[@andrewdean7182]

That costs as much as I owe on my mortgage 😮 are we all supposed to be buying these electric cars easy peasy for 2030 or whatever?

[@andrewdean7182]

... I'm just ranting. It's a beautiful car.

[@barbiebonds35]

Interesting how call ethical leather, “fake leather.” 18:29

[@claudelacasse1276]

I will keep my 2023 5 Series M550I XDRIVE nicer interior and classy exterior

[@bmlove81]

Fake leather in a BMW, that cost nearly $100,000?!? I may as well get a RAV4 prime, and save over $50,000.

[@JBrown-go8ru]

No thanks!

[@JustMe99999]

The Sensatec is actually quite high quality and holds up much better than "real leather."

[@scottyrob82]

The car looks like a blind man felt a car all over and drew what he thought it looked like.

[@BhutWhut]

You're the blind man

[@dennwilliams3342]

Did that say $95k😮😮😮😮

[@saranrathakrish8468]

Is this an electric m550i x drive

[@TheBreakfastLover]

And weighs about 1000 lbs more. Yikes.

[@GOD999MODE]

​@@TheBreakfastLover...and costs about $10k more. Double yikes!

[@2012VailSkiTrip]

This is a $100,000 sedan that only gets 240 miles on 1 charge. Who is going to pay that much for such a short range?

[@WanderlusttheWorld]

the front looks so complicated so black so unorganized so overdesign

[@BhutWhut]

You are clueless boy

[@onterrioredmon5711]

For the life of me can they please make an I.c.e m60 all these electric cars ain’t gonna cut it for me

[@derric2379]

Why the car looks so big next to him, he must be tiny. 5'2 my guess

[@blackjack21477]

You need to review the 24 540i. The driving experience is soooo buttery smooth and enjoyable. The only reason why BMW has never promoted the product is bc they know no one will buy the ev

[@gndesign25]

Just curious to know why they don't call it the i5 M50 instead of the M60?

[@joakimkarlsson4274]

I don’t know, but my guess is M50 had arround 500hp. M60 arround 600 hp. But as I said. I just guessing.

[@chasevisions]

Camry in the back.

[@rmartin987]

Some of you may say it looks like an accord It’s OK to just say you think it looks like an accord😂

[@Michael-lz3bk]

It looks like a 99 Nissan maxima

[@gorgeouscfso]

100k for this car is hilarious.

[@CalvinHikes]

One thing you didn't mention is that those wheels actually can transform into little robots.

[@DRayL_]

Help a dummy [that being me] out. On these fully electric cars, why couldn't they do something in between a full EV and a hybrid, and have a very small gas motor that all it does is keep the batteries charged up, kind of like a type of "alternator"? That way, yeah, you'd have to put some gas in every once in a while [probably a very small tank], and then would never have to worry about charge stations?

[@michaels3003]

There is a rumor that Mazda may use a small rotary engine to charge the battery.

[@DRayL_]

@@michaels3003 It makes sense to me, but I didn't know if there was some sort of "roadblock" to doing this. Thanks for the reply!

[@johnnyrocket4357]

This would still be classified in the industry as a 'series hybrid.' GM had this exact setup with their Voltec EREV drivetrain used in the Chevrolet Volt and Cadillac ELR. The Volt and ELR both had a small 4-cyl that acted as an onboard generator for the electric power-train. The 4-cyl was completely separate from the car's all-electric power-train which allowed for the internal combustion engine to operate at peak efficiency at all times when in use to generate electricity and recharge the onboard battery.

[@DRayL_]

@@johnnyrocket4357 Thank you for that bit of information. I wonder why they aren't seen more? It seems to make the most sense.

[@AntonLebedev]

Ev6 GT smokes this thing by a second.

[@VaunShiz]

Sure jan

[@chrism869]

nope its identical

[@JustMe99999]

The crappy EV6 does it in 3.4 seconds, this does it in 3.3 seconds. Also, not the same league of car, different buyers.

[@joakimkarlsson4274]

Lmao😂 not even close. The M60 is a super hot , and very luxurious, don’t see that in the Eve GT.

[@oumaniac]

Short wheelbase 7 from the 2000s, NOT the long wheelbase.

[@isserdigan2835]

Drove one. Nice interior and infortainement. Idrive 8 is impressive but is complicated. Ride is good but the acceleration is violent that my steeringwheel shakes. Much more expensive than a Lucid Touring. Slow charging and lower range. Not to mention there is a transmission bump on the rear pazsenger for an EV car. LOL

[@ajlee6933]

Yawn… Even as someone who sells BMW’s for a living, I still think the 5 Series is absolutely boring. I am grateful however that BMW does know their clientele and kept the 5 Series just as conservative and invisible as it has always been. However this is a test. If the 5 Series flops I guarantee you BMW will add its bold design to it, because those are the models that are selling the best.

[@donwilber1628]

As the owner of an M550i, I'll tell you that I very much appreciate the boring look. When you have a heavy right foot, you don't need the additional attention. I learned the hard way when my first new car was a 78 Trans Am that got me pulled over frequently, and several times for supposedly being over the line at a red light, or having a tail light out....all BS.

[@BhutWhut]

You know not anything

[@ajlee6933]

@@donwilber1628 that’s great! I love my 5 Series Consumers. They always know exactly what they want.

[@ferdl7940]

The back of it is not good

[@geoffreysimpson3286]

Stopped the video 48 seconds. All electric and $100K. No interest at all.

[@Inturl618]

For 95k 240 mile will give you range anxiety. And if you must charge 80% the range will be 192miles. With AC/heating and hard press on the paddle . It will be a nightmare

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Yep you're definitely not gonna chauffeur anyone too far can you imagine telling your rich executive customer they have to wait while you charge up lol....

[@vinrummy]

For months I saw a bunch of people talk shit about how this car looks. Then it got delivered, and people look at this car thirstily. Routinely have other drivers sidle up asking about its. Jealousy is ugly.

[@wash-and-go]

The style choices feel very safe and nuetured. Buying a $100k car that looks like a Honda Civic is not a compliment.

[@CarGeek360]

This looks nothing like a Honda Civic?

[@naughtysauce4323]

​@CarGeek360 You're 100% right, the civic looks much better 😅

[@OmarZ77]

The wheels look a bit tacky, and the face looks like a Chinese copy of a BMW… They can do so much better.

[@RealElectech]

Looks pretty nice but the specs are disappointing honestly. 240 miles and 0-60 in 3.3 seconds? Compare that to the Lucid Air or Model S Plaid - both of which cost less.

[@Snk13_ty]

@@RealElectech You're never going to need to go that fast . Spoken like a child

[@RealElectech]

@Snk13_ty I do go that fast on a nearly daily basis, welcome to the world of performance cars. Is 3.3 seconds pretty good, sure. But it could be better given the competition.

[@Snk13_ty]

@Aegisx5 The only time that would matter is if you were taking your car to the track, sport. Otherwise, you're just another silly teenager. Plus Elon has just announced he's leaving EV's behind and going with hydrogen fueled vehicles. Suffice it to say those vehicles in your picture aren't even yours. You're parading around as something you're not 🤣. It's just funny

[@RealElectech]

@Snk13_ty lmao they are mine, that's literally my driveway - I mostly drive a Model S Plaid although the quad motor Rivian is a lot of fun too. Acceleration is actually useful in lots of driving situations like merging onto busy highways, passing zones, accelerating around blocks of traffic, beating a car to a merge point, enjoying driving as more than just a chore to go from point A to B... Sorry you drive like you someone's grandpa, I mean enjoy your pension or whatever but the rest of us like cars that go fast for a reason. And no Elon isn't "going hydrogen" in any way, in fact he has said as recently as a couple months ago that hydrogen is basically snake oil for stupid people. He's right. Total scam.

[@Snk13_ty]

@Aegisx5 Google Elon Musk Hydrogen. You'll see he changed he stance on Hydrogen and for good reasons. You're pretending to drive soon to be outdated tech. Keep driving your Prius.

[@jbk9913]

Let`s be honest. I hate this gen 5 series design.

[@CalvinHikes]

Looks great looks just like a 96 honda accord.

[@egomez1986]

Sadly BMW is lacking features and finish available in other less costly vehicles.

[@michaels3003]

This was a review of a very specific vehicle. To get all the desired features, the car should be ordered directly from the factory. This is true for any BMW vehicle.

[@tinhinnh]

Bmw styling keeps going down hill…

[@BhutWhut]

I disagree

[@gerry9306]

Sorry, I'm but I'd rather have a Lexus

[@naveenthemachine]

No you wouldn’t. Indeed you shouldn’t. You really shouldn’t get the Lexus…. And I can’t stress the really shouldn’t enough

[@Jdnicks00]

New BMWs are disappointed. Why should drivers have to change the driving mode through the screen? I5 is too pricey, with limited range and huge depreciation.

[@erickadrianvf]

Toyota avalon has entered the chat … that rear 🤢

[@joakimkarlsson4274]

I would love to park next to your Toyota with my i5 M60. See what car they will look at and wish they could buy. 😂😂

[@erickadrianvf]

@@joakimkarlsson4274 I have an X6 M50i little bud… but it’s fine.. I’ll let you know when I need a toaster. LOL

[@joakimkarlsson4274]

@@erickadrianvf you will still see me BMW behind when we say go. X6 looks good in my mirror. 😜

[@erickadrianvf]

@@joakimkarlsson4274 LOL *runs out of battery halfway thru* 😭 Now you gotta charge the toaster for 4hours+ 😂

[@joakimkarlsson4274]

@@erickadrianvf I understand you never had an EV. I drove 3 days ago. A trip of 600 kilometres. I stopped 2 times to charge. And I only charged it for 15-20 minutes. You keep paying for your gas. Welcome to 2024. 🙈🙈

[@PeteNally]

Why BMW always makes rear row / 2nd row leg space so small irrespective of how much the car has grown in size and wheelbase? It is just ridiculous that second row leg space is so messed up for both X5 and i5 Now

[@JonnieSlade-fh2cg]

Naveen. You're without a clue.

[@Hellanissan7]

BMW needs to mid-cycle refresh the 5 & 7 series already. They’re just very ugly vehicles.

[@ThreeDogsTwoCatsAndAWife]

Too much extra tihs in the front. Meh. 240mi range?!

[@chigasaki06]

Its just an unattractive vehicle. BMW's design team needs to get the axe!

[@jaychu3850]

Range is a joke

[@Leo_Vasileio]

A look even a mother won't love. This thing is incredibly hideous in every way. Rip BMW.

[@BhutWhut]

Good riddance to you Leo

[@VaunShiz]

Gotta love carbon fiber on a 5200lb car , very ugly car to

[@Armmani2000]

Sorry, there is nothing beautiful about it..

[@BhutWhut]

You're wrong Amy

[@Shreyan-mx3ug]

Bmw ruined the look

[@KF...]

Could you please retire those shoes.. Ughh... 😮

[@BhutWhut]

Retire your comment. The shoes are very spiffy

[@KF...]

​... Lol, "spiffy"?? . No one under the age of 70 in the United States refers to shoes as spiffy...... If they do, then yes, . You are wearing an ugly shoe... But thanks for proving my point... 😅

[@BhutWhut]

@@KF... Perhaps an American like you needs to broaden their vocabulary, then get some pointers on style and fashion. Most certainly you struggle.

[@6ec6YRFPTcC]

Why are you hyper-emotional over his shoe choice?

[@BhutWhut]

@@KF... My English teacher taught me all of the common and popular American expressions. I'm sure that she knows the language better than you. She spent 4 years studying in the USA in the late 60s and early 70s. Regarding footwear, I understand the popular trends in leather strapped sandals and athletic shoes. I'm considered to be a dapper person .

[@rachegreenrg]

Its so unattractive. Nothing left of classic BMW style. Will never buy BMW after 2022 model year. They should hire real German designers again, not the ones they have today. I dont need tech, electronics are cheap. I need pure luxury and exclusive materials. Exotic woods ,metals and animal hides.

[@NeoTechOps]

240 miles of range 🙄

[@ajlee6933]

This isn’t a Hyundai. A majority of 5 Series buyers are leasing, and won’t even drive over 10k miles a year. Do the math now.

[@Quack_special_prosecutor]

295miles is still trash on the higher end

[@Striball]

Give me less power for more range. Easy.

[@ajlee6933]

@@Quack_special_prosecutor a 90k 5 Series isn’t going to an apartment complex parking lot. It’s going to a home charger after driving an average of 27 miles a day. This isn’t your average Uber driver.

[@igorkyrpa5023]

For the price, this car should get at least 400 miles on a single charge. The price is clearly very high.

[@michaels3003]

This is not possible for this vehicle in 2024. Come back in 2034.