I have the 2021 BMW X5 xDrive 45e and love the ride, handling, and quietness. My kids have the executive tables which connect to the adapters on the back of the front seats - gives them better cup holders and room for their tablets on trips. The tech is great, especially the traffic jam assist. What I don't like is the limited legroom in the 2nd row, with no ability to recline the 2nd row or slide it back for more legroom. Even for my 8 and 10-year-olds, the back feels cramped - and when an adult is back there it really is tight (too tight for a luxury vehicle). I charge mine each night on a 110 outlet and rarely use gas. I'm on tank #4 of gas and I purchased this 14 months ago. I'd like to see BMW add enabling the front view camera automatically when coming to a stop, reclining rear seats, more leg room in 2nd row, better cup holders all around (even the front cup holders block access to the over-heating wireless charger and storage space). Speaking of the over-heating wireless controller - my X5 killed 1 iPhone due to the known over-heating issue so I am very careful when using the wireless charger.
@eleganceortea2 жыл бұрын
Curious Adult height. I don’t think it is that tight. But not roomy for sure.
@CaliSteve1692 жыл бұрын
What is the real life driving electric only range?
@davidrust73972 жыл бұрын
I think the lower battery range is due to maximizing the Lithium Ion battery life in order to live up to the 8 year warranty
@BlueEyed8883 жыл бұрын
I got mine last December and love it! The $12,500 tax rebate made it the same price as my 2011 X5 4.8L V8 with identical 0-60 time but much better gas mileage. It is still puzzling why the US version does not make full use of the battery capacity.
@bradleyscarreviews3 жыл бұрын
How did you qualify for the 12,500 tax credit? Is that for all x5 xdrive45e’s?
@vladokamboshev53872 жыл бұрын
The only reason we don’t get the full capacity on battery is because we get 8 years and 80000mls warranty on them Vs 6 years 60000mls over sea .
@WW-wf8tu3 жыл бұрын
I would choose that over a Tesla. ;)
@ekgcanadianenthusiast99613 жыл бұрын
I would even pick a Yugo over human soul killing Tesla. I would also dog poop over a Tesla
@kevinmsft3 жыл бұрын
This car well-speced with federal credit is actually same price as Model Y with autopilot. Credit to Elon though, he can get people spending crazy money on a Tesla which is technically cool but terribly built.
@beb15272 жыл бұрын
Anyone who lived in Sandy’s path back in 2012 and has a good memory would never buy a Tesla. I guess 25% of my neighbors don’t remember losing power for 9 days.
@fsouza3 жыл бұрын
Love the Rush t-shirt
@LafemmebearMusic3 жыл бұрын
Old take it off-road... it’s amazing like amazing! We got ours with the off road package and we live in northern Cali mountains near Napa, we cross creaks climb rocks doesn’t matter, raise it up to 10.5 inches of ground clearance but with the smaller 18inch wheels we have with large sidewall tires, it’s nearly 11inchs of clearance. Ev mode off roading yes!
@midlifechrisis81643 жыл бұрын
I think the battery capacity has something to do with US emissions regulations. Certain vehicles can only have certain ranges and percentages available (why the i3 REX has such limited capability) where as EU isn’t so stringent. Wonder if it can be coded to use more of the battery? Regulations here are SO complex I can’t even begin to imagine their reasoning for the limit. A more simple possibility would be preventing battery degradation but that would likely be global if that were the case
@vladokamboshev53872 жыл бұрын
I think it has to do with the warranty on the battery. In USA we get 8 years 80000mls and over sea they get 6 years 60000mls . That’s what I was told when we picked up are car.
@dgdave26732 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately it’s a poor review not knowing this car properly. For example, the inlays are aluminum as option, you can get real wood, gloss or natural finish. Second is the hood close , anyone with recent gen BMWs know it has two latches and needs to be closed properly, even to open the lever needs to be pulled 2x. Those shades are part of exec package or $250 standalone option. The entry is keyless and don’t have to mess around like this guy did. Back row leg space is poor for such a big SUV. Does not recline which is a bummer. not Now we know why this channel has gone downhill and struggling to cross 500K subscribers.
@wickedg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the review. I just ordered my 2022 45e (traded in my 2019 X5 40i) and I'm really looking forward to getting it in the next couple of months. I know the license plate said South Carolina but the background looks an awful lot like the front range of Colorado... Edit: I just watched one of your other videos and saw Bear Peak and Green Mountain front and center. Glad I'm not going crazy!
@nafnaf02 жыл бұрын
5:04 this is a great point, I didn't even think about that. You may have just gotten me interested in a X5. I wonder if it can support a 4ft wide sheet of plywood
@nafnaf02 жыл бұрын
I tried to do this on one, and it does work. You do have to manually lower the upper part of the trunk, it will not close electronically if the bottom one is open. (I am looking into if there is a work around for this)
@ScoobyFermentation3 жыл бұрын
The Volvo XC90 Recharge has half the battery size and still gets almost 20 miles of electric range. That just shows you how much BMW is limiting their battery in this car.
@meowmi11302 жыл бұрын
Funny that you mentioned the Taycan which is what I have. I’m looking to buy a hybrid X5 with the 3rd row option. I liked that you mentioned about the battery capacity and the sightlines. Great review.
@michaelp16142 жыл бұрын
3rd row is not available in the e model due to the battery
@kristians27043 жыл бұрын
BMW has done such a good job with the current gen X5. The 45e is actually the best selling X5 in Europe
@MrJordanwain3 жыл бұрын
I’m in the Uk and I have an M235i with the 6cyl 3.0L and I’d love to have the X5 45e as my next car. I’d also like the GMC Yukon but it’s not available here...
@kristians27043 жыл бұрын
@@MrJordanwain the new M235i (gran coupe) has a 2.0 4 cylinder
@PaulTC7773 жыл бұрын
@@kristians2704 he talks about the 2 series coupé m235i, the 2 door one.
@kristians27043 жыл бұрын
@@PaulTC777 the 2 series coupe is called the 230i or M240i or am I missing something?
@CoolBearProductions3 жыл бұрын
@@kristians2704 Earlier cars were called 235i instead of 240i
@nc.detail2 жыл бұрын
I like these and waiting on the '23 and rumored mild refresh.
@abqcrutch3 жыл бұрын
Hey Nathan, you shouldn't go noodling before making videos. Lol
@leezananny26393 жыл бұрын
I heard he adopted an orphaned mountain lion cub.
@cougargold2 жыл бұрын
I don’t mind the tetragon trim, I’d much rather have that than piano black or 90’s style gloss wood.
@marc_aussie3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info on sightlines, haven't seen that mentioned in other reviews and I think it matters
@davidrust73972 жыл бұрын
Got one in June and love it. Also tested Highlander (bland, slow, fugly, bad hood sight lines and not plug in hybrid), Lexus RX350 (fugly grill and rear Pillar area and poor rear visibility), and Kia Telluride (nice for the $$ but uncomfortable seats). Consumer Reports rates X5 very high and gives pretty good reliability rating. Fed and CA EV credits knocked off $9,000 from price.
@dgdave26732 жыл бұрын
Fed tax / state tax credit does nothing to knock off the price. If you have the ability to claim 100% of it as part of tax returns, then it makes sense. Your statement is highly misleading
@davidrust73972 жыл бұрын
@@dgdave2673 Agree it did not reduce the price charged by the dealer, but I stated that it was due to tax credits. Hair splitting.
@zotahz85482 жыл бұрын
In Canada it is 55 miles electric autonomy
@cougargold2 жыл бұрын
Did you ever find out why they don’t allow us to have more capacity out of the battery?
@djp12343 жыл бұрын
There's an off-road BMW coming soon. Ineos Grenadier. And I will buy it if they offer a diesel engine in USA.
@admranger3 жыл бұрын
automatic like for the Rush t-shirt!
@Abhi-ow1dr2 жыл бұрын
You forgot to show extra compartment in Boot Space
@richardcliff3510 Жыл бұрын
You commented towards the end that it would not be good for off roading. What was your reasoning? Thanks! I am about to buy one and want to drive on dirt roads along the western Sierra Nevada to backpacking trailheads etc
@icanmanifest3 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why Ford hybrids recharge their batteries from driving and braking, causing 50% of your miles driven to be EV miles and getting 38-43 mpg, like a C-Max or Escape. But Audi and BMW hybrids get worse mpg once the battery depletes. Anyone know?
@mgiraudjr Жыл бұрын
Mild hybrid systems have no pure EV range. It's a choice made by the engineers. I'm excited to see what the next generation Power boost from Ford will have as a battery, as the current gen only has a 1.5kw capacity (mild, tiny).
@jonathanstreater20 күн бұрын
love that color
@rondail56753 жыл бұрын
Good review Nathan. I agree with your comments. Nice BMW but way too expensive.
@wjkalana1003 жыл бұрын
You can get $7500 federal rebate back to help you with pricing
@doomsday99732 жыл бұрын
That’s also loaded with options with the M Sport package no one needs. You can get the car way cheaper than 83k
@DavidHukill2 жыл бұрын
Dude…love the shirt! Oh and the video is great too! 😉
@elgringiototote2 жыл бұрын
It’s funny how all the older guys don’t like that trim. I prefer it greatly. Wood is too boring. Piano block is boring and gets dirty too quickly.
@laurajenkins99742 жыл бұрын
Great video sir!!!
@voodoo212112 жыл бұрын
I6? its a x5
@florinvid Жыл бұрын
He was referring to the In-line 6 engine 😃. Got me confused too
@brucejohnson65073 жыл бұрын
I get 40 miles on all electric. Why whine about battery when you really want to drive in sport. The m sport gear is a joke this Is a low powered electric with a back up gas engine.
@miguelircontar3 жыл бұрын
Pass
@LafemmebearMusic3 жыл бұрын
I just bought one! I love it!!! It’s expensive!
@LafemmebearMusic3 жыл бұрын
I often run it to 44 miles on electricity alone also... the damn thing has measured with a proper gbox timer, 4.8 seconds
@randyparmesan13833 жыл бұрын
And the repair bills 😂
@NoNegotiations3 жыл бұрын
@@randyparmesan1383 People only buy BMW when it has warranty, than when its out of warranty it gets shipped to Russia for further exploitation, just like wrecked Teslas.😂
@randyparmesan13833 жыл бұрын
@@NoNegotiations I don’t remember asking for your input Jabroni?! 🤡🧐
@remsterx3 жыл бұрын
Does it have ventilated seats?
@Desertfox242 жыл бұрын
Let’s try no beard sometime.
@joem82523 жыл бұрын
M50 all the way.
@planetfabulous58332 жыл бұрын
He's yummy! I'm subscribing!
@HannaTyminska-xd8iw Жыл бұрын
Go back to school!!!
@MatrixDiscovery3 жыл бұрын
Over priced junk that'll need repairs in 2 years.
@NoNegotiations3 жыл бұрын
Once the warranty is out, after that you need to file for bankruptcy.
@kristians27043 жыл бұрын
the X5 is the beat car in its segement. It’s def not junk
@doomsday99732 жыл бұрын
Says the guy who can’t afford one
@florinvid Жыл бұрын
I disagree. The B58 is the most reliable bmw engine offered now. With the electric motor, you won't use the internal combustion engine as much so you extend the life of it. Great car for urban environments
@janeblattner2168 ай бұрын
HMMMM...I have had mine for two years and it is aging VERY WELL Not at all an overpriced junk. A lovely car that will last me for years and for the last three years I have owned it I have only filed the gas tank 4 times since March of 2022.
@Treeplanter733 жыл бұрын
How fast do you need to go anymore, there are speed limits. Buy a Highlander, it'll pay you back in reliability. X series, what a pos.
@ScoobyFermentation3 жыл бұрын
Lease buddy. Also if you have the money to buy this, reliability is not a concern.
@Treeplanter733 жыл бұрын
@@ScoobyFermentation I guess if you enjoy buying crap...go ahead, buy junk.
@kristians27043 жыл бұрын
@@Treeplanter73 Lmao, go drive and sit in a X5 and then a Highlander and you’ll see a massive difference. The X5 is by far better than the Highlander and Lexus RX
@Treeplanter733 жыл бұрын
@@kristians2704 what difference, all it has to do is get you from point A to B.
@kristians27043 жыл бұрын
@@Treeplanter73 yeah but you can have a nicer interior, more tech, better looks, RWD platform, more power etc
@g.r.29853 жыл бұрын
How can one say the back seat comfort is decent….for mini people, maybe!? Dude, you looked like a sardine back there!
@carsoncunningham79932 жыл бұрын
Drop the M and executive packages and it becomes more reasonably priced.
@doomsday99732 жыл бұрын
This exactly
@clayton84653 жыл бұрын
BMW lower tail gate is necessary. I had a couple Escalades and have lost a few bottles of milk. Love my 21 x5
@lesterparker15943 жыл бұрын
Let’s see if you still love it after a couple years. I hope you have a stack of cash set aside for when it goes to the shop for thousands in repairs. If you have the money, good for you. Normal people that need a reliable car to get to work everyday need to run away from these BMWs
@clayton84653 жыл бұрын
@@lesterparker1594 This is not a normal person car. I won’t on anything more than three years, nor off of warranty. So I will never know.
@NoNegotiations3 жыл бұрын
How do you reach for items with that lower tailgate?
@clayton84653 жыл бұрын
@@NoNegotiations same as any suv.
@NoNegotiations3 жыл бұрын
@@clayton8465 Not the same at all, lots of SUV don't have it, you have your legs again the bumper to reach up in the back, with that lower tailgate you won't reach the back row seats, that is if you're tall enough. Don't say it if you didn't try it.
@kherajinkya2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately they took down the option for the 3rd row :(
@alexsmba20 күн бұрын
It was a terrible 3rd row. Good thing they have an X7 now
@PaulTC7773 жыл бұрын
could you review a Karma G6? I know no one cares but it would be cool watching a Karma review.
@laloajuria46783 жыл бұрын
@outofspec has you covered.
@RobertLeBlancPhoto3 жыл бұрын
Does the electric motor site between the engine and transmission? If so, does it still shift in EV mode?
@rronkastrati37813 жыл бұрын
No, it does not, basically 1 gear in electric
@dgdave26732 жыл бұрын
The other guys answered incorrectly. The electric system still makes use of all the gears.
@lesterparker15943 жыл бұрын
Maybe it’ll be just as reliable as the old M5!
@kristians27043 жыл бұрын
It should be way more reliable than the old M5.
@cbureriu2 жыл бұрын
wondering if A/C works when gas engine is off
@doomsday99732 жыл бұрын
AC and heat both work with engine off in EV mode
@sajeevar Жыл бұрын
Uses a heat pump I believe
@glenf41153 жыл бұрын
The passenger window sun shades are part of the executive package.
@mohamedkhaliq10863 жыл бұрын
This is one of My Dream Car.. NOW on the way to my life.
@alexanderalvarado80102 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what color this is??
@michaelp16142 жыл бұрын
Ph blue
@guerro3273 жыл бұрын
Gear leaver ?
@NathanDAdlen3 жыл бұрын
Yes?
@GenosideTV3 жыл бұрын
50 mpge is terrible these batteries don't hold enough charge they should at least allow for a 100 miles for these hybrids. They would sell alot more because the average person could go to work and home maybe stop at the store with wasting a bunch of gas. Idk if it's capable of recharge but that technology could be better as well.
@doomsday99732 жыл бұрын
Lol no PHEV gets 100 miles. None. It’s a plug in hybrid not an EV. If you want range over 100 miles electric range get an EV
@GenosideTV2 жыл бұрын
@@doomsday9973 if you think it can't happen your stuck in the dark ages. They only do what benefits their pockets and not the consumer.kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqHZiXimZq6Xn9U