I canceled a 2024 Audi Q8 e tron because of potential range anxiety and ordered my 2024 X5 50e in July 2023, and received it late August. This is my 4th X5, and the most technologically advanced X5, I have ever owned. Hybrid mode which is the default mode with 516 lbs ft torque is science fiction fast from a dead stop. I have been getting 56 average mpg, and 99.5 mpg in hybrid mode, and 36-43 miles per full charge, hopefully this will go up as it seems to be doing. As I was not ready to jump into the deep end of the pool with an EV, this X5 PHEV fit the bill beautifully. If you are considering this X5, you will not be disappointed as it is a whole new world.
Just to ask you a strange q. Explain how the “hybrid” mode works. Is is using petrol and battery combined or does it use up all the battery first then full petrol mode? It’s my first plug in hybrid and all the mpg reviews of bmw I’m seeing they seem to suggest the drive modes are either battery or fuel, and not a combination mode
That is awesome. I would have loved to have done that, but I don't live anywhere near there. I still want to do tour of the Spartanburg factory someday. I have been to the Munich factory tour and it was awesome.
My friend has a 45e which he loves. I've had the 50e for a few weeks now and it is great. Doesn't quite handle like my old 530i, but very refined and local driving is all done on electric. And it is still fun to hustle along. The automatic cruise is very useful in stop start/heavy motorway traffic. Finally, it really does get a move on, and is very responsive. It's massively quicker than my old 330i and 530i - it would be able to leave them in the weeds.
Hi there, if I may ask: is there a noticeable difference between the 45e and the 50e? My dealer will have the 50e in a few months and it's gonna be more expensive, and probably they won't be able to give any discounts. Whereas on the 45e... they have a bunch of them in stock.
@@drunkenwhiskeyeu- I have the 45e and is very good, just about a year and 10K miles, it’s smooth, quiet, EV to Gas and back so seamless you wouldn’t know. If your dealer has ‘‘em in stock and even at MSRP a good buy. The new one as I configured like to like is about $12K more! That’s a whopping increase unless you crave for little more power. The new one is devoid off physical buttons for all the climate control functions, something I hate to use a touch screen.
@@drunkenwhiskeyeu I have the 45e and absolutely love it. I do think the extra range and extra electric power on the 50e would be useful, but I have never driven one. In electric only mode the 45e doesn't have that much power, it is fine for around town under 50mph, but above that it is really lacking. The electric range is also only about 30miles. Again fine for quick trips but it won't get me to the airport and back, work and back, and many of my friends in the city it is just too much for the whole trip. Those aren't major cons though at all. It drives SO SMOOTH and it is SO FAST (launch control will pull you to the back of your seat). I much prefer the interior controls on the 45e over the 50e and I don't quite like the exterior look on the LCI as much either. Both are pretty great though. I certainly would not pay over MSRP on these things, there are many dealers that will give you MSRP, especially now you should probably be able to get about a $2k discount. I got mine (2023 X5 45e) in the middle of last year for MSRP and got the $7500 federal tax credit.
@@drunkenwhiskeyeu the 50e does have a 7kw charger onboard, so you can charge it in half the time. If you can charge overnight, this probably doesn't matter, but I have approx 3hr slots where I can charge mine, so it is very helpful. It is quicker than the 45e, but the 45e is pretty quick anyway, so that probably doesn't matter. It also loses the physical buttons. I would prefer them, but it doesn't matter that much, the touchscreen is a good implementation. The range is around 55 miles, so a bit more than the 45e (I think the range is more in Europe - I believe they've limited it in the US, due to strict US warranty requirements). Mine was new as it is a leased company car with tax breaks, and I had the luxury of building my own spec. But if I was buying it personally, and there was a good saving, the 45e is a great car.
I have the 2022 M50i and there’s no arguing that the V8 sounds the business along with the amazing pull but the MPG and economy is not something you should think about when going for the V8 … bought it with my heart but now my head is considering the 50e … maybe I’m getting old 😂
The BMW X5 is an incredible car, especially the 45e and 50e. The X5 is probably the best car BMW is currently making. The rear leg room, however, is not much. It basically the same as a X3. It is not terrible, but disappointing for a car in this class. I would say it is the worst thing about the car (there is not much to complain about though). If you want great rear leg room and a very luxurious interior, check out the Mercedes GLE. Still overall I would say the X5 is much better all-around car than GLE, but the GLE is fairly good, but the X5 is the best in the class.
Great looking and the smarter choice of models. Because you didn't smile when accelerating with no v8 sound, also the extra heavy weight that you would pick as you said been a long time since your drive one. That's why i bought the M60i from the heart not the brain that decision. Good review 👍
Well said, I have the 50e which I love. The M60I is just a little quicker and costs significantly more and has much worse fuel economy. But the V8 sound would add to the drive fun, I'd love to drive one to compare to the 50e.
Why do UK BMW's rarely come spec'ed with Driver Assistance Professional, i.e. self drive. Its such a good feature, id never buy another BMW without it.
The BMW X5 is a great car! Unfortunately I will have to look elsewhere for an objective and fact based (pricing, range etc) review rather than a BMW sales pitch!
I fully support evolution instead of revolution with car designs. But BMW take this to a new level, "incremental creep". Yes, it is way better than the previous model as have ironed out some of the coarser design elements and may be some sense now with the size of their grills, which has been a running joke now for a while. But, the all glass dash, as MB, etc, is problematic. There is a glare and reflection factor that can cause the readouts to be almost illegible and can affect safety. But thank goodness they have finally found a descent grey colour in the palate box. Better and retains the formula.
Not sure we will ever see that, as the iX is meant to be the top of the i line for the years to come. Too bad as the seats are much less comfy on the iX
Hello i went through the BMW car configuration, i did not notice the chargers power configuration, for this to work the car wood have to be next to a home charger, how dose that work when in fact most people live well off the main road like me and several 100 people who live next to me, and hear is thing none of them have electric or ever half electric cars, looks like i will be the first, i contacted my MP since that letter im now on the list to have pole charging points, i agree about the paint i had this as a choice along with 21" black wheels in my car config thank you take it easy
iDrive 8 is a disaster in my opinion, but at least they kept the rotary controller on the new X5 50e, the iX1 doesn't have it and its so annoying having to reach across and try and use the touch screen for everything, I had to go back to the X3 30e with the iDrive 7. Hope they keep the rotary controller across the rest of the new line ups with the iDrive 8. X5 is the dream car though, well done BMW
Well at least it offers real leather. It’s kinda amazing to me how many people are willing to accept fake leather on expensive vehicles. I guess manufacturers figured out so many people don’t care to notice the difference. Has to be real leather for me personally.
I would be surprised if there were different battery sizes for US and Europe. Maybe it is just WLTP ratings vs. EPA ratings. WLTP is always higher. The big question is how far can it travel on battery only, in real life?
Odd review, no idea how long to charge from empty, no actual mileage from the battery, and no overall MPG combined, so what have I learned? You like the colour, great, it’s comfy, lovely, and it’s not a rocket ship around bends, fab.
Those 1 screens are just hideous:( they could easily keep the old dash design and upgrade the multimedia. And this speedometer is horrible. Why is there no classic look like audi and merc does it. I love my digital display on 5 series 2018 model. And can survive with new one on my 7 series 2021. But this is s..... the review though is great:)
The epitome of the ugly car. BMW really have lost their way. There's so much better stuff out there than this type of 2.5 tonne monstrosity which doesn't have the stigma associated with BMW ownership.
I just drove a Tesla model Y Even tho X5 competes with model X. The Y is better in many ways then this. I have owned mostly BMWs in my life, but I’d never go back from Tesla it’s untouchable. Bye bye Bimmer
Personally, I’ve owned three BMWs from E 30 to the latest models and as much as I love BMW and it’s history it doesn’t hold a candle to Tesla in my opinion
I canceled a 2024 Audi Q8 e tron because of potential range anxiety and ordered my 2024 X5 50e in July 2023, and received it late August. This is my 4th X5, and the most technologically advanced X5, I have ever owned. Hybrid mode which is the default mode with 516 lbs ft torque is science fiction fast from a dead stop. I have been getting 56 average mpg, and 99.5 mpg in hybrid mode, and 36-43 miles per full charge, hopefully this will go up as it seems to be doing. As I was not ready to jump into the deep end of the pool with an EV, this X5 PHEV fit the bill beautifully. If you are considering this X5, you will not be disappointed as it is a whole new world.
Just to ask you a strange q. Explain how the “hybrid” mode works. Is is using petrol and battery combined or does it use up all the battery first then full petrol mode?
It’s my first plug in hybrid and all the mpg reviews of bmw I’m seeing they seem to suggest the drive modes are either battery or fuel, and not a combination mode
Picking my 2024 x5 50e from the Spartanburg factory on Friday. Excited !
That’s still a free option, right? Performance Center Delivery?
I'm curious too as I live nearby in N Atl?
@@mdavis7628 It Is. Although they didn’t reply I confirmed with the dealer.
That is awesome. I would have loved to have done that, but I don't live anywhere near there. I still want to do tour of the Spartanburg factory someday. I have been to the Munich factory tour and it was awesome.
Congratulations - how is it?
Picking mine up in a few weeks - can’t wait!!! What a stunning car
Enjoy it!
I ordered a blue ridge mountain metallic, worried about the color, rest all is great, have you seen that color in person?
Please reply
Just bought mine 3 days ago. The electric performance and range is very impressive.
Prefer the pre-facelift but still a great car
My friend has a 45e which he loves. I've had the 50e for a few weeks now and it is great. Doesn't quite handle like my old 530i, but very refined and local driving is all done on electric. And it is still fun to hustle along. The automatic cruise is very useful in stop start/heavy motorway traffic. Finally, it really does get a move on, and is very responsive. It's massively quicker than my old 330i and 530i - it would be able to leave them in the weeds.
Hi there, if I may ask: is there a noticeable difference between the 45e and the 50e? My dealer will have the 50e in a few months and it's gonna be more expensive, and probably they won't be able to give any discounts. Whereas on the 45e... they have a bunch of them in stock.
@@drunkenwhiskeyeu- I have the 45e and is very good, just about a year and 10K miles, it’s smooth, quiet, EV to Gas and back so seamless you wouldn’t know. If your dealer has ‘‘em in stock and even at MSRP a good buy. The new one as I configured like to like is about $12K more! That’s a whopping increase unless you crave for little more power. The new one is devoid off physical buttons for all the climate control functions, something I hate to use a touch screen.
@@drunkenwhiskeyeu I have the 45e and absolutely love it. I do think the extra range and extra electric power on the 50e would be useful, but I have never driven one. In electric only mode the 45e doesn't have that much power, it is fine for around town under 50mph, but above that it is really lacking. The electric range is also only about 30miles. Again fine for quick trips but it won't get me to the airport and back, work and back, and many of my friends in the city it is just too much for the whole trip. Those aren't major cons though at all. It drives SO SMOOTH and it is SO FAST (launch control will pull you to the back of your seat). I much prefer the interior controls on the 45e over the 50e and I don't quite like the exterior look on the LCI as much either. Both are pretty great though. I certainly would not pay over MSRP on these things, there are many dealers that will give you MSRP, especially now you should probably be able to get about a $2k discount. I got mine (2023 X5 45e) in the middle of last year for MSRP and got the $7500 federal tax credit.
@@drunkenwhiskeyeu the 50e does have a 7kw charger onboard, so you can charge it in half the time. If you can charge overnight, this probably doesn't matter, but I have approx 3hr slots where I can charge mine, so it is very helpful. It is quicker than the 45e, but the 45e is pretty quick anyway, so that probably doesn't matter. It also loses the physical buttons. I would prefer them, but it doesn't matter that much, the touchscreen is a good implementation. The range is around 55 miles, so a bit more than the 45e (I think the range is more in Europe - I believe they've limited it in the US, due to strict US warranty requirements). Mine was new as it is a leased company car with tax breaks, and I had the luxury of building my own spec. But if I was buying it personally, and there was a good saving, the 45e is a great car.
I have the 2022 M50i and there’s no arguing that the V8 sounds the business along with the amazing pull but the MPG and economy is not something you should think about when going for the V8 … bought it with my heart but now my head is considering the 50e … maybe I’m getting old 😂
The BMW X5 is an incredible car, especially the 45e and 50e. The X5 is probably the best car BMW is currently making. The rear leg room, however, is not much. It basically the same as a X3. It is not terrible, but disappointing for a car in this class. I would say it is the worst thing about the car (there is not much to complain about though). If you want great rear leg room and a very luxurious interior, check out the Mercedes GLE. Still overall I would say the X5 is much better all-around car than GLE, but the GLE is fairly good, but the X5 is the best in the class.
Adjective overload, but great car
Great looking and the smarter choice of models.
Because you didn't smile when accelerating with no v8 sound, also the extra heavy weight that you would pick as you said been a long time since your drive one.
That's why i bought the M60i from the heart not the brain that decision.
Good review 👍
Very true! Hopefully going to be driving a M60i very soon.
@@SytnerTV that will be very very interesting comparison can't wait
Well said, I have the 50e which I love. The M60I is just a little quicker and costs significantly more and has much worse fuel economy. But the V8 sound would add to the drive fun, I'd love to drive one to compare to the 50e.
Perfect car with perfect mix with this hybrid
Why do UK BMW's rarely come spec'ed with Driver Assistance Professional, i.e. self drive. Its such a good feature, id never buy another BMW without it.
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Love the lights
The BMW X5 is a great car! Unfortunately I will have to look elsewhere for an objective and fact based (pricing, range etc) review rather than a BMW sales pitch!
I fully support evolution instead of revolution with car designs. But BMW take this to a new level, "incremental creep". Yes, it is way better than the previous model as have ironed out some of the coarser design elements and may be some sense now with the size of their grills, which has been a running joke now for a while. But, the all glass dash, as MB, etc, is problematic. There is a glare and reflection factor that can cause the readouts to be almost illegible and can affect safety. But thank goodness they have finally found a descent grey colour in the palate box. Better and retains the formula.
It's a great looking car for sure
Would love an X5 that is full and only electric
Not sure we will ever see that, as the iX is meant to be the top of the i line for the years to come. Too bad as the seats are much less comfy on the iX
I've had my 2024 50e for 5 weeks now and really like it except I do think its too noisy
What size rims do you have on your x5 50e?
@@K415CA 21 inch with run flat tires
@@georgebrill3072I stuck to 20” on my 45e after the bad experience with 21” on a previous XC90. Along with Run flats 21 can be harsh
@@georgebrill3072change to 20"
What about battery capacity in hybrid mode? How often recharge it?
Hello i went through the BMW car configuration, i did not notice the chargers power configuration, for this to work the car wood have to be next to a home charger, how dose that work when in fact most people live well off the main road like me and several 100 people who live next to me, and hear is thing none of them have electric or ever half electric cars, looks like i will be the first, i contacted my MP since that letter im now on the list to have pole charging points, i agree about the paint i had this as a choice along with 21" black wheels in my car config thank you take it easy
iDrive 8 is a disaster in my opinion, but at least they kept the rotary controller on the new X5 50e, the iX1 doesn't have it and its so annoying having to reach across and try and use the touch screen for everything, I had to go back to the X3 30e with the iDrive 7. Hope they keep the rotary controller across the rest of the new line ups with the iDrive 8. X5 is the dream car though, well done BMW
It’s a disaster on the x1, but the wheel totally solves it and makes it even better than iDrive 7 in my opinion.
how does it drive offroad?
Nobody tells you how much it costs to quick charge or trickle charge it why
This car doesn’t have leather. It’s sensafin but glad they were able to trick you.
Well at least it offers real leather. It’s kinda amazing to me how many people are willing to accept fake leather on expensive vehicles. I guess manufacturers figured out so many people don’t care to notice the difference. Has to be real leather for me personally.
thoughts between this and the cayenne hybrid?
Both are brilliant.
@@SytnerTV bmw seems a bit larger tho, thanks for replying
How does it compare to hybrid Range Rover?
Both are great cats, the Range Rover has slightly better EV range though.
The upgrade has lost purity of it's design somewhere. Lots of jagged lines. Almost looks desperate.
Nice refresh for the X5 and first to comment 😅
i believe the all electric range is 40 miles not 70. Still a nice car though.
Around 100 km - 62 miles (WLTP). I was wondering why BMW state just 40 miles for the US Version. Even 'nautical miles' won't fit either😉
It's almost double compared to 45e I believe. 100km in the European figures :)
All electric range in the UK is claimed at up to 67 miles.
Yes it is 40 miles for the United States. The range for the 45e was 30 miles. The euro versions of the car have more of the battery to use.
I would be surprised if there were different battery sizes for US and Europe. Maybe it is just WLTP ratings vs. EPA ratings. WLTP is always higher. The big question is how far can it travel on battery only, in real life?
Maybe 70km, not miles for the battery range
Nope BMW claim up to 67 miles EV range here in the UK.
Odd review, no idea how long to charge from empty, no actual mileage from the battery, and no overall MPG combined, so what have I learned? You like the colour, great, it’s comfy, lovely, and it’s not a rocket ship around bends, fab.
Class car
Those 1 screens are just hideous:( they could easily keep the old dash design and upgrade the multimedia. And this speedometer is horrible. Why is there no classic look like audi and merc does it. I love my digital display on 5 series 2018 model. And can survive with new one on my 7 series 2021. But this is s..... the review though is great:)
I hate these huge touchscreens. Very distracting from driving
The epitome of the ugly car. BMW really have lost their way. There's so much better stuff out there than this type of 2.5 tonne monstrosity which doesn't have the stigma associated with BMW ownership.
I just drove a Tesla model Y
Even tho X5 competes with model X. The Y is better in many ways then this. I have owned mostly BMWs in my life, but I’d never go back from Tesla it’s untouchable. Bye bye Bimmer
Lol 😂- keep dreaming and convincing how bad that Tesla is glued together. Tesla and Luxury are oxymorons
Stop trolling, Tesla is trash.
Tesla better than Bmw?? Ahahahahahahahahaha
@@hawkcro4667 BMW is losing most of it sales to Tesla worldwide
Personally, I’ve owned three BMWs from E 30 to the latest models and as much as I love BMW and it’s history it doesn’t hold a candle to Tesla in my opinion