2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 - POV First Driving Impressions

Yes much better than a Tesla

The interior is just so tacky on these new cars. Looks like something one of the chicks from jersey shore should be driving. Not a very manly car. The neon lights and all the colors. Its just too much it looks cheap. I miss old school bmws. Tasteful classy and luxury.

Awesome speakers......

i think the i5 is gonna really propel BMW EVs. I think people have been wanting a regular luxury sedan that is EV rather than a weird vehicle

Wait, its made in SC? Any chance it gets a fed rebate?

This is my attainable dream car. Wife has an i4 and just need it to be slightly bigger. Looks like the i5 is it.

Have you driven this compared to the m60? Power seems a bit down compared to other EVs.

I love this Bmwi5

I’m today years old when I learned that Hans Zimmer designed the sound of this car

The looks are really growing on me. I don't think anything can top the LCI G30, but they did a really good job making the design language fit with the rest of the lineup while still retaining the signature 5-Series silhouette.

just curious, did you know fitra eri?, he's a car reviewer like you, from indonesia.

Look Cool 😎

I actually got to drive that at an auto show. It does drive really good, everything is responsive. It's close to the top of my EV list.

Nice interior but losing $35-40k to depreciation over 5 years (and another $15-20k to interest) isn't worth it IMO (most BMWs lose more than 50% of there value over 5 years), I'll stick with something that holds its value.

They look FWD

Eh, there are more things wrong than right in my eyes for the expensive price tag.

Intresting car, decent price next gen 5 will be insane

Don’t think anything out there from a pure EV perspective that I’d want to own. Just not worth it for any reason from what I can see.

70 grand for 335 ev ponies. No.

I'm disappointed that the M Sport stitched airbag cover is gone. That always added some class to the steering wheel. In general, I don't know how to feel about this new 5er. It is not as attractive as the outgoing model, in my opinion, but the packaging seems better. It seems roomier. I'd have to see how it feels behind the wheel. Even then, there are loads of CPO 5-series on the market...

I’ve been a fan of the 5 series since the E39 and have owned several. I’d enjoy the i5 except missing the physical controls for the climate, etc. Your adjusting the driving assistance distance through a mass of menus is a case in point.I think I’d tire of the fake noises after a day or 2 and turn it off. I also would want more range. I could do 500 miles on the highway with my M550i!

I would rather get a Carolla GR

Another good leaser. Still too rich for me. I’m too practical.

❤❤❤❤❤i love bmw cars❤❤❤❤❤❤

That’s a beautiful road!

Grille pain 🍞 🤮 👎

Wait, I didn’t notice you clicking your feet together.

80k and you dont even get the steering wheel airbag in leather anymore. come on bmw.

I love that sound! It's like a spaceship tuned for combat.

This aint it

I really like the interior of the car....very modern & colorful....

I'd really like to see your take on the 5 series 540i specifically for the 2024 model year?

That Omega Speedmaster looks great!

Surprised at the amount of cabin noise

Thia over a eqe any day 😂

Sport packages on electric cars make no sense.

It’s a little trippy seeing topher drive on roads that I’ve been on plenty of times lol

80k car for 335 horsepower lol and no AWD. Long range Model S is 75k for double the power, speed and 100 miles more range with better charging and space.

Pretty clean

See if I were to buy an EV it’d be this. Not a Tesla

couldn't bmw be bothered to integrate the stupid dashboard screen into the dash itself? also give me physical buttons, not menus upon menus behind a glass pane. the back of the car looks boxy as hell, and the car, in general, has lots of sharp edges and angular protrusions making it look crumpled and pseudo futuristic. they're trying to channel tesla so hard, which i don't understand. and that fake engine sound? e-cars suck. /rant

what is that rainbow flashing interior trim lol

There must be a way to customize the car to stay on when getting out

Bring back Pink Mirrors!! 🙌🏽

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