2017 BMW 530i Car Review

Does the 7th generation BMW 5 Series have what it takes to hold off Audi A6, Cadillac CTS, Mercedes E-Class and for significantly less money, the Genesis G80. Take Voelk drives the 2017 BMW 530i with sDrive. This version fixes an audio issue.


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Tom Voelk is an award-winning automotive contributor to The New York Times. His podcast was the first to win an Emmy Award. He also married way out of his league. Now, stop reading this promotional copy bragging about Tom's photography and editing skills and watch a couple episodes. It's much more interesting.

[KrisRifa]

You continue to kill these reviews Tom! You're seriously one of the best and one of my favorites! Keep up the good work :)

[Grizzly_B_]

It's something about these Driven reviews that I can't stop watching lol. I started watching while shopping for a pre owned vehicle and went with a 2013 Buick Lacrosse. I've been hooked ever since, great reviews.

[Aliakbar.m]

I really like your reviews, keep up your great work !

[stanleytomy]

I've been watching your videos for years. I like the new shots of the interior towards the end!

[moiggc]

The photography in this video looks just as good as the review is. Complements to the videographer as well as well as you, Tom!

[mrmr]

Great review; the soundtrack(the music, not the engine note) is phenomenal.

[bassandtrebleclef]

I drove a loaner 528i last year. Nice car, but the sounds of a 4 cylinder don't make the experience as premium as the price tag indicates. Seemed more like a nice Camry rather than a fun to drive BMW. These cars are softer than they used to be in the early 2000's. BMW is definitely chasing comfort over sport.

[TomesEsq]

Wasn't this like the second video in a row that you had to re-upload due to errors? Time to find a new editor haha! Also, what did you think of Doug DeMuro's video shitting all over your ELR? I'm only curious since you're one of the only people I know who owns one!

[Porschedriver]

Great design and details. Super clean cockpit. I'd have to have the straight 6 tho.

[mrbadx]

what bothers me is the naming of BMW and MB the last few years, the numbers used to denote engine capacity, now the MB C300 and BMW 530 have 2 liter turbo 4's. They're nice cars, had a C300 for a loaner a couple years ago with a 7 speed auto.

[Sanpedranoazul]

Tom have you done an E Class review? Love your footage, the neighborhood is lovely!

[primeholyassasin]

It seems the first tier luxury cars are first tier for a reason. They just feel extra special with the legacy they've left, their craftsmanship and feel. Yes, the Genesis G80 offers similar features, but it doesn't look and feel as special. Sometimes I think 2nd tier luxury cars are what people buy to tide themselves over until they can make the big move for a BMW/Merc/Audi.

[andrewsmactips]

I love the shape. At last they have dropped the remaining vestiges of that Bangly weirdness and produced a properly handsome 5 series again.
Just saying.

[TheLanard]

Tom, while I love the look of beige leather seats in luxury cars, they always catch the blue dyes from jeans. Since you're into jeans, like me, does your personal car have beige seating? If so, how often to you have to clean it? I ask because I noticed the driver's seat in this BMW has already blue stains. Personally I only buy black interiors, but would love to have beige.

[MonsieurGuy]

Tom Voelk of Driven and Brian Cooley of CNET are gifts from god himself, I love you guys

[Matt-tbun]

Nice review! Any chance you could get your hands on the Mini Countryman Electric for a review?

[gabrielc]

I like the background music nice chill/deep house, 😉

[jordanl]

Hey which neighborhood is this? It looks nice I live in Seattle too so just curious. Also at @3:54 would you mind telling me which phone case is that? Haha thanks!

[SSS-mpth]

Big strides on the interior compared to last gen. I'd personally opt for a 400hp Continental as opposed to 240hp 5 for the same money.

[z]

2 layers of softness and absorbency, 4:47