2016 BMW X5 xDrive 40e Car Review

BMW installs a plug-in hybrid powertrain in its biggest SUV. Offering a painless way to use less gasoline it also helps to meet those pesky governmental requirements.

[michaelrust]

I’m at the end of my 3 year lease on my 2016 X5 40e. With only 18k miles I’ve averaged 625-800 miles per tank fill up. (I actually kept receipts & records of the mileage.) The original sticker price was just over $70k & I absolutely love the many features, quality, style & solid construction of the vehicle so I’m looking to purchase it. Plus, within the first month of leasing it, I had a level 2 charging station installed in my garage, so I could always top off the charge for short trips. You get only 20 “e-miles” technically, but in the Sport mode, regenerative braking supplements the charging. I actually will toggle through the various driving modes; Eco-Pro, Comfort & Sport, as well as, Save, Auto & e-Drive every time I drive. Instead of braking, you can go into Comfort mode, then Sport to slow down the vehicle. Maybe I’m the only one doing this, but I like working the buttons while driving and I feel it maximizes my mpg & saves on the brake pads.

[MugatuJag]

What a beautiful color exterior, I don't see that color on the road very much, it sucks people usually go for black and or Alpine White. Don't get me wrong they look great as well but this is just so classy

[sucreygalgo]

Did you say 14 miles ev range or 40 mile?

[BMWiPerformance]

Great video! I added it to the "BMW X5 40e videos from around the world" playlist on my channel. Keep up the good work! :-)

[Reli]

Hi Tom! Will you be able to review a Tesla? Watched your videos regarding hybrids and plug-ins but no Tesla.

[IAmAPhan]

Another quality review. Main subject, however, is underwhelming.

[JakeRoot]

Do they still sell the X5 diesel? I'd probably opt for that engine if possible, but the electric torque is killer on the eDrive model. Hard choice. Or is it?

[werbrown]

Good review Tom thanks, very pricey for average person a $80k car must be for the 1% I read about.

[hdidane]

we need to know which is the better luxury hybrid suv . Mercedes Gle550E? Porsche cayenne? Volvo xc90? Lexus rx350?

[bsodmike]

Hi Tom, great review. I just sold my 2-year old 520d; how comfortable would you figure the backseats are on longer trips in this X5? Thanks so much!

[LongIslandDad]

When will you do a review of the new X5 45e?

[gasdorficmuncher]

3:31 made with real picnic table wood? impressive

[Thegoatt]

I hate those, just here for Tom... he's amazing, isn't he?

[trinitypanama]

NIce review keep it up tom, but does any one know that this car is full of crap! I own a 2018 model and this car has been in garage for 3 months in 2 years apart of its regular maintenance so imagine.

[JakeVS]

Om my x5 hybrid 2016 i getting about 15 miles full ev mode, i get to 115km/hr on electric mode (will verify this again), I am running 95 octane Premium gasoline want switch to 92octane gas, on the gas tank it states 91-95 ron gasoline. Any one using lower octane gasoline?

[nousername]

Although I do like BMW, I hate how unreliable their turbo engines are.

[brucec]

BMW ain't what it used to be, and they're coasting on the fumes of their previous handling reputation. Now they just make expensive luxury versions of what used to be excellent handling sedans and crossovers. Get your X3 or 2 series while they are still around.

[fatbaldandhappy]

Great review as always Tom. The as tested price is stunning.