BMW X5 review: It can do everything!

Meet the all-new BMW X5!

Mat’s got his hands on BMW’s latest family-friendly SUV to find out if it’s the perfect all-rounder, and to do that, he’s going to give it a proper Carwow reviewing! So let’s get into it…

Starting with the design, there are a couple of notable changes on the outside compared to the latest edition. Around the back, you’ve got new tail light designs and an updated bumper, while along the side there are new alloy wheel designs, and in the M Sport edition we have here you’ll also find black surrounds on the windows, coupled with black roof bars. Around the front, it’s similar to the rear, with new headlights and an updated front bumper. Couple these changes with the hard-edged creases along the side, and we think the X5 is a proper good-looking car!

Step inside and it’s a traditional BMW, with soft-touch materials found throughout the cabin. The X5 now comes with BMW’s latest curved infotainment screen and digital dial display, and there’s loads of storage to be found throughout the cabin. The seats are also pretty comfortable as well.

There are a couple of engines to choose from. Two 3-litre straight-six diesels deliver either 300hp or 350hp, while there’s also a 3-litre straight-six turbo petrol coupled with an electric motor, that can put down 490hp. However, the range-topper is the M60i, which has a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 that can deliver 530hp.

The new X5 starts from around £69,000, rising up to around £94,000 for the range-topping edition. So is it worth it? Or should you choose a GLE or Q7 instead? Stick with Mat and see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:49 Design
02:02 Price
03:25 Interior
06:03 Back Seats
08:20 Boot
09:55 Annoying Things
11:42 Cool Things
13:08 Engines
13:55 Town Driving
17:06 Motorway Driving
18:53 Country Road Driving
20:23 0-60mph
20:59 Verdict

[danielainger]

One of the better looking new BMWs recently.

[Christian-fgwe]

Its crazy that BMW stopped putting angel eye/halo headlights in. They are the founders of it and they look so good that tons of car manufacturers and after market manufacturers copy it

[mrking]

4:13 damn Matt got some moves there ...

[cardiffst]

That touchscreen demo of things that used to be a flick of a switch is LITERALLY INSANE!!

Carmakers, please stop trying to reinvent the wheel.

[chriswilliams]

you can configure the screen to show rev counter in all modes, also you can option rear reclining seats.

[SilvioManfredDante]

Matt can make any car look average with a few knocks and scratches.

[Domenico]

I assume that the guy who had the brilliant idea of removing the buttons of the cruise control from the steering wheel doesn’t have a driving license.

[jameslancaster]

German cars, appreciating diesel, this is why I've been a subscriber to Mat Watson since carbuyer.

[mafianoodles]

watching on a Sunday morning with a coffee a car review of a car i will never be able to afford. but it's still a joy to watch.

[CziffraNum]

Can you imagine when the screen fails? "That will be 14 320 eur, please"

[ShaftDrive]

Even on my 2015 X5 diesel M sport the air suspension is amazing. Even when the airbags got worn out and I had to replace them, I was able to do it myself each side took 15 minutes to replace them

[aibel]

The break dancing was amazing. Do it again.

[krane]

I really like the iPad/cell phone attachment on the rear of the front seats. All cars should have them. As someone tall with long femurs, I can truly appreciate BMW's attention to a long seat cushion. What most car manufacturers (and people) take for granted

[barzint]

I drive a BMW X3 with the Parking Assistant. I never had a problem with it and it also works in very small gaps. I love it in my opinion one if the best systems

[PaulTaylor]

4:05 😂😂😂 gotta love a bit of comedy from Matt 🤣👌🏻

[andrebetancourt]

Hey Mat! Love all your vids! What’s your opinion on this vs the facelifted Cayenne?
They’re on my shortlist currently and I can’t make up my mind 😅

[aidengillzy]

CAN WE PLEASE MOULD THE SCREENS BACK INTO A DASH.

[sergiosanmuahahaha]

Best part about the car is the nice diesel engine, it just makes sense for big cars

[luqmanhaqim]

dark blue BMW X5 with a cognac interior

[JerusalemBigBlueNo]

Got mine about 4 months ago, and i'm loving it! i went with the Blue Ridge Mountain color for the exterior with some other options available in the US. Wonderful vehicle