2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e Review - Start Up, Revs, Walk Around, and Test Drive

2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e Review.

Huge thank you to Herb Chambers BMW of Sudbury for providing the X5 xDrive45e for this review.

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2020 BMW X5 xDrive40i Review:

[uvalera]

Can’t wait for my X5 xdrive 45e to arrive

[BlueEyed]

FYI. Currently under recall due to Samsung battery pack ‘thermal event” issues. Beware and do your research !

[alexorloff]

You could wash the car before shooting your clip

[Kromer]

Do not get the M breaks guys before test driving them. Those are way too aggressive for city driving. Stick with regular ones and save the 8k

[richardselfridge]

Excellent review, I love BMWs Thank you Rich S

[michaelrath]

Not sure he's too familiar with the car stats. BMU and most other reviewers rate the run on battery at close to 50 miles. Not 30 miles. The point is that most commuters, if they plug in their car every night, can save quite a bit on fuel. This felt like a review that was honestly delivered, but rushed into without proper research. The brake stuff is not relevant. What was not mentioned was the very point of any review of gas versus hybrid. Did the mpg increase?

[williamhuber]

How does it compare to Aviator Gran Touring

[theRCspot]

Good review, but it should have started with the overview of the features.

[azbuher]

On 23 September, BMW decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall. According to the NHTSA report, there are some 4, 509 recalled PHEVs in the US, including 2, 441 X3 xDrive30e (2020-2021), 1, 228 X5 xDrive 45e (2021), and 33 Mini Cooper Countryman All4 SE (2020-2021). BMW is currently working on a solution to the fault. Until a remedy is available, drivers will be instructed to not charge their vehicle, not to drive in manual or sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles.

[chiwu]

Does this come with an acoustic pedestrian protection that is equipped to warn pedestrians? what is sound like?

[tnorton]

Why didn’t they wash this thing before filming it?

[spencerfoisy]

Note that the battery was depleted when the vehicle was started and the reviewer drove it in Sport mode, where the internal combustion engine is always running. He never drove the car in electric only mode. How can you give a full review and not drive the car in the mode that most differentiates it from the 40i? It's nice of the dealer to give a car for review. But not charging the battery first really just has the reviewer driving around a vehicle with an extra 800 pounds of weight and diminished performance. Also the M Sport brakes are a stand alone option and are not part of the M Sport package, as the reviewer misstates a few times. I'm giving this car strong consideration, but this review did not help me much.

[travisrauh]

Omg it FINALLY arrived? I got so tired of waiting that I got a stupid Tesla.

[cs]

Between the 40I and the 45E did you notice any difference about response? Would expect that 45E would respond quicker because the electric motor can take over right and remove turbo lag and delays.
Not sure if you felt a noticeable difference?

[ybcxshiestyy]

Does this cars suspension have a mode to raise?

[Tellvia]

The curb weight is over 5, 500 lb. It will feel like a boat.

[VSS]

I'm pretty sure it's 50 mile electric only range.

[markfoster]

Great review! To me 30 miles on electric is not worth the up charge.

[superset]

M sport brakes literally do nothing more than normal brakes but you want them because it "feels" better. You first dude, you first.

[WaywardAnalysis]

Hybrid MPG of 20mpg has got to be the lowest of all brand. Even the BMW site has the full range of 400 miles (30 EV+ 370 with 18.2 gal of fuel in hybrid), much lower than 600 miles for RAV 4 Prime and lower range and mpg than the regular X5. It's only good for 30 miles or less round trip...and RAV 4 Prime has the pano roof and superior audio (1000+W) at 30K less sticker price.