2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e Plug-in Hybrid - POV Review
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
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Range: 30 mi battery-only
MSRP: From $63,700
Towing capacity: 5,952 lbs
Horsepower: 389 hp
Torque: 443 lb-ft
0-60: 5.3 seconds
Curb weight: 5,646 lbs
Dimensions: 194″ L x 79″ W x 69″ H
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0:00 Walkaround
8:04 POV Driving Impressions
22:58 Harman Kardon sound system test
25:09 Final thoughts
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Congrats on 300k subs
eat fresh subway
Now 400k and counting ☺️
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He got 200k more in a year! Not too shabby!
Great POV review, yours helped me decide and I pulled the trigger on one of these. Your review was very helpful in these times because on the lot 45e's are just about impossible to find for test drives. Love the purchase. Great channel and you have a great natural narration and speaking character.
This car is so exquisite,very very luxurious...thanks for the ride Topher!
I just installed a 240 Splitvolt charger that I hook up to my dryer’s 240 outlet. I get my 2022 X5 xdrive 45e fully charged in about 6 hours at level 2. Love this car
Just ordered mine in Phytonic Blue, cognac interior and M package, can't wait. Thanks for your review.
love the ambient lighting
Chris! I enjoy watching RUclips. I live in Seoul, Korea and I have subscribed to thetopher channel for a long time. I think thetopher channel is the best than other car RUclips channels! Helping while driving is very helpful and thank you so much! I'm not good at English, so I wrote it in a hurry. Thank you~
Loved the way you drove her into those corners to le us see just how she handles. I own a 5 series M sport, and I'm thinking on purchasing this exact model for our next vehicle. I needed to see exactly how much fun one can still have in a vehicle like this. I do understand that it's not a 5 series and won't ever handle as one. Yet I couldn't believe the way you could throw her into the corners and still be excited. Thank you for a very informative driving experience.Im sold on one thanks to you. 😃
Topher, I know this is not a Veloster N video, but thanks to your 21 Veloster N review I went ahead and bought one and let me tell you: I love this thing! Keep up the great content truly
Much congrats on 300k! Well deserved!
Bought this car and I love it! Thank you for the nice review, it's always so pleasant to watch you.
this man deserves wayyy more subs
@@lukewalker1051 How does that affect this channel deserving more subs?
Prob my fave review about X5 after I watched a handful. You covered all the key points in a very efficient way, there was no BS, no chit-chatting about the weather that makes me want to FF. I like how you handle the zoom in and out’s. Lastly I love your voice 😆
Makes me miss my old E53 5-speed!😢 Glad BMW stepped the plug-in hybrid up to an I-6 for these larger models. Far more befitting of a midsize/full-size luxury driving experience.
congrats on 300k
Thanks so much for the review. Awesome POV
Finally, a hybrid I actually like.
Too bad it won’t last
@@Jesus-yr7nk how…
@@mattX5 you do know that bmws aren’t reliable right??? They are great new but as they age they are a nightmare to maintain. Working on bmws is something I never want to repair in a shop. You should know this. They are so many things that can go wrong with these cars. But if your rich and are planning on owning this for about 4 or 5 years then it’s great
@@Jesus-yr7nk …BMW ranked 8th for reliability in 2020, according to Carwow and consumer reports. That beats out Acura, Mercedes and Audi. As long as they’re maintained properly, there are little reliability concerns, especially with the inline 6. YOU should know that. I’m exhausted of uneducated people like you who have never owned a bmw in your life, yet seem to know so much about their reliability.
@@Jesus-yr7nk Didn't you get the memo? Non'a them (electric vehicles) ever last so that's not what I'm concerned about bruv.
Btw congrats on 300k
Great review as always! Love BMW, and the X5. So luxurious on the inside and great looking overall. But, I guess they don’t offer heated and cooled cup holders right now? That’s usually included with the Executive Package.
It was standard before like 2020 or 2021, and then they're just gone in US market cuz of supply shortage. Same goes with soft-closed doors. It was gonna be such a good package with all that.
@@frankxu2272 true true. I remember when it was redesigned for the 2019 model year, that’s when it offered the most options. Features like the heated/cooled cup holders and soft close doors seem to be only offered in the X5 M at the moment in an Executive Package.
There’s one thing which owners of this vehicle should be told about the audio system which the manual does not mention and even my dealership’s “Tech Guru” didn’t know. The vehicle will play FLAC files. Old dinosaurs like me who still own audio CDs should know that although there is no option to play your discs through the cars audio system , there IS a way to listen to your music in its original CD sound quality in the car - not just the reduced sound quality of Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, etc.
If you have Windows10 or later running on a PC with a disc drive, you can convert your CDs to FLAC files and then copy them - optimally no more than about 99 of them - onto a single USB thumb drive WHICH you can then plug into the USB port in this vehicle which is located between the front cupholders and it actually works! I have verified this, it also can include the album artwork and track names for display on the infotainment display.
Deserves 1M subs
I’m a new Mercedes owner, but this dark black/blue is my favorite looking color on a vehicle.
this is arctic grey. the black/blue is carbon black.
Whenever anyone wants to ride a car, i suggest The Topher
Beautiful interior
TheTopher: Well done BMW, stick with it.
BMW: We present the new BMW iX.
TheTopher: ........
Oops!
Good balance and handling for an SUV...one more subscriber..
Hey man! Love your videos. Can u kindly try to review a HAVAL H6 please
Hi! I love ut vids, could you please start showcasing the sunroof? Opening and closing the hatch, would love it. keep it up.
I own a small business on the side where I rent a some 3500 pound travel trailers. This is the unicorn vehicle I have been looking for. EV only for the majority of my commute to and from my real job, but the towing capacity in the same vehicle for my camper rental business. Currently have a diesel X5 that does the job well.
Nice review! What kind of real world mpg economy would you get on these? Thanks I’m advance 🤙🏽
Great review! I just learned about this model and I’m an Audi guy, but this is tempting over say a Q7 or SQ7 for our family of 4….don’t think I want to feed a big V8 daily these days with gas prices and my spirited driving, this seems like a good balance with the B58 when I want to push it, but still practical with the electric.
boxy will Love it😍
@TheTopher a bit misinformation regarding charging times. while the 45e has a 24kWh battery, only 71% is usable in the US (17.1kWh). that being said, with a level 2 EVSE (240V) charging at 16A, a full charge from empty takes around 6h (adding in losses such as heat during the charging process). however in the EU, their usable capacity is 90% of 24kWh (21.6kWh), and with their standard 220V outlets, charging from empty to full takes around 10-11h. maybe that's where u 'heard' it from? (15h is plain incorrect, though!)
We just get 2023 model and empty battery to full charge on level 2 charger is about 5 hours . I changed the input in car setting for battery charging to 16 amp. I assume the car would regulated charging input , if is too much. Still learning what for those all buttons actually are LOL , but we really like it.
Have you driven an Alfa? I suggest you drive a Giulia Ti Performance pack. It’s handling is phenomenal and it’s refined as well.
ambient lighting look nice i usually prefer mercedes on that but bmw is doing there thing
Nice car ❤❤
Great review. Please make one for Mercedes GLE 350e.
I am searching data for both X5e and GLE350e, to pick the best. I am split between them right now and I am not sure what to pick. I want good EV range, comfort, safety and occasionally some off-road trips (mostly sand).
I picked up a '20 X3M last year but keep wondering if I should have gotten an X5 M50i. It was such a great vehicle albeit $20k more for the M50i.
i feel the driving smooth from my seat :D
I wish topher could do a review on the 2009 rx8 r3
modern BMWS are impressive...i havent driven any new ones yet...last was a f15...being practical they are my fav brand...i only wish the 40i and 45e had the b&w sound system and the rear wheel steering...and that they'd bring back night vision and soft close doors...
Does the x5 2022 Not have soft Close
@@adonis1311i dont think so...the x7 m60i has it though...i think its a part shortage issue...
😂 do you want thermal vision too?
thats what the night vision is...a FLIR camera...so yes@@architecturehappy
Nice review. I have to disagree on one point, Despite the EPA rating, I got 27-28 MPG once the battery was depleted, with regenerative braking and keeping a reasonable speed on the highway (around 70 mph)
that sounds a hell of a lot better than 20-21 mpg on a hybrid (why even have a hybrid system at that rate)
I have one, you will not be sorry. Great car!
Great video mate. I’m considering to buy one, but I’m slightly confuse because BMW is gonna release a new restyling version of it in 2023. In your view what do you recommend to buy the existing one x5 45e or wait until the new one will come out?
note: currently BMW is offering a special price for existing one.
Thanks in advance
I would wait. The new 24 model will also add a 50e phev with more power and longer electric only range of over 60 miles. It will have the large curved screen you see in newer model... downfall of having fewer buttons.
Congrats On 300k just got my first car it’s amazing it’s a Mercedes really nervous to go out and drive but I’m confident I can get out there and do it.. Chat and Topher please help Xtreme out I wanna enjoy it and not feel anxious and panicking like a lil wuss
What Mercedes? Once your used to driving you should be able to enjoy the Benz. I’ve driven a car couple of times, I wasn’t that scared since I’ve driven golf carts many times.
@@e70_x5_guy4 I got a c230 Kompressor 2000 it’s really a boat in handling maybe that’s just Mercedes but I’ve been practicing on a sim rig I don’t know if that’s forcing bad habit or helping me in anyway but I’m trying
But then when I think about it me being from the hood I could die any day go drive your Benz you worked hard for it
@@XtremeMontage I never think about that. As I have said, I’ve driven before and I’m a careful driver
@@e70_x5_guy4 so I’m just being a Chump and need to go drive
If you ran one of these for years until the hybrid battery failed (assuming it'd fail at some point) could you still drive the car like a regular petrol car.g albeit with higher fuel consumption? A lexus hybrid for example wouldn't run with a failed hybrid battery, but I'm interested to find out if this 45e would run with a failed hybrid battery?
I love my x5 phev, owned it since oct 2020 and only filled up gas once.
Thats wild
Really, damn.
@@ryanb7110 yup. My work is only 20 miles round trip, I also charge it at work so when I get off it's fully charge again. It get about 35 miles per charge.
I have been tryed for x5 45e
Love whenever you drop new videos. Maybe I'm spoiled being in CO but your roads bore the hell out of me. Its just endless on ramps and getting on/off the highway. Are there no backroads where you are?
Do you think a used version of this at say $50K CPO is a good buy in 2023 /24? Pal looking to get out of her x3 and wants a plug in.
I regularly get 36/37 miles pure electric range from mine.
On 240 it took me around 4.5 hours from 0-100%
Can the car automatically switch from hybrid mode to regular gasoline without manual intervention from the driver from time to time? What is the driving range, how many miles on a full electric charge?
I wish the X6 had the phev treatment too!
Can you use the battery for powering heaters and such without running engine?
Hey Topher, I would love to see a video explaining how you got started with reviewing cars! How do you get access to these cars? How did you get access starting out?
Thank you!
Here you go! ruclips.net/video/dBGfiG3CJjM/видео.html
@@TheTopher Hi Chris, I checked it out and found it to be interesting. I am sure many if not most of your subscribers would like to have your job. As for career changes, I have a Bachelor of Education degree but my student teaching experience (middle school social studies) made it clear I did not have the temperament to be a teacher.😉 I also do not have what it takes to be self employed and eventually opted for the safety and security of a civil service career as a customer service rep w/ a federal government agency. I enjoyed it and I met a lot of nice people along the way. Point of story: if you trained for a particular career but something different pops up you know you will find more rewarding, go for it! As for this BMW, cool vehicle, but my 2017 Camry LE is paid for, and only has 16000 miles on the odometer. I think I will keep her!🙂
Awesome review. However, the camera you are using makes the car look smaller than it is.
That video jello effect when you walk around…. Improve that with a good gyro video device. B&H / Adorama
Is this vehicle good for road-trips ?
I think that the 45e is the X5 to get now (Especially considering the $7500 federal tax credit makes it cheaper than the 40i S-drive). Where a lot of BMWs seem very over priced (*cough* 3-Series *cough*) the X5 seems like it is priced not just to be competitive but a near bargain when put against other European SUVs. It's not even that much more than the GV80.
Totally agree w you. We have a 2020 x5 and I love the isolation of the car for road trip. The phev wasn’t out yet when we bought the car. I should have waited for the phev for the ultimate isolation car. And the tax credit makes it cheaper and a decent value.
This may be a dumb question but was the steering light?
What weight oil does this take?
What’s the exterior color? It’s nice
I know this is an older video
Ref the slow charging - they had set one of the charging options at 6amps instead of 16a for the home charger, which made things worse than the already limited 3.6amp system on the car
Also the same battery capacity in Europe gave 50+ miles and since this video they have unlocked the US cars??? I've seen conflicting info on that.
Does anyone know why BMW has the US model's usable battery capacity limited to 17/24kw instead of the 21/24kw that the EU market gets?
We ordered a loaded 2022 X5 45e about 3 weeks ago and are excited for it, but it's too bad about the limited battery capacity and the omitted features due to chip shortages.
Nothing official, but owners think it's because in the US BMW warranties the battery for 100k miles, but in in the UK it's 60k miles.
1:00 where did u find a 4 cylinder X5 from, the base engine is the 40i which is a inline 6
no
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picked up a 2022 x5 45e 8-speed a couple months ago after watching this video. have a range rover supercharged and had a e63 wagon = insane. while the ripping roar of these v8s is good fun, the bmw is very refined - it really feels like this car was made for me. i come home after work, throw it on charge, and it's charged in the morning. most of my commute is on electric, but i can always flip it over to hybrid or sport for more power. all of the BMW ui, infotainment, ergonomics definitely beats range rover by a mile, and it's about even with mercedes at this price point. if you're trying to decide between a range rover sport and the bmw -- it will probably boil down to seating position and possibly the brand name. while the range rover suspension linkage is more sophisticated, the x-drive is arguably better city and highway driving. if you're deciding between Mercedes GLE450 and the X5 -- just go drive both. i wanted to like the GLE, but i found the GLE to be a sad boat
That is good to know on the GLE. I suppose with the X5 45e, 120V charging is adequate since it charges slow no matter what and the battery isn't very big
Recently drove a gle 450 and regular x5, and I already prefer the x5. Something about the gle just wasn’t right to me
@Philip Guidon I myself am debating between the GLE 450 and the X5 45e. From day one I thought I wanted the GLE based off of the 'luxurious feel' alone. But am now finding myself leaning more towards the X5 based on how the drive feels and the fact that it's a Hybrid. Having a tough time leaving the Mercedes brand, but this comment helped. Thanks
@@moffat1017 glad to hear it. Another month with the x5e and I couldn’t be happier with it. Especially with the rising gas prices, it’s nice to drive fully electric around town. I have had a few Mercedes too (g500, e63 wagon, e350 wagon, and an old 1985 300td wagon). With the exception of the G, the quality is the same to me. I probably should have created a RUclips car channel for reviews. I think you’re going to be happy either way. Good luck!
Why didn't you test the Santa Fe plug in...?
If you charged up once, and drove 400 miles in hybrid mode what would mpg be? Does it recharge the battery as you drive like a regular hybrid or are you carrying dead weight after the battery depletes down?
I've done 3000 miles in mine, about 1000 on electric only, 2000 on petrol. Avge petrol consumption over the whole period 53 mpg. And yes, it does recharge the battery as you back off the throttle.
Looks like Carbon Black with White interior... Is that correct?
Does the car convert between EV and engine itself? Or, do you have to switch it yourself?
in hybrid and and some times in adaptive yes, honestly it switches great and smoothly
About the engine going from stone cold to full throttle, how does BMW figure out how to deal with this? Heat cycles every now and then?
As Raiti's rides will say, having the rear windshield wiper visible is a zonk!
does it have double pane side windows?
Can u do a Mercedes s class
Gillette ad was good ❤
It snows in Texas?
Do plug in hybrids HAVE to be plugged in? Or can they be used like a normal hybrid? Plugging in just available to get more charge?
They can be used like a normal hybrid. Plugging in is available just to get more charge
Plugging it in allows the car to run more efficiently otherwise the engine is going to be on way more often to keep the battery charged.
imagine a hybrid m50i
any chance of getting your hand on a 330e? would love your review on it
Yeah I want that one too
same
Check winding road magazine they released a driving
Sad it doesn’t have a six cylinder
Do you have any recommendations for a college students first car out of all the cars you’ve reviewed?
Huracan.
Something in your price range. Buying is one thing, maintenance is the other.
What’s your price range??
Something cheap, something reliable. Think Corolla, Civic, etc.
Corolla
ayo im super early
As your SUV of choice, would you prefer an X5 xDrive45e or a Model Y Performance?
If you care about build quality I’d say go for the BMW
We have a Model Y, and I would say the X5 is a better package overall as an only vehicle. Better luxury vehicle, excellent chassis, and more versatility. If you have more than one car in the household, or you do nearly exclusively city driving, then maybe the Model Y would be a better choice.
A Model Y is quicker, but an X5 is better in nearly every respect
I never start on hybride motor, I make sure the engine is on operating temperature. driving 30mph and then suddenly a cold engine switches on at 30mph... not good for the engine
can't wait for the incoming iX, the only suv from bmw that will make sense
Ugliest SUV ever
The charge time is a surprising fail considering how smooth the powertrain appears to be. I guess BMW did not consider recharging timeframes for real life scenarios.
He was incorrect with his statement about the 240v charging time. You actually get around 5-7hrs charging. Still I believe BMW need to do better with the charging rate of speed. Need to get that down to 3-4hrs with 240v.
I like the car ,I like you, I like me, I like everyone lol
Full electric mode the horse power is limited to 110 bhp.
does anybody who knows the music is ? At part of sound system test! Thanks a lot!!! 23:44
It’s funny how on all PHEV reviews, the best thing is the EV driving... You would think they would just make all EV versions
True. I have a phev Pacifica minivan and I love the ev portion of my daily drive. I’m actually in the middle of a quick road trip and I love how we were able to drive 400 mi yesterday in middle of no where rural area not having to worry or waste time charging the car but just do a quick 5 mins fuel up. Hopefully one day we would be able to do the same quick trip in all ev.
@@Wasabi9111 I drive a Tesla model 3 and absolutely love it, but if the Pacifica came in a all EV AWD I would buy that in a heartbeat. Model 3 isn't ideal for wife, 2 kids and 2 dogs.
@@eganjos1 totally agree. I really want an ev but right now I need the utility of a minivan. I can’t wait for a full ev minivan.
Are this sport drive
only 30 miles from a 24kw battery?
How efficient is the engine able to top up the battery while driving?
In S more you could regen a few miles possibly, coming from own experience
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I don’t know I like the interior the best sooooo
not a fun fact: The phev is the best selling X5 in Europe
What does phev means?
@@muramasa870 plug in hybrid
@@muramasa870 Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
It's crazy to think that this is 1,000 pounds heavier than an equally sized Toyota Highlander hybrid. Admittedly the Toyota is slow by contrast but if you're getting a hybrid that MPG is a big (if not the entire) point. Setting aside plugin numbers, the X5e is getting 20-21 MPG and the Highlander hybrid is 35-36... that's significant. There's obviously a market for this (and x5 are sold out everywhere!) but the hybrid efficiency on this SUV is equal to or less than a full blooded gasser. From what I read its also got low 100's in HP in full EV mode... talk about Jekyll and Hyde!
The x5 45e I drove had lots of wind noise....