BMW have butchered their design laguage and identity in one generation. How can a company designs the previous generation M2 (one of the best looking modern bmw imo) then turn around and design the iX is baffling.
Could you imagine if it was still being manufactured? Just updated infotainment and improved cupholders? Of course, people would complain it's slow except for the M5
@@deansmits006Have you seen the M5 CS? I prefer over the E39 M5 in every way, though the E39 still looks good considering it's two decades old. But hey, freedom of choice is a good thing.
couldnt agree more John! i've always said its one of the best cars ever made (in terms of being ahead of everything else at that time) and definitely the best BMW ever made.
@trut52 I've had a 2015 camry se that thing was sooo nice till someone hit me and totaled it and that was my first car....... I would recommend someone getting a car like that cuz the cops don't suspect a thing wen I passed them at 95 mph on a 65 mph highway that car is a car that u can go as fast as u want but do that......
@@rokkimaize7333 Is it though? They actively avoid each other despite having the press car back to back frequently. Even in the episodes (I think CTR) where Thomas is on camera for them it looks forced and awkward. It's weird and sad but I think it's far from over.
Most EVs that come into my shop have leaking CV axle joints, tires are worn faster, and suspension bushings crack easily especially in winter temperatures.
5200lbs, not 6k (M550i is 4500lbs). Definitely heavy, but not 6k. There is increased tire wear, but fortunately significantly less wear & maintenance overall than ICE version. Longer brake life, no oil changes, spark plugs, etc. Operating costs are ~50% less than ICE when looking at maintenance and fuel/energy overall.
Hats off to BMW exterior design team. They have managed to f@&k up every design BMW has to offer now. The 5 Series was the last good looking car BMW made that is no longer the case. Takes true lack of talent to mess everything up you touch.
Jesus Christ this is very disappointing, just seeing that contrast... If they continued to produce F90 for at least next 10-15 years I would have been a customer every few years. These tasteless new designs are just brutal.
Lmao! The expressive mode launch sounds like the old THX surround sound test back in the good old days. It has more of a haunting/sinister twist to it though. Great review guys!
As someone who grew up as a BMW fan and in/near several BMW models owned by my late father (my very first car was an used E36 back in 2004)... this is simply unappealing to me. I dont like the look of it, I dont like the interior, I am not a fan of BEVs... Yeah, not for me. Great video guys. Production quality is really top notch.
Not sure if you guys ever read the comments- I bought a set of Continental tires for my Blackwing; because they are a sponsor of your channel. When I went to the Conti website to get my rebate, there was a long list of questions on what influenced me to buy. There was TV but no RUclips option. I found no where to attribute the purchase to you guys. FYI
I died of boredom just listening to the sound. Caveat I’m a petrolhead that currently owns a Tesla model 3 as daily. They’re convenient tools but soulless
To me the last flawless 5 series design was the F10 generation 5 series. It went all downhill after that coz that was peak BMW design era. They sort of came back with previous gen M2 and the 8 series which is on its last legs but damn wish BMW was as conservative as Audi when it comes to designs. The current A6 and A4 are still looking gorgeous with minimal changes.
@@skipijs5316 i too love the G30 gen but it doesn't look as exquisite as the F10. The F10 looked delicious and timeless and had the perfect size for a 5 series car, length and width wise! G30 model was huge! (to drive on indian roads and traffic)
@@abhinashpattanaik5109 oh i tought that f10 was one that became significantly larger compared to its predecessor, since it was largely built on f01 base
While it’s sort of disappointing that BMW is styling its vehicles based on the tastes of the far east markets, I understand they and wish them the best of luck. I guess when you’re selling twice as many cars in China as you are the United States it makes sense.
This is definitely NOT aligned with Chinese atheistic appealing by any chance, the face lifted version of current gen is, Chinese also once would love to pay a good mark up for this gen 4 series. The feedback of this one is terrible.
I paid $185k for the M5 F10 in 2012 and sold it for $40k in 2022. They’re asking for $100k for this i5 M60 now. It’s faster (at speeds I go at), definitely will be more reliable and cheaper? It’s a W to me. F10 already had piped sound FWIW I’m in Malaysia in case you’re trying to see if I’m lying
Great job well on your way to 2 million subscribers but yes, there is a difference between BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Anyone who doesn't know this is to be frowned upon.
"A Chinese copy of itself." YES! That's exactly what it looks like, couldn't say it any better than that
I am a wordsmith
BMW have butchered their design laguage and identity in one generation.
How can a company designs the previous generation M2 (one of the best looking modern bmw imo)
then turn around and design the iX is baffling.
@TheStraightPipes you're just a Smith. Total Smiths the both of you. This is complimentary 😂
Kinda like the PS5 Slim lol
These BMWS are build for China! Says even BMW themselve!
The best part about these new cars is that they are lowering the prices for the ones I actually like
Trueee
Good point
I love it thank god
Sorry but that's actually the opposite of what is happening. Have you recently checked the market value on an E39 M5 for example?
@@ChristianC-gy1ym that’s not a car I’m considering. I’m going to buy 1-2 sports cars to keep and an suv that will be replaceable.
That really put the THX sound effect as the throttle sound. We really are living in a time.
That 100% is a ripoff of the infamous Deep Note.
It definitely is one of the times of all time.
The iconic sounds were developed by Hans Zimmer and can be switched off if you prefer.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed this lol
20+ years later and I’m not totally convinced we’ve yet eclipsed the E39 M5…
I can't get into anything that has 0 feeling from the steering wheel, every other aspect has been eclipsed.
Could you imagine if it was still being manufactured? Just updated infotainment and improved cupholders? Of course, people would complain it's slow except for the M5
They absolutely haven't
@@deansmits006Have you seen the M5 CS? I prefer over the E39 M5 in every way, though the E39 still looks good considering it's two decades old. But hey, freedom of choice is a good thing.
couldnt agree more John! i've always said its one of the best cars ever made (in terms of being ahead of everything else at that time) and definitely the best BMW ever made.
The taillights and rear end looks straight outta the base Camry 👍🏼
Maybe the design changes with a subscription 😒
Ya u need a subscription to even shift it in gear😂😂😂😂
Camry actually looks nicer and a bit sportier.
Major blunder imo. I'm the target market for this vehicle but really doesn't speak to me. I would choose a Lexus or a Camry before this.
@trut52 I've had a 2015 camry se that thing was sooo nice till someone hit me and totaled it and that was my first car....... I would recommend someone getting a car like that cuz the cops don't suspect a thing wen I passed them at 95 mph on a 65 mph highway that car is a car that u can go as fast as u want but do that......
An m5 competition as a daily driver is always welcome. Still prefer the previous gen looks and design
At first, i thot this was a 3 series from the front. BMW has been killing with designs lately 🤦♂️
What`s an M5 completion? LOL
Future depreciation world champion.
That title goes to the Audi Etron GT. You can pick one up for 50k now with less than 10K miles.
@@jr1885would much rather have the Audi
@@victor555117 go for it! It’s already lost half of its value so you will save big time.
@@victor555117wouldn't drive either of them. Yuck.
honestly the best looking hyundai i’ve seen well done
Nah the Ioniq 5 is still the best looking EV besides a Taycan 😂
Let’s get Thomas and James in the backseats for the ultimate passenger experience!!! The four of them together would be the Mt. Rushmore of Canada
I mean the beef is buried, but let's not go crazy here
@@rokkimaize7333 Is it though? They actively avoid each other despite having the press car back to back frequently. Even in the episodes (I think CTR) where Thomas is on camera for them it looks forced and awkward. It's weird and sad but I think it's far from over.
What was the beef?
Here to learn the beef
Yeah what beef
5300 lbs must be brutal on the wear and tear items
Most EVs that come into my shop have leaking CV axle joints, tires are worn faster, and suspension bushings crack easily especially in winter temperatures.
Not to mention the wear and tear on roads and bridges if e.v.s actually scale to large numbers
Awful.
5200lbs, not 6k (M550i is 4500lbs). Definitely heavy, but not 6k. There is increased tire wear, but fortunately significantly less wear & maintenance overall than ICE version. Longer brake life, no oil changes, spark plugs, etc.
Operating costs are ~50% less than ICE when looking at maintenance and fuel/energy overall.
finally someone that know what is talking about, Ev are absolutely amazing to daily drive
Hats off to BMW exterior design team. They have managed to f@&k up every design BMW has to offer now. The 5 Series was the last good looking car BMW made that is no longer the case. Takes true lack of talent to mess everything up you touch.
Why the hell are they doing this
We still have the 8s 😅
@@Mav0585because chinese people like these designs, and they sell a lot of cars there
I mean, 8 series, Z4, 3 series are still great designs.
I think the i5 looks great
Imagine flooring the car and it sounds like thx opening
The production value on your videos is the best among all the car reviewers I've seen, love it!
Glad you like them!
Production value alone, you should check out Hagerty car reviews by Jason. Top Gear level quality.
The production crew that films videos that he stars in does a good job.
You haven't seen Hagerty have you?
The fact that the 4 series style grill exists mean every other BMW grill is a winner.
01:55 when the older model flashes, it’s like OMG that was so beautiful
Jesus Christ this is very disappointing, just seeing that contrast... If they continued to produce F90 for at least next 10-15 years I would have been a customer every few years. These tasteless new designs are just brutal.
"sad" the only word we had to use for this thing Pipes video awesome job like everytime
Halfway through and honestly don't know if this is a hybrid or electric. 98% sure it's electric but you threw me off early on. Good job.😊
I still don't know
We had some fun with that, glad it worked hahah
Came to look for this comment coz idk wtf it is 😂😂😂 electric or hybrid😂😂😂
I rented an X5 recently and it did the software upgrade overnight when we were at the hotel. Woke up to a new infotainment experience.
You only had one job Hans Zimmer. One job..
And TOTALLY NAILED IT!!!
@@TheStraightPipes if making EV's sound like the original THX start up sound then yes, he nailed it!
How is this comment 1 day old?😂😂
@@justinthai05 I think if you are a patreaon you get early access to videos
A BMW which looks like a Kia from the front and a Camry from the back. Great times to be alive...
Oh boy... the 5 series used to be always beautiful....
>used to be< what a disappointment.
8:50 can you guys just give us more moment like this but no talk it’s just giving a moments for us to appreciate what magic of engine/motors can do
You guys are the best at reveiwing cars in the biz. keep up the good work. love ya
Lmao! The expressive mode launch sounds like the old THX surround sound test back in the good old days. It has more of a haunting/sinister twist to it though. Great review guys!
Love the new hood camera angle, always creating great content!
Yuri hitting the boost while accelerating needs to go viral NO CAP!!!🤣
As someone who grew up as a BMW fan and in/near several BMW models owned by my late father (my very first car was an used E36 back in 2004)... this is simply unappealing to me. I dont like the look of it, I dont like the interior, I am not a fan of BEVs... Yeah, not for me. Great video guys. Production quality is really top notch.
8:05 That's like a THX intro or something 😂
I can't imagine all of those sharp angles and gloss black body cladding aging well.
The 'Hoffmeister Kink'.... luv it when I learn some Cliff Claven bar trivia when watching car vids..lol
Looks like a Kia cadenza had a baby with an Audi e tron
LMAO Yuri got a little uncomfortable with that "Chinese copy of itself" joke.
Yuri here. I think it looks finnneeeee
@@TheStraightPipes hahahahahahaha i was joking but love you Yuri!
This is not just a sleeper. It’s a snoozer whacked out on Benadryl.
THX the audience is listening …….”do you think that’s pumped in” 😂is 😂😂😂
The front looks bad, but the rest is good. Nice silhouette, tail lights look good too.
Couldn't see myself getting this over the new E-Class
Both look pretty horrendous
Nice Mighty Ducks reference! You guys are great! Minnesota native here.
lmao the Yuri launch was funny with the rocks vibrating and the boys about to launch to space
Not sure if you guys ever read the comments- I bought a set of Continental tires for my Blackwing; because they are a sponsor of your channel. When I went to the Conti website to get my rebate, there was a long list of questions on what influenced me to buy. There was TV but no RUclips option. I found no where to attribute the purchase to you guys. FYI
I'm looking forward to the Touring. That will probably look better with those taillights.
Always loved the 5series but I really wish BMW would have kept the m550 or m560.
I bought the exact car in the same color but black leather. Absolutely amazing vehicle
I don't hate the design but man I miss the halo headlights
It looks mushed together, the cs has to be 5inches wider
I died of boredom just listening to the sound. Caveat I’m a petrolhead that currently owns a Tesla model 3 as daily. They’re convenient tools but soulless
Yay!! Charles is back 😂
Enjoyed your output this last year. Looking forward to seeing what you do in '24. In the meantime have a great Christmas.
“Cringy” is the perfect word for that car!
So am I the only one who thinks that this BMW sounds like the intro sound to the THX studios logo from old movies 😂
yo that pumped in audio during acceleration is something else 😂
sound options:
Sonic boom
Regular engine
3rd reich invasion.... perfect.
Kristallnacht?
Now we just need a "Hoyaaaaaaaa" 😂
Love your channel. But I hope you guys can go to some auto shows in China, instead of showing the worst Chinese cars that nobody was driving there.
9:00 sounds like world war 2 sirens and air raids.
DOPE THUMBNAIL
Sounds like I'm about to watch an imax film hearing it
My go to guys for car reviews!
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I see a StraightPipes video, I click.
Are you a “simple Man?”
Close Encounters of the Third Kind themed BMW.
My 2006 Malibu and 2013 Sonic have a hoffmeister kink too
F10 and G30 were great, but this looks like a big 2-series
Hopefully BMW will allow you to change the voice of the entertainment system as her voice would drive me of the edge of a cliff 😂
To me the last flawless 5 series design was the F10 generation 5 series. It went all downhill after that coz that was peak BMW design era. They sort of came back with previous gen M2 and the 8 series which is on its last legs but damn wish BMW was as conservative as Audi when it comes to designs. The current A6 and A4 are still looking gorgeous with minimal changes.
I really like f10 too, dont know why its not popular among car people. I really like G30 too tho
@@skipijs5316 i too love the G30 gen but it doesn't look as exquisite as the F10. The F10 looked delicious and timeless and had the perfect size for a 5 series car, length and width wise! G30 model was huge! (to drive on indian roads and traffic)
Homie the g80 is bmws best design for an m3 yet. After adding an adro kit and aftermarket grille 🦍
@@abhinashpattanaik5109 oh i tought that f10 was one that became significantly larger compared to its predecessor, since it was largely built on f01 base
@@skipijs5316 E60 was bit small for me. F10 imo had the perfect size, both for the city and autobahn driving
Chevrolet did a great job with the styling of this new Impala.
While it’s sort of disappointing that BMW is styling its vehicles based on the tastes of the far east markets, I understand they and wish them the best of luck. I guess when you’re selling twice as many cars in China as you are the United States it makes sense.
This is definitely NOT aligned with Chinese atheistic appealing by any chance, the face lifted version of current gen is, Chinese also once would love to pay a good mark up for this gen 4 series. The feedback of this one is terrible.
Wow! New KIA looks good )
Seriously speaking: BMW sales are down by 9,5% in 2022. That’s all you need to know about new BMW model line up.
It looks like an unfinished project forced to go live, the previous model is way much nicer!
I paid $185k for the M5 F10 in 2012 and sold it for $40k in 2022. They’re asking for $100k for this i5 M60 now.
It’s faster (at speeds I go at), definitely will be more reliable and cheaper? It’s a W to me. F10 already had piped sound FWIW
I’m in Malaysia in case you’re trying to see if I’m lying
Great job well on your way to 2 million subscribers but yes, there is a difference between BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Anyone who doesn't know this is to be frowned upon.
Love the FWD proportions on this new 5er.
That front FFS!
The “Expressive” sound is the electric equivalent to the Lexus LFA sound
A tornado siren while you drive? Ok, sure!
For the record, the CX30 came out for MY 2020. The Purosangue was released on 9/13/22.
80s movie sound effects and ipad games. exaclty what i need in a car; BMW missed with this once. the crystal stuff and lighting is nice i guess...
That pumped in audio would drive me nuts
It's customizable. I usually turn it off on long trips, but it's fun for short rides (i4).
Fun to impress people then quickly turn off
It’s happening. The grille has nowhere else to go but to consume the headlights 😧
Main character energy feels like a gen z RUclips title 😂 love it tbh
Literally sounds like you are driving a Tron movie 😂
Unlike everyone in this comment section. I really like the new gen BMWs, they look really good in person, much better than the new gen Mercs
I feel like everyone hates on BMW designs when they first come out and grow to like them later.
That’s the trend
That Casio crazy!
Ugliest cars on earth award, even their fanboys can’t argue anymore 😂
Try to get your hands on a BMW X1 M35i to review
7:41 … Yuri just turned into a cartoon character. 😮
Sounds kind of like a Stuka Dive Bomber when you put the pedal down 🤣
Sounds like an air raid siren
Yuri is 100% on the design
20 seconds to change the suspension setting. But don't even glance at your cellphone while driving. Pumped in sounds are so silly.
"a chinese copy of itself" - perfect description
BMW needs to hire some Italian designers. This thing is NOT a head turner
I miss the old intros that got straight into it. I felt like I was hopping in the car and taking off with y'all 😂
8:09 Damn they are really using the THX theme sound here 😆
What happened to the music intro.. I used to love it.
Accelerating from zero in sport mode sounds just like the THX start up on a movie.
Is the stying elegant and understated or a clusterfuck of angles and creases? BMW: Yes!
Expressive mode sounds like the THX sound at the beginning of movies
It sounds depressing just like the external EV sound it all sound nasty
Certainly one of the cars of all time.
Dying when Jakub said it looked like a chinese copy of itself 😂😂😂
The Back looks like a 2017 Honda Accord and the whole care itself looks an old Sterling Marque
The E28 M5 is gorgeous!
The previous version is so much better