2018 BMW M550i xDrive - Long Live the [Boosted] V8!
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- With downsizing taking over the auto industry, luxury sedan shoppers have had to mourn over the death of 8-cylinder as the top engine offering. Except BMW, where the new M550i comes to the segment with a twin-turbo V8 compared to competitors boosted 6-cylinder engines. The engine alone could make the new sub-M5 worthy of being at the top of your shopping list.
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The understated styling is what makes it so great.
Yes, and ANYTHING is better than the UGLY design of the Chris Bangle 5-Series prior to this Generation !!!
@@1970borntorun the previous gen before this is the F10. And that was not designed by Chris Bangle
@@1970borntorun the f10 looks better then the new one
The interior needs workkk
@@kylerodgers3608 interior is beautiful
For people who buy these cars, it is a great thing that they don't change them much. In fact, There are owners who complain that they refresh them too often, these days. When you spend that kind of money, you want your car to remain relevant for some time.
So true
Very true. This car is fantastic. And it’s 2022 now and look at what they had in it then. Wireless Apple CarPlay. I had a 2011 535 brand new loved that and now I’m thinking about buying one of these. That 8 cylinder is just beast
@@dannygigante3970 I’m on the same boat :) I’ll likely pull the trigger on this next year
I'm looking at one now. I really wanna pull the trigger.
Can't beat a BMW 1st 100,000! After that it's curtains!
You knock the interior, but say you like the classic volume knobs and stuff. I personally like how BMW keeps their interiors similar generation to generation.
Same here. Keep the bmw feel why copy Mercedes as u seem to insinuate
Very simple, but honestly, BMW never compromises quality in their interiors, which is a plus~ Also, it's still a BMW, so you're going to get some good materials in the interior layout :)
The M550i is the perfect marriage between performance and luxury. Such a beautiful machine.
People keep complaining how these "redesigns aren't really redesigns." Sure, they don't look COMPLETELY different. But there are a shit ton of changes that add up. Changed headlight housings, revised tail lights, new rim designs, completely* revised and re-engineered engines. Vastly updated interiors.
The amount of time and resources it takes to do these things is crazy, and quite frankly deserve a little more respect. Then again, the people who complain aren't in the position to buy or even lease these damn cars anyway lol.
spot on ! These dumb kids will never understand the value of good engineering.
Jay Hooper you are 100% correct. The people that complain only do it so they can feel better about never being able to own one. They bad mouth it to feel better about driving their accord or corolla everyday. They aren't in the market for this car, and should keep their mouths shut they bring nothing to the discussion. It would be like me complaining about how awful Bill gates' mansion is because it's too big, and has too many rooms, and I would never live in a mansion with that color... It just makes those people sound like morons.
Jay Hooper speaking truth my friend
Finally someone who understands!
Looks beautiful, and every series has it's own look, I love it.
"BMW lost its mojo. They need to do something so that people remember it's the ultimate driving machine once again." Steps on gas "Holy crap this thing is so fast. I'm in love."
BMW will never lose its mojo. While Mercedes and Audi are adding new screens in their cars, BMW is adding more power. Mercedes is for posh mall girls, Audi is for old businessmen, BMW is for young people who love power. I am a BMW fan for life.
BMW never lost there mojo there improving to be best drivers car when they don't have too
Lmao I was just saying the same thing I love this guy he’s a great reviewer but him and a lot of them can be way too critical sometimes The only real major knock against this car is the new price because if you look at the used car market this car is already under 40 grand
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Exactly.... 100%
Grown ass man car right here: no kids allowed
Rameses Levi El interesting
NONE!!
The man in this video enjoys others men
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John Ward, lol
3 years later, you realize how well this elegant design has aged...
then you've the new M4 with the beaver grille -- that's "bold new design language" for you.../s
I live for the, "holy shit, this car is fast!"
Drove the father in laws ancient 540 on the highway to Whistler years ago. The V8 engine in it just made that thing fly. I can't imagine how good this supercharged V8 he's testing feels.
Such an awesome car! This car looks great, glad there's no tacky "design chances". thanks for the review.
What a powerhouse! Can't wait to drive it one day and film a review!
I wait almost every video for when he says "lets take a look at how it performs on the road, SHALL WE"
I like bmw designs it’s nice and simple😍
Finally interior ambient lighting, that purple looks good.
My dad has a 2014, and it sounds like they improved the engine/exhaust note for this new generation. The subdued exhaust note and of course tiny rear seat are my two biggest gripes with the 2014. But yes, it is fast as hell.
Why does bmw and mercedes amd audi keep saying "completely redesigned" when slmost every model looks the same. Seriously hard to tell if its a 3 or 5 or 7 just on design you have to look at the size. Same with a4 a6 and a8. And a c class nowadays looks exactly like the s class.
wesamalshaif because it's seen as an upscale car to have, I'm guessing they think they think they don't have to reach for new designs every 3 years when its a "trophy car" regardless. Unlike an accord which can be attainable by many so it's needed for new designs
Because they redesign the underpinnings of the car - where it really matters.
I think the Mercedes lineup looks the most different now, I can’t tell the difference between at 5 and 7 series now unless I’m right up on it or it’s a base Model.
Before the E Class always had a completely different design while the C looked like a smaller S Class. But now even the E Class looks like the rest. The Germans make the same car just different lengths
its all because Bangle Butt was too "radical" for people, so now bmw keeps design conservative
I actually dig the design language for the outside. I love a sleeper super sedan
13:39 left me like a deer in headlights for a second - we're already on the road! Anyway, keep it up Sofyan, you're amazing
does it come with turn signals as standard equipment?
Todd Medium Wellington III haha. Classic
Anton Zuykov Legendary :-) :D
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lol
Did you just say tried and true??? Referring to the 4.4TT motor??? 😂🤣😂🤣 Right
Wish this had ventilated seats as standard for how expensive it is other than that wonderful vehicle!
BMW is just fine this way. Classy, timeless design and none of that glitzy swarovski handbag bullshit mercedes is pulling. the latter will age horribly. This and the F10 will be a classic at some point just like the E39 (which also was quite conservative)
Kaiwen F ikr
Thank you!
You really think those tacked on as an afterthought iPad infotainment screens are classy and going to age well...? lol
Timeless? Shit break every 10k miles 😂
@@DK4Code it doesn't.
Does anyone know if this trim comes with the display key standard? I know you definitely get with the the remote parking option, but I have also seen display key fobs with no parking buttons on the right side in other videos
Your reviews are the best
I don't understand what u mean by BMW needs to do something new like what Audi and Mercedes is doing? Is there anything new about Audi exterior and interior designs? Their designs have remained the same since early 2000 with a few subtle changes here and there. The only thing new in the audi's is the Google earth view for the maps. Is that what you mean by something new?I prefer this 5 series to Any A6 and I prefer the 7 series to the new Audi A8 too.
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I agree! The A6/S6 is super dated!
Not sure what he's referring to when comparing to Audi's interior.
Samson Okoro agreed, that doesn't make sense at all. At least bmw has an amazing infotainment and now finally a touch screen... Merc is just awful in that department, and I wouldn't test drive an audi it's the most boring car out there.
I think he just means the layout of the interior, particularly the layout of the center stack, hvac and center console have pretty much looked the same for the past 10 years. With Audi and Mercedes they don't look anything like how they did in the prior model. The new A8 interior looks nothing like how the prior one did as well as the A4 compared to the last gen. The A6/A7 are their oldest cars and are due for a new model next year.
KevinIsFamous I don't quite agree, apart from the new Audi screens in the A4 and A8 I can't see much difference between the previous gen. Audi's to me have the worst interiors of the German manufacturers. There's virtually not much different between their interiors and what's obtainable in VW sedans especially on the A4.
Samson Okoro I totally agree with you about that the design of vwaudi still the same silhouet as a passat from the year 2000/2001..and the interior of the Mercedes benz looks great but to bizzy for me..
Thumbs up for this guy, he is sooo quite and has comfy voice
Awesome, great review man!
impressed with the engine ✌
Is this steering wheel only on m sport model. Does the other model feel numb?
YES Finally you're able to review BMW!!!
Love the chrome hockey sticks on the doors.
lol, when u talk with ur hands the volume controls turns up the radio! thats so funny! :)
I really disagree with a lot of this video...BMW has ifs own thing and it’s not copying Merc or Audi...this car is awesome because they all drive amazingly. And they really never stopped being the ultimate driving machine...
Nice video and Good review
Mixed feelings? RUclips for sure gave birth to a lot of car specialists which mostly question marks excellent craftsmanship!
Great video! Strongly considering this vehicle for my next ride. I think a better buy then the new m5 coming.
Very nice review of that rocket ship! Also I need to say that you are one of the only car reviewers that I have seen on youtube that actually knows how to use the automatic climate control lol All others I usually see them fussing with the fan speed or vent controls.
Keep the vids coming 👍😉
Bmw makes the most beautiful looking and sounding cars I love my f30 n55 and I hope one day I can get myself a modern m5 or m3 my absolute favorite series
FINALLY! A BMW review!
About time, right? ;)
Ya, I asked him maybe a year ago for BMW content. Nice car. 90k is a lot of $$$.
lol that volume control hand gesture seems fun
Sofyan you've been reviewing cars for a while now, but watching this video one would think this is your first time setting foot inside a BMW. BMW has long been known for cars described as the "same sausage cut to three different lengths", i.e. 3/5/7-series. BMW is never going to try to "wow" anyone stylistically with its 5-series. It's an executive saloon, not a Civic Si. You can be profess to be disappointed all you like but that's the way it's been since the 1972 E12. And I hardly think Audi is some kind of gold standard for adventurous design; if their sedans were any plainer or more devoid of styling they would be shoe boxes. If you define "style" by the garishness of the grille, Lexus has you covered. And the trite moto-journalist line about BMW "losing their way" or their mojo whatever is a sure sign of someone not doing their homework. For the record I despise abominations like the X2/4/6's, 4-series "gran coupe", and the GT buttfugly stepchildren in particular. But If you long for a simple, compact, relatively lightweight Bimmer evoking the E30 M3 BMW offers it in its 2-series, in particular the M2 Competition. For the most part BMW knows their customers and that particularly applies with the current 5-series.
How come the car doesn't have full digital display? Is it equipped with that option or no?
Great video, but I disagree with you about the interior styling. I like the understated look of the interior; it has all the functionality without having the garish showiness that other car companies go for. This is what makes it the Ultimate Driving Machine - it’s all about the driving experience and enjoyment; there’s none of the over the top interior features to distract you from that. A true drivers car!
I am looking into m550 to replace my f30 335i for some time now. I know I will lose agility for comfort. Did anyone here made a switch?
Damn that reverse camera tho 🔥👏🏻
Absolutely love it. I love the design. But that dash could use an update.. Other than that in love with it!
Love the color!
So the volume control button, is unnecessary?
Is it similar to a 2014 bmw 550i speed wise
not a BMW fan but this looks really good! Loving the navy blue
A perfect car for getting around the left lane cruisers and the old farts at stop lights
Finally! He reviews BMW again.
Sofyan are you excited about Kia stinger or genesis g70?
The purple lighting is just 🥵
They didn’t give you the LCD fob? Or is that not available for the M series 550?
Spork3245 It’s an upgrade option for $275
Earlando Johnson I’m surprised that the press car didn’t have it. One of the things reviewers have been making a big deal about is the remote control ability from the LCD key fob. Weird.
Earlando Johnson the upgrade is a little more than that. The option itself is $750, but it requires you to also get the parking assist package for $700, so technically it's $1450, unless you wanted the park assist anyway, which you should. It is bizarre this isn't in a press car, it was one of the biggest teases with the new 5 series. This press car was the shitty one no one wanted. The feature is simultaneously the coolest and most impracticable option they offer, I would never actually need it, but you can bet your ass I'd be out in my neighborhood remote controlling that car up and down every street just so the neighbors could see it!
Can the gesture control be turned OFF?
Such a beautiful car.
I love BMW's they are beautiful cars! I wish I can afford one though! If I can I would love to get the M5 or M4!
Ana kmn ya bro
Still would get the e43 but BMW is winning me over again.
great review as always.can you please review the Velar
14:04 reviewer totally changes his tune. That is a BMW for you and I went through the same experience when I got a M340 as a loaner when my 2014 328i xdrive was in for an oil change.
Plz review a bmw 3 series like 330i xdrive 2018
Looks a lot better and more aggressive with the 20” wheels
I was going to nap. I guess I’ll wait.
That is a beautiful car!!
Will you be reviewing any of the Genesis cars?
whats the song in the intro??
That engine on staby by sounds like, "PLEASE DRIVE, PLEASE ME, PLEASE, PLEASE I'M BEGGING TO DRIVE ME!!!"
Isn’t this tried and true engine the one that is supposed to by so bad ? Or is it just ok? Thanks
I noticed central console turned towards the driver which is nice.
Crazy this car is ahead of the outgoing M5!
Wow, I loveee that ambient lighting. WIsh my M3 had that.
Omg that exhaust sounds so good!
LOL I love your reaction to the speed.
??? My F82 has it
Another car to dream about "Egyptians love BMWs "
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Saudis love Audis
"The meaty, fat steering wheel feels really good in your hands"💀😂
I'm sorry, I have a dirty mind.
Hey, I'd still love to get that car. Even though you have ruined the wheel for me. Great review 👍
He is gay after all
kav._.x exactly and bmw’s are bought by a lot of lgbt people ( TRUE FUCKING FACT )
He is so gay
Finally a Bmw review!
Like you said at 16:43, "The Ultimate Driving Machine", not the ultimate tech machine.
It is a M5 with all wheel drive, beast.
M5 is all wheel drive now
Whats the point with the m5 now?
Now that's a sleeper!
Looks more like a mid-cycle refresh than a new model.
Next time you do a BMW review, put it in the sport mode settings before you rev it, it changes the whole exhaust note. This car sounds way better than the revs clip in this video for that reason smh.
If only I was able to afford this.......
I can’t believe this car is from 2011 it looks from the outside as a brand new car
My dream car
Dude you got to do videos on base models too
Would love to see him review the 2021 bmw 550i
Damn, those jeans are tight
Suneil Bhaskara what what in the butt
Suneil Bhaskara
Gayness confirmed.
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I don’t see how men wear tight jeans my balls have to go somewhere
Beautiful. I’m not paying $900 a month though. I went with a Jeep SRT
The Jeep SRT is a great choice! It is a very different class but great choice.
I'm in 2023 and can say this design has aged extremely well. I feel like the 5 should always have some iteration of the angel eyes. The 5 series, more so than the 3 series imo, is the quintessential BMW and should reflect the heritage in design more so than the other models
Is that exhaust stock? What a sound!
Used car market the bmw is king best “value” in terms of dollar to dollar
Lol what a boss, cruising 55 with no hands on the steering wheel
Which trim Mercedes matches this one?
AMG E53
This interior is much better than the A6/S6. The virtual cockpit is only available on A3/A4/A5...
My dream car
The 540i I tested had a LCD cluster..
Time will tell if this model will have the same oil consumption issues as the F10 550i
I would hate forking over so much money to then have to hand in that twin turbo v8 after a 3 year lease...
Samuel Torres dealing with that situation now! M4
For a brand new one every 2 years without the worry or expense of maintenance.
Jeremy Clarkson said that the ding ding sound is for Americans to know they are in a car .
Clarkson doesn't have any values. Which explains why he was fired from Top Gear.