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carwow After seeing Matt standing on the doors and sitting on the roof of the car, it is pretty unlikely BMW will ever lend him a car to review again...
That sucks, I mean we don't have a proper supercar (i8 does not count as a supercar, it doesn't). We don't have an RS6-esque model in our lineup. If you want a fast touring, you are left to leave BMW and go to Merc or Audi.
I think it's based on what sells. For example, When BMW launched the E61 M5 Touring in 2007,they only managed to sell 1,056 of them - and that's just worldwide. And BMW also realised that there just wasn't a strong enough business case for a lightning fast, load lugging BMW.
Yeah mostly because it still manages to compete even though it's the last generation. Last generation mercs E and bmw 5's were garbage in comparison to the A6. Wait till Audi launches the new A6 and it's gonna be the same thing all over again
What is it with car reviewers and interiors? If there's loads of buttons, they say it looks "confusing". So BMW remove 90% of the buttons and now they say "It looks bland!"
He didn't show that threre is space for rhe boot cover snd net in the underfloor storage. So you dont hsve to leave them propped up in the garage (like in other cars) you can stow them in the car along with all your gear.
I just love the 5 series wagon trunk, already on the e61 they had all those smart features and also some cargo dividers that are just genius... And my favorite thing, the opening hatch that can open independent from the trunk door
Altough I love Mat's reviews, I must admit that he is very harsh with the cars. Not verbally but physically. He pulls and pushes and turns every button, door, handle or whatever very aggressively as if he owned the car for 5 years. Don't know if he notices it, but when he started opening these storage compartments on the BMW I expected them to fall off
Thomas Frank if you watch his reviews he never has any respect for the vehicles or an ounce of mechanical sympathy. I think it’s a “size” thing and he likes to dominate. Anyone who finds the M steering wheel too thick has wussies hands !
Just wanted to say it's awesome that you don't saddle us subscribers with every single video, like the infotainment ones that less people are interested in. Love the reviews, keep them up !
I’ve just bought a 68 plate one of these. Probably the favourite car I’ve purchased in 20 years, all the car you’ll ever need. Alongside my Alfa 156 that obviously blew up.
A positive bmw feature missed here are the auto adaptive LED Headlights. They are incredible in terms of maximising night visibility safely. Consider doing a group night drive test for those very high/ low hemisphere country's where we have VERY long winter nights.
The saloon car looks like a Kia from the side and an autistic jumbled up BMW from the back. I don't think that they should have taken the 7 series crap front...
Well design is always a question of taste. I personally love the design and think that it's decent step towards the correct direction. On the other hand, I like the design of the new mercs but they just look too similiar to each other. It's hard to differentiate between an S or an E class for example.
Rankon i agree that mercs look too similar to each other between its current classes, but at least they don't look the same between both classes and different generations like bmw and audi.
I'm not loving all of BMWs design language right now, but that's a good looking estate. And those wheels are so cool. If they did the 550m in estate trim that would be incredible
I think it is extremely important to include the price of the car featured in the video. These videos are very nice but can be frustrating being told that the prices start from £38k whilst the car featured costs more like £50-60k perhaps?
leo r and the new one will be flawed to begin with because they'll likely stick with the same engine layout and poor dynamics. Still, it will look the best inside and out and that counts for a lot.
Matt I love ur vids but on the digital display the "plastic curves "are not plastic , it's steal And I actually love that design in stead of a full display because it's not a standard car anymore
If it's not the best premium estate car you can buy, what is? The BMW is better than both the E Class and the A6, so I'm flummoxed as to what he is referring to.
Wait two of the cons are not really cons. The fat steering wheel is one of the best if not the best feeling steering wheel in the business, and the trim around the dials looks amazing. Gives the car a unique look compared to just an LCD panel in front of you.
Instead of Android Auto, BMW is focusing on A2A (Apps for Auto), which is part of the company’s ConnectedDrive platform. That allows apps to integrate deeply (and safely) with the car and, because it provides a stable developer interface, it allows the company to innovate faster. That’s mostly because it allows his group to work on its part of the in-car technology stack without having to stick to the slower innovation cycle that dominates the actual hardware part of the car business.
Dear Mat, reviewers never seem to mention weight when discussing model options. For example, according to BMW, the 520D weighs around 135 KG less than the 530D XDrive version. That's a bit like lugging the equivalent of your wife and kids around everywhere for the benefit of the options. In other models the weight penalty is even worse. Also, should heavy, wide cars be taxed as such and forget about the dodgy fuel/emissions tests?
The luggage area arrangements are pretty similar to what I had in a 2012 Mazda6 Estate. The moveable net arrangement is nearly identical. Difference with this car is that road noise doesn't tear off your ears like happens in the Mazda. If you've the money, buy the BMW.
can you stick your phone on the drivers window with a noise meter app displaying so we get an objective reading for in-car noise? Otherwise, really excellent reviews as usual *****
I find your reviews enjoyable, in fact so much that i nowadays watch them as soon as they come out no matter what car it is about, (off course i like your Volvo reviews a liiitle more) ....good job! Greeting from Sweden...
So what is the best touring (Kombi) on the market today? (or tomorrow) . I have the E61 535d touring and in terms of comparison its still on a par or better than the majority of new tourers available today, and much cheaper. Though it is far from perfect in terms of design, it has its flaws but we forgive it, we love it! Fun fact - Our 12 year old diesel estate is a 170mph car. Thats right, it hits its limit of 155mph in 5th gear. Its now on 255k kms and it is still going strong, no rust and pulls like a train. PS 0-100kmph is 6.x seconds standard and if you can take off in 2nd gear it does it in the 5s.
All these cars, A6, E class, 5 series in estate form are pretty amazing. Why would you really need an SUV unless you go off road. These are all £10K cheaper.... or more.
I had an Audi A8. No Android!! Loaded, heated and cooled, best massage back seats. No AUX JACK!! "We, Audi, made a deal with Apple.. " Thanks for your honesty. Back to the S Class.. Not as good in the Massage dept, 2012, but everything else was great.
u should go for all wheel steering, in corners feels like a 3 series and on the highway it feels like a 7 series...and btw ios is way better than android, porsche also only offers carplay cause ppl with brain dont use android, i had android for years its so weak compared to ios, its like changing from an fiat to a mercedes when changing to ios
I had a 2012 Mazda6 with similar luggage space and net arrangements. Good car, the Mazda, but out of warranty not so good at all. Things go wrong and they're no cheap to put right.
You sure introduced a good way to spike comment numbers, Matt. Half of the comments below aren't even about the car but about the iOS - android debate.
Just seen one of these at Available Car and now I don’t want anything else. It was superb. When my Tiguan is due to be returned I’m having one of these. Trouble is I like my options ticked and this has many many option for many many pounds. But I’d be happy with adaptive LED lights and suspension
Why 10 device limit rather than 4? Driver and passenger - personal phone, business phone and tablet each is 6, a phone for a couple of passengers is 8 and a couple spare as it's better to have more rather than less.
I wish we could have this in the U.S.! Nice job triggering Apple fanboys, then having an Apple laptop. Also, the phone pic was an E34 M5 estate! What was that about chucking estates on the back roads... Great video.
Tell me if I'm wrong but you uploaded the same car but in grey on 11th may...same 2018 model etc lol 2 videos, 4 months apart...have you forgot you already did a video
HUDs are never mentioned in the carwow videos, are they not allowed in britain or something? The HUD in my 3-series is way, WAY better than any digital dials in any car. You simply never have to look down on your instrument cluster in everyday driving.
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carwow wich sound system is in this bmw
Rc Guy
Probably the most expensive that you can upgrade
carwow After seeing Matt standing on the doors and sitting on the roof of the car, it is pretty unlikely BMW will ever lend him a car to review again...
@@NZO_BE I think it's Harmon Kardon
Enzo Dean
The Harman Kardon is the most expensive upgrade possible but I don’t this car had this top upgrade.
I still love that BMW is using knobs for ac and other things. Honestly when driving is so much better than touch screens. Good review guys.
Not anymore
@dwade3202 yep. Not any more. Luckily I bought 7 series 2021 hahah
Did I missed the part where you come back to underfloor storage compartment in the boot?
Vaidas Kurmauskas ooooh yeah!
I was about to say that
Exactly. And no answer to this point. Shame.
Practicality video
Vaidas Kurmauskas 100th like
Why is BMW not interested in putting an M5 engine in this, with an aggressive body kit?
Itumeleng Setilo because a touring and an m5 are for different purposes
That sucks, I mean we don't have a proper supercar (i8 does not count as a supercar, it doesn't). We don't have an RS6-esque model in our lineup. If you want a fast touring, you are left to leave BMW and go to Merc or Audi.
BMW ALPINA B5 ;)
Itumeleng Setilo because it won't be better than the RS6
I think it's based on what sells. For example, When BMW launched the E61 M5 Touring in 2007,they only managed to sell 1,056 of them - and that's just worldwide.
And BMW also realised that there just wasn't a strong enough business case for a lightning fast, load lugging BMW.
the amount of time and engineering gone into that car is astonishing, it's really incredible
The Net is actually designed to keep cargo from coming into the passenger cabin in a crash. Really smart safety feature
Paul Dyer I actually thought it was to keep my pet away from trespassing into the cabin.
Ialready had it in my E91 from 2007
Also had the same feature on an old 2000 330d, comes in handy for sure. I'd be disappointed if any touring newer than that didn't have it
Those 3D rims on the dials makes them special and unique. I like those. Fully flat screen is just dull.
E class estate vs 5 series touring vs A6 avant
there is no place for audi between merc and bimmer
VLAD THE IMPALER rubbish
Yeah mostly because it still manages to compete even though it's the last generation. Last generation mercs E and bmw 5's were garbage in comparison to the A6. Wait till Audi launches the new A6 and it's gonna be the same thing all over again
VLAD THE IMPALER I know it's not that premium but it's really up there, especially the interior
VLAD THE IMPALER I actually prefer Audi and BMW over Mercedes
What is it with car reviewers and interiors?
If there's loads of buttons, they say it looks "confusing".
So BMW remove 90% of the buttons and now they say "It looks bland!"
The Zanzibarbarian i guess it’s rather about the design than the amount of buttons. The e class looks a bit more posh, which I don’t really like
r u kidding me? r u that blind? its obviously for the entertainment man hahaha chill! and bmw would have not lend them the car durh
They seem to be never happy.
He didn't show that threre is space for rhe boot cover snd net in the underfloor storage. So you dont hsve to leave them propped up in the garage (like in other cars) you can stow them in the car along with all your gear.
I just love the 5 series wagon trunk, already on the e61 they had all those smart features and also some cargo dividers that are just genius... And my favorite thing, the opening hatch that can open independent from the trunk door
Altough I love Mat's reviews, I must admit that he is very harsh with the cars. Not verbally but physically. He pulls and pushes and turns every button, door, handle or whatever very aggressively as if he owned the car for 5 years. Don't know if he notices it, but when he started opening these storage compartments on the BMW I expected them to fall off
He's testing durability stop being such a softy
You don't climb WITH SHOES on such a fantastic new car. Shame!
I know what a f muppet
Thomas Frank you so bloody so if you got what it takes. Don’t be such a wuss.
Thomas Frank if you watch his reviews he never has any respect for the vehicles or an ounce of mechanical sympathy. I think it’s a “size” thing and he likes to dominate. Anyone who finds the M steering wheel too thick has wussies hands !
It's is a review model, destined to be binned
It's probably why someone jumped on the roof of his porsche. Karma is a bitch.
Just wanted to say it's awesome that you don't saddle us subscribers with every single video, like the infotainment ones that less people are interested in. Love the reviews, keep them up !
I’ve just bought a 68 plate one of these. Probably the favourite car I’ve purchased in 20 years, all the car you’ll ever need. Alongside my Alfa 156 that obviously blew up.
How is it now?
My dad is called Gary and he bought a 20 plate 5 series this week and also owned a 156 about 21 years ago! How funny!
I'm fact it had been his dream car since he was in his early 20s and he loves it, always saying why would anyone need to buy anything more!
So if the seats aren't comfy enough you can just sit on the roof and make your way down the highway. Nice!
Or if theres a pretty lady You just make her sit on your lap.
@@mrsmith5846 huh
That old 90s BMW 5 series touring in the middle arm rest. Nice touch!
Such a nice car!
Got it in almost exact same trim. Really good car. Fuel economy is on par with 2l diesel.
A positive bmw feature missed here are the auto adaptive LED Headlights. They are incredible in terms of maximising night visibility safely. Consider doing a group night drive test for those very high/ low hemisphere country's where we have VERY long winter nights.
Matt you said you would come back to the underfloor storage later in the video - but did you? 3:41
I love the New BMW design, seems like this is the gen is where they really shake off those atrocities from the Bangle era.
Riswan Ahmad P. You call this design from 15 years ago "new"?
Rankon it's not about the logo, lol. All cars keep their logo and Merc is an example of change is design. BMW and Audi use the same outdated ones.
The saloon car looks like a Kia from the side and an autistic jumbled up BMW from the back. I don't think that they should have taken the 7 series crap front...
Well design is always a question of taste. I personally love the design and think that it's decent step towards the correct direction. On the other hand, I like the design of the new mercs but they just look too similiar to each other. It's hard to differentiate between an S or an E class for example.
Rankon i agree that mercs look too similar to each other between its current classes, but at least they don't look the same between both classes and different generations like bmw and audi.
I'm not loving all of BMWs design language right now, but that's a good looking estate. And those wheels are so cool. If they did the 550m in estate trim that would be incredible
I think it is extremely important to include the price of the car featured in the video. These videos are very nice but can be frustrating being told that the prices start from £38k whilst the car featured costs more like £50-60k perhaps?
Can you do A6, so we get the 3 ones to compare?
Amazingn0ne It's still hasn't been refreshed
The a6 is obselete compared to the e class and 5 series
leo r and the new one will be flawed to begin with because they'll likely stick with the same engine layout and poor dynamics. Still, it will look the best inside and out and that counts for a lot.
New one needs to come out
You get climate control as standard? In 2017? In a BMW 5? Fuck me....woooow
I think he meant automatic air conditioning (a.k.a climatronic). You'll be surprised how many expensive cars still have it as an option.
Give me the list of those cars...
Well, yeah, I take my words back. It's obviously standard on all similarly priced cars...
How does the 5series estate compare to the suv alternative of the x5? Does it offer same space internally but better driving capability?
Matt I love ur vids but on the digital display the "plastic curves "are not plastic , it's steal
And I actually love that design in stead of a full display because it's not a standard car anymore
If it's not the best premium estate car you can buy, what is? The BMW is better than both the E Class and the A6, so I'm flummoxed as to what he is referring to.
Inline six engines are silkily smooth. It's the simplest arrangement with perfect primary and secondary balance.
The M5 Touring in the center console was brilliant.
carwow + BMW = my life complete
Mat prefers Android over iOS? Officially the best car reviewer out there IMO.
Loved that Shade.. 😍😍😍😍
Nice
That just looks bloody great!!! 5 stars from me. My 335d replacement. 🔥👌🏼👍🏼
That car is completely stunning
He says it's not the best in it's class but doesn't even point out which car is.
Wait two of the cons are not really cons. The fat steering wheel is one of the best if not the best feeling steering wheel in the business, and the trim around the dials looks amazing. Gives the car a unique look compared to just an LCD panel in front of you.
OMG BEAUTIFUL INTERIOR DESIGN!!!!!!!!!
I have a small sense of déjà vu. Anyone else saw the video when they originally uploaded it?
Joaquín Sánchez thinking the same here!!! I don’t get why he did it twice
This is my dream car! I loved the review love to see more in future videos on other BMW's! :)
Instead of Android Auto, BMW is focusing on A2A (Apps for Auto), which is part of the company’s ConnectedDrive platform. That allows apps to integrate deeply (and safely) with the car and, because it provides a stable developer interface, it allows the company to innovate faster. That’s mostly because it allows his group to work on its part of the in-car technology stack without having to stick to the slower innovation cycle that dominates the actual hardware part of the car business.
I really appreciate that you had a OnePlus 3!! Shows that you are someone who is really up with the times!
You didnt go back to the boot Matt
When Mat reviews a bmw, sure hell yeah i m coming over and check it out
This has got to be better than any estate car out there,even V90
There is a space underneath bootfloor, and there is a grey sticker wich tells how to place two parcel shelves. You can see when he open cover.
Dear Mat, reviewers never seem to mention weight when discussing model options. For example, according to BMW, the 520D weighs around 135 KG less than the 530D XDrive version. That's a bit like lugging the equivalent of your wife and kids around everywhere for the benefit of the options. In other models the weight penalty is even worse. Also, should heavy, wide cars be taxed as such and forget about the dodgy fuel/emissions tests?
The luggage area arrangements are pretty similar to what I had in a 2012 Mazda6 Estate. The moveable net arrangement is nearly identical. Difference with this car is that road noise doesn't tear off your ears like happens in the Mazda. If you've the money, buy the BMW.
can you stick your phone on the drivers window with a noise meter app displaying so we get an objective reading for in-car noise? Otherwise, really excellent reviews as usual *****
BMW M140i isn't available on Carwow to configure
"If it ain't broke don't fix it."
But hell, the 5 series dash looks similar to my dad's 2006 320i.
I find your reviews enjoyable, in fact so much that i nowadays watch them as soon as they come out no matter what car it is about, (off course i like your Volvo reviews a liiitle more) ....good job! Greeting from Sweden...
Hi Matt, what is your choice- X5 G05 or 5 touring G31 ?
So what is the best touring (Kombi) on the market today? (or tomorrow) . I have the E61 535d touring and in terms of comparison its still on a par or better than the majority of new tourers available today, and much cheaper. Though it is far from perfect in terms of design, it has its flaws but we forgive it, we love it! Fun fact - Our 12 year old diesel estate is a 170mph car. Thats right, it hits its limit of 155mph in 5th gear. Its now on 255k kms and it is still going strong, no rust and pulls like a train. PS 0-100kmph is 6.x seconds standard and if you can take off in 2nd gear it does it in the 5s.
I'm still not certain that the net feature is primarily for dogs, I think it's to stop items sliding forwards under braking or in an accident.
Why is he so rough with cars...
Wild thoughts
that's why i keep on watching him cause he don't give F
Because its not his.
Eydzuan Rosley yeah in one episode of him reviewing a Land Rover he puts a pb & j sandwich in the center console
Because it's real world test ?
As a Jag fan I have to admit the tech on this makes me envious, if only the XF Sportbrake had such innovation...
9:46 wow that looks so cool!
Im just wondering how come the car doesn't think you're doing some of the hand gestures when you move your hands about when you were talking?
whats up with the massive hinges in the back when u fold down the backseats. holy shit i haven't seen that on the competition.
Stepping with your whole weight on the rear door window? They should make you buy all the cars you 'test'
Because I'm introducing it, are you thinking that even if you do what you are allowed to forgive?
One of the many reasons you don't buy a "BMW UK pre-registered car"
drunkensessions take a look at his arm, it wasn’t all his body weight. but i agree lol
All these cars, A6, E class, 5 series in estate form are pretty amazing. Why would you really need an SUV unless you go off road. These are all £10K cheaper.... or more.
I had an Audi A8. No Android!! Loaded, heated and cooled, best massage back seats. No AUX JACK!! "We, Audi, made a deal with Apple.. " Thanks for your honesty. Back to the S Class..
Not as good in the Massage dept, 2012, but everything else was great.
0:01 that's how you should drive through london ^^
damn that color
Didn't you review this car already ?
u should go for all wheel steering, in corners feels like a 3 series and on the highway it feels like a 7 series...and btw ios is way better than android, porsche also only offers carplay cause ppl with brain dont use android, i had android for years its so weak compared to ios, its like changing from an fiat to a mercedes when changing to ios
can you please do a mercedes e-class estate review🙏🏻
I had a 2012 Mazda6 with similar luggage space and net arrangements. Good car, the Mazda, but out of warranty not so good at all. Things go wrong and they're no cheap to put right.
that e34 picture under the armrest. attention to details. love ur reviews boy
M steering wheel is the best in the business and he 5 series is really the best estate you can buy if you are a dynamic person.
Great video as always, Mat! Keep It up.
Hey Matt, please review the Panamera Sport Turismo when you have a chance! It's the ultimate station wagon!
Which is the best premium estate car then? The V90 or the E-Class?
pfff. e-class is cracking at every turn, driving assistant not good as the bmw and much more. Ah, Volvo is a joke, good making trucks, not cars.
Obsessedgarage would slap u for that intro bit :0
I just realised that ive been watching this channel for more than 4 years
Hi Matt, what premium estate car is better than this?
What were you going to say about the under floor storage in the boot? You didn't get back to speak about it though you said you would !
You sure introduced a good way to spike comment numbers, Matt. Half of the comments below aren't even about the car but about the iOS - android debate.
Just seen one of these at Available Car and now I don’t want anything else. It was superb. When my Tiguan is due to be returned I’m having one of these. Trouble is I like my options ticked and this has many many option for many many pounds. But I’d be happy with adaptive LED lights and suspension
Why 10 device limit rather than 4? Driver and passenger - personal phone, business phone and tablet each is 6, a phone for a couple of passengers is 8 and a couple spare as it's better to have more rather than less.
You say the 2 litre is probably as good, but what about when its loaded with 4 adults and truck load of holiday gear. Is the 4 cylinder ok then?
I wish we could have this in the U.S.! Nice job triggering Apple fanboys, then having an Apple laptop. Also, the phone pic was an E34 M5 estate! What was that about chucking estates on the back roads... Great video.
There is already "BMW 5 Series Touring 2018 in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews" only with a gray BMW,.. What's up with that ?
This is the best car ever with the best ever automatic gear .
You never did go back to the thing in the boot?
Tell me if I'm wrong but you uploaded the same car but in grey on 11th may...same 2018 model etc lol 2 videos, 4 months apart...have you forgot you already did a video
Nice review,this car is sooo much better than the new 5 series…
HUDs are never mentioned in the carwow videos, are they not allowed in britain or something? The HUD in my 3-series is way, WAY better than any digital dials in any car. You simply never have to look down on your instrument cluster in everyday driving.
My favourite car channel!
Unless I missed it, you never went back and talked about the underfloor storage...
I wish they offered this car in the U.S. as well as the A6 Avant.
That's a beautiful wagon.
That paint colour is beautiful...anyone know which BMW colour is that?
Do people in BMW watch what ypu do with their car? 😂😂
This one actually looks very good. I remember 5ers used to be uglier than the 3; this time around the 5 is the better one.
my 2012 Model has all of these features except digital display.…even a Panorama roof, Head up and more….but this facelift model here is better looking
Hasn't he already reviewed this car
That paintwork is beautiful