Video Summary
Here are the summary points from the YouTube video review of the 2024 BMW i5:- The i5 is the fully electric version of BMW's redesigned 5 Series.
- The 5 series has been on the market for 50 years.
- Gas-powered 5 Series models start around $59,000, offering 255 to 485 horsepower, but no V8 engine is available.
- The i5 eDrive40 is rear-wheel drive and has 335 horsepower with a range of 295 miles.
- The i5 M60 has 590 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and accelerates from zero to 60 in 3.3 seconds, but it drops the range to 255 miles.
- The i5's exterior styling has been criticized, but it's likely that, over time, people will find it attractive. It is a tame good mainstream car.
- The number 5 is printed beside the rear windows.
- It has a large grille despite being electric, to fit the BMW design philosophy.
- The car's size has increased with this generation; it is now longer than the BMW 7 Series from only 20 years ago.
- The i5 has a new backup beeper sound in reverse.
- The i5 makes a welcome sound when you get inside.
- When you press the start/stop button, there is a blast-off sound.
- The mood lighting dances in the interior and includes new touch light panels to control functions.
- On the dashboard the climate controls use an unusual small control.
- The infotainment system is good, intuitive, and has a very high-quality camera with useful door-path projections.
- The i5 has a 360-degree camera and Car Wash mode.
- It is missing a frunk (front trunk).
- The drive is considered excellent, and this would make a good commuter.
- The Steering is good but light.
- The Doug score is 62 out of 100, placing it near the bottom of its class, but still leagues ahead of Mercedes.
