Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video review:- The 5 series is a favorite luxury car in Ireland and has been popular for years.
- The review covers the eighth generation 5 series, which is the very first electric 5 series, the BMW i5.
- The i5 eDrive 40 gets between 477 and 582 kilometers on a full charge.
- There is no longer a diesel option available for the 5 series in Ireland.
- There are petrol, plug-in hybrid, or full electric options.
- The 520i goes on sale from about €70,000, the i5 eDrive 40 from around €90,000, and the top-of-the-range i5 M60 xDrive from around €120,000.
- The new 5 series is longer, wider, and taller than before. The grille is considered conservative compared to other BMWs.
- All models are spec'd in Ireland as an M Sport from entry, which is good for the consumer.
- The rear door handles are flush and the side skirts are a contrasting black, both of which are brand new.
- The interior has BMW curved displays and fit and finish is excellent. Vegan synthetic leather is standard. It also gets the BMW interaction bar.
- An 11-kilowatt on-board AC charger is included and the charger can be upgraded to 22-kilowatt, which is standard on the M60.
- The diesel is missed because it has been a staple of the five series for so long. However, the electric five series is good.
- The eDrive 40 gets 340 horsepower and 430 Newton meters of torque, and it has a boost paddle for maximum power. The standard car is powerful enough for most people.
- The i5 eDrive 40 does zero to 100 in six seconds.
- Handling is very good for a big electric SUV, and is very involving. The reviewer said that the car is engaging to drive and tactile steering adds to the pleasure. The review noted a bit of weight transfer on faster corners.
- The i5 has regenerative braking, called B-Mode and battery preconditioning. A heat pump improves overall efficiency.
- The 5 series is an icon of the BMW range. There is a lot of expectation of it and the i5 is good and takes all the boxes.
