Video Summary
- The i5 Touring is BMW's first premium electric estate car.- The reviewed model is the £100,000 xDrive M60.
- The front end features a light-up grill and modern twin headlights.
- It has 20-inch aerodynamic wheels and M-style door mirrors.
- Distinctive creases on the doors break up the car's mass.
- The boot offers 570 litres of space, 80 more than the saloon.
- With rear seats folded, the space increases to 1700 litres.
- Nice, usable space and a lot more versatile than the saloon.
- The rear is spacious, with good legroom and a panoramic sunroof.
- There are two USB ports and individual rear climate controls.
- There are no seat-back pockets.
- The front interior is nice with premium materials.
- It includes an interaction bar on the dashboard that changes colour.
- There are drawbacks: only one wireless phone charger and limited centre console space.
- Physical control buttons are lacking.
- In general, it's a nice place to hang out.
- The review is driving the twin-motor, top-dog M60 model with 607 horsepower.
- The car goes from 0-62 in 3.9 seconds.
- There are different driving modes accessed on the centre console.
- Hans Zimmer composed the expressive drive sounds.
- It's more fun than a typical electric crossover or SUV because it's lower and has good suspension control.
- The top-model M60 includes adaptive suspension professional.
- Clever self-driving technology makes cruising more relaxing.
- It has a nearly automatic assisted driving feature.
- This car can change lanes automatically.
- Both versions of the i5 have a large 81.2 kWh battery.
- The range is about 200 miles on a full charge.
- The i5 charges at 205 kW, giving a 10-80% charge in about half an hour.
- BMW is rolling out an update to its satnav that can calculate the most efficient charging stops.
- In conclusion, it is a cool looking car, it drives fantastically, luxurious, and absolutely packed with toys.
- However, at £100,000 is a bit much; a bit more disappointed that it cost £100,000, but overall a good car.
