10:01 - That is the crystal shifter and the infotainment system dial. It is part of the bmw executive package which can also include the ambient lighting sunroof.

You should change your power setting to 10 AMP if you are using the BMW charger. Charging at 6AMP will take forever to charge. It is not your outlet . It is your setting.

I love the old skool locks very nice 👌

Super smooth and sounds awesome... That's luxury!

Power is so amazing 🤩

This 2021 X5 has a nice facia with the fog lights. They got rid of fog lights for MY22 and MY23. Is it a supply issue?

If the electric motor runs out of charge, how does it operate in hybrid mode ? Still with a mix or just ICE only?

Is this feel faster 0-60 than standard x5 drive40i?

Info on rear legroom would be good

I want this as my next truck! It seems super efficient, all the reviews from KZfaq and consumers say they barely have to fill there tank. Stats like 11,000 miles and 9000 mainly electric, doesn't that sound wonderful? I will say I'm concerned about what could go wrong that's too expensive out of warranty...

@ben hardy, you briefly commented on off-roading. Please test the off-roaring capability on this vehicle. Would love to see how it does for this price point!

I want to get one, but don't want to get the base audio system. I want to get the Harman Kardon but it hasn't been available for the last couple years in the due to COVID / chip shortage / supply chain whatever... 6:07 I was very surprised to see this one having the Harmon Kardon, it must have been from before. Anyway, I hope it it available again later this year, or at least for the 2023 model year

Phev is nice in the EU if you can commute with electric only since gas is like 2 euros / litre these days here. The US market idk if it makes much sense.

5:19 - Gotta love those socks and sandals.

Big question is what is the real world EV range? BMW says 30 miles but is it more like 15miles?

First time seeing a video of yours, great review Ben!! Regarding the plastics in the rear of the paddle shifters, I think it has to do with the feel of the paddles: when exposed to direct sun and very high temperatures (for example, when the car has been left parked during the summer in hot weather), the paddle shifters could get very uncomfortable to use. That's the same reason for which also the gear selectors are almost never made of metal. Congrats again for your excellent review.

Does the X5 xDrive45e have air suspension standard?

BMW got a exiting car and a family car

The European version of the SUV can go 50 miles on an electric range only.That is not quite twice as much...but close.That would make an awesome city commuter.Wonder is it an US regulation,as they all use the same 24kW battery.Maybe some BMW engineer/enthusiast would share if that's only software setup and can it be tweaked to 50 miles EV range as the European version....

That volumen knob!!!

That gear shifter 👀

The front air vents are not always fake, they are open on some of the other X5's (eg M50i). On the 45e they're not needed so closed off. The same front end is used on all the X5's but they all have different cooling needs.

I pay 76000 for almost fully equipments, no M sport btw.

$81+ and no cooling seats. ok.

This or Toyota RAV4

I decided NOT to get the 45e after I realized we are getting the dumb down version of the hybrid system compared to the Europeans. I mean my build came to 82K and you are telling me I am not getting the best (or at least the "regular") version?

I prefer to bought a camaro zl1 🤣🤣🤣😋💣

$81000+tax and there is no ventilated and message seat. 😂

Battery max speed is 84 mph. You should do your diligence better

Juvenile review. Sucks. Learn from other seasoned guys if you aspire to be successful in this cut throat platform