2024 BMW 5 Series: New luxury sedan is now BMW's best car? [Review & Test Drive] 🇿🇦

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Thinking of a luxurious yet fuel-efficient sedan? The new BMW 520d might be your perfect match! In this comprehensive review, we take a deep dive into the latest iteration of this iconic car. We'll explore its updated design, refined performance, improved fuel efficiency, especially for South African drivers, and all the tech features that possibly make it BMW's best car yet.
But is the diesel engine still worth it in 2024? We'll address that question too, along with real-world driving impressions and pricing information specific to the South African market.
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Engine
1:40 - Transmission
1:52 - Other models
3:00 - Price
3:30 - Warranty and Maintenance Plan
4:00 - The elephant in the room
4:36 - Rivals
5:15 - What it’s like to drive?
7:00 - Park Assistant
8:10 - WhatsApp the dealer
8:36 - Chinese tech
10:30 - What’s bothering Ash?
11:35 - Interior
14:39 - Rear seats
15:53 - Boot/trunk
17:15 - Conclusion
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@Carscoza Ай бұрын

Would you still buy a luxury sedan like the BMW 520d over the SUV equivalent in South Africa?

@sidneybilski Ай бұрын

Definitely.

@danielmarais9106 Ай бұрын

Yes without a doubt.

@tiyanimthembi1732 Ай бұрын

Hell yeah

@mindfreeze0838 Ай бұрын

If im buying in this segment I probably have another car that is a suv.

@sithembisonhlapo2643 Ай бұрын

Not when there are SUVs like the X5 unfortunately

@tshepoboroko2920 Ай бұрын

No matter how popular the SUVs are or can be, sedans, just like hatchbacks will always have a market, whether or not car makers see this it's a different ballgame

@MaxxKoggen Ай бұрын

Lol you're not making sense. Car makers make these decisions based on how many of their cars are sold in every market. They know exactly how many purchases there are in every category and if the sales are low, there's no reason for them to put in the effort. How individuals feel is different since you don't buy a new phone every year or 2 like you would a phone.

@tshepoboroko2920 Ай бұрын

@@MaxxKoggen You may have entirely missed my point

@MaxxKoggen Ай бұрын

@@tshepoboroko2920 which was what?

@lutha1720 Ай бұрын

yep definately agree with you, i i have an SUV and a hatch and i sometimes see myself wanting something in the middle like a sedan my wife has a crossover , a sedan is something we need to fill that gap in practicality.

@thabisohitchdladla Ай бұрын

Sedans are still the best! really beautiful. I am getting the 2024 330i this month, used your website to find the best deal!

@vladdorel9081 Ай бұрын

hello from Romania! I just bought an BMW m340i xdrive with 374 HP......so the sedans will never die.....or maybe let me put it this way: don't let the sedans die!!!!! the suv are not the answer.......are heavy, with high center of gravity, there are not so comfortable like the sedans.....you only get a bigger boot....that's all!

@sechabashuping8685 Ай бұрын

2 year warranty for a car that’s north of a R1 000 000 is mad business… 😮

@clementmahumane65 Ай бұрын

Ridiculous and unacceptable.

@KrS247 Ай бұрын

Any issues are covered under the Motor Plan for 5 years/100k km

@Suhailmaster58 Ай бұрын

It’s a rip off seriously.

@AJ-mz4lw Ай бұрын

Money Pit. They know in 2 years you will be crying. @sechabashuping8685

@kaym7549 Ай бұрын

They basically want people to buy and resell their cars evertime a new model comes out.

@simontempler3545 Ай бұрын

The death of the executive saloon has been a question over the past 2 decades now. Car journos must end this drama. The executive sedan will never die.

@Hello-Mr-DJ Ай бұрын

Just makes sense for a 5er to have a 6 cylinder, given the size of the car. That 4 pot diesel just looks like it’ll work better in a 3 Series.

@radeberadebe8528 Ай бұрын

Man you couldn’t have said it better implementation and refinement of the tech, comfort and aftermarket support of the German vehicle brands is amazingly impressive eg simple car regular services you get the best service.

@beinjar5634 Ай бұрын

Sedans are harmonious I’m getting my 2023/2024 Mercedes C200 soon. Someone like me hates a heavy slow bigger box (SUV)

@marcusoctober4856 Ай бұрын

Favorite review of the new 5 series. Yes, I like it more than the European or American reviews

@everythingeducationsa5051 Ай бұрын

8:12 that transition is very nice 🔥🔥🔥. Enjoyed it

@alexhadebe4079 Ай бұрын

Iv owned about three of the 5 series From e28 535i E34 535i And the e39 528i My favorite was e28 But the strongest was the e34 for me guys and but now im done with bma maybe new one maybe

@Manhattanranger93 Ай бұрын

Saw this car on the road and wow! What a good looking car especially in Brooklyn grey. I'd take this over an SUV anyday

@Cyber_Krb Ай бұрын

What a review. Well done!

@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252 Ай бұрын

Well done the diesel engine will always be better one to go for🎉😮 Nice one Ash

@kay7518 Ай бұрын

Every category has its own practicality. For me a Sedan is for my personal reasons and an SUV is for when I want to have more people in the car but still be able to offer them comfort and enough space for everyone

@Under_Construction100 Ай бұрын

Two cars that the two manufacturers never get wrong: BMW for its 5 series and Mercedes for its E-Class.

@etienne6641 Ай бұрын

Hi Ash, great review! I think people who buy this sedan will have a SUV in their stable as well. Remember to mention the tablet connectors at the back seats next time. Great for kids on the long road.

@motheolebelo Ай бұрын

New look looks proper 👌 Small things could be better such as boot space and some shortcut buttons to access urgent settings. Overall its a niice package and good useable review Ash. I would look for a low mileage F10 520/530d and be happy

@geoffreyhughes9979 Ай бұрын

Great review...lovely car.

@user-ev2px3mi2g Ай бұрын

Oh love this nice

@anelisamekeni3373 Ай бұрын

Looks so beautiful

@Boschie143 Ай бұрын

As always an epic review 🔥🫡

@jeleelmeintjies Ай бұрын

it’s crazy how your office if arrows from where i work, the bmw looked massive in the parking lot

@stilloutside Ай бұрын

I love the new look...progressive stuff

@sandilemajiya7831 Ай бұрын

What a great car. I love the way you did this review you even showed us the keys and pack assist, that is a great review

@JBMGANG1 Ай бұрын

I think we need to see other videos that critique the flaws of engineering of the same car after warranty has expired... This is important 😅 it should still be in good condition but we need to see the reviews of the same car model at least 3 of them to see common problems that arise over time and give possible solutions for repairs and maintenance 😅 provided the owner wishes to keep the car and NOT to sell it.

@Emeritus63s Ай бұрын

I agree- 5 series is best

@ShepherdNdhlovu1 Ай бұрын

They’re becoming harder to distinguish between the Mercedes E and BMW 5 series . Would’ve loved to see them side by side

@issankayi3515 Ай бұрын

I always appreciate a review by Ash no bs dry humour. Straight into the car facts unhurried, seamlessly, good temperament. So good. 👍🏽

@gustavchuene7430 Ай бұрын

Some of us do enjoy that dry humor...just don't watch Ciro then Those of us who enjoy watching his reviews, we appreciate him.

@kwakekamdivasi591 Ай бұрын

@@gustavchuene7430 For real. Mans could have just praised Ash and kept it moving

@HenryMcChanj Ай бұрын

SUV's aside this car's biggest competition for a sedan buyer is the BMW 3 series

@mindfreeze0838 Ай бұрын

The problem people often overlook with sedans is not how they deal with road undulations a but better than a SUV but how high or low those undulations are and how they will damage the car.

@kagisomogoshane5094 Ай бұрын

Especially here in South Africa

@mrbones9264 Ай бұрын

I like how you say leather, whilst in fact its Veganza, a replacement material for the leather. Judgding from your review, BMW has succeeded in creating a luxury material that replaces leather 👍

@TehMr Ай бұрын

It’s their branded “Vegan Leather”

@moviescorner266 Ай бұрын

This new 5 series look really bad compared to the previous model. The back looks like a Mercedes style with fake exhaust 😢😢 BMW made a very bad choice on this design but love the interior.

@Sylvester_Mashile Ай бұрын

The cheapest 5 series is R1.25m, how insane is that 🤯.

@nkwestM Ай бұрын

Is it long ranger as the previous models of +-1000km on single a tank of fuel…?🧐

@bokeerfamily-ox3yb Ай бұрын

Does sunroof open or is it fixed

@mfanakithi2002 Ай бұрын

I didn’t hear much on the pricing. The x5 is nice but we are looking at close to R2M these days

@Bzulu4 Ай бұрын

The mid sized sedan segment is dead but the compact category will survive because of favourable pricing and the second hand market.

@strussdo Ай бұрын

Can't wait for the new 3series... The 5 has just become too big in my opinion.. But still it looks to be a very nice car this

@makungusithole315 Ай бұрын

That's actually a spare wheel in new premium german cat🤯🤯🤯🤯

@MaitsebaleHerold-uj8in Ай бұрын

I was also surprised and in a BMW

@hsmedsvik Ай бұрын

When he said it was comfortable over small bumps the first thing in my mind was if they got rid of run flat tyres, because run flat tyres are definitely not comfortable. They actually kept spare wheels in all the M cars all these years as these did not have run flats and hence needed a spare.

@nande8187 Ай бұрын

Can you please next time you also seat in the middle there at the back seat? Coz I would like to see if and adult can seat comfortably with that air-vents part in morden cars, as you mantioned "South African life style"🤣🤣 Otherwise thanks for the best review.. You have covered everything. I think the battery has taken some space of that boot, because it should be bigger than that...

@JamaicanMeCrazy Ай бұрын

Me wanting something that's already extinct... A wagon

@Mzwandile_Makhowane Ай бұрын

Never extinct, per se. good news for you, I guess. It is gonna be made available to choice with this iteration of the 5er. Including getting one with an M5 engine (hybrid).

@JamaicanMeCrazy Ай бұрын

@@Mzwandile_Makhowane my last two cars were wagons. Maybe the can look them up as as they're not available in USA they aren't available. Nissan ad wagon then my current car is a Toyota fielder hybrid Whichi is basically a Corolla wagon. But here in America they try to pose them wagons as crossovers like the new crown signia.. I just want a small compact efficient and inexpensive wagon. Like that jdm Corolla wagon I had while I'm another country

@nawanekhomo3159 Ай бұрын

Suzuki should get ZF to help them with their automatic gearboxs

@thabo9218 Ай бұрын

They already have a 6 speed auto in unit grand vitara allgrip.. they should move that down the range

@user-iz9sv4yv1v Ай бұрын

Hi loads of vehicles including Jaguar, Mercedes, etc use ZF Gearboxes (Transmissions) so it is not unique to BMW.Manufacturers from Aston Martin, Chevrolet, Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Ford and BMW all rely on ZF transmissions to function. You would never think there was anything in common with a Ford F-150 and Rolls Royce - but they both often contain a ZF gearbox

@sindisa1287 Ай бұрын

Where is Ciro?

@therealnkully Ай бұрын

The placement of the reverse light really bothers me. Like, why is it there? It’s so impractical. Imagine in bumper-to-bumper traffic you’re trying to reverse and overtake the car in front of you and the person behind you won’t see the reverse light because it's located where the tow bar usually is. It’s so unlike BMW to do that. They should fix that in the facelift. 😔

@jjff4555 Ай бұрын

BMW must go back to the drawing board with this new 5... Go more E39 combind shapes !! Who cares about fuel consumption and EV'S !!! EV'S are there for the people who lives in a dream land for now.. aspecialy in SA.

@Suhailmaster58 Ай бұрын

I think BMW is getting away with buttons and wants people to use voice assistant for doing most of the things. Hence the fuel can be shown if you just tell the bmw voice assistant.

@travelmates1 Ай бұрын

Why does it have a fixed glass roof, and not a sunroof? If a glass roof can't slide open, its totally pointless. (I am a smoker, and love my slide-open "chimney")

@HumanBeingSpawn Ай бұрын

The empty gap between the steering column and the dashboard is very unsettling 0:10

@Carscoza Ай бұрын

It's because Ash is oddly proportioned!

@leratomotsumi7090 Ай бұрын

Last gen LCI was pinnacle Bavarian design. This looks unfinished. Looks like a BMW from GTA trying to hide from copyright.

@romeonetili5116 Ай бұрын

What an amazing space 👏

@katlehomolale-mr6dc Ай бұрын

It's an okay car but I'd go with the E-Class because it's better looking exterior and interior.

@g4tlan Ай бұрын

Is the interior build quality good in the merc? Asking due to the recent low quality build.

@duffydon1741 Ай бұрын

@@g4tlan the E-class has the better build quality at MB but still cant match BMW!!

@beinjar5634 Ай бұрын

I’d choose the E Class too, very stunning, high tech, most comfortable

@mjngp Ай бұрын

The rattle and squeaks in the Merc centre console is not make sure, way cheaply made

@beinjar5634 Ай бұрын

@@mjngp Sorry, which BMW that doesn’t squeak?

@emadimutsa Ай бұрын

eish i still see the Corolla backside on this car

@TD1237 Ай бұрын

I love the newer designs BMW's come out with.

@Keitumetsemulaudzi Ай бұрын

Yeah but i will say that they look odd in videos

@TD1237 Ай бұрын

@@KeitumetsemulaudziYeah I know what you mean

@bravofoxable Ай бұрын

Had a 5 series,amazing car. No need for 7 series or SUV for that matter ...😜

@lindomadondo4279 Ай бұрын

I’m still mad at South African not loving station wagons, therefore I resort to sedans.

@ld9387 Ай бұрын

It needs 6 cylinders. North America gets 6 cylinder models.

@melikhayambali6264 Ай бұрын

My e38 pushes 226kw Why would I buy an expensive 145kw it's a waste of money

@jjff4555 Ай бұрын

I'll rather buy a Lexus without any warranty and it will still outlast any of the German cars !!

@duffydon1741 Ай бұрын

You're lying!!

@jjff4555 Ай бұрын

@@duffydon1741 unfortunately it's the truth LOL

@duffydon1741 Ай бұрын

@@jjff4555 that you’re lying, yes!!!

@ld9387 Ай бұрын

@duffydon1741 it is true though. Lexus is the most reliable luxury brand

@duffydon1741 Ай бұрын

@@ld9387 not anymore dude, used to be..

@beinjar5634 Ай бұрын

Sir you wrong about South African style choosing SUV over sedan, South Africans prefer sedan and hatchback those who have SUV have sedan as daily drive car

@ld9387 Ай бұрын

This isn't true. Sedan sales are low compared to SUVs. Most people prefer SUVs

@contyoutufication Ай бұрын

I would get a Camry 2024 over this bmw anyday...

@labourlawact7826 Ай бұрын

Nice car to own if you're the first owner. You don't want this car when it gets older, and all the typical BMW problems start. It'll bankrupt you🙈🙈🙈

@don-ricodasilva5205 Ай бұрын

Tiggo is also less than half the price... Can't compare

@releM15 Ай бұрын

145kw and 450nm for a car north of a million? I would rather take an SUV like Mazdas new inline 6 SUV

@therangoh Ай бұрын

Are you expecting 5 series to become a SUV? lol. There is a reason why there are X series.

@127834 Ай бұрын

The 5 has always been a good choice but all this so called "Tech" is driving me away to a car with more buttons than screens

@abdulgafoordangor2312 Ай бұрын

Definitely not!. Take a look at DEE from BMW!.

@kyleparma4432 Ай бұрын

BMW lost the plot with the 5 series design, almost looks like an SUV

@jameskekana7048 Ай бұрын

Really disappointed there is no 6 cylinder. This '2.0 everything' road these premium giants are doing is taking the soul out of everything. The engines are powerful yes, but man, it's so... Meh. Make a 550 With a 6er for heaven's sake!

@antonioporra7210 Ай бұрын

Who scratched the back left mag rim so early in the life of this Beeema? LOL

@user-Markk81 Ай бұрын

This interior isn't luxury at all. It can very well fit in some KIA K5...

@tshephangsithole750 Ай бұрын

The 3 series looks better than this. BMW should rethink their warranty.

@N_P85 Ай бұрын

premium feeling plastic...lol

@maxlodewyk_na Ай бұрын

SUV’s are overrated in my opinion. Some sedans are more practical than most SUV’s.

@ld9387 Ай бұрын

This is true.

@Jayraaff9 Ай бұрын

2 whole years 😂😂😂 BMW is now out of touch...

@sizwe1131 17 күн бұрын

Yho times are tough. Imagine getting a lemon and you have to fit the bill.

@rnburley Ай бұрын

SUV are for fat people or for people over compensating for small piel. Sedans are great but wagons are the best 👌

@jjff4555 Ай бұрын

People are just ridiculous.. what are your side mirrors for ? Blind spot detection and all the crap. If you got your license legally you won't need this technology.