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Great car But Sensatec Seats Very Uncomfortable

Todd, 04/25/2022
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
7 of 13 people found this review helpful

Love everything about the car but after 15 months we are getting rid of it because the Sensatec fake leather seats are like sitting on a board. Horribly uncomfortable for any ride over 90 minutes. Unbearable.

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NOT the Ultimate Driving Machine

NDD, 09/01/2021
2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful

First time BMW owner. Owned the car for 8 months, but just sold it. For the price point of the vehicle, the interior materials feel cheap. The Sensatrac interior felt more like vinyl instead of imitation leather. It was hot even with the A/C on. After several months a creaking/tapping sound was prevalent when driving. Dealer fixed it by lubricating door seals, the fix did not last long. Android Auto would constantly drop off, so you need to disconnect and reconnect the phone. Dealer said that it was a common issue with no fix. Road noise is terrible inside the vehicle, unlike other luxury cars I have ridden in. The air suspension would not stay on the level the driver sets it on. Vehicle has a noticeable sound when it transfers from Electrical to Hybrid mode. Now the positive, it is a fun car to drive under Sport mode and I was able to get approximately 650-825 miles per tank when using electric and Hybrid mode. Sport mode, expect to fill up the gas tak at around 350 miles.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car ever owned

Carlitofromparis, 06/07/2021
2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful

This car is the perfect car if your daily commute is around 25/30 miles. And it is still a real Bmw, great design, impeccable comfort, fun to drive and with impressive technology included

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BMW X5

Gerardo Bermudez, 06/06/2021
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful

The BMW X5 is an amazing vehicle with many great features. It drives as smooth as a sedan and it will even massage your back while you drive. You don't have to take your hands of the wheel or your eyes of the road to set up your navigation, just tell it where you want to go. The finishes are beautifully done.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

Albert S, 09/15/2021
updated 03/15/2022
2021 BMW X5 sDrive40i 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful

Best SUV I’ve owned, I’ve had many like Range Rover and Levante. One bad thing, the manufacturer had miss badged the car as an XDrive all wheel drive. It’s not. It’s a rear wheel drive and they won’t correct their mistake. It handles great.

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The X5 is a pleasure to drive

Dan, 07/08/2023
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The X5 is a pleasure to drive, especially on the highway. It is powerful (take it to the mountains where it shines), handles very well, and is very quiet especially with new 21" Perrelli tires. The sound system (Exec package) with gesture control is awesome. We do regular maintenance and have no issue. One recall was addressed in a timely manner by the dealer. My only dislike is the tailgate button location. It is easy to accidentally hit when loading cargo. Would recommend if you are looking for quality and performance over economy.

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Love it!!

X5, 01/19/2021
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
3 of 14 people found this review helpful

True ultimate driving machine. We love it. Many advanced features come standard, great value.

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Wow

JP, 01/25/2021
2021 BMW X5 sDrive40i 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
3 of 20 people found this review helpful

Make this your dream come true

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The Best of The Best!

SavannaIce, 07/24/2024
2021 BMW X5 sDrive40i 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car has it all. Power, style, luxury appointments in every detail. The most comfortable seats possible. Excellent driver, auto integration. I don't just sit in this car, I wear it.

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2021 BWW X5 M Sport

Dr Cuervo, 11/11/2023
2021 BMW X5 sDrive40i 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Just bought this car from BMW of Monrovia and so far I love this car. I have a 535i M Sport and the X5 rides smoother and handles just as well. Does not feel like I’m driving an SUV.

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