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2021 BMW X5 Quality Review
John V., 07/26/2022
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I like the responsiveness and quick acceleration of the in-line 6 Cylinder Twin Turbo. This is a fun SUV to drive with a lot of horsepower (You know you’re in a BMW). It handles well for an SUV with very little trouble in the turns. The technology is great but takes a little time to learn - Checkered Flag BMW in Virginia Beach, VA. has "BMW Genius" personnel on staff to assist you with getting to know your vehicle, even after the sale. I would highly recommend the Heads-Up Display (HUD) System, All Wheel Drive, Paint Protect, Windshield, Tire Protection and Upgraded Leather Interior Package's. This is a great vehicle and a lot of fun to drive! I would recommend the Hybrid model to anyone looking for fuel economy as this vehicle likes/requires premium fuel only and can really burn fuel if you’re not easy on the gas pedal. I average about 16 to 18 miles per gallon combined city & highway driving (But I like the speed and performance so I’m willing to give up some fuel economy). On a long highway trip if your easy with it, you can average 28 – 30 MPG.
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2nd X5...won't be our last
David, 03/25/2021
2021 BMW X5 sDrive40i 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful
We had a 2015 X5 x35i w/ M Sport Package and enjoyed it for all 106,000 miles that we put on it. Never had any trouble with it and it put a smile on my face every time I drove it. I'd planned to keep it for a very long time - and felt confident that we could have. The problem was that we went to the dealership and saw the '21 X5 and I was blown away by how much it's changed from the previous generation. This new X5 is unbelievable. In an act of unnecessary gluttony, we swapped our '15 X5 in there and then for the '21 and are very happy with the new one. The software/electronics are as good as it gets. The 40i engine we bought is a blast to drive. It's substantially more powerful than the 35i engine in the previous generation. It's more roomy, and in my opinion, I think it's a nice, subtle appearance (although I loved how the previous model looked, as well). Very happy with this car. I can add that in the 106k miles we put on the previous X5, the car never developed any rattles or shakes that we've experienced with age/miles in cars from other manufacturers. This car stayed rock-solid the entire time, and I'm not sensing any reason to believe the '21 will be any different.
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Never going back
Linz6464, 08/24/2021
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Absolutely love my new BMW X5! I went from a Kia Telluride to the X5. Yes, the X5 is smaller but so worth it. Just love the way it drives. It just feels safe, heavy, well made car from the first time I drove it. The only complain I have is due to the Chip shortage from Covid. It doesn't have the wireless charger, Harman Karden stereo that it should have with the packages it has. I am bad about hoping around every couple years buying a new car. After this I don't think I will go back to anything other than BMW.
Swaying while driving
David C, 05/25/2021
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
26 of 39 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2021 X5 x40i M performance package in September 2020. There is intermediate swaying while driving. Does not sway all the time. We have taken it to the dealership numerous times. They say the oversize wheels that are on the M performance package will sway on certain roads. I have two issues with this answer. A vehicle of this caliber should not have issues with road conditions. Secondly I drive the same route numerous times and it does not sway in the same spots if it was the road. Sometimes it does not even sway. This is my wife’s daily driver and she does not feel safe. We have been in contact with the dealership and Bmw North America. The only conclusion they have come up with is to switch out the tires and put smaller 19 inch tires. We have issues with the swap because we paid extra for the performance package to have the look that he has. The other issue is it is a lease and we will be penalized for returning a vehicle with improper will wheels. I would like to see if there are any other people with the same package having the same issues.
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Great, Beautiful, powerfull by the price!
JL, 06/28/2022
updated 09/15/2022
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love the 2021 BMW X5! I went from a confortable Chevrolet Suburban to the X5. Yes, the X5 is smaller, but it's worth it. I just love the way it drives, it feels safe, heavy, well done from the first time I drove it, a beautiful design, I think the best front, back, the sides and interior. The only complaint I have is the shortage of chips because of the world situation they have created, and I do not like on this model did not bring the option to deactivate the star / stop bottom. For the rest, the almost perfect car.
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