2024 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid

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The 2024 BMW X5 stands out with its sophisticated interior, high-end features and enjoyable driving experience. It also offers a selection of engines tailored for both those seeking power and those focused on fuel efficiency. Overall, the X5 is a great pick for a midsize luxury SUV.Read full review

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2024 BMW X5 Review

by Dan Frio^{Correspondent
Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to Edmunds, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.}

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Nick Yekikian has worked in the automotive industry since 2019. He has written close to a thousand car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 200 vehicles over the course of his career. Nick is the Senior News Editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. When Nick isn't zipping around town in his latest used-car find, he's probably making digital art in Photoshop or playing disc golf with friends.}

Pros

Strong performance from available engines
Luxurious, comfortable cabin lives up to its price tag
Spacious interior and cargo area

Cons

Small mirrors and wide roof pillars create blind spots
Limited interior storage
Wide doorsills inhibit entry and exit

What's new

Improved engine lineup with more powerful six-cylinder
Revised front and rear styling
Plug-in hybrid xDrive50e gets significant power boost and more EV range
Part of the fourth X5 generation introduced for 2019

Overview

If you're looking for a midsize luxury SUV, you are spoiled for choice as seemingly every manufacturer from Audi to Cadillac to Maserati offers one. But the 2024 BMW X5 is a standout in its class thanks to a masterful blend of power, performance and utility. It offers loads of standard features and dozens of options for personalizing, from blue brake calipers to heated armrests.

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BMW X5 PHEV Insights

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X5 xDrive50e

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According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

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The 2024 BMW X5 features a round of upgrades that are about as close to a full redesign as you can get without kicking off a new generation. Restyled headlights and other elements around the familiar "kidney grille" design are among some of the X5's styling updates, as are taillights with fiber-optic elements for a more striking look at night. You can even opt for an illuminated kidney grille surround. Other changes include revised six-cylinder engines that boost the 40i and the 50e plug-in hybrid models with more power and fuel efficiency.

Inside, a new glass panel spans more than half of the dashboard and unifies the digital instrument panel with the center infotainment screen. The latter partition, about 15 inches diagonally, serves as the interface for BMW's latest iDrive 8 software and its advanced voice control system. We're skeptical of touchscreen systems that offer "virtual" buttons instead of conventional knobs and switches, as does the new X5, but we'll reserve judgment until we can test one.

Wireless charging now comes standard, but thus far, the X5 has eliminated one of its earlier selling points: an optional third row. The row itself was cramped and flat but at least offered families an option. So far, BMW hasn't confirmed whether the third row is gone for good, but if so, it cedes an advantage to rivals like the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Genesis GV80. All offer a third row as standard fare or as an option. Still, the X5 was already an appealing luxury SUV. Upgrades in its technology, power, efficiency and styling for 2024 make it an even more attractive choice.

What’s it like to live with?

Our experts evaluated a 2020 BMW xDrive40i for an extended period, which you can read about here. Note that while we tested a 2020 model, the 2024 X5 is of the same generation. And while this latest model has power and technology upgrades, many of our observations still apply.

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Our Verdict

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Performance

8.5/10

How does the X5 drive? We tested the X5 xDrive 50e, which is the plug-in hybrid X5. The hybrid powertrain makes a mountain of smooth torque. It's enough to push you back in your seat. At our test track, our test X5 accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. You'll also get almost preternatural handling for something so massive. It's all very impressive and, in routine driving, the quiet torque adds to the luxury feel. The brakes are strong for when you need to stop quickly.

BMW has also paired this hybrid system with a silky smooth inline-six engine, and that means when you ask for full power, all you get is smooth, easy acceleration. It isn't rattly or clunky. In fact, the engine sounds rather pleasant.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the X5? It might be class-leading in its performance metrics, but that doesn't come at the expense of comfort. The X5 is so composed, quiet and comfortable it almost surprises you on the road. Think of the X5 as your palace from the outside world. The wheels are large and perhaps that's this SUV's main fault. They tend to transmit bigger road imperfections into the cabin, and we think smaller wheels with cushier sidewalls would iron out almost everything the road can throw at them.

The seats are covered in lovely synthetic or real leather upholstery and are very adjustable. But we do think the climate control system could be better. Aside from the system being fussy to use, the fans are too weak and too loud for a car this pricey.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? The X5's interior has one major issue: the difficult-to-use controls. Most of them are buried in the infotainment display menus, and it demands you tap around a seemingly endless number of apps and pages to get to where you want to go. The learning curve will be too steep for some, but those who put the work in to figure it out get to reap the goodness of the rest of this cabin.

The seats are very comfortable and there's plenty of headroom and legroom. Visibility out of all sides and windows is good, and there is ample room for five passengers. Plus, BMW has done a great job of making the X5's cabin look classy and special with high-quality materials and LED ambient lighting.

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Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? Though somewhat difficult to navigate through, there's very little faulting this tech suite's features. The screen reacts quickly and looks great thanks to deep blacks and great, bright colors. The sound system will be more than acceptable to most — hardcore audiophiles will want the optional Bowers & Wilkins, which our test car didn't have equipped. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto both connect wirelessly and work faultlessly; our time with the X5 didn't have a single errant disconnect.

BMW's voice control system is one of the best around, and while it might still feel weird to talk to your car, the system works well enough that you'll want to use it. It can process commands like opening the sunroof, changing the temperature, turning on and off the head-up display, and more. Given how many of these functions are buried in a screen menu, this is a welcome feature.

The driver aids in the X5 remain some of the best in the industry. The lane keeping assistance works well and is primarily active on the highway, meaning it doesn't try to wrench your hands from the steering wheel on city streets. The adaptive cruise control, blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert are all excellent too. Our lone gripe is that, with the Driving Assistant Professional package, there's very little warning supplied for when you can no longer use hands-free driving; it only works at up to 40 mph.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? A big, flat storage area and clever clamshell trunk opening make for a useful cargo area. We tested the plug-in hybrid X5 and found that its battery pack doesn't reduce cargo volume much. In terms of cargo space, the X5 xDrive50e is a winner.

Unfortunately, the big cabin doesn't have many places to stash your smaller personal items. The cellphone tray is handy, but it's obstructed if you're using the cupholders, and the center console box is relatively small. The door pockets are moderately sized but don't do much to help you organize your small items. For such a luxury family-oriented vehicle like the X5, it's unfortunate there's not more cabin storage.

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Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? Hybrids are typically linked with efficiency, but the xDrive50e we tested yielded a similar average mpg as the last non-hybrid six-cylinder X5 we tested. The EPA says the X5 xDrive50e, which is what we tested, will get 22 mpg in combined city/highway driving. We achieved 23 mpg on average in our time with our test vehicle. The EPA also says it will go 39 miles in EV-only mode on a full charge. This is pretty impressive considering the X5's size and weight. But if you can't regularly take advantage of the EV range, the standard X5 with the six-cylinder engine will serve you just as well in terms of fuel efficiency.

Value

8/10

Is the X5 a good value? It's hard to say that anything that costs as much as an X5 is a good value, but you are certainly getting what you pay for. The build quality is superb, the interior is covered in high-quality materials, and there are never any random squeaks from the interior panels. BMW offers a warranty that's on par with competitors. Buyers will get four years/50,000 miles of basic and drivetrain coverage. You also get four years of roadside assistance regardless of mileage and three years/36,000 miles of complementary maintenance.

Wildcard

8/10

The X5 will make you smile because of the silent knowledge that you're in one of the best-built, well-thought-out SUVs on the market. The plug-in hybrid version is ideal for those who live with a place to charge and make a lot of short drives. You'll see a lot of X5s on the road, but there's a reason for this.

Which X5 does Edmunds recommend?

The X5 offers just four trim levels, but they cover a wide range: rear-wheel-drive, all-wheel-drive, hybrid and high-performance. We like the xDrive40i best for its mix of standard features and options, its smooth and robust six-cylinder, and the sure-footed nature of its all-wheel drive.

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Kevin C, 02/01/2024

2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)

1st BMW for us. X5 50e. Great, loved the car. 3 months after purchase, 3003 miles, suffered “drivetrain malfunction” while going over the Grapevine in California. Towed to dealership in SoCal where the car sits to this day. Day 32 now. Service advisor said “Germany is making all the decisions”. Took 3 wks to figure out what is wrong. Need to replace the high voltage battery and …

A brand new car that died on me after 157 miles…

dms45, 09/06/2023

2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)

I acquired a new X5 50e with 8 miles on it. After roughly 160 miles of easy driving, the car simply died. I came one morning to find it in my garage with a severe drivetrain malfunction message that prevents the engine to turn on (cannot engage the transmission in drive mode). More malfunction messages kept on coming afterwards as well. The car got towed to the dealership and I have no … ETA for the repairs, after they had the opportunity to work on it for a full work day. I am. It even sure that the diagnosis is understood. Not what you expect from a new vehicle from any car manufacturer. I don’t have a car right now and the best bmw has offered me so far is to pay for my Uber rides, up to a clip. The dealer does not have any loaners. If you plan on purchasing this, you have been warned :) UPDATE: This is an update to a review I wrote 20 days ago. My new x5 50e with roughly 160 miles on it had a component failure (combined charging unit). To make matter worse, I did not have a good experience with the support from the bmw. I had to escalate emails to get them to do something about this. While they finally got back to me to help out with a compensation, they also told me that the component that needs to be replaced would finally be delivered this past week to the dealership. Please also note that I was told by the dealership that the part in question is back ordered from Germany and also undergoing some type of design upgrade. The part has yet to be delivered; not even clear of it has been shipped according to my last conversation with the dealership yesterday. 10 days ago both bmw North America and the dealer told me that it was on its way and to expect the car towards the end of this past week; but now, the dealership has changed its tune (they do not know when the part is coming in saying that there is no way to track it) and my contact at bmw customer service is not picking up my calls nor returning my emails (hopefully just on vacation but I doubt it). I am still waiting with absolutely no ETA for this. It could be next week, it could be another couple of weeks? No idea. While the dealership refused to give me loaner (some strange policy they have for customers in situation) or replacement vehicle, they were able authorized a rental car under their name (Nissan murano that I had to change recently for a Hyundai hybrid suv as it was not properly serviced). So that’s my story 😞. Owning this x5 50e has just been a complete nightmare.

Not ready for prime time!

John Jacobs, 02/22/2024

2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)

Took delivery of my 2024 X5 50E last August and have had nothing but trouble since. Total system malfunction leaving me stranded for hours waiting for a tow, multiple software failures, steering column shuddering so hard when retracting it sounds like it is stuck, uncomfortable seats, etc. This is my third X5 and it is DEFINITELY MY LAST! My family can't believe I haven't dumped this …

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David, Richmond, VA, 11/07/2023

2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)

I've had my X5 50e for 2 weeks now and it is just so smooth, quiet, quick, and comfortable. Love all of the tech and after some time spent getting myself familiar with all of the tech I am now very comfortable just getting in and driving. I shopped it against the GLE 450e and the Range Rover Sport PHEV. If you know what to look for when looking at vehicles to compare build quality, it …

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2024 BMW X5 Features & Specs

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Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$72,500
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Engine Type	Plug-in hybrid
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	31.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

Mercedes debuted its M-Class luxury SUV in 1997, a couple of years before BMW launched the X5. The M-Class evolved into the GLE and today both models lead the midsize luxury SUV class. If you compare specs and features on paper, they almost look like the same car. The X5's new engines are more fuel-efficient and give it an edge on the GLE, and we're curious to see how other upgrades elevate the X5. We prefer the GLE to the previous X5, but this revised 2024 version may change our minds.

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BMW X5 vs. Audi Q7

The Audi Q7 offers the distinct advantage of an integrated third row. Going by the information we have now, the X5 isn't offering its previously optional third row, and even that option — thin cushions, minimal legroom — limited its usability. The Q7's third row is also cramped but more livable. The Q7 trails the X5 in power and fuel economy, but it comes standard with all-wheel drive, which costs extra in the X5.

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BMW X5 vs. Genesis GV80

The GV80 is one of the newer midsize luxury SUVs and it's a compelling package. The GV80's V6 makes the same power (and slightly less torque) as the X5's revamped six-cylinder engine, although the BMW offers better fuel economy. The GV80 also offers an optional third row, but it's really best suited to children. The GV80's interior feels properly luxurious for an SUV in this league, all at a lower cost than the X5.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite X5 safety features:

Evasion Aid: Helps to stabilize the X5 when the driver makes a sudden steering input to avoid an obstacle or pedestrian.
Traffic Jam Assistant: Combines adaptive cruise control with a lane keeping system to provide semi-automated driving at lower vehicle speeds.
Emergency Stop Assistant: If a driver becomes unresponsive while the adaptive cruise control and lane keeping systems are on, the BMW will come to a safe stop and activate the hazard flashers.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	4 / 5
Driver	4 / 5
Passenger	4 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	5 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	Not Rated
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	Not Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original	Good
Side Impact Test – Updated	Not Tested
Roof Strength Test	Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Good

FAQ

Is the BMW X5 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 X5 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.1 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the X5 has 31.1 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a BMW X5. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 BMW X5?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 BMW X5:

Improved engine lineup with more powerful six-cylinder
Revised front and rear styling
Plug-in hybrid xDrive50e gets significant power boost and more EV range
Part of the fourth X5 generation introduced for 2019

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Is the BMW X5 reliable?

To determine whether the BMW X5 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the X5. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the X5's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 BMW X5 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 BMW X5 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 X5 and gave it a 8.1 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 X5 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 BMW X5?

The least-expensive 2024 BMW X5 is the 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $72,500.

Other versions include:

xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) which starts at $72,500

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What are the different models of BMW X5?

If you're interested in the BMW X5, the next question is, which X5 model is right for you? X5 variants include xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A). For a full list of X5 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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