2024 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid Consumer Reviews
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xDrive50e (Most Popular) - $73,495 MSRP
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$68,862Prices based on sales in WA thru 4/21/25
Wow...fast, comfortable and economical!
James B., 09/02/2023
updated 03/06/2025
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
The good... This is one fast SUV. Throttle response is right now quick! Passing, merging, just driving is FUN! Smooth ride, good handling. Used the self driving feature last night...wow. Interior is amazing, got the upgraded (Tartufo) leather and suede headliner. The best car I have ever owned! The bad... It's going to take me a month to figure it all out. I'm not tech ignorant...but this car is a computer on wheels, with an operating system that is confusing. I'm sure I'll get used to it, but if you are looking for a car to just get in and drive, this one is not it. You can, but to access all the benefits takes time. UPDATE: Well, been driving my BMW for over a year now, and my opinion hasn't changed much. Fast, quiet (especially in electric/hybrid mode) and comfortable. I drive it mostly in ECO Hybrid mode (one of 7 modes!) and averaged 52.2 MPG last year. But occasionally, when I'm feeling young (and the road is open and dry) I put it in Sport mode and have fun! It's expensive (especially when you add a dedicated 220V outlet to charge it) but worth it!
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2024 BMW X5 50E, if looking for a PHEV, this is it
Brookfielder, 11/08/2023
updated 11/12/2024
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
The 2024 model has greater electric power (for acceleration) and range, up to 50 miles with 100% charging (which you don't want to use all the time, ideally use 80% for 32 miles, which is still very good). It seemlessly gets assistance from the engine when faster acceleration is needed. Newest run flat tires from Pirelli are also much better than older run flat tires. It is actually easier to get the federal tax credit with this BMW than with other brands with comparable options, because you need to stay below $80,000 MSRP. Technical options are amazing. Just one shortcoming: they do not explain that interactive cruise control does not adapt to the speed of the vehicle in front of it and is just a regular cruise control. What they call adaptive cruise control is a relatively expensive option. BMW product managers made a mistake on this aspect and should have made it standard.
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X5 Plug In Hybrid Road Noise Cresendo
Lewis, 10/24/2024
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Ordered a BMW X5 PI Hybrid after test driving a regular X5. Stay away unless you want to hear constant road noise on granular surfaces. It does have run flat tires which I'm sure contribute to the noise. BMW offers a vibration damper that helps but the dealer wants $500 to install the dampers. Very disappointing for a vehicle that cost 80k.
Not worth it!
K, 09/19/2023
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
34 of 61 people found this review helpful
Unfortunately, I traded my 2023 X5 40i for this thinking I was “upgrading”…..the new dash/screen has the worst placement and it’s extremely awkward and low. The lighted logo and symbols along the passenger side dash is beyond tacky. But the worst thing about this vehicle is the performance! You can only go 50 miles on electric/hybrid, it lacks power and doesn’t accelerate like my 2023 X5 40i, the ride is rougher and the handling is way worse! While in sport mode I literally drove 32 miles and lost 97 miles worth of gas. Also, while in sport mode, the ride is extremely rough, noisy, and not pleasant! My old X5 (which I’m trying everything to get back) had the most powerful, smoothest, luxurious ride you could ever ask for even in sport mode. I’m so disappointed and can’t wait to get out of this vehicle!!!
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2024 BMW X5 50e
Jackie, 10/30/2023
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have only had this vehicle for a few days, but so far we absolutely love it!