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  • @timbaker4253
    @timbaker4253 2 роки тому +49

    To all those making snarky comments, remember that an X5 absolutely obliterates the traditional 4x4s on the road in terms of speed and handling, and is a far more luxurious car all round. So it can do 80% of what they can off-road and kills them on the road. And no matter how much of an outdoor enthusiast you are, you still spend the vast majority of your time on the road. X5 for the win!

  • @thorne1517
    @thorne1517 8 років тому +50

    Good Video Drew!
    Good to see the X5 being taken out of its comfort zone.

  • @edwardbrearey6413
    @edwardbrearey6413 8 років тому +67

    Interesting choice for a support vehicle, BMW.

    • @Dgannt
      @Dgannt 8 років тому +8

      +Edward Brearey
      That is a big Toyota or Land Rover truck, that is chosen because it has space to carry a lot of equipment. BMW doesn't have such a work horse. They are more high-end than that.

  • @therealbajan522
    @therealbajan522 8 років тому +7

    Thanks for using an X5 in one of the ways it was intended to be used

  • @PhobosCVIII
    @PhobosCVIII 8 років тому +16

    My god guys, this was epic, please give us more of this kind of videos

  • @MrTuno25
    @MrTuno25 8 років тому +5

    Thank for coming to Namibia........appreciate the compliments

  • @Jacobofski
    @Jacobofski 8 років тому +15

    Welcome to Africa. Here in Africa we drive slowly on these roads. You drive like a city slicker.

    • @Jacobofski
      @Jacobofski 8 років тому +8

      He may be called Maximum Attack but it is seems he is minimum attack when it comes to flat tyres! And if you drive like him on Africa's dirt roads he will get lots of flat tyres or even rolling his vehicle.

    • @Smithy250
      @Smithy250 8 років тому +1

      I wonder if you know some from Africa that Ik

    • @Jacobofski
      @Jacobofski 8 років тому

      +TheStuntdude12 I live in South Africa.

    • @delafonsy
      @delafonsy 6 років тому +1

      TheStuntdude12 how big do you think Africa is?

    • @wass006
      @wass006 6 років тому +1

      Yea agreed not the way to drive if it's your own car.... It's fine when it's a sponsored drive, which I'm sure this was

  • @jackfoscaldo7210
    @jackfoscaldo7210 6 років тому +6

    If you want a car that is a mixture of everything either get the X5 or Cayenne or anything similar. Those cars are both luxury and quick and although the off-road capabilities are not insanely good, you still have the option to use it.

  • @cw_edits14
    @cw_edits14 8 років тому +5

    Im from Namibia, Walvis Bay to be specific. And i have never seen an X5 on the dunes like that.. It's Landcruiser territory. Even Jeep Wrangler territory. This was a good video.. Good job!

  • @noticiasdeultimahora8290
    @noticiasdeultimahora8290 8 років тому +19

    Finally someone did a proper test on my dream car. Proud of being your subscriber

    • @GanjaBear29
      @GanjaBear29 8 років тому +1

      +Notícias De Ultima Hora Idiot

    • @strawhathaydn857
      @strawhathaydn857 6 років тому

      The Se model is not worth the 48 k but when you go for the x5 m then your talking!!

    • @razvanchirilov5362
      @razvanchirilov5362 2 роки тому

      This means that you have nightmares...BMW is a horror movie off road.

  • @styve2ns
    @styve2ns 8 років тому +36

    I wanna see a longer version of this video

    • @Dgannt
      @Dgannt 8 років тому

      +styve2ns
      much longer

  • @jakobwoolley6885
    @jakobwoolley6885 8 років тому +104

    good old landrover defender behind the scenes there.

    • @megatafiq8741
      @megatafiq8741 8 років тому

      ^

    • @alexstern3583
      @alexstern3583 8 років тому +3

      It's not like the support car would be another X5 haha. They know better haha

    • @USafortiori
      @USafortiori 8 років тому +4

      +Jakob Woolley Africa runs on Toyota SUVs and pick up trucks. They always keep a few Defenders for photo ops and to promote various tour services.

    • @surambaya
      @surambaya 8 років тому +11

      +USafortiori - You got that right. Africa is Toyota country. Toyota Landcruiser country.

    • @peanuts2105
      @peanuts2105 8 років тому

      +Sura Mbaya Indeed it is but then again Land Rover has priced itself out of Africa which is no reflection on Land Rover ability

  • @Hhunted
    @Hhunted 8 років тому +5

    Nice video. Africa is the place to be!

  • @pol1250
    @pol1250 8 років тому +35

    Namibia in an X5 ......No problem as long as the backup car is a Landy or Landcruiser !!

    • @Elliot_Vulpe
      @Elliot_Vulpe 7 років тому

      pol1250 totally agree, as a BMW driver I would drive land cruiser 200 4.5 D4D 2014 2015 then a x5

    • @Elliot_Vulpe
      @Elliot_Vulpe 7 років тому

      pol1250 I'm afraid bimmer will get stuck somewhere with an electrical or mechanical problem in the middle of the road...

    • @VictorEstrada
      @VictorEstrada 5 років тому +8

      @@Elliot_Vulpe you probably drive a 20 year old bimmer than cause I've never had any electrical problems, and mechanical issues have been the essentials that any other car require after certain miles

  • @Crou97
    @Crou97 8 років тому +3

    Awesome videos, awesome hosts and awesome machines. This channel is definitely my favourite one !

  • @nithishjvj8736
    @nithishjvj8736 3 роки тому +2

    Lovely to see a comfy SUV maintain its pace off road

  • @huangluning
    @huangluning 4 роки тому +2

    I think this is one of the first Video from Carfection that made me think, oh wow! they really up their games!

  • @glockgoon7
    @glockgoon7 8 років тому +2

    this is awesome, never seen an x5 go off-road like this.

  • @simmikaur9405
    @simmikaur9405 6 років тому +2

    Always Loved My X5, was amazing to see this! ❤

  • @princeakorsah4066
    @princeakorsah4066 2 роки тому

    Wow thanks guys for the video, I am so impressed to see a car that I owned can go off-roading in such a incredible conditions, amazing shots and thanks for the hard work. Bravo 🙌

  • @SeanBrennan007
    @SeanBrennan007 7 років тому +1

    You've got an awesome job there! The BMW Experience is great.

  • @997speedy
    @997speedy 8 років тому +3

    really looked like fun that trip great episode guys

  • @thegrafas1995
    @thegrafas1995 7 років тому +1

    Wow amazing! More videos like this!

  • @ZetaReticuli_1
    @ZetaReticuli_1 8 років тому +2

    Pretty well done. Good job guys

  • @BritishGazzelle
    @BritishGazzelle 8 років тому +16

    That Land Rover Defender Support Vehicle tho xD

    • @zkambov
      @zkambov 8 років тому

      +Alex H its a military Hummer

    • @marcnobel3938
      @marcnobel3938 8 років тому

      +Alex H It s the scout ... and thats no problem at all I think

  • @MichaelJohnson-
    @MichaelJohnson- Рік тому

    I love my x5. The drive is incredible and it has all the power I honestly need.

  • @Durit
    @Durit Рік тому

    Thanks to you and to BMW ! Exceptional !!

  • @mavricxx
    @mavricxx 7 років тому +2

    Amazing, I remember watching an X5 in TopGear couldn't even make it up a grassy hill and now it's off-roading in a dangerous environment...simply amazing! Hopefully BMW makes the system even better to match a Land Rover.

    • @Waelbilal98
      @Waelbilal98 7 років тому

      Rene G. Solis BMW have been improving a lot lately and I'm impressed too

  • @jeeptimbo
    @jeeptimbo 8 років тому +1

    Wow! That was amazing.

  • @Imporbila
    @Imporbila 3 роки тому +1

    Thats great content guys!! Cheers from Portugal ✌️

  • @muhammadumar256
    @muhammadumar256 8 років тому +1

    nice video nice lands nice car nice presenter appreciate it

  • @mediocreman2
    @mediocreman2 5 років тому

    Seems to do really well actually. Nice job on the sand dunes. Good job BMW.

  • @SaKuLification
    @SaKuLification 8 років тому +36

    Never seen a BMW off-roading...

    • @Durit
      @Durit Рік тому

      Les temps changent..!

  • @patrickevidente7144
    @patrickevidente7144 8 років тому

    AMAZING VIDEO

  • @vibhorsaxena3340
    @vibhorsaxena3340 8 років тому

    perfect !! loved the video

  • @humzaaamir482
    @humzaaamir482 8 років тому

    Your videos are awesome!

  • @Phobos_Deimos
    @Phobos_Deimos 6 років тому +1

    Good footage, really capable car.

  • @TinTinTubbs
    @TinTinTubbs 7 років тому +1

    I see you lost the drivers side front moulding!
    Same happened to mine going over a speed bump.
    First gen x5 was the best.

  • @Privateuser27
    @Privateuser27 8 років тому +3

    Hi from Pretoria South Africa :)

  • @eamoncluneable
    @eamoncluneable 8 років тому

    Great video!

  • @wass006
    @wass006 2 роки тому +1

    Bmw X5 is a solid all rounder, but on road it is great road holding

  • @hotouruchan.official4406
    @hotouruchan.official4406 7 років тому +1

    Pretty fun to see a city suv car rolling out to the extreme off-road of Africa, Good job BMW ^^
    PS: Ty Land Cruiser & Landrover are nice too #notcomparedit

  • @williamapple1415
    @williamapple1415 8 років тому +2

    You guys should do top gear like challenges in places like this 👍👍👍

  • @JohnSteele128
    @JohnSteele128 8 років тому +13

    Awesome video! What an incredible experience. Pretty cool to see what the X5 is capable of and in such amazing scenery.

  • @Pieterseboy
    @Pieterseboy 8 років тому

    i was there love that place, i cant wait to go again, so peaceful so quiet, then you can party you ass off, i so want to go back.

  • @mokhtarkhalil8073
    @mokhtarkhalil8073 5 місяців тому

    This is the Test I a looking For
    Really Hard
    Really Thanks

  • @TekNeez
    @TekNeez 8 років тому

    I'm guessing Carfection bought up a few UA-cam channels. I saw this first on Road/Show. So I'm watching this on your main channel so you guys get the views. Great video btw. A Top Gear like adventure. I want what he was wearing. That savanna long sleeve shirt and khaki cargo pants. Along with that hat. Living in Miami can feel just as hot lol.

  • @durveishrs4730
    @durveishrs4730 8 років тому +6

    These driving experience programmes manufacturers organise really look fun

    • @xCobi
      @xCobi 8 років тому +2

      +Durveish Rs and BMW have one of the best, AMG has really impressiv experiances too

    • @MrJeronimo94
      @MrJeronimo94 8 років тому

      +Durveish Rs Land Rover have some great ones as well all over the world

    • @durveishrs4730
      @durveishrs4730 8 років тому

      MrJeronimo94 Can normal people/customers join these programs? or are they just for journalists?

    • @MrJeronimo94
      @MrJeronimo94 8 років тому

      +Durveish Rs No absolutely not, they normally have a specific page on their websites to book these journeys. I goes from a few days to around 2 weeks or so. I'm not completely sure about prices but I know that the longer journeys in Asia or Australia are somewhere between 5000-7000€ per person for the Land Rover Experiences. The ones that last only a few days are less of course.

    • @durveishrs4730
      @durveishrs4730 8 років тому

      +MrJeronimo94 I meant do they invite their customers to their programmes or do they only invite journalists

  • @x5or
    @x5or 3 роки тому

    You realy enjoyed your self 😉
    Lovely.
    I'm doing the same with my G05 on X5OR

  • @chaoticdog85
    @chaoticdog85 8 років тому +10

    you drove across a country, and came back with a 13 minute video???

  • @h3llb3nd4
    @h3llb3nd4 8 років тому +16

    ....
    101.31.1 Other Conditions.
    Do not mention the Land Rover Defender support vehicle in your reviews.
    ....
    _______
    Initials
    BMW International.

  • @uklmngubane5661
    @uklmngubane5661 2 роки тому

    Nice

  • @UKArtlover
    @UKArtlover 4 роки тому +3

    Anyone who says " ooh these type of cars can't off-road " etc etc is only criticising either because they are talking about truly ridiculous expedition type offroading ,or its the entry of the green eyed monster..... for 99.999% of ordinary offroading situations i.e. country shows , farm tracks, emergency situations on road e.g. snowy downhills ,these cars are genuinely ( from much experience) more confidence inspiring and capable than a " standard" car ....here endeth the lesson :)

    • @larrywinning5183
      @larrywinning5183 3 роки тому +2

      Well said. Having driven Military Land Rovers from 88” to 110 in many parts of our world where extreme conditions need extreme vehicles I totally agree with your points. Many of those who sneer at this wee video because it is a bmw are most likely jealous. I still own a Land Rover, driving them since 1963.

    • @UKArtlover
      @UKArtlover 3 роки тому +1

      @@larrywinning5183 thanks Larry, wow sounds like you've had some great adventures , I love landrovers but at the moment in a BMW 530d xDrive which I'm finding is a great all-rounder minus the clearance of course :)

  • @habdoulayehaidara6841
    @habdoulayehaidara6841 8 років тому +2

    what happen after your trip, i want an inventory (damage)

  • @alkaalka3572
    @alkaalka3572 2 роки тому

    Те кто говорит, что х5 ничего не может, посмотрите это! Суперские видео, спасибо, обожаю BMW

  • @cristianobovio178
    @cristianobovio178 4 роки тому

    molto,completo,veramente bello .

  • @jordainhermitt9327
    @jordainhermitt9327 7 років тому

    That's my brand💯that's my SAV❤️that's my baby❗️

  • @tenorsax120891
    @tenorsax120891 8 років тому

    I apologize if this has already been answered in a previous video comments section, but what's the name of the ending song?

  • @digitdewayanda8223
    @digitdewayanda8223 6 років тому

    come here..to tropical Forest..sandy solid rock plus mud waiting For X5..XD

  • @Dylan6611
    @Dylan6611 8 років тому +7

    Wheres Alex been lately? Miss that chap..

    • @Dylan6611
      @Dylan6611 8 років тому +1

      ***** Woah that's insane, kinda makes a guy wonder how many projects you guys have going on at once. Well keep it up and hope to see you in some vids soon Alex!

  • @sv443
    @sv443 8 років тому

    Was the support car a LandRover?
    (I own a X5, don't hate...just curious)

  • @Mystyfication
    @Mystyfication 8 років тому

    Who'd dislike the vid??
    Btw: where did you fill up there in the desert?

  • @oleksiypolishchuk5256
    @oleksiypolishchuk5256 8 років тому +2

    Should have turned this into an interesting hour long special or at least 30 min

  • @jedijule88
    @jedijule88 8 років тому

    What was written on the back of the x5 at some point? I could'nt guess....

  • @CctvkitsUk
    @CctvkitsUk 5 років тому +1

    seems capable anough ey! So what if the local guide has a landrover etc... Eyeing up a facelift X5 3.0i now over a dated looking Grand Cherokee for similar money. Some bargains to be had.

  • @omarchakkour2081
    @omarchakkour2081 8 років тому

    Hey Carfection! I just want to let you guys know that the recent videos dont have a thumbnail, on the app and the website

  • @xDRAN0x
    @xDRAN0x 8 років тому

    An X5 off rose nos that its something we've never s'en before!

  • @ducdo9258
    @ducdo9258 4 роки тому

    Good bmw ad

  • @swesleyc7
    @swesleyc7 8 років тому +1

    Do the carfection videos feel more like adverts than actual reviews? I saw little of the scenery, animals, or adventure and more about a BMW

    • @zkambov
      @zkambov 8 років тому

      +Two Thumbs? This Guy. Watch National Geographic if you want more adventure

  • @xirfan
    @xirfan 8 років тому

    Got a link for this experience?

  • @Nemoticon
    @Nemoticon 8 років тому +2

    Three 4x4s rule Africa. The Land Rover Defender, Toyota Land Cruiser VX and Nissan Patrol. Anything else is just fashion. Watch Kenya's 'Rhino Charge' charity event (among many), you see few other vehicles doing REAL off roading!

  • @grigorelizbaryan2234
    @grigorelizbaryan2234 8 років тому

    lucky you!

  • @Baladibt
    @Baladibt 8 років тому +1

    What kind of modifications to the air filter are needed for such a task? (Maybe someone can answer this)

  • @aabidamn
    @aabidamn 8 років тому +1

    When you set the tire pressure lower or higher than the manufacturer's standard, you shouldn't do more than 80 kph, as it will damage the tire structure. Otherwise, even if it didn't get ripped immediately, it increases the potential of puncture in the future.

  • @DrSivaMahalingam
    @DrSivaMahalingam 6 років тому +2

    No appreciation for nature. Just driving like a hooligan. There is a concept of treading lightly so not to disturb the natural environment.

  • @brndnew01
    @brndnew01 5 років тому

    any idea what the front bumper armor is ??

  • @ur2slob724
    @ur2slob724 8 років тому +8

    sliding a car with low tire pressures what a great idea lucky you didn't roll the fucker on its roof

  • @theokan89
    @theokan89 8 років тому +13

    All the haters who cant just enjoy a nice video with beautiful scenery incoming in 3...2...1...

  • @rexbry1
    @rexbry1 8 років тому

    is this car come with lock diff ?

  • @nournachabe9267
    @nournachabe9267 8 років тому +40

    I'm early let me make a joke
    Offroading in an X5...

    • @lndrlmsmartin5621
      @lndrlmsmartin5621 8 років тому +2

      agree

    • @johannesmaximilian848
      @johannesmaximilian848 8 років тому +19

      +Nour Nachabe You probably havent seen this video.. i am a Mercedes guy but this is just an amazing adventure in an awesome looking car

    • @mnihadk2658
      @mnihadk2658 3 роки тому

      Yep , but x drive is good

  • @gregoryworrall5790
    @gregoryworrall5790 3 роки тому +1

    Its no rock crawler but it is 4wd enough to get off the beaten track.

  • @thedarkgreenvanman
    @thedarkgreenvanman 8 років тому

    You'd like the Rockies in Canada

  • @rob.halpin
    @rob.halpin 3 роки тому

    I can't even with this guy;s accent: I'm Scottish... I'm Irish... I'm Scottish... I'm Irish... :-D
    Great vid, tho! Thanks.

  • @entreptiles
    @entreptiles 6 років тому +1

    I own a 2017 BMW X5 and it’s a pretty capable, dependable vehicle per people that have models older than mind. I think people are holding on to the old bmw stigma. It’s not to many companies today period that are putting out unreliable vehicles. Just saying.

  • @RangerRyke
    @RangerRyke 8 років тому +1

    Shoulda done it with a bmw gs. Would justify the drama and be more fun to watch.

  • @Willemmoseley
    @Willemmoseley 8 років тому +24

    right ladies and gents. Tge X5 is no more capable than the likes of a Forester. the ampunt of X5s i have had to pull out of slippery fields is ridiculous. if you want a capable for similar money i suggest a Landrover/Toyota/Mitsubishi.

    • @EvilDuckOfDoom3
      @EvilDuckOfDoom3 8 років тому +9

      what are you talking about?? Nobody who buy an x5, cayenne etc wants a capable off-roader....why would they need that in the city center:D

    • @iantownsend5480
      @iantownsend5480 8 років тому +12

      The one I laughed at was when Clarkson tested the X6 it was in park & the hand break on & it still slid backwards down a grass bank

    • @jlue1993
      @jlue1993 8 років тому +2

      +Ian Townsend that scene got even funnier when the Range Rover crawled passed..!

    • @totalmadnesman
      @totalmadnesman 8 років тому +2

      +Willem Moseley People who buy modern SUVs for offroad are just downright stupid.

    • @EvilDuckOfDoom3
      @EvilDuckOfDoom3 8 років тому +1

      +TotalMadnessMan and why is that?

  • @888TopGear888
    @888TopGear888 8 років тому +1

    WOWWWW Good job BMW!!!
    A Corolla with enough ground clearance could have done 90% of that.

  • @dejantjetjoo3126
    @dejantjetjoo3126 8 років тому +18

    I am Namibian this is not what we call offroad.

  • @jrl1685
    @jrl1685 5 років тому +1

    well to me I always through the gen 2 x5 look the best. gen 4 is okey as weel

  • @BenzinioB
    @BenzinioB 8 років тому +5

    I'm looking forward to see private Overlanders with X5... or at least a group of BMW factory owned X5 in the bush without the Land Rover Defender syport :)

    • @marcnobel3938
      @marcnobel3938 8 років тому

      +benzfen Its a Scout ... and as they drove it without any problems there is no problem at all.

    • @aidenp5768
      @aidenp5768 5 років тому +1

      Benzinio
      I’ve done in Russia which is 10x worse conditions in a bone stock 4.4 X5 1st gen...

  • @guezsitoe7499
    @guezsitoe7499 8 років тому +7

    As a African, first, we have highways (just saying) second i can say that of you want a great car for everything (without dropping the pressure on the tires) just buy an toyota hilux, VW amarok, Ford Ranger, or Range Rover.

  • @habdoulayehaidara6841
    @habdoulayehaidara6841 8 років тому +1

    i have an x5, im sorry but this car like a beautiful women with many problems, do you aware of that (my last bill was amazing)

  • @Brandon-ll3ff
    @Brandon-ll3ff 6 років тому

    Wow. It can drive on a dirt road or gravel

  • @HesteBremse
    @HesteBremse 8 років тому

    I think it is the best video I have seen from him.
    - I am a BMW fan but I would still bring a Landrover or Landcruiser on such a trip for sure :)

  • @johnallison4136
    @johnallison4136 8 років тому +7

    Not sure cruising around Africa for a few days in an air conditioned 50k SUV really counts as 'pushing your body to the limit'...

    • @frodobilbo918
      @frodobilbo918 6 років тому

      where the hell do u get a BMW X5 for 50 grands?

    • @aidenp5768
      @aidenp5768 5 років тому

      I would like to buy an X5 for 50k right now actually where can I find one brand new 😂

    • @swampgumpharpy7977
      @swampgumpharpy7977 4 роки тому

      @@frodobilbo918 lol

  • @afsal_salim6091
    @afsal_salim6091 8 років тому

    My favorite car is bmw

  • @user-gt9vy4qz8f
    @user-gt9vy4qz8f 2 роки тому

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @Phobos_Deimos
    @Phobos_Deimos 7 років тому +1

    It can go sideways - it's really cool.

  • @timCole53
    @timCole53 3 роки тому

    what age and model is the BMW used here ? cheers

  • @Clove_Parma
    @Clove_Parma 8 років тому +1

    Was the BMW experience using G-classes for support vehicles there?! Kinda looked like it :p

    • @Billiamiscool
      @Billiamiscool 8 років тому

      Look more like some Land Rover 110s to me. Still, not much confidence BMW?

    • @Clove_Parma
      @Clove_Parma 8 років тому +2

      Billiamiscool I thought it also kinda looked like a rover. Pretty funny though. At least they know what the real offroaders are.

    • @aidenp5768
      @aidenp5768 5 років тому

      Dan G
      What’s wrong with that though?