Just picked one of these up a week ago and still learning about the extensive tech. This review taught me a few things, for instance I had no idea how to change the view on the parking camera. Thanks! Two additional observations: 1. The heads up display is really nice especially when using Navigation. I think it's part of the Executive package. 2. The additional step unlocking the fuel door is because of the pressurized fuel system used for the hybrid. It helps keep the gas fresh since it's possible to drive in electric mode for a long time without emptying the tank. Fun review!
Thank you for the information here and I totally understand the pressurized fuel door! Congratulations on your new ride and thank you so much for watching, for giving a smaller UA-camr a chance.
Thank you for such a complete, and common sense review of the X45e. You nailed all the aspects that matter, and left nothing on the table. You've earned my 'Subscribe' and I look forward to more content from your channel.
Thank you Don, firstly for watching a review from a smaller UA-camr and for your kind words. I appreciate you and I hope you enjoy the content on my channel!
@Don Gauthier A complete review?? Well I hate to be fussy...but... in the boot, a safety kit??? That would normally be the first aid kit, probably not there because it's a rental. Secondly, a few things this reviewer didn't know. Examples: how to use the suspension button properly; and talking of buttons, the 'radio' buttons can also be used as shortcuts for your some of your favorite functions; calling the infotainment dial a 'knob' is not quite correct, it sure aint a knob! and etc. So yeah, overall an ok review, but this guy needs to properly research a car he is going to review, which personally I would do if I was a car reviewer 😉 Overall if I had the money (not likely!), this car would be in my list of possibilities for purchase.
@@TheHungryRoad that would be a really hard call. The m50i was an amazing amount of fun. But the gas mileage would totally suck and I'd probably end up in jail. I thought the 45e was also a ton of fun though. I really loved that air suspension too. And it has plenty of pep. I'd probably go for the 45e. It's still very fast and still lots of fun, but has the ability to run on the battery as well, which would be awesome for around town driving.
Good review bro, I have the 2022 model in photonics blue with almost all the bells and whistles available at that time. What I did not opt for is M sport package, sunroof with led lights and the laser headlights. But at that time with all packages chosen it still was under 75K before taxes etc. almost a year and enjoying it. now the latest 50e version has gone up significantly in price.
Thank you very much for checking it out! I’m glad you’re enjoying your ride! The prices of new cars just continue to climb and it’s just utterly outrageous.
Just get our 2 week ego. We are buying X5 from 2000. Before this one we had diesel. We will probably go with the diesel again , but BMW don't sell them with diesel anymore in US. We choose to try hybrid then. So far we like it. We ordered ours with some options and still try to learn them. LOL
@@TheHungryRoad Its a 2023 X5 x-drive 45 e with the M sport package, shadow line, executive package, all the tech features, in Phytonic Blue Metallic with a Tartufo interior!! Best car I've even owned..and I've has some cool cars. :)
@9.32 - note that what you are showing here are not leather seats. They are synthetic and what BMW calls “sensafin”. Leather seats are also available as an option for the 45e
Dude, like your review! Except, 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, 375 hp, 460 lb. Feet. Got one, first 18.4 gallons, drove 753 miles. Level 2 charger on the way and should be able to get 1,000 miles. Oh yeah, it is fast!
Thank you thank you for a thorough and enthusiastic review! I’ve been looking for an in depth review about the 45e for several days but most other sites just review the 40i and briefly explain the 45e. I really liked that you went through the on-screen options and the Ambient Lighting-WOW- no one ever reviewed the car at night so I had no idea it lit up like that. The only part you’re wrong about is the Manhattan Green color- it’s actually very popular and has a prismatic bronze effect in different light and most owners enhance the color with the M sport package and Cognac interior. Anyway I’m sold on this hybrid. Great job!
I appreciate you for checking out a smaller UA-cam channel like mine. So the Manhattan Green is quite popular aye? Hmm… that bronze effect does make it seem way more appealing. I could see that working with the deep brown cognac interior and some blacked-out wheels.
You got exactly what I would’ve gotten! Congratulations on your new ride and thank you so much for watching a video from a smaller creator like me. I do really appreciate it.
This is a fantastic review like no other, i appreciate you. I subscribed. Now, according to BMW this car is already old!! Can you do a review and comparison of the new 50e? I believe BMW hit it with the 2022-2023 line but the 2024 LCIs are somewhat dissapointing in many senses how much they changed probably for worse, interesting question to analyze... would it be worh the upgrade? Thanks and keep it up!
Thank you very much for this positive and uplifting comment! I appreciate it much! I’d love to check out a 2024 50e if I could get my hands on one. However I’m at the mercy of whatever the rental car lot in whatever location I’m working at has. Lol. Hopefully someday I’ll be recognized my manufacturers and they’ll start sending me press cars.
You’re very welcome. Thank you for watching a video from a smaller UA-camr. 🙏🏽 This video was filmed in Cleveland, OH. I live in a city called Yonkers just north of New York City. The cognac interior is beautiful. What did you choose for the outside and which wheels?
Does this car have executive package? Does the shifting gear have glass ? How does it look without glass? Also how does it sped up on highway with pure EV mode?
This car only had some pieces of the Executive Package such as the bigger infotainment screen and the panoramic sunroof. This did not have the crystal glass shifter. Somewhere near the middle of the video is a shot of the standard shifter. Acceleration in pure EV mode is sluggish, but that’s because the car is trying to preserve battery. If you want the acceleration you need to drive in sport mode.
@@TheHungryRoad BMW individual colors only a few dealers are willing to do, you have to request early. I got lucky and my dealer was gifted one from BMW with frozen marina bay blue paint the day I went shopping.
I have 2023 45e, it is a downgrade from 2022 model. Less choice on inner color choice. They took off park recorder from parking assistance package. There are other things taken off from the optional package list.....
@@TheHungryRoad yes I have rented several x3’s and just rented this same spec x5 hybrid yesterday and was surprised at how small the backseat was also they don’t recline
Well, for the sake of doing this review I only drove in only EV mode for the portion you saw. However, if this were my own personal vehicle, I’d try to keep it in EV mode as much as possible to save fuel! I didn’t have a way to charge it my hotel so I needed to conserve the charge as much as possible.
Yeah, it’s a plug-in hybrid so is more-so meant to extend gas mileage rather than be fully electric. However, BMW does have an entire line of electric vehicles. It’s the “i” series.
@TheHungryRoad thanks because I'm really interested in purchasing a great hybrid vehicle it's just that understand the charging mechanisms n kwh is overwhelming n confusing at times but the knowledge will get there thank you
@@thepsi1919. Of course. KWH is just the size of the battery. It’s like saying the size of its electric gas tank. The mileage is what’s important because the heavier a car, the more power it takes to move it and the lower the electric range. Good luck on your hunt!
Just picked one of these up a week ago and still learning about the extensive tech. This review taught me a few things, for instance I had no idea how to change the view on the parking camera. Thanks!
Two additional observations:
1. The heads up display is really nice especially when using Navigation. I think it's part of the Executive package.
2. The additional step unlocking the fuel door is because of the pressurized fuel system used for the hybrid. It helps keep the gas fresh since it's possible to drive in electric mode for a long time without emptying the tank.
Fun review!
Thank you for the information here and I totally understand the pressurized fuel door! Congratulations on your new ride and thank you so much for watching, for giving a smaller UA-camr a chance.
Nice! You covered all the bases and solidified my decision. Bonus points for being about the only review of this model on YT.
Really? Well thank you very much for checking out my video! I hope that you subscribe and stick around for more!
Thank you for such a complete, and common sense review of the X45e. You nailed all the aspects that matter, and left nothing on the table. You've earned my 'Subscribe' and I look forward to more content from your channel.
Thank you Don, firstly for watching a review from a smaller UA-camr and for your kind words. I appreciate you and I hope you enjoy the content on my channel!
@Don Gauthier A complete review?? Well I hate to be fussy...but... in the boot, a safety kit??? That would normally be the first aid kit, probably not there because it's a rental. Secondly, a few things this reviewer didn't know. Examples: how to use the suspension button properly; and talking of buttons, the 'radio' buttons can also be used as shortcuts for your some of your favorite functions; calling the infotainment dial a 'knob' is not quite correct, it sure aint a knob! and etc. So yeah, overall an ok review, but this guy needs to properly research a car he is going to review, which personally I would do if I was a car reviewer 😉 Overall if I had the money (not likely!), this car would be in my list of possibilities for purchase.
Good stuff man. The wife and I are looking at picking this thing up and this is exactly the type of review we were looking for.
I appreciate those kind words and thank you very much for checking out a review from a smaller UA-camr!
Great review, loved your laugh during the punch. Looks like you had fun!
Lol. Thank you so much! Wait until you see my Rivian R1Tv review!
Amazing review! Really enjoyed watching it. Best I have seen so far, and I have watched a lot of them.
That’s really sweet of you to say Douglas and thank you so much for giving a smaller UA-camr like myself a chance!
The 45e is a hoot. I also took the M50i for a drive last weekend -- it was BONKERS. I had a huge grin on my face the whole time.
I can’t even imagine how much more power that M50i is putting down! Which would you prefer?
@@TheHungryRoad that would be a really hard call. The m50i was an amazing amount of fun. But the gas mileage would totally suck and I'd probably end up in jail. I thought the 45e was also a ton of fun though. I really loved that air suspension too. And it has plenty of pep. I'd probably go for the 45e. It's still very fast and still lots of fun, but has the ability to run on the battery as well, which would be awesome for around town driving.
This guy does car reviews how I'd do car reviews.
I hope that’s a good thing! Lol. Thank you for watching.
Good review bro, I have the 2022 model in photonics blue with almost all the bells and whistles available at that time. What I did not opt for is M sport package, sunroof with led lights and the laser headlights. But at that time with all packages chosen it still was under 75K before taxes etc. almost a year and enjoying it. now the latest 50e version has gone up significantly in price.
Thank you very much for checking it out! I’m glad you’re enjoying your ride! The prices of new cars just continue to climb and it’s just utterly outrageous.
I love the pearl white or the wolf gray, wondering if the pearl white is included in the price?
I can’t remember off the top of my head, but I believe I do mention which colors are included and which are extra.
Just get our 2 week ego. We are buying X5 from 2000. Before this one we had diesel. We will probably go with the diesel again , but BMW don't sell them with diesel anymore in US. We choose to try hybrid then. So far we like it. We ordered ours with some options and still try to learn them. LOL
Congratulations! I hope that you enjoy it!
This was an awesome review. Thank you. So helpful with my decision making.
Thank you for watching and giving a smaller UA-camr a chance! I’m glad that I could help!
@@TheHungryRoad Of course!! ❤️ So happy!
Not enough love for this wonderful car. We got one last month and I FREAKING love it.
That’s awesome! Congratulations! What’s your spec look like?
@@TheHungryRoad Its a 2023 X5 x-drive 45 e with the M sport package, shadow line, executive package, all the tech features, in Phytonic Blue Metallic with a Tartufo interior!! Best car I've even owned..and I've has some cool cars. :)
@@ramanboucher may i ask how much did it cost in total
@@adamiamada About $85,000. Don't remember exactly.
Bro how is the power⁉️ I’m thinking about one.
@9.32 - note that what you are showing here are not leather seats. They are synthetic and what BMW calls “sensafin”. Leather seats are also available as an option for the 45e
Well damn! They felt like leather! Thank you for correcting me! I do appreciate that!
great job, appreciate the review.
Thank you so much for watching and giving a smaller UA-camr a chance!
Dude, like your review! Except, 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, 375 hp, 460 lb. Feet. Got one, first 18.4 gallons, drove 753 miles. Level 2 charger on the way and should be able to get 1,000 miles. Oh yeah, it is fast!
Thank you for checking out my review! I’d love to get my hands on a 4Xe! Cheaper than the X5 for sure!
Great review!
Thank you so much for watching and giving a smaller UA-camr a chance!
Thank you thank you for a thorough and enthusiastic review! I’ve been looking for an in depth review about the 45e for several days but most other sites just review the 40i and briefly explain the 45e. I really liked that you went through the on-screen options and the Ambient Lighting-WOW- no one ever reviewed the car at night so I had no idea it lit up like that. The only part you’re wrong about is the Manhattan Green color- it’s actually very popular and has a prismatic bronze effect in different light and most owners enhance the color with the M sport package and Cognac interior. Anyway I’m sold on this hybrid. Great job!
I appreciate you for checking out a smaller UA-cam channel like mine. So the Manhattan Green is quite popular aye? Hmm… that bronze effect does make it seem way more appealing. I could see that working with the deep brown cognac interior and some blacked-out wheels.
An EXCELLANT video! Thanks for doing this. I wanted to know if I would purchase the E or not. I'm going for it.
Thank you for watching and you’re very welcome! I’d love to know what spec, options and trim level you get when you options yours up!
Nice review! I’m expecting delivery of mine in 1-2 weeks. I got the phytonic blue w/M Sport package. 👍🏼
You got exactly what I would’ve gotten! Congratulations on your new ride and thank you so much for watching a video from a smaller creator like me. I do really appreciate it.
This is a fantastic review like no other, i appreciate you. I subscribed. Now, according to BMW this car is already old!! Can you do a review and comparison of the new 50e? I believe BMW hit it with the 2022-2023 line but the 2024 LCIs are somewhat dissapointing in many senses how much they changed probably for worse, interesting question to analyze... would it be worh the upgrade? Thanks and keep it up!
Thank you very much for this positive and uplifting comment! I appreciate it much! I’d love to check out a 2024 50e if I could get my hands on one. However I’m at the mercy of whatever the rental car lot in whatever location I’m working at has. Lol. Hopefully someday I’ll be recognized my manufacturers and they’ll start sending me press cars.
My man is awesome! We gotta get him in some fast cars. Love this review.
Lol. I appreciate you! Do you have some fast cars in your garage?
I have a carbon black X5, It's just a dark blue that looks black depending on what light its in
Nice! Congratulations man! That sounds beautiful!
Thank you for your review! So nice..
Can you tell me what package has this car?
It was the mid-level package. I did mention it in the video, but it’s the non-M Sport trim level.
Torque is what you Feel,...Horsepower is Speed!
Put another way,....Torque = Work,...Hp = The Speed of Work!
I like the way you put that!
Thank you for this review! Loved it!! What state are you in? Ordered one and it arrives this month...Cognac interior
You’re very welcome. Thank you for watching a video from a smaller UA-camr. 🙏🏽 This video was filmed in Cleveland, OH. I live in a city called Yonkers just north of New York City. The cognac interior is beautiful. What did you choose for the outside and which wheels?
Alpine white for the exterior with 19" wheels
Enjoyed the informative content, but most of all, your comical 😂 description.
Thanks
Lol. Thank you for watching!
Tuning on 🔔🔔🧡
I appreciate you, always!
@@TheHungryRoad 🧡🧡🧡🧡
Does this car have executive package? Does the shifting gear have glass ? How does it look without glass? Also how does it sped up on highway with pure EV mode?
This car only had some pieces of the Executive Package such as the bigger infotainment screen and the panoramic sunroof. This did not have the crystal glass shifter. Somewhere near the middle of the video is a shot of the standard shifter. Acceleration in pure EV mode is sluggish, but that’s because the car is trying to preserve battery. If you want the acceleration you need to drive in sport mode.
@@TheHungryRoad thank you
You can get a better interior than what's mentionedin the video, and better BMW individual colors, they're $5k
How do you do that? I feel like I covered everything that was on BMW’s configurator website.
@@TheHungryRoad I got tartufo leather
@@TheHungryRoad BMW individual colors only a few dealers are willing to do, you have to request early. I got lucky and my dealer was gifted one from BMW with frozen marina bay blue paint the day I went shopping.
Man reviews an enterprise car 🤣☺️
Lol. National, but they’re the same company.
I have 2023 45e, it is a downgrade from 2022 model. Less choice on inner color choice. They took off park recorder from parking assistance package. There are other things taken off from the optional package list.....
Yikes. What made you upgrade?
Nice review..
Thank you for watching!
Nice is that a rental lease or did you buy it?
Renal indeed from the Cleveland airport.
Battery capacity same too 2022? 24kwh?
Yes it is indeed! It’s the exact same battery and will give you an estimated 31 miles of range on a full charge.
I wish I could afford this vehicle
The tires are run flats so you don’t need a spare
Well damn. I forgot those existed for a minute. Lol.
Better and more reliable than a range rover.
That’s what I like to hear!
The backseat is the same size as the x3
Is it? I’ve never been in one of those.
@@TheHungryRoad yes I have rented several x3’s and just rented this same spec x5 hybrid yesterday and was surprised at how small the backseat was also they don’t recline
Well that sounds like a little bit of a letdown.
Why you talk so extreme fast? You know each sentence has a full stop (??]
Lol. I’m from New York so it comes naturally, but I do try to slow myself down. I do quite a few takes when I find myself speaking quickly.
what percentage of the time would you say you drive the vehicle in EV only mode?
Well, for the sake of doing this review I only drove in only EV mode for the portion you saw. However, if this were my own personal vehicle, I’d try to keep it in EV mode as much as possible to save fuel! I didn’t have a way to charge it my hotel so I needed to conserve the charge as much as possible.
75% and you can go only 19mi
Yeah, it’s a plug-in hybrid so is more-so meant to extend gas mileage rather than be fully electric. However, BMW does have an entire line of electric vehicles. It’s the “i” series.
@TheHungryRoad thanks because I'm really interested in purchasing a great hybrid vehicle it's just that understand the charging mechanisms n kwh is overwhelming n confusing at times but the knowledge will get there thank you
@@thepsi1919. Of course. KWH is just the size of the battery. It’s like saying the size of its electric gas tank. The mileage is what’s important because the heavier a car, the more power it takes to move it and the lower the electric range. Good luck on your hunt!