2024 BMW X5M Competition LCI // REVIEW on AUTOBAHN

Summary

Automotive reviewer Max test drives the updated 2023 BMW X5 M Competition SUV. He overviews the styling changes including aggressive new front end, larger wheels, and colors. Major mechanical updates include a new mild hybrid V8 engine, fortified body and transmission, and recalibrated suspension for sportier driving dynamics. During the test drive, Max critiques multiple aspects like the fake engine sounds piped into the cabin and overly firm ride quality. He concludes that the updates make it very quick but the lower M60i model offers a better daily driving balance.

Takeaways

• 👋 Introduction to the all-new 2023 BMW X5M Competition, highlighting its updates in styling and mechanical aspects.
• 🔥 Styling updates include new headlights, a more aggressive front end with an XM-like grille, large air intakes, and updated wheels and tires.
• 🚗 Mechanical updates with the switch from the S63 to the S68 engine, a 4.4L V8 biturbo with mild hybrid support, maintaining 625 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque.
• 🛠 Suspension changes aimed at making the car sportier, with regular coilover springs instead of air suspension, and minor adjustments to soften the ride slightly.
• 🔍 New aesthetic elements like matte Frozen gray paint and carbon fiber accents, along with functional features like a split tailgate and integrated starter generator for a mild hybrid system.
• 🔨 Critiques on the car's sound profile, mentioning excessive fake sound through speakers and preference for natural engine sounds over artificial enhancements.
• 📈 Performance metrics include a 0-100 km/h time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 290 km/h with the optional M Driver's Package.
• 💼 Interior updates feature the new iDrive 8 system with dual screens, criticized for being less intuitive compared to previous versions.
• 📺 Driving dynamics praised for impressive handling and control, despite criticisms of the steering feel and the stiffness of the suspension for daily driving.
• 🛡️ Comparison to the BMW X5 M60i, suggesting it offers a better balance for daily use with adequate power and more comfort, though the X5M Competition excels in performance.

Q & A

What are the main styling changes to the new BMW X5M Competition?

The main styling changes are the new aggressive front end with a large grille, new headlights, more black accents, larger wheel and tire sizes, and updated rear lights.

What updates were made to the engine in the new X5M Competition?

The new X5M Competition has the S68 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine with 48V mild hybrid system, compared to the previous S63 engine. It makes the same 625 hp and 750 Nm torque.

What changes were made to the suspension and handling of the new X5M?

It still uses fixed coilover springs instead of air suspension for better handling. Some updates were made to soften it slightly but it is still very stiff and sporty.

What does the reviewer think about the fake engine sounds piped into the cabin?

He strongly dislikes the fake and enhanced engine sounds, finding them overly dramatic and aimed at young enthusiasts. He prefers the natural V8 sound.

What performance specs does the new X5M Competition have?

0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Top speed of 290 km/h with the optional M Driver's Package.

How does the new X5M Competition compare to the previous model?

It has the same 0-100 km/h time but is 0.2 seconds slower from 100-200 km/h than the previous X5M Competition model.

What does the reviewer think about the X5M Competition as a daily driver?

He finds it too stiff and jiggly over varied roads for daily use. He prefers the softer X5 M60i as a daily performance SUV.

What transmission does the new X5M Competition use?

It uses the familiar ZF 8-speed automatic transmission, with some updates to quicken up the shifts.

What changes were made to improve the exhaust sound?

New catalytic converters were added to make the real exhaust even quieter, pushing more fake sound through the speakers.

How does the reviewer summarize his thoughts on the new X5M facelift?

He says it is a significant facelift with lots of updates, but thinks it's still too stiff and dramatic for a daily driver.

Outlines

00:00

😊 Introducing the updated BMW X5M Competition SUV

The first paragraph introduces the 2023 facelifted BMW X5M Competition SUV which has updates to the styling and mechanics. It mentions the aggressive new front facia, large 21/22 inch wheels, upgraded brakes and suspension, and new S68 mild hybrid twin turbo V8 engine.

05:02

🤔 Detailong the updates to the BMW X5M Competition

The second paragraph details the updates to the S68 engine including the 48V mild hybrid system, along with changes to strengthen and stiffen the chassis and drivetrain components. It also notes the improved performance figures like the 3.9 sec 0-100 km/h time.

10:02

😕 Critiquing the driving dynamics and daily useability

The third paragraph critiques the stiff suspension and artificial engine sound through the speakers. It praises the handling but notes it may be too harsh for daily comfortable use compared to the softer X5 M60i model.

15:02

😃 Wrapping up the review of the 2023 X5M Competition

The fourth paragraph concludes the review, noting the enjoyment from driving the performance SUV on a blast but the preference for the more comfortable X5 M60i for daily use. It closes with an outro for the video review.

Keywords

💡SUV

SUV stands for Sport Utility Vehicle. It refers to a car classification for vehicles built on a light-truck chassis but designed for on-road use. The video reviews the BMW X5M, a high-performance SUV. The presenter comments on how BMW has made great efforts to make the X5M sporty and handle well despite its size and weight as an SUV.

💡facelift

A facelift refers to mid-cycle updates made to a car model's styling and features without fully redesigning the model itself. The video goes over the various updates BMW has made to facelift the X5M model, including styling changes to make it look more aggressive and performance upgrades to the engine.

💡daily driver

A daily driver refers to a car that is suitable for frequent everyday use running errands, commuting to work etc. The presenter feels the X5M competition is too stiff and harsh to work well as a daily driver, unlike the more comfortable X5 M60i.

💡torque

Torque refers to rotational force or twisting power produced by a car's engine and measured in Newton-meters (Nm) or pound-feet (lb-ft). The video mentions the X5M competition's upgraded 4.4L V8 biturbo engine produces 750 Nm of torque.

💡soundaktor

The soundaktor is BMW's system for enhancing interior engine noise using speakers. The presenter heavily critiques BMW's use of fake or enhanced engine sounds from the soundaktor in the new X5M.

💡gearbox

The gearbox refers to the transmission system in a car, which changes gears and transfers power to the wheels. The video mentions the X5M uses an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox, which BMW updated in the facelift to quicken shifts.

💡M differential

BMW's M differential is a performance-oriented mechanical limited slip differential installed on M models to improve traction and cornering. The video states the X5M competition is equipped with an M differential and torque vectoring to enhance dynamics.

💡exhaust

The exhaust system routes waste gases out of a car's engine and tailpipe. The video notes BMW added new catalytic converters to the X5M exhaust to make it quieter, disappointing the presenter who wants more real sound.

💡ride quality

Ride quality refers to how smoothly and comfortably a vehicle drives over imperfect road surfaces. The presenter feels the sports suspensions on the X5M make the ride overly harsh and compromises daily driving comfort.

💡M performance

BMW's M performance models like the X5 M60i feature upgraded sports packages and tuning for more power over standard models. But they balance performance and luxury better than hardcore M models suited mainly for track use, like the critiqued X5M.

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Transcripts

what's up ladies and gentlemen and

welcome to this POV review by autotop

now my name is Max and today I'm going

to show you around the all new 2023 BMW

x5m competition uh which has had a

little update both styling wise and a

couple mechanical updates as well so

today I'm going to show you around it

and then we'll take it for a drive

towards the utaban for an aaban blast

now uh what have they changed styling

wise there is quite a big difference

actually pre facelift compared to this

new styling we have new headlights a

much more aggressive front end you can

see that Grill is kind of well XM like

in its shape and then a lot of black

stuff around that to make it even more

aggressive big air intakes uh down there

and down the side as well and then

wheels and tires we've got these 21s at

the front 22s at the rear 295 section

tire at the front 35s at the rear which

is quite large and then uh we've got

melet Pilot Sport 4S rubber around that

which is very nice behind that we've got

the M compound brakes which actually are

pretty good initial bite is really good

and performance seems to be holding up

pretty well although they do start

squeaking a little bit after uh some

proper use but they seem to be holding

up pretty well which is nice uh they did

make little changes to the braking

system itself but not to the uh calipers

or the discs or uh stuff like that we've

got regular coilover Springs not air

suspension on the x5m which is great

that means that you have a lot more

control because BMW wants this car to be

very very sporty and uh well I think

it's a bit too sporty to be honest I

think it's a bit too harsh a bit too

firm for a big SUV but this is the best

setup if you want to achieve that goal

so they did change some stuff in the

suspension it's a little bit softer than

the pre-facelift but like by a small

margin because the x5m has disappeared

so you only have a competition now so

they don't have like the difference

between the regular x5m and the

competition anymore so I think they

needed to make this a little bit softer

to still be able to get the customers

that want a little bit of a softer setup

uh like as a daily maybe stuff like that

uh we do have new Wheels which I quite

like then we we have this matte Frozen

gray as BMW calls it very well I like it

it's a cool color for the car it it's a

nice contrast with all the black stuff

around the car uh I I mean I would not

choose this for my own car but I think

it looks kind of cool it it's definitely

very aggressive very mean car uh at the

rear as well it it does look really good

I think the rear light design of the new

X5 is very very good uh we've got uh the

exhaust quad tail pipes of course in

black and then we have a split tealgate

which I

love I think that's so cool you can sit

on here of course when you have to

change your boots or you just want to

hang out we also have a cover here which

you can stow away by pressing a button

and then it comes up which is kind of

crazy and then you can choose if you

want the automatic setting or not uh but

yeah that is kind of cool I love the

fact that you have a split tailgate and

you can just hit that button and they

both close up which is

nice and then we move on to the other

big change I mean The Styling is quite a

big change I think especially the front

it's a big difference compared to the

prefacelift but also this is a big

change the mechanical updates for this

car because we no longer have the old

S63 engine we now have the

s68 which is the new version of the 4.4

L V8 biturbo engine with mild hybrid

support as you can see the purple caes

running uh in the rear there so we have

a integrated starter generator 48 volt

mild hybrid system uh that gives you a

little bit of a boost as well uh when

you need it but it has the same power

625 horsepower 750 newm uh torque

available from

1,800 RPM which is kind kind of crazy

and uh well other than that we've got a

new strut brace here we've got a Shear

plate underneath we've got a new

fortification around the exhaust as well

uh to make it all even stiffer we've got

new engine mounts I think we've got a

new crankshaft we've got the

transmission oil system has been

upgraded the transmission mounts have

been upgraded oh it finally quiets down

these these V8 BMW really they have have

to cool them a lot when you stop driving

it takes a while and it's very loud but

uh anyway uh We've also got changes to

the internals of the turbos themselves

and we've got changes to the oil sump

and the oil pump so yeah actually quite

a big uh update here which is nice I

always like it when the facelift brings

a lot of new stuff so performance 0 to

100 3.9 seconds toop speed 290 with the

optional M driver speack uh which is

nice that's a proper performance for

this big SUV what does it weigh I think

like 2400 kilos it's quite a heavy car

of course and then interior wise we have

the new iDrive 8 system with the dual

screen not a fan of still haven't gotten

used to it and uh yeah I still long for

the old system we have this really tacky

M striping thing on the dash as well a

lot of carbon fiber do like that shape

that is quite cool and the massive seats

super comfy very supportive that is all

a okay uh

soundwise there is a big difference uh

when you close the valves so if I go to

M2 mode which is like the you have to

wait now

which why do I have to wait for like 3

seconds before I can hit it so when you

hit M2 and there's a a traction control

off setting in there it asks you to

confirm so you press it once and

then I have to wait to actually confirm

that I want it used to be just tap it

twice it's very annoying um anyway you

can actually hear the valve opening and

closing but you can hardly hear a

difference in sound levels and that is

because there's a lot of fake sound

being pushed through the speaker so the

idle sound you now hear I don't I know

if you guys can hear that it's

like it hardly changes and then if you

give it a little bit of

throtle you do get a bit of a

burble and it seems on the outside it

actually seems like it's a bit

louder but on the inside the fake sound

just completely takes over and I really

don't like that but you'll hear more

about that when we take it for a

drive now we still have the ZF 8-speed

gearbox which apparently they also made

some changes to

to Quicken up the

shifts

and as you can hear this it's just too

much for me I'm going to try and not be

annoyed by this the entire review but

it's

just it takes over and you have that

that fake sound on the shift as

well I don't like it and when I turn it

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off you have

a it sounds like a V8 in the distance

you know I like this much better I think

it's it's much better to drive it's less

annoying uh if they could just make this

sound of a little bit louder I think

you're there you don't need all that

drama all that

fake V8 sound you don't need it anyway

uh driving Dynamics are very impressive

with this car they have really been able

to uh to make this thing handle very

impressively it's it hide it it hides

its weight really

well it's just a steering that's a bit

weird I mean sport steering right now

and that means that it's kind of light

around the center

and and

then you have

like a certain point where it gets

heavier but it's it's a weird resistance

it doesn't feel very natural which is a

shame sound on the outside especially

under load

is yeah it's not

great there is some sound

but it's never been this car strong

shoot of course uh

sound this engine

really yeah it does not have the most

charismatic sound or character of course

Hardware

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wise you've got that proper suspension

setup and you have an active M

differential at the rear uh that also

torque vect c s so they really did their

best to make this car handle as good as

it can and to to get the power down you

can actually you know push it and slide

it uh if you're in four-wheel drive

sport it's not very natural it it's kind

of starts skipping over its Tire uh

because it's so heavy and high up of

course but you can do it and uh

yeah it is a testament to how well BMW

sets up these

SUVs

so here we go on to the

Alan and again you know that fake sound

is super

loud

oh listen to that

difference that is so

stupid oh my

God I feel like modern BMW M marketing

is aimed at like 11 year

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olds oh that is hilariously idiotic I

think so 100 to 200 performance we also

measured that of course and we did

9.33 which is exactly as fast as a BMW X

M uh but it is 210 slower than the

pre-facelift x5m competition we

tested I'm just going to turn it

off oh this is so

nice this is what I want in a fast SUV

you know cruising

continents well it is very quiet they

also installed some new catalytic

inverters in this exhaust I'm not sure

with what ball it's probably to make it

even more quiet than it already was

because yeah there's no sound coming

from this exhaust

now but I still prefer this over that

fake

sound but I think for the video this

might be a bit more entertaining right

because you can actually hear the

Reps you do need a bit of space to get

that 290 uh top speed but it will do

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it and yeah I I do think as I said I

think they did make it a little bit too

stiff again I know yeah I'm not sure if

x5m competition customers all really

like that but for me when I drive this

car like on a daily

basis uh with a lot of variety in

surfaces and Roads and speed bumps and

you know everything combined I always

feel like they're a bit too harsh a bit

too stiff uh a bit a bit jiggly and they

they throw you around a

bit which is not the case with an X5

m60i which is you know the new M

performance version of this engine so uh

the that sits below I think that car has

a much better balance for daily driving

the the power is you know more than

enough but it combines that with a much

more comfortable suspension setup and it

also sounds better

so yeah I think for daily driving the

m60i again is the one to have uh but if

you want to extract that last bit of

performance from your X5 yeah or if you

just want the the biggest and baddest

and fastest version then you know get an

x5m but on a daily

basis I don't I don't actually think you

need

it I do like the control you have in

this car it

feels it feels very controlled and it

feels very balanced and yeah it once

you're on it uh it can be

rather enjoyable to drive and uh quite a

a cool experience to throw around this

car and uh see what it can

do and in terms of facelifts you know

and as far as facelift go this is a

pretty pretty good one it is a pretty

hefty one so there you have it

facelifted x5m competition uh we are at

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