Would you still buy a luxury sedan like the BMW 520d over the SUV equivalent in South Africa?

@sidneybilski

Ай бұрын

Definitely.

@danielmarais9106

Ай бұрын

Yes without a doubt.

@tiyanimthembi1732

Ай бұрын

Hell yeah

@mindfreeze0838

Ай бұрын

If im buying in this segment I probably have another car that is a suv.

@sithembisonhlapo2643

Ай бұрын

Not when there are SUVs like the X5 unfortunately

No matter how popular the SUVs are or can be, sedans, just like hatchbacks will always have a market, whether or not car makers see this it's a different ballgame

@MaxxKoggen

Ай бұрын

Lol you're not making sense. Car makers make these decisions based on how many of their cars are sold in every market. They know exactly how many purchases there are in every category and if the sales are low, there's no reason for them to put in the effort. How individuals feel is different since you don't buy a new phone every year or 2 like you would a phone.

@tshepoboroko2920

Ай бұрын

@@MaxxKoggen You may have entirely missed my point

@MaxxKoggen

Ай бұрын

@@tshepoboroko2920 which was what?

@lutha1720

Ай бұрын

yep definately agree with you, i i have an SUV and a hatch and i sometimes see myself wanting something in the middle like a sedan my wife has a crossover , a sedan is something we need to fill that gap in practicality.

Sedans are still the best! really beautiful. I am getting the 2024 330i this month, used your website to find the best deal!

hello from Romania! I just bought an BMW m340i xdrive with 374 HP......so the sedans will never die.....or maybe let me put it this way: don't let the sedans die!!!!! the suv are not the answer.......are heavy, with high center of gravity, there are not so comfortable like the sedans.....you only get a bigger boot....that's all!

2 year warranty for a car that’s north of a R1 000 000 is mad business… 😮

@clementmahumane65

Ай бұрын

Ridiculous and unacceptable.

@KrS247

29 күн бұрын

Any issues are covered under the Motor Plan for 5 years/100k km

@Suhailmaster58

27 күн бұрын

It’s a rip off seriously.

@AJ-mz4lw

24 күн бұрын

Money Pit. They know in 2 years you will be crying. @sechabashuping8685

@kaym7549

23 күн бұрын

They basically want people to buy and resell their cars evertime a new model comes out.

The death of the executive saloon has been a question over the past 2 decades now. Car journos must end this drama. The executive sedan will never die.

8:12 that transition is very nice 🔥🔥🔥. Enjoyed it

Favorite review of the new 5 series. Yes, I like it more than the European or American reviews

Sedans are harmonious I’m getting my 2023/2024 Mercedes C200 soon. Someone like me hates a heavy slow bigger box (SUV)

Man you couldn’t have said it better implementation and refinement of the tech, comfort and aftermarket support of the German vehicle brands is amazingly impressive eg simple car regular services you get the best service.

What a review. Well done!

Just makes sense for a 5er to have a 6 cylinder, given the size of the car. That 4 pot diesel just looks like it’ll work better in a 3 Series.

Iv owned about three of the 5 series From e28 535i E34 535i And the e39 528i My favorite was e28 But the strongest was the e34 for me guys and but now im done with bma maybe new one maybe

Well done the diesel engine will always be better one to go for🎉😮 Nice one Ash

Saw this car on the road and wow! What a good looking car especially in Brooklyn grey. I'd take this over an SUV anyday

New look looks proper 👌 Small things could be better such as boot space and some shortcut buttons to access urgent settings. Overall its a niice package and good useable review Ash. I would look for a low mileage F10 520/530d and be happy

Hi Ash, great review! I think people who buy this sedan will have a SUV in their stable as well. Remember to mention the tablet connectors at the back seats next time. Great for kids on the long road.

Great review...lovely car.

Oh love this nice

Every category has its own practicality. For me a Sedan is for my personal reasons and an SUV is for when I want to have more people in the car but still be able to offer them comfort and enough space for everyone

Looks so beautiful

As always an epic review 🔥🫡

What a great car. I love the way you did this review you even showed us the keys and pack assist, that is a great review

it’s crazy how your office if arrows from where i work, the bmw looked massive in the parking lot

Two cars that the two manufacturers never get wrong: BMW for its 5 series and Mercedes for its E-Class.

I love the new look...progressive stuff

I agree- 5 series is best

I think we need to see other videos that critique the flaws of engineering of the same car after warranty has expired... This is important 😅 it should still be in good condition but we need to see the reviews of the same car model at least 3 of them to see common problems that arise over time and give possible solutions for repairs and maintenance 😅 provided the owner wishes to keep the car and NOT to sell it.

Can you please next time you also seat in the middle there at the back seat? Coz I would like to see if and adult can seat comfortably with that air-vents part in morden cars, as you mantioned "South African life style"🤣🤣 Otherwise thanks for the best review.. You have covered everything. I think the battery has taken some space of that boot, because it should be bigger than that...

They’re becoming harder to distinguish between the Mercedes E and BMW 5 series . Would’ve loved to see them side by side

I like how you say leather, whilst in fact its Veganza, a replacement material for the leather. Judgding from your review, BMW has succeeded in creating a luxury material that replaces leather 👍

@TehMr

Ай бұрын

It’s their branded “Vegan Leather”

Is it long ranger as the previous models of +-1000km on single a tank of fuel…?🧐

I always appreciate a review by Ash no bs dry humour. Straight into the car facts unhurried, seamlessly, good temperament. So good. 👍🏽

@gustavchuene7430

Ай бұрын

Some of us do enjoy that dry humor...just don't watch Ciro then Those of us who enjoy watching his reviews, we appreciate him.

@kwakekamdivasi591

Ай бұрын

@@gustavchuene7430 For real. Mans could have just praised Ash and kept it moving

SUV's aside this car's biggest competition for a sedan buyer is the BMW 3 series

The problem people often overlook with sedans is not how they deal with road undulations a but better than a SUV but how high or low those undulations are and how they will damage the car.

@kagisomogoshane5094

Ай бұрын

Especially here in South Africa

Does sunroof open or is it fixed

This new 5 series look really bad compared to the previous model. The back looks like a Mercedes style with fake exhaust 😢😢 BMW made a very bad choice on this design but love the interior.

Can't wait for the new 3series... The 5 has just become too big in my opinion.. But still it looks to be a very nice car this

The mid sized sedan segment is dead but the compact category will survive because of favourable pricing and the second hand market.

Hi loads of vehicles including Jaguar, Mercedes, etc use ZF Gearboxes (Transmissions) so it is not unique to BMW.Manufacturers from Aston Martin, Chevrolet, Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Ford and BMW all rely on ZF transmissions to function. You would never think there was anything in common with a Ford F-150 and Rolls Royce - but they both often contain a ZF gearbox

I didn’t hear much on the pricing. The x5 is nice but we are looking at close to R2M these days

The cheapest 5 series is R1.25m, how insane is that 🤯.

Suzuki should get ZF to help them with their automatic gearboxs

@thabo9218

Ай бұрын

They already have a 6 speed auto in unit grand vitara allgrip.. they should move that down the range

I think BMW is getting away with buttons and wants people to use voice assistant for doing most of the things. Hence the fuel can be shown if you just tell the bmw voice assistant.

That's actually a spare wheel in new premium german cat🤯🤯🤯🤯

@MaitsebaleHerold-uj8in

Ай бұрын

I was also surprised and in a BMW

@hsmedsvik

Ай бұрын

When he said it was comfortable over small bumps the first thing in my mind was if they got rid of run flat tyres, because run flat tyres are definitely not comfortable. They actually kept spare wheels in all the M cars all these years as these did not have run flats and hence needed a spare.

Where is Ciro?

The placement of the reverse light really bothers me. Like, why is it there? It’s so impractical. Imagine in bumper-to-bumper traffic you’re trying to reverse and overtake the car in front of you and the person behind you won’t see the reverse light because it's located where the tow bar usually is. It’s so unlike BMW to do that. They should fix that in the facelift. 😔

BMW must go back to the drawing board with this new 5... Go more E39 combind shapes !! Who cares about fuel consumption and EV'S !!! EV'S are there for the people who lives in a dream land for now.. aspecialy in SA.

Why does it have a fixed glass roof, and not a sunroof? If a glass roof can't slide open, its totally pointless. (I am a smoker, and love my slide-open "chimney")

It's an okay car but I'd go with the E-Class because it's better looking exterior and interior.

@g4tlan

Ай бұрын

Is the interior build quality good in the merc? Asking due to the recent low quality build.

@duffydon1741

Ай бұрын

@@g4tlan the E-class has the better build quality at MB but still cant match BMW!!

@beinjar5634

Ай бұрын

I’d choose the E Class too, very stunning, high tech, most comfortable

@mjngp

Ай бұрын

The rattle and squeaks in the Merc centre console is not make sure, way cheaply made

@beinjar5634

Ай бұрын

@@mjngp Sorry, which BMW that doesn’t squeak?

Last gen LCI was pinnacle Bavarian design. This looks unfinished. Looks like a BMW from GTA trying to hide from copyright.

@romeonetili5116

29 күн бұрын

What an amazing space 👏

The empty gap between the steering column and the dashboard is very unsettling 0:10

@Carscoza

25 күн бұрын

It's because Ash is oddly proportioned!

It needs 6 cylinders. North America gets 6 cylinder models.

eish i still see the Corolla backside on this car

Me wanting something that's already extinct... A wagon

@Mzwandile_Makhowane

Ай бұрын

Never extinct, per se. good news for you, I guess. It is gonna be made available to choice with this iteration of the 5er. Including getting one with an M5 engine (hybrid).

@JamaicanMeCrazy

Ай бұрын

@@Mzwandile_Makhowane my last two cars were wagons. Maybe the can look them up as as they're not available in USA they aren't available. Nissan ad wagon then my current car is a Toyota fielder hybrid Whichi is basically a Corolla wagon. But here in America they try to pose them wagons as crossovers like the new crown signia.. I just want a small compact efficient and inexpensive wagon. Like that jdm Corolla wagon I had while I'm another country

I love the newer designs BMW's come out with.

@Keitumetsemulaudzi

Ай бұрын

Yeah but i will say that they look odd in videos

@TD1237

Ай бұрын

​@@KeitumetsemulaudziYeah I know what you mean

Had a 5 series,amazing car. No need for 7 series or SUV for that matter ...😜

I’m still mad at South African not loving station wagons, therefore I resort to sedans.

My e38 pushes 226kw Why would I buy an expensive 145kw it's a waste of money

I would get a Camry 2024 over this bmw anyday...

Sir you wrong about South African style choosing SUV over sedan, South Africans prefer sedan and hatchback those who have SUV have sedan as daily drive car

@ld9387

27 күн бұрын

This isn't true. Sedan sales are low compared to SUVs. Most people prefer SUVs

Tiggo is also less than half the price... Can't compare

I'll rather buy a Lexus without any warranty and it will still outlast any of the German cars !!

@duffydon1741

Ай бұрын

You're lying!!

@jjff4555

Ай бұрын

@@duffydon1741 unfortunately it's the truth LOL

@duffydon1741

Ай бұрын

@@jjff4555 that you’re lying, yes!!!

@ld9387

27 күн бұрын

​@duffydon1741 it is true though. Lexus is the most reliable luxury brand

@duffydon1741

27 күн бұрын

@@ld9387 not anymore dude, used to be..

The 5 has always been a good choice but all this so called "Tech" is driving me away to a car with more buttons than screens

Nice car to own if you're the first owner. You don't want this car when it gets older, and all the typical BMW problems start. It'll bankrupt you🙈🙈🙈

145kw and 450nm for a car north of a million? I would rather take an SUV like Mazdas new inline 6 SUV

Definitely not!. Take a look at DEE from BMW!.

Really disappointed there is no 6 cylinder. This '2.0 everything' road these premium giants are doing is taking the soul out of everything. The engines are powerful yes, but man, it's so... Meh. Make a 550 With a 6er for heaven's sake!

BMW lost the plot with the 5 series design, almost looks like an SUV

Are you expecting 5 series to become a SUV? lol. There is a reason why there are X series.

This interior isn't luxury at all. It can very well fit in some KIA K5...

The 3 series looks better than this. BMW should rethink their warranty.

2L engine on a 5series 😩💩 AMG C43 or E Klass are much better options

SUV’s are overrated in my opinion. Some sedans are more practical than most SUV’s.

@ld9387

27 күн бұрын

This is true.

premium feeling plastic...lol

Who scratched the back left mag rim so early in the life of this Beeema? LOL

BMW just buried the sedan with this one

2 whole years 😂😂😂 BMW is now out of touch...

@sizwe1131

16 сағат бұрын

Yho times are tough. Imagine getting a lemon and you have to fit the bill.

People are just ridiculous.. what are your side mirrors for ? Blind spot detection and all the crap. If you got your license legally you won't need this technology.

The new 5 is a dissapointment

The car doesn’t look great to be honest!

SUV are for fat people or for people over compensating for small piel. Sedans are great but wagons are the best 👌

E39 to this.. pfft, the world is getting shittier generally

@marlonbaird6070

Ай бұрын

There will never be another E39 bro and it's sad..

I hate this new 5

Man. These car is ugly . Who designed these cars . Rather buy the outgoing 5 series. Bmw lost the plot now only the badge. Is sad

ugly car. bmw lost the plot. i will go Chinese. its cheaper. 1.2 mil. nope

I didn't even finish watching this 👎🏿🇿🇦👎🏿

Potholes no roads in EC so not for me. Learnt hard way with MB shooting brake taking 2 tyres down in one sitting. No missing them. 🥱

Money Pit. 1.2Mil ? What justifies that cost? Go with the Toyota Corolla XR if you'd like value for money. Thank me later.