Harry Metcalfe on the BMW i5…

I’m a somewhat regular viewer of Harry’s Garage, in large part because he reviews a good number of enthusiast cars. Harry’s evenhanded and informed commentary is an oasis on YouTube.

I was surprised, then, when even he could find almost no redeeming qualities in the new BMW i5 M60 xDrive:



I’m not anti-EV, but I agree with Harry that this is the antithesis of what BMW once was. While the car is ludicrous in its size and weight (5400 lbs?!), the user interface is catastrophic. The summation was absolutely correct: This car is extraordinarily poor value, and an ill-conceived cul de sac rather than a step forward.

I remember the first M5 as a brute in a tuxedo, with instruments and controls second only to Porsche. This iteration is a sorry mess.


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