2024 BMW I5 FULL REVIEW

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The 2024 BMW i5 presents a compelling blend of electric performance and traditional BMW driving dynamics, successfully bridging the gap between the i4 and i7. The reviewer highlights the i5 eDrive40's comfortable ride and linear power delivery, making it a capable daily driver. The i5 M60, however, steals the show with its track-focused performance, demonstrating minimal body roll and impressive neutrality thanks to its advanced suspension, active roll bars, and all-wheel-drive torque vectoring. While the reviewer praises the car's handling and responsiveness, noting it feels more like a true BMW than the i7, they also acknowledge the luxurious interior, which mirrors the 7 Series with a minimalist design and the new iDrive 8.5 system featuring QuickSelect. The reviewer's first impression is overwhelmingly positive, deeming the i5 a very good car that retains BMW's core DNA.