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The 2024 BMW X5 M Competition redefines luxury SUVs with its blend of cutting-edge technology, opulence, and power. Starting at $66,000, the base model features a six-cylinder twin-turbo engine with 375 horsepower. However, the M Competition variant, priced at around $120,000, boasts a V8 twin-turbo engine delivering 617 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. This model’s exterior is highlighted by 21-inch front and 22-inch rear wheels, all equipped with performance run-flat tires.  Inside, the X5 M Competition offers a sophisticated cabin with a flat dash covered in carbon fiber, a curved panoramic screen, and a configurable driver display. The multimedia system is both touch-sensitive and controllable via the iDrive dial, complemented by voice-activated assistance for added convenience. Drivers can customize their experience with Comfort, Sport, and Track drive modes, and save their preferred settings for quick access. The steering wheel features carbon fiber paddle shifters, enhancing the driving experience.  Luxury features abound, including a panoramic sunroof that's LED-lit, a micro suede headliner, Bowers and Wilkins speakers, and a plush leather interior. Standard amenities such as heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and a heated armrest ensure comfort in all conditions. The cargo area is thoughtfully designed with a clamshell opening and a pneumatic arm for easy access to the spare tire. The 2024 BMW X5 M Competition has earned acclaim for its track performance, combining power, handling, and luxury to win the hearts of enthusiasts and experts alike.  Read more on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottyreiss/  For more from Scotty Reiss: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/  Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1  Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:  https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript  Stay Connected Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes More From Forbes:  http://forbes.com  Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.

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00:00This is the 2024 BMW X5 M competition.

00:07BMW redesigned the flagship 5 Series with more modern technology on the inside, a lot more luxury,

00:15and new power under the hood. The base model X5 is priced starting at about $66,000 and it's

00:21powered by a six-cylinder twin turbo that produces 375 horsepower. But we're looking at the top of

00:28the line, which is the M5 competition. This is powered by a V8 twin turbo that produces 617

00:36horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. BMW went with the idea of a jeweled look that's very

00:44faceted. But one of the more interesting details are the wheels. On the front, we have 21-inch

00:49wheels. On the rear, there are 22-inch wheels. And of course, because they're performance tires,

00:54they are run flats. As the top of the line, the BMW M5 competition has a starting price of about

00:59$120,000. The model that we're looking at with all the options, $140,000. For your $140,000,

01:07you've got a lot of sports car technology. But inside, there is a lot of luxury.

01:13The interior of the BMW X5 carries all the same new technology and new features that we see in

01:21all of the 5 Series for 2024. It starts with this really beautiful flat dash. Ours is covered

01:27in carbon fiber. And then this curved panoramic screen that has a wide multimedia system over here

01:36and then a configurable driver display in front of the driver. You have a lot of apps here. And

01:41it is a touchscreen, but there is an iDrive dial that you can use to control the screen as well.

01:48It also has this. Hey, BMW, change the cabin temperature to 66 degrees.

01:5666 degrees Fahrenheit for the entire vehicle. A lot of the features in the BMW can be automated

02:04through voice-activated assistance. So all you have to do is ask for what you want,

02:09and the system can do quite a lot of things. Another thing that you'll see on the touchscreen

02:14is this. This is where you will find your drive modes. You have road mode, which is for comfort,

02:21sport mode, and track mode, which allows you to really set up your competition and drive the car

02:28the way it's intended to be driven. Once you've set up your M settings, you can save them. That's

02:32what these red tabs are here. And any time you get in the car, you tap that red tab, and your

02:37settings are there for you. Also on the steering wheel, you'll find paddle shifters, carbon fiber

02:42paddle shifters for manual driving. On the command center, you'll find the new shifter.

02:48There's also this little thing, and this allows you to set your exhaust note.

02:57The X5 Competition comes with a lot of luxuries. For $120,000, it should. Among them are this

03:04panoramic sunroof as a standard feature. And this one, if you can see there are dots in the glass,

03:12that's because that's LED lighting. There's a micro suede headliner above, Bowers & Wilkins

03:18speaker head covers, a lot of soft touch materials, this really beautiful leather interior.

03:23Also standard on the X5 M Competition are heated seats, heated steering wheel, and a heated arm

03:29rest in the center. The cargo area of the BMW X5 is notable for its design. It gives you a lot of

03:37function by offering a clamshell opening, and then like an SUV, the seats fold down.

03:44BMW is so thoughtful, it even has a pneumatic arm that keeps the floor elevated, so if you're

03:50trying to get that spare tire out of there, you don't have the cargo floor hitting you in the head.

03:58It's rare that an SUV is roundly applauded by experts and enthusiasts, but this one is,

04:04and that's after they drove it on the track. The BMW X5, especially the M Competition,

04:10with the power, the handling, and the performance, really won the hearts of enthusiasts.

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