Episode 399: 2025 BMW 550e xDrive, Strange Automotive Merch, Listener Questions
This week the Unnamed Automotive Podcast reviews the 2025 BMW 550e, a PHEV version of the lovely 5 Series. With more cylinders, more battery, and more performance than the outgoing PHEV 5, is this new model worth the higher price? Then Sami brings up a few fun discussions including listener questions and automotive merch.
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Show Notes
The Unnamed Automotive Podcast tackles a plug-in hybrid luxury sedan sporting a similar name to an old V8 powered favorite. Benjamin has put the 2025 BMW 550e through its paces to see what the German automaker has done with electrifying its new-generation 5 Series. The result is nothing short of impressive, as the 550e seems to deliver on efficiency, performance and technology. But is it fun to drive?
Then Sami brings up a listener question about reliability of established automakers, before finishing this weeks show with a discussion on automotive merch and bonuses. Thanks for listening!
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