I think BMW did an excellent Job with The New X3. The exterior is definitely a step up and I have no problem with the interior either. I think it looks stylish and sporty.
As I said in my print review also, some people would actually see no issue with this car. Just had to point out some of the things would bother me from my point of view. In the end, I still recommend this car.
It has some really good technology going up in for it. But what's not happening are the headlamps (including DRLS), Front Grill design and the back which looks like someone has scooped out the ice cream and left the box hanging out.
Take the X5! I'm a X5 F15 3.0 diesel driver, I've bought the car brand new ten years ago. An X5 offers you everything you need! No reason to hesitate. Piano black crap? Forget it! Also the X3 has very few interior colors. Which is a bug downside. I have terracotta color leather btw 👍.
This suv is beautiful. People are resisting change. But that is not going to stop BMW from forging ahead in their high technological way! By the time the other Mfg’s catch up, BMW will be on another planet! 😂
if you all remember the BMW 1 series at the back? Just picture that and have that bump up to this.... the back of the 1 series looks the same as this with the tail lights now looks like the X, when two halves of them are combined
Too much plastic!!!!!! I don’t like the plastic door handles and the BS lack of ambient lighting in the rear plus I want the sunroof to work like my ‘23. I definitely will be writing them!!!
I would have , but they only had the X3 20 there. Which is different than the US X3 30 model. So I focused instead on the M50 since it caters to more markets
Honestly, that gesture control was not that great. It was so annoying and I mostly turned it off. As far as the kick open, I have not tested that. But if it's not there, likely because they need to keep some features for higher end SUVs
Overall, Genesis spends a lot of money on quality these days. So they do come ahead of the Germans sometimes. I need to sit again in one, it has been a while.
@@bmwblogthanks for the response! I have a 2022 GV70 and no other car close to its price has been able to get me out of it. This new X3 has my attention though
My ‘23 X3 M40i has protection on the piano black…so no scratches. I’m tired of hearing about everybody complaining about it. Also… those exposed plastic surfaces you tapped on the dash with have after market carbon fiber pieces available. I covered my shiny black shift knob with a carbon fiber one. I’m definitely going to trade my ‘23 lease in for a ‘26 one and make all the corrections to the interior as I see fit. Oh…and I getting the leather or faux leather dashboard over the woven one that’s $350 more and looks cheap! That dark material around the piano black where the shift lever is happens to be Magnolia Fine Print Wood, the other option is a lighter silver color M Fine Brushed Aluminum Interior. You should have done your homework…shame on you.
When I put my ‘23 X3 M40i in Eco Mode it makes me nauseous…it stays in Comfort until I want to show off next to a Tesla. I switch to Sport and rev high so they know their car can only barely whisper to me!!!!
Great coverage as always. I actually like the exterior design for the most part but would have liked the front a little more angular and not as bulbous looking. I say that but also realize why someone who is a fan of a traditional BMW looks doesn't like a lot of the new models. Wish the interior felt a little more high quality. To me it just feels like there is way too big of a big of a gap in interior quality between X5 and X3 (compared to X5 and X7) especially with the seats. Overall though, I really like this new X3.
@@bmwblog yes,I'm getting rid of my mustang because I have a daughter but I don't wanna lose performance and I think this car would be a solid option,plus wife loves it 😂
Thank you for bringing this review. Sadly, all my worry becomes true. Great to drive and engine but interior materials/design big big disappointment. The new SQ5 much better in that department.
@@bmwblog it will be a very hard choice for consumers. X3 M50 drives better, great engine but nothing else. For the same money, the new SQ5 will not handle and drive as good as the X3 but the quality of the materials used inside and what you get for your money, sigh, very difficult to decide which to buy.
Funny thing is keyboard warriors can talk crap about this x3, but TH-cam and other social media sites aren’t representative of the car community as a whole. BMW knows their audience and knows that people will buy it. Not only that but the predecessor x3 got so much hate when it first came out, now people thinks it looks so good compared to this 2025 model. People will come around eventually. With that said it’s not ugly. Looks like an ix from some angles, I’m honestly not a big fan of the Idrive 8/9 screen but it’s not the worst infotainment. But overall it’s a nice suv
It’s ugly. 2021 and 2024 X3M owner here. I only do lease on BMW and if X3M looks like this in 2027, I will not lease it again. I will go for X5M probably, this thing is just pure ugly.
@@bmwblog that’s a good question! I’ve been going back and forth between the Dune Gray and Sapphire Black! I said I did not want another black car and I haven’t seen the Dune Gray in person yet! However this Vegas Red looks Amazing 🤩
💥💥💥💥BMW is exactly like the very smart and diligent student, and the students around him hate him because he is better than them. There is also the smart student, but she is not as smart as the BMW student, and she is always jealous of him and imagines herself as the best, and her name is Mercedes😉. BMW 👑
Last gen G01 has been a great vehicle . Mine was one of the first off the production line in 2018. Definitely ready for this new one . Very forward design and looks awesome
Performance may be equal or a little upgraded, but styling definitely several step behind sad to see BMW going this route in the best selling SUV. Plastic, plastic, plastic, terrible interior doors design, sunroof, etc,. BTW I think your camera man needs some ew glasses almost every scene is out of focus.
Starts at 78k CAD up in Canada. Add 13% tax. Big bucks no whammies. 😂. At that price who cares about saving fuel when it requires premium gas. I think I’d go for a x1m35 and save 15-16k dollars.
Horatiu, at 6:45 you said that you could easily forget that you are in a x3..... NOT with X3 logos on each door panel looking you dead in the eye and more in the cluster.
the "My Mode" button need to go on every BMW. still No mode selector on the steering wheel makes No Sens after all this time. he exterior design of the X3 is Another Fail. which is an Habit for this Model to be a Let down.
15:50 quite responsive huh? more like a bit of lag with unnecessary faded transition right there. If car manufactures stubbornly pushing away from buttons then fine, I'll accept it reluctantly. Just don't erase the snappier and instant response that I used to have when I'm using the physical buttons.
When I put my ‘23 X3 M40i in Eco Mode it makes me nauseous…it stays in Comfort until I want to show off next to a Tesla. I switch to Sport and rev high so they know their car can only barely whisper to me!!!!
What do you think of the new BMW X3 M50? Better than M40i?
Not in the interior atleast with plastic but exterior looks beautiful.
I like the look... makes me excited about the next generation X5.
Like both upgrades. Interior and exterior.
💪👌
It looks very bland and undifferentiated.
The face is decent though.
I think BMW did an excellent Job with The New X3. The exterior is definitely a step up and I have no problem with the interior either. I think it looks stylish and sporty.
As I said in my print review also, some people would actually see no issue with this car. Just had to point out some of the things would bother me from my point of view. In the end, I still recommend this car.
It has some really good technology going up in for it. But what's not happening are the headlamps (including DRLS), Front Grill design and the back which looks like someone has scooped out the ice cream and left the box hanging out.
Still. I kinda like the 2024 X3 better right now. That is. Until I test drive the new 2025 model. I think. 🤔💭
Horatiu, thanks for putting tons of effort and passion
My pleasure! Trying to bring informative reviews, and added a bit of humor too :)
Good review. Keep up the good work
Much appreciated!
You guys always show & mention about M50 model only...
Does this version of the B58 have cylinder deactivation?
The steering wheel is awesome
How is the steering feedback in sport+?
It's good. Better than before.
Which one to choose BMW x3 M50i for $72000 or BMW x5 40i $75000
I would take the X5. It's still BMW's best product in the end. And it has the same B58 inside.
Take the X5!
I'm a X5 F15 3.0 diesel driver, I've bought the car brand new ten years ago. An X5 offers you everything you need!
No reason to hesitate.
Piano black crap? Forget it!
Also the X3 has very few interior colors. Which is a bug downside.
I have terracotta color leather btw 👍.
I have X7 40i already and need another smaller car. X1 to easy, so I wanted to check X3 first. We don’t have diesel here only the gas option.
This suv is beautiful. People are resisting change. But that is not going to stop BMW from forging ahead in their high technological way! By the time the other Mfg’s catch up, BMW will be on another planet! 😂
looks good like better than the out going
if you all remember the BMW 1 series at the back? Just picture that and have that bump up to this.... the back of the 1 series looks the same as this with the tail lights now looks like the X, when two halves of them are combined
Absolute stunner.
Stunning beauty ❤❤❤❤
There's no Big grill in 2024 Like M3 and M4?
Thanks. Excellent review. Priceless humor at the opening. Look forward to the long review.
haha glad you enjoyed it. Had to bring social media in :)
Bye Mr. Dukec! Thanks for ruining the X3. Too bad BMW didn’t get rid of you sooner.
The eyes remind me of E60 5 series
Too much plastic!!!!!! I don’t like the plastic door handles and the BS lack of ambient lighting in the rear plus I want the sunroof to work like my ‘23. I definitely will be writing them!!!
I love the car. The front look ..Great Review
Are they going to produce X3M or its end of road for X3M?
No m ore X3 M
Great Review! I mine x3M50 is in production, can't wait to get my hands on!
Glad it was useful
x3m competition?
Can you do the regular M-Sport version, every video on youtube is the M50........ that's not the only one on sale.
I would have , but they only had the X3 20 there. Which is different than the US X3 30 model. So I focused instead on the M50 since it caters to more markets
Didn’t see any cup holders on the console?
They are there. In the "jewelry box"
No gesture control!!!!!
No kick open the back door???
Honestly, that gesture control was not that great. It was so annoying and I mostly turned it off. As far as the kick open, I have not tested that. But if it's not there, likely because they need to keep some features for higher end SUVs
Lol our nissan has it so.....@bmwblog
Hope that vent behind the screen helps cuz that screen gets hot
Will have to try it in a hot climate also
Driving dynamics aside, how would you compare to GV70? Specifically, technology and interior quality
Overall, Genesis spends a lot of money on quality these days. So they do come ahead of the Germans sometimes. I need to sit again in one, it has been a while.
@@bmwblogthanks for the response! I have a 2022 GV70 and no other car close to its price has been able to get me out of it. This new X3 has my attention though
Curious what you think of it after you drive it
My ‘23 X3 M40i has protection on the piano black…so no scratches. I’m tired of hearing about everybody complaining about it. Also… those exposed plastic surfaces you tapped on the dash with have after market carbon fiber pieces available. I covered my shiny black shift knob with a carbon fiber one. I’m definitely going to trade my ‘23 lease in for a ‘26 one and make all the corrections to the interior as I see fit. Oh…and I getting the leather or faux leather dashboard over the woven one that’s $350 more and looks cheap!
That dark material around the piano black where the shift lever is happens to be Magnolia Fine Print Wood, the other option is a lighter silver color M Fine Brushed Aluminum Interior. You should have done your homework…shame on you.
X3 M50 costs over 90.000 EUROs with some extras ... whaatttt ?
When I put my ‘23 X3 M40i in Eco Mode it makes me nauseous…it stays in Comfort until I want to show off next to a Tesla. I switch to Sport and rev high so they know their car can only barely whisper to me!!!!
No red seats option nether!
I like the new x3, but the door handles and lack of ambient lighting in the rear (unlike the Chinese version of the latest X3) are my only gripes.
I get it, same. But how much do they really matter in the end?
I think its cool the x2 m and the m240 are on my list for 2025 one of them ill get.
M240i Coupe?
@@bmwblog oh yea!
Great coverage as always. I actually like the exterior design for the most part but would have liked the front a little more angular and not as bulbous looking. I say that but also realize why someone who is a fan of a traditional BMW looks doesn't like a lot of the new models. Wish the interior felt a little more high quality. To me it just feels like there is way too big of a big of a gap in interior quality between X5 and X3 (compared to X5 and X7) especially with the seats. Overall though, I really like this new X3.
Overall, it's still a great product. I think we just expected a bit more luxury, but then again, it's not an X5
Stop with the liters. And where are the buttons and switches?
If I use cubic feet, people say use liters. can't win this
Great review,and I'm definitely get one of this in 🇨🇦
M50?
@@bmwblog yes,I'm getting rid of my mustang because I have a daughter but I don't wanna lose performance and I think this car would be a solid option,plus wife loves it 😂
If it's wife approved, all it matters :)
@@bmwblog absolutely 😂
One of the Greatest YT chanel and great reviewer
But sadly it’s underrated
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I appreciate that!
Na, that car is beautiful ❤
Does this version of the b58 have cylinder deactivation?
Good question. I don't know the answer to it. I can ask. But it's the same B58 as in recent BMWs
Great review
None have cylinder deactivation, it's more of exhaust valve and fuel configurations that change.
Thank you for bringing this review. Sadly, all my worry becomes true. Great to drive and engine but interior materials/design big big disappointment. The new SQ5 much better in that department.
I have not driven the SQ5, so unfortunately I can't compare the rides. But the M50 drove nice
@@bmwblog it will be a very hard choice for consumers. X3 M50 drives better, great engine but nothing else. For the same money, the new SQ5 will not handle and drive as good as the X3 but the quality of the materials used inside and what you get for your money, sigh, very difficult to decide which to buy.
@@lequnsu4689in the same boat now. What a shame…I slowly came around design but interior quality is really just a step down.
Not an easy one.
Funny thing is keyboard warriors can talk crap about this x3, but TH-cam and other social media sites aren’t representative of the car community as a whole. BMW knows their audience and knows that people will buy it. Not only that but the predecessor x3 got so much hate when it first came out, now people thinks it looks so good compared to this 2025 model. People will come around eventually. With that said it’s not ugly. Looks like an ix from some angles, I’m honestly not a big fan of the Idrive 8/9 screen but it’s not the worst infotainment. But overall it’s a nice suv
It’s ugly. 2021 and 2024 X3M owner here. I only do lease on BMW and if X3M looks like this in 2027, I will not lease it again. I will go for X5M probably, this thing is just pure ugly.
This review is BMW marketing.
This right there tells me that you failed to watch the entire video. But all good...
I like this car, will the American version look like this also ?
Yes
@@bmwblog perfect thanks 😊 I’m placing an order next month!
What color?
@@bmwblog that’s a good question! I’ve been going back and forth between the Dune Gray and Sapphire Black! I said I did not want another black car and I haven’t seen the Dune Gray in person yet! However this Vegas Red looks Amazing 🤩
I would do Vegas Red. It's great
💥💥💥💥BMW is exactly like the very smart and diligent student, and the students around him hate him because he is better than them. There is also the smart student, but she is not as smart as the BMW student, and she is always jealous of him and imagines herself as the best, and her name is Mercedes😉.
BMW 👑
Last generation was better. This new gen, looks platicish. The whole car
Depends. Driving wise, the M50 is better in all ways
Last gen G01 has been a great vehicle . Mine was one of the first off the production line in 2018. Definitely ready for this new one . Very forward design and looks awesome
Which one did you order?
Had a 2022 x3 20d. Looks way better!
Performance may be equal or a little upgraded, but styling definitely several step behind sad to see BMW going this route in the best selling SUV. Plastic, plastic, plastic, terrible interior doors design, sunroof, etc,. BTW I think your camera man needs some ew glasses almost every scene is out of focus.
I like the vehicle 😮
As a current x3m comp owner, this thing looks like a blob
Different cars still
Starts at 78k CAD up in Canada. Add 13% tax. Big bucks no whammies. 😂. At that price who cares about saving fuel when it requires premium gas.
I think I’d go for a x1m35 and save 15-16k dollars.
True, but very very different cars. I drove both
@@bmwblog that calls for a comparison test!
Haha Will try
TU2*
Ah true. It's technically third gen, but it's TU, TU1 and TU2
Most of these keyboard warriors can’t afford these cars anyway either they old and stuck in the past or are they just looking for a fight.
Horatiu, at 6:45 you said that you could easily forget that you are in a x3..... NOT with X3 logos on each door panel looking you dead in the eye and more in the cluster.
Fair point. The signs are everywhere
the "My Mode" button need to go on every BMW.
still No mode selector on the steering wheel makes No Sens after all this time.
he exterior design of the X3 is Another Fail. which is an Habit for this Model to be a Let down.
The My Mode button is useful
@@bmwblog No It's Not.
T's making a Spectacle of of changing driving mode.
2 Actions instead of 1
15:50 quite responsive huh? more like a bit of lag with unnecessary faded transition right there. If car manufactures stubbornly pushing away from buttons then fine, I'll accept it reluctantly. Just don't erase the snappier and instant response that I used to have when I'm using the physical buttons.
When I put my ‘23 X3 M40i in Eco Mode it makes me nauseous…it stays in Comfort until I want to show off next to a Tesla. I switch to Sport and rev high so they know their car can only barely whisper to me!!!!