1st Drive 2022 BMW X4M Competition LCI | 4K

[@mgcharoudin]

Fun fact: I'm having dinner with Joe right now irl watching this video because he's on his phone anyway😢 but he's editing our picture for the gram, so it's not that bad🥰

[@ChanahsCreativeEdits]

Who cares

[@mgcharoudin]

@@ChanahsCreativeEdits 8 people so far

[@dom7098]

nobody asked

[@just_juice]

What's with the hate?

[@HB111]

what ya eating? yummy

[@harrygrimmett9511]

Joe's seamless integration of ads always catches me off guard. Definitely the best way of doing it 👌

[@champbrady633]

No car with a square booty looks better than a sport back. It's a high performance sport utility vehicle that can go on track. Practicality is foolish here. Only masculine sporty good looks and great ripping acceleration. Nobody wants to drive a suped up shoebox

[@Veyronp87]

i think BMW has positioned this car and the M40i very well. the m40i is 90% of the performance with more usable daily driving and the full M model exists for those who want the full raw experience. its great stuff

[@ari-wu2do]

How could anyone say the x3 looks better than the x4

[@nicolay.t]

Thanks to you previous videos about X3 M40i I’ve got a beautiful pre facelift X3 M40i in Carbon Black with Merino Tartufo interior :) Thanks Joe! Greeting from Germany!

[@anidatla]

Perfect explanation of difference between S58 & B58 from 9:24. Me having X4M Comp, M340i & M440i prefer the B58. Love the way that engine delivers power!

[@andywmoffat]

I’ve had both too and much prefer the S58. B58 is a great engine but the S58 is better for driving hard.

[@ISLAMICSTORIES13]

S58 twin turbos can be tuned to spool up faster. but single turbo will always spool up faster, the one turbo has access to all the exhaust fumes and doesnt have to split it with a twin lol. so low end b58 will win. but if you are doing upgraded turbos you can upgrade the s58 to a big single turbo and it can handle more power than a b58 because of forged internals. the problem is M cars are so expensive people usually keep their warranty rather than modding. which is why b58 holds the track records right now. but if more g80/g82/g87 owners would mod their s58s they would win

[@marlborom2c829]

The X4M looks appeal to me more than the X3M. The last X4 was stiff indeed. Having tested them both at M academy I prefer the performance and handling upgrade I felt using the 4. Still at that price, for performance, Id go for the M4 comp why do an SAV?

[@tvieso]

I also think the X4M looks sportier/better than the X3M, albeit marginally. To chime in about your "why do an SAV" comment - for me, it's simply something different (driving experience-wise and looks-wise), never having owned anything but a sedan/coupe. It's also the extra ground clearance and coziness that attract me when thinking about doing some winter driving in the mountains.

[@Billywoo12]

Great insights re audio Joe. Need to understand lossless, vs tidel, vs MP4 etc…. systems systems are less important than ‘rate.’ I love tidal!

[@Kelveron]

Joe, your take offs from a parked position are legendary 3:51! 😁

[@badluckdaniel]

i wanna see clip of him pulling back to pick up the camera, hrrhrr

[@JoeAchilles1]

😂👌

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

I prefer the X3///M.

[@user-ef7qh6qm5w]

Anyone who has a functioning brain does lol

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@user-ef7qh6qm5w Here is why I prefer the X3M. More practical and cheaper than the X4M.

[@user-ef7qh6qm5w]

@@DaveDVideoMaker the correct answer

[@oliviugavrilescu]

Nice transition into the partnership content, also works in terms of brand association.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you! Was the perfect car and road trip to make the most of good quality music 👌

[@zbynekskrampal8530]

Love listening to Teardrop from Massive Attack on B&W sound system in my 2021 M5 👍😁

[@harperium_3276]

I drove an X3 M40i for 2 years before upgrading to an X3M Comp pre-LCI… true the B58 has more low-down torque but people saying it’s the better buy are prioritizing grocery runs. The B58 won’t push you back into the seat on the highway, and doesn’t thrill you when you race to the redline. I was driving on some mountain roads in Minnesota this weekend and was just blown away at the levels of power and grip - I’d rather have that than a better 0-25 mph time in the M40i. Plus the exhaust on the Comp (US) version is gnarly….

[@s2000killa1]

Made the same switch, albeit x4’s and owning a prior F82 comp. The X4M blows my mind in corners and the top end. There’s a directness my M40i just couldn’t touch. And it shouldn’t. Different cars for sure.

[@allenal-zouhayli6273]

I have a 23 x4m competition and the top end is great. Btw, we don’t have any mountains in Minnesota. Cheers

[@harperium_3276]

compared to Illinois you do ;) US-1 from the lake up to Ely, for example@@allenal-zouhayli6273

[@stephenlane9168]

Nice video Joe, your assessment is spot on 👌think the X3M is the better buy now. The X4M and X6M are dreadful styling, for no obvious benefits/reasons.

[@TheoFennel]

Got a X4 and I'd love to be able to own a X4M, love them love the looks.

[@xdazza72]

You test drove an X3m about 5 months ago and got a 3.3 secs?

[@Matkinson123]

Basically a 100k for this banana yellow monstrosity. New cars are just getting ridiculously expensive.

[@26NEWERA]

Im no driving connoisseur but i don’t find the ride that bad on the previous X3M comp well not bad enough to trade up to the LCI model anyway.

[@final_mile_music9713]

This is a car I just don’t understand. The X4 and x6 are just awful. Get an SUV. Or get a coupe.

[@rebel1052k]

Love the Sao Paulo yellow. I have an X3M in Donnington grey, love it!

[@raverboyful]

Hey Joe, I went for the X4 M40i after an M2 Comp, M235, M135 etc and it was certainly the correct decision vs the X4M which I did test drive also. I don’t want an SUV to attempt to drive like a performance car, I want it to be comfortable for cruising but have the benefit of the glorious B58 when needed. It is certainly a better daily driver than the X4M

[@JoeAchilles1]

Yep agreed, when Pete and I tested his old X3M 40i against that original 2019 X3M Comp we concluded that too, the B58 is just so good (plus a better ride quality). Saying that, on smooth German roads it narrows that gap ;-)

[@Dayz3O6]

why didnt you go for the diesel one?

[@The_Stanman]

The lack of low-down grunt is because S58 has a more gradual torque build at low revs. It's an intentional decision to make it more natural and driveable vs S55. Overall a positive move, but a negative on the highway. Would be cool if BMW added low-end torque in 7th and 8th gear.

[@s2000killa1]

People don’t realize this is correct. It was meant to be more NA and linear. Compared to my S55 I actually prefer it.

[@liamback6777]

I wish I'd have properly watched your X3M review before I bought mint. My first proper M car and I've had buyers remorse since about week 3. You wont like this but likely going electric soon through the business so my short ICE M career has been spent behind the hardest drive ever recorded with about as much torque as a fiesta 😔😔😔. Lesson people? #ListenToJoe

[@kykyky73]

Is it that bad? I've got one on order but I'm tempted to cancel it and get another m2c and stage 2+ it.

[@liamback6777]

@@kykyky73 Yeah it's really not great as a regular driver. Given the choice I'd save (a lof of) brass and go with the M2c

[@HiHi-bd4rn]

Thanks Joe for giving a thorough review on this. The X4 doesn’t get shown enough love as the other models

[@steffydog]

Not a glowing review then, that colour’s a bit wild! Cheers Joe. Keep well.

[@joemcgowan8621]

Great video Joe 👌 appreciate the honest opinion. Good music choice 😇 Massive attack ✔️ awesome

[@sxhrgvs]

Good video. You should have had a camera on Patrick’s face when you were driving down that mountain pass. Looked quite punchy 😂

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha he's actually the most chilled passenger thankfully ;-)

[@claudioagmfilho]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻, X4MC one of BMW's best cars. I currently own an X3MC myself and I just love it...

[@grayknight836]

Love the BMW X4 🖤 platform. For the price 💸 BMW is charging for the X4M it should come with a Carbon Fiber Roof and a utilitarian Trailer Hitch. Sounds like the needed HD tech 🖥 and suspension updates have been made.

[@andrewmontague2636]

Like you, Joe, I’d definitely choose X3 M over this- I just can’t love the styling. It seems an impressive car nevertheless!

[@musamusa2961]

Thank God for blessing me I will buy one for myself

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub ! Liked 😲😲🤩

[@1999driftwood]

Interesting for sure, I'm still going to keep my F80 M3 but it's nice to see BMW has really gone all out on the new M-SUV models. I'd take an X6 over the X4 anyday if I had to choose, but I would learn more towards the X5 M.

[@Mechadondada]

I wasn’t going to watch this because SUV’s were sent here by the devil, but I really like your channel. So here I am. 🍻

[@TBoberts]

The X3M / X4M are actually cheaper than the M3 and M4 in the UK as huge discounts are widely available on them. The RRP in this case is completely meaningless.

[@johnguidetti5839]

Used to be, not anymore.

[@jasonleon1976]

As a current owner of the new X4M (delivered March). I got a very good deal. The M3 was actually over my budget at the time of order. So for me it was cheaper then the M3🤷‍♂️.

[@santana9537]

Prefer the x4m over the x3m because the proportions mean that the coupe suv looks menacing. But then the X6M is too far big. Much bigger than the urus and rsq8 which are more like hatchbacks

[@fbf01]

Disagree. It looks shit.

[@stefanlee2903]

thanks man！ expecting the X3m competition.

[@andymitchell7188]

Hi Joe, really enjoyed the video and to hear your opinion, Funny that they gave you a car with Michelin P4S (must of known it was you 😉), shame we never seem to get these in the UK!! As you said its a great "mile muncher" just done a trip to Edinburgh in mine which managed the bulk of the journey on the motorway with comfort but "grew its horns" when i peeled off onto the A roads as i headed to Edinburgh. Think the yellow looks great on the vid but think mine in stealth black will endure more over time!! Anyway keep up the great work and content fella, cheers Mitch

[@Yiannis172]

are the exaust tones chance drastically with sport mode ?

[@leekindell9937]

The x3m way way nicer looking. I have a new rs7 c8 tuned but brought a mint 7000 mile 19 model full loaded x3m to run alongside it and put a 620 bhp stage one bm tune on it. It flies. The ride never bothers me I must say. But for 50 grand it’s a great car. Not keen on the exterior facelift on this one.

[@autobox9809]

Teardrop is a banger, great taste Joe

[@JoeAchilles1]

Love it!

[@ImportsandExotics]

An amazing machine. Extremely fast and luxurious. No complaints!

[@sandyvalentin3072]

Joe… I’ve driven every BMW sport utility M car that they have , and I still say to this day and I tell all my friends , if you want to buy a well handling fast sport utility from BMW buy the 2022 X3 M40i the price is right and it has all the bells and whistles you can’t go wrong .

[@manuelllaneras1313]

I agree with you Joe. I prefer the X3

[@YolkyPalky]

M cars aren't designed to be driven at low RPM's. All this talk about low-end torque, the talk should really be about engaged driver RPM management!

[@aviator-kn8zq]

true but we talking about daily use. B58 does it all

[@JoeAchilles1]

Once upon a time, but not when M cars are 2+ ton SUV's. A modern car with over 500hp that can't stay in top gear at 70mph on a gentle incline, not ideal.

[@andrewmiddleton6782]

Why would any sane person buy this for £30k over an X3M40i or £10k over an M3??

[@Ripperx121]

I have the X3M not competition. 20 inch wheels make all the difference?

[@jonnyboy4340]

or just buy a Macan?

[@FastRedPonyCar]

I'm going to pick up a used 2022 X3M Comp this week and this review was what really pushed me over the line. The harsh ride comments had me second guessing but it sounds like BMW figured stuff out for that for the LCI. Personally, I went with the X3 over the M3 because I've got 2 kids and am currently in a Tesla Model 3 which lease ends this month and despite a generous trunk space, it's still cramped for storage when going on trips. The other big reason is that I'm a gigging musician and I have to play Tetris with my gear to get everything to fit in the Tesla so obviously the bigger rear capacity of the X3 is a huge win there.

[@arjunachuthan4224]

How is the car?

[@FastRedPonyCar]

@@arjunachuthan4224 Absolutely amazing. Mine is Marina bay blue metallic (vid on my channel) and I get tons of compliments on it. Mine needs new rear tires though. It's predominantly RWD and it can get sideways in a hurry when it's wet.

[@arjunachuthan4224]

@@FastRedPonyCarthat’s wonderful to hear because my dad’s thinking of picking up a used X4M comp, the same spec as the one in the video! So excited!

[@arjunachuthan4224]

@@FastRedPonyCarI’ll check out your channel too 👍🏻

[@yaserelkhatib]

Hi. You mentioned your bucket seats in the M3. How to they feel on long road trips (2 hours or more)? I can’t find any in local dealers to sit in them. I’m specifically interested in lower back support. Thanks

[@mmac3593]

They r fine 6plus hours straight no issues. If you are over 230 lbs and under 6 feet you may have a problem.

[@15october91]

Hi joe.

[@craigrobertson7620]

Not sure a video of you showing how fast you can drive on a wet Austrian wet road was particularly sensible, responsibility or clever. Do that stuff on a track and don’t be selfish and dangerous

[@mbobombobo7363]

I prefer x4m and x6m

[@frankicon9521]

why do you do a hard take off from a gravel road to the tarmac, thats just stupid. if you want to do a take off then you need to take off from the tarmac\

[@paramdeepdhaliwal9694]

Hi Joe I must say one thing no one in this world can do bmw review better than u mate bcoz u have special place for bmw in ur heart u r hardcore bmw fanboy like me too u rock and nailed brother love and greetings from Toronto Canada

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you buddy 👊

[@ficcy3706]

That spec is crazy, what's the colour? Is that the Sao Paulo Yellow?

[@rebel1052k]

yes

[@JoeAchilles1]

Yes sure is!

[@festivaljapan]

amazing. I'm your fan.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you!

[@patrickgoodenough3108]

bmw x4m and Audi rsq8 which one is better?

[@hotlinebling2851]

I don't understand why it's not more popular among the BMW fans It is beautiful

[@end-game2030]

90k F that, world is finished.

[@celliott16]

My word, that is truly hideous 🤢

[@paulnorth6377]

Quick but never nearly £100k worth

[@KiNG-tx9je]

Broooooo I fuck wit this HEAVYYYY

[@garysa8452]

Hey Joe, when are we getting the content of the 7 series? Been waiting 😥😭

[@stephenbrown8018]

High quality music 🤔

[@juliopaulino35]

Hey Joe you can use sprint monde to get more torque in lower gears

[@theraving90s65]

90k before options medium size SUV Porsche Macan GTS all day long for me

[@TheRealDarkSpoon]

Cheers again Jo. I have the X3M Comp LCI and good ol’ Seen Through Glass (or Behind the Glass) just rated my ride as well. At least you confirmed my thoughts that the ride is better than the old car.

[@2011Savere]

It’s a pretty car but not very reliable.

[@keneonwubuya2226]

You break yours?

[@pd1648]

X3M is ugly

[@veitritter3317]

Hey Joe, first of all, thanks for another great video, good to hear that BMW has successfully tweaked the suspension and improved the ride quality and handling capabilities of the car. I'm so excited to see what the new M3 Touring is going to be like with the same engine but hopefully more torque over the lower rpm range. But special thanks for the link to the tidal app, a provider I haven't even heard of before. I created an account yesterday and the experience is sooo good. Now finally the HK-sound system in my 435xd GC serves its real purpose, one can feel a difference, it's simply fantastic, especially as I'm a long-distance driver on the autobahn, this is just great and worth a couple of bugs per month. Thanks again and wishing you all the very best, keep up the great work. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@davidbillberg2203]

Wow... that's a strong colour. I'm not too sure about the X4 M...X3 M seems a bit better. Better as in more of a car to use daily.

[@mmac3593]

Its a very good daily and the trunk space is excellent. I would argue x4 is better daily than x3 because of the hatchback style which makes for a larger trunk

[@davidbillberg2203]

@@mmac3593 Hmm. Yeah thats true of course. I meant more of the size. Easier to manovuer the X3 instead of X4. Maybe I'm wrong 👍

[@whyimustusemyrealname3801]

what a big boyo

[@scottmuir2385]

Im not a fan of the shape of the X4M/X6M - But I do like the X3M/X5M not just for the practicality but because its not trying to be something its not - a slopy SUV does noting for me in terms of “Sports”, but like you say Joe its subjective! Oh and I drive a 2019 F82 CP as my daily and today I saw an X5M pre LCI in my rear view mirros and I slowed down to check it out! Says something I think!

[@stefanliversidge6091]

I took delivery of my lci X3m a couple of months back after swapping out of my f80. Agree with many if your points though I do feel the car is at its best dynamically in sport + and don’t find an issue the torque. From a cost point of view, pretty sure with discounts you could be in an x3/4m for less money than an m3/4. Certainly, I bagged my deal back in q2 2021 and I wouldn’t have been able to get an m3 remotely close to what I paid! Though costs wasn’t a factor here as I needed a boot for kids / dogs.

[@26NEWERA]

Same, i have a pre LCI and i am paying £500 a month, same deposit on an M3 and its £950 a month.. M3 touring will be no different

[@andywmoffat]

I just got a new X4M cheaper than the M3 so the £10k is a pure list price and not reflective of what you actually pay at a dealer.

[@Rock7132]

Sao Paulo yellow is hideous. Literally hurts the eyes.

[@dreamcrusher112]

Wonder if you offset your carbon footprint Joe? 20 flights in 5 months is more than most have in their life! Would be nice to see some BMW branded trees.

[@JoeAchilles1]

I spent 15 years riding my bicycle to work (25 mile round trip) when I was younger, that's my carbon offset.

[@johnneill9740]

The lack of low down torque... that is why i am keeping my x4 35d , best engine ever imho for this type of vehicle.

[@richarddocherty5007]

One ugly car in a horrific colour....I'm out

[@danielbevan9024]

Like supporting this channel so leaving a pointless comment. Cant watch this ugly car. Don't understand why anyone complains about the Ix and MX things when this exists.

[@NickAlexTheo]

My God is that an ugly car..

[@andywmoffat]

Hey Joe, great video. I had a 2019 X3MC and now an LCI X4MC. The ride is much better, but the key change is the reduced boom over broken surfaces. I’ve really noticed the increased torque, from having the 3D printed block that the M3 has. I agree with the M techs - it’s subtle but the handling dynamics are better than the X3MC. Loving the car - but a point that you are missing is the that on the road after discount my X4M (also in São Paulo) was cheaper like for like than an M3 xDrive due to the better support.

[@littletedsplayschool2525]

Nice Andy and great review Joe I also chipped in my X3MC as I wasn’t using it, but I lasted 3 weeks without a car LOL so as a gap filler I picked up a M2C with 2.5k on which I love but talk about aggressive gear changes in sports plus madness LOL. So what next well the fact that the X3 and X4 are so family friendly I can’t take 12 bags of rubbish to the tip in the M2 it’s things like that I miss. So I’m going to hang in till later this year and I’ll either go LCI X3MC or new M2 time will tell, but I need BMWs pricing to come back down as at present PCP everywhere is a joke.

[@leemace9638]

It’s ugly 😳

[@chrisfauteux]

I don’t think anyone would argue that the X3M is just a better looking car…just like the M3 is to the M4

[@ronleon62]

I could argue both points. I prefer the 4's hands down.