2017 BMW X3 Unboxing - The Best Compact Crossover?

For today's unboxing review we bring you what we believe is the benchmark compact crossover, the BMW X3. Like the 3 Series sedan, BMW simply owns this segment, partially because it was one of the first automakers to launch a compact luxury crossover back in 2003. Since, the X3 has been a huge success and the 2017 model we tested is simply a proven winner. Powered by the silky smooth 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque, power is sent to all four wheels via the automaker's xDrive all-wheel drive system. What's cool about the AWD system is that when a wheel slip is detected, it will redistribute power to the wheel with the most traction in milliseconds.
Our tester was also equipped with the $2,700 M Sport Package, which included 20-inch wheels, M steering wheel, aerodynamic kit, and sport seats. With a total of 8.3-inches of ground clearance, the X3 is also something you could take off-road in a limited capacity. On road, how about 0-60 mph in only 5.3 seconds. With all of the luxury you'll need inside, like iDrive and a Harmon Kardon Surround Sound System, it's clear the X3 is the complete package. There's only issue: price. Although the X3 bases at just under $40,000, our nearly fully equipped tester came to around $60,000. Not exactly cheap but the X3 is nonetheless impressive. Enjoy the review!
TImestamps
Introduction: 0:15
What is xDrive?: 1:45
Interior: 2:10
Only two rows: 3:20
From the driver's seat: 4:10
iDrive: 4:30
Technology Package: 5:05
Aging dashboard?: 6:00
Safety: 6:35
How does it drive?: 6:55
Driver Assistant Package: 8:15
What's the competition?: 9:20
Cargo space: 11:05
Engine and transmission: 12:20
Engine start up: 12:55
Performance and fuel economy: 13:10
Pricing: 14:10
Exterior: 15:00
What do I like: 15:50
Don't like: 16:10
Conclusion: 17:10
Special thanks to Niello BMW-Sacramento for letting us film the car. Check out their entire inventory at: bmw.niello.com
Vehicles in this review were provided by The Niello Company, the largest car dealer group in Sacramento. All opinions in these reviews are that of CarBuzz, not that of The Niello Company.

[@benjamin4394]

I have a 2017 xDrive 35i. I can’t tell you how much I love this car. The driving experience is amazing and well worth the asking price.

[@MTobin1000]

another nice review Jay !!!

[@dilantaheem5725]

Great vid as always 👌👍

[@Towelmaker123]

Great review

[@nhuquynhvo1069]

I like the BMW X3, I think BMW is my best car.

[@danielf5913]

Very detailed review, thanks man! I'm the market for a good "dad" SUV I think this might fit the bill, purely because the space and power!

[@acbaptista8583]

Vídeo top!!! Carro lindo!!

[@Drackleyrva]

Great video! Does this have rear cross-traffic alert? Thanks.

[@tedkroos9575]

Best Car I've ever owned. Best Car I've ever driven!!!

[@serviola3]

Fantastic car !

[@bokuwatoki5983]

it's either x3, or x6 or the evoque. which is better? I really like the x6.

[@serviola3]

It Is a great car even in 2019

[@Anthony-nx5yu]

Amazing video, but the 2nd generation was introduced for the 2011 model year

[@carbuzzcom]

Right, it was launched in 2010 for the 2011 model year.

[@kurtjorssen8642]

where did you buy those Levi's?

[@ziwkovic6141]

Does it show the speed? I heard they don’t.

[@playmovingpictures]

39k usa is cheap for this car. What's the extra tax and on road costs ? Plates and dealer delivery costs ?

[@fc4998]

Showme the new bmw m2 please. Thanks

[@Anthony-nx5yu]

For the X5 when you opt for the 3rd row seats you are forced to get the $1,450 option of the (real) leather or the Premium Package for $2,700 in addition to the $1,700 for the 3rd row option

[@carbuzzcom]

Wow, I didn't realize that. Thanks for letting me know. Man, that's a lot to pay in the end for a small third row.

[@mfmf100]

I like the x3, but if you try to configure one, price gets out of control pretty quickly, tough to justify.

[@frank1971ification]

very very true. a decent spected x3 will cost minimum 15k over base price and you still don't get much

[@maryamhussein2124]

bmw x3 7saet

[@maryamhussein2124]

b7 saet bmw x3 7saet

[@maryamhussein2124]

bmw 3

[@maryamhussein2124]

bmw x3 7 seater

[@Agent77X]

Not Geneva! Frankfurt maybe?

[@czealtamahawk1228]

Leather seats, Android auto or Apple car play, adaptive cruise should be standard

[@Tupeutla]

will get mine (2016) with N55 engine and M sport ..... tomorrow

[@Ashimavi]

Please share how it was? Are you still impress with it? Is it reliable? I'm waiting for mine. Should be shipped from US in 2-3 months

[@Tupeutla]

@@Ashimavi very happy with , engine sounds WOW , sport+ mode is terrible ! and the ZF8 gear box ( programmed sport version ) is very fast changing . reliable I dont know ( I got 3 years more waranty ) but the N55 is very reliable (and the last version) , people experienced some oil leaks at 150 000km or waterpump .but nothing to break the motor ( like timing chain ) . mine is full options ( HUD, collision detection , skyroof, led moving headlights, M package, sport seats, 5 cameras you can see the car environnement, 19 inch wheels 275 at the rear ... etc etc ) . the only cons : the car is heavy 2.300kg, and the steering wheel is electric. before I own a X1 so it's big difference .

[@Ashimavi]

@@Tupeutla thanks, i didnt know that it could have 5 cameras. Do you know the code of this option? I have 2017 f25 x35i m package, sports seats, adaptive lights etc, but only reversing camera option S3AG

[@Tupeutla]

@@Ashimavi you need 5DL option for suround view ( 1 cam in the bumper , 2 cams on the side mirors, 1 cam at the rear ) the 5th cam is the windsield ( to detect obstacles ) . I dont have the radar for traffic and auto-parking

[@playmovingpictures]

Sunroof not standard also

[@karlitop7497]

Wouldn't the Acura RDX be more a competitor rather than the MDX since the mdx is considered s full size SUV ??

[@carbuzzcom]

It's interesting because the pricing of the RDX and MDX don't align quite the same as the X3 and X5.

[@ktbikefun]

old x3 can install the latest iDrive?

[@thetrickster9898]

Kenneth Tsang No, not possible.

[@Fly2kill1]

These depreciated bad. But good for me looking for a 17.

[@Foxie635]

I luv bow except for its technology.

[@playmovingpictures]

Harmon Kardon is not standard. It's upgrade

[@kire12298]

So would this compete against the Audi Q5?

[@carbuzzcom]

Yes, as well as the Jaguar F-Pace, Porsche Macan, and Mercedes GLC-Class.

[@JJ-fm1sh]

CarBuzz - Unboxing Everyday Cars and Supercars , and it is faster than all the listed savs I researched. Much faster

[@sophalawson6337]

Yes it does. It compare to it.

[@lxssard]

127mph? dam my 2015 x3 35i m sport .us spec cruises at 135 all day on autobahn. gotten up to 155mph and still have not hit a rev limiter.

[@carbuzzcom]

Hey, that's what BMW told me regarding top speed.

[@rsingh87]

i believe the m-sport package increased the electronic limiter to 155 mph or so

[@playmovingpictures]

There's only one BMW One Mercedes One Porsche So the competition is value, quality and reliability and resell value and finance deal and low cost servicing. And deals all day long.

[@SadlySorrowful]

I don't like how uncomfortable the seats are.

[@SadlySorrowful]

Uncomfortable hard seats.

[@romel4life375]

Mike Arima your right they are uncomfortable I sat in one and actually went on a trip and my ass was so dam sore I didn't want to see that ugly piece of shit again

[@arturejsmont2050]

true, but u can get used to them... in the end they're holding u very well in m sport package.

[@essel23fly]

I agree, I rented this car recently and it felt like the seats were not appropriate for the car. It felt like you were sitting above everything rather than with everything.

[@SadlySorrowful]

Audi driver.

[@philippcorell9476]

whats the name of the color?

[@kindamoot]

Philipp Corell really late but it's gunsmoke

[@gerardpeciak8083]

Problem with this car is you can’t connect iPhone google map to the screen

[@dibyojyotighosh9284]

61200 usd is like 40lakh indian rupess,but in india its priced at 60 lakh rupes so around 20k usd more

[@toastersmaketea937]

dibyojyoti ghosh everything is more expensive in india

[@playmovingpictures]

So common everyone drives one? Not

[@semiblvck]

6 miles?!? Ugh I wish

[@seven203]

Could BMW make a GT-R rival ?

[@carbuzzcom]

Highly doubt it.

[@seven203]

Why not ? they've a great engineering.

[@dilantaheem5725]

Second see it doesn't really mean anything

[@nhuquynhvo1069]

I think it is better Mercedes Benz

[@nhuquynhvo1069]

Yes,it is

[@mganev77]

First

[@The_18th_Fret]

sad

[@habibibah6431]

Bd

[@lduranceau8046]

'Unboxing'? The wheels look like toy car wheels. New package, same old stuff.

[@carbuzzcom]

I happen to like the wheels.

[@romel4life375]

Holy shit as soon as the video started I exited out so fast cause it's so dam ugly in the front