2025 BMW X3 | Better This Time?

[@bertamus47]

Piano black, capacitive touch, big brother camera, Aztec-level sex appeal, what’s not to love.

[@doomsday9973]

@@bertamus47 so go buy a Nissan Versa. Enjoy!

[@mrrokoso]

​@@doomsday9973 yeah, way better looking than this thing😂

[@doomsday9973]

@@mrrokoso enjoy your s***box!

[@pinkyandbrain123]

F that. I stay with my X5 50i. Just enough tech to have assistants instead of heaving an autopilot that tracks who enters your car

[@damham5689]

​​@@doomsday9973A versa may not have the HP, the high price, high insurance and maintenance cost, subscription cost, or let you brag to others how much money you wasted, but its a lot cheaper to buy, own and to maintain. My daughters 2012 versa has 180k miles and still runs great. And when she bought it new in 2012 it cost tens of thousands less than any BMW at the time, and 2024 versas still do.

[@vodand12]

There is a really insightful reddit post that highlights how much cost cutting they did to this X3 generation. Here is a list of what happened: 1 - Comfort access is gone on rear doors 2 - Tailpipes gone from 30 models 3 - Ambient lights gone from rear doors 4 - Ambient lights are gone from door pockets 5 - C pillar is plastic and used to be leatherette 6 - Door tops and dash plastic or fabric 7 - Door handles and buttons went from metal to plastic 8 - The door grabs plastic. The funny thing is that the front is gloss, and the back and rear are plastic. The actual window controls are plastic now. 9 - MSport steering wheel airbag cover plastic 10 - The lower dash used to be rubberized, material now plastic 11 - Footrest and trunk scuff plates went from metal to plastic 12 - The sunroof doesn’t open. it's now a panoramic roof

[@fighter835]

Ohh, and the price has gone UP, and BMW will sell every single piece of info they have on you, including your fcking FACE... Fools and their money, lol

[@chezburgersub]

The bmw guys are something else…

[@LJ-wo1wf]

Thanks for the rundown. The interior photographs well but we obviously can’t tell all the material choices from looks alone. My wife wants to upgrade from her CRV to a BMW for her next car, so we’ll keep these things in mind when we get a test drive.

[@morstyrannis1951]

@@LJ-wo1wf you would be far wiser to look at Acura or Lexus than bmw. I own a bmw and an Acura. This is our third Acura but the BMW is our first and last.

[@devn3813]

car manufactures even cost cut on $100,000 cars. It is absurd and unacceptable.

[@boy638]

Thanks for pointing out the privacy settings. Most wouldn't even visit the menu throughout their whole ownership, and car manufacturers are counting on that.

[@CenturionTheodore]

Yup car makers are counting on it so they can become rich like google whom only came to people through data theft and selling. Since privacy wasn't on the general publics mind.

[@greencomputerfan]

Im glad they remind me its an X3 every time I look down to use my capacitive touch door lock control, might forget otherwise. Illuminated at night too, nice! Cant wait to put my starbucks in my M cup holder! Motorsport!

[@madmvd]

They hate us cause they anus.

[@mikezerker6925]

Just don’t spill the Starbucks, cuz that $12 cup of coffee will cost you way more!

[@richardnavratil9661]

As much as I agree with you, you don't realize how nice backlit buttons are until you sit into a Rav4, where the late 2020s models didn't have backlit lock/unlock :D

[@greencomputerfan]

@@richardnavratil9661 backlit buttons are definitely appreciated, I meant the X3 logo itself might not need to be lit

[@krzzzy19]

​@@richardnavratil9661backlit buttons are different from capacitive buttons

[@wave640]

Finally someone addressed the in-cabin camera concerns. Also, ridiculous this is a required feature to get the HUD. I would just put some tape on it.

[@sinakhansari1]

My constipation was healed when I saw the new X3. thanks for the great video and remedy!

[@s1treyrr]

The last model was so much better looking.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Dukec destroyed this company. Thankfully he recently got replaced with Polestar’s designer.

[@roastbeefy0weefy]

I know "looks are subjective" or whatever but this thing triggers my fight or flight response

[@siddharthsharma8940]

@@faheemabbas3965 He's now responsible for the Rolls Royce division. He will now ruin another great brand

[@DanDan-tt6gv]

Since the 2000s this is a common response to new incoming bmws models. Seems like the company cannot make everyone happy, but hey, they sell a lot, so probably this response is words only, because sells says otherwise.

[@digitalkov]

Designer must had epilepsy.. No other way to explain the look.. 😂

[@abhardwaj02]

That big brother camera is the highlight. Can’t wait for next update to push ads in these ridiculous screens

[@matthelms4167]

Or stop you in your tracks to make you watch a commercial.

[@PapiAndrey]

Ford patented that idea recently iirc Not sure how, but they managed to do it

[@tian2339]

BMW: "almost 90% of the customer love riding in our new X3, according to our camera facial recognition data."

[@blsboom-ff1fq]

If BMW has a camera with facial recognition analysis (which is all a bunch of the brown stuff), imagine how much they are spying on you and how the CCP love BMW for sharing... I can already see the BMW X3 failing to switch on because it didn't see any emails in you mailing apps which confirms that you had your 30th booster...

[@officespaceredstapler2287]

I have a roll of tape.............problem solved

[@marianoherrera6038]

​@@officespaceredstapler2287jokes on you. Now the car won't start until you remove it 😂😂😂

[@Trollollolollol]

😂😂😂

[@zlatkojerkovic9456]

They'll send them the bill to chip in for gas... and extra features that they used. Which is a great feature and will make owning a bmw a lot easier.

[@animalutz00]

The new gen 5 and this gen X3 are the most "cutting cost" things that BMW has ever done. What in the name...

[@colin-nekritz]

They hired 1990s MOPAR engineers who themselves former Tupperware container designers.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

Cost cutting down to 75k?

[@redzoom7857]

The 5 series is downright hideous both inside and out.

[@ratshackmojo]

They even cost cut down to the tires. You're dropping $85,000+ on a new 5 series and you're getting Hankook tires (not to knock them too much, but you used to get Michelin/Continental/Pirellis)

[@richardnavratil9661]

The worst part of it is when they try to pass off all-touch-infotainment controls as "luxury." How dumb do they think consumers are? It's way cheaper to have one identical screen across the entire lineup and no buttons and wiring and different molds. Consumer is 100% worse off and they feed us BS like it's better for us.

[@ThinkfreeorDie]

It's like BMW is trolling us at this point.

[@jcdenton8750]

And the BMW bois will still bend over and say "hold the lube and ram me daddy BMW!"

[@rmp5s]

Been like that for years now...pretty much every time I see a new model, it's like, "dude...really?"

[@marianoherrera6038]

All German designers are getting Chinafied. Even Audi started rolling out similar garbage

[@omidnamin9004]

I swear, the designers and upper management are like, "let's see what atrocity we can get away with this time." but I don't just blame them, i blame the dumb consumers that will buy anything as long as you slap a bmw logo on it.

[@Liplip40]

On 👉

[@user-sm1mh4mz3d]

That interior looks so cheap. How is that inside a $70k BMW?

[@marcusvision]

Yeah...that door unlock and memory seat plastic plate makes Toyota interior look more high quality 😂

[@adamarndt7617]

The exterior looks even cheaper. It's like Honda created their take on an X3. Budget X3 look, $70k price tag. Nope, nope.

[@jonwear9791]

Trash!

[@donaldlee8249]

70k is the new 40k

[@kingakim11]

for better or worse, bmw is more of a mass market brand than they previously were. Also, from my perspective they have spent a lot of time and money developing their power-trains, and chassis architectures. I may be in the minority but I feel like they've been doing great work, they are not only car makers but stewards of the automobile. Sure a button or panel may feel a bit cheap but overall the cars are still well built, very efficient (for their class), and are more reliable than ever.

[@MattLT4]

Jeep did a great job with the new Cherokee, nice review

[@NismoFanatic]

😂😂😂

[@rmp5s]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jackbauer4607]

Kudos for being the only automotive channel that even mentions privacy. The other channels have dumb presenters saying stuff like "who cares, I don't have anything to hide". People are really really ignorant to how intrusive some of those features are.

[@savagegeese]

Its different here, its not like you are sharing your data or using a free service. They are litterally data mining you for a product you paid 70k for. Nuts.

[@MrCarGuy]

Makes the original X3 look acceptable

[@doomsday9973]

Nope

[@mra4107]

The interior screams of cost cutting. The lack of hard buttons and endless submenus is infuriating. As a G01 owner, I will be looking at different brands for my next car.

[@szotakandrei]

If you don't live in Europe, take a look at Genesis Their SUV lineup is fantastic.

[@moeliebich4655]

Mazda CX-70.

[@hefic]

I also enjoy my g01 (lci) as it still has a nice cockpit and premium feel. Last of the Mohicans I guess.

[@genderlessyoutubefanperson]

@@hefic I will keep mine until it's wheel disintegrate. :)

[@bad444]

I guess you never worked in manufacturing engineering. Because you stayed at the obvious.

[@hmm3265]

X3s are $75k now? And they monitor passenger facial expressions? Get the F out of here.

[@doomsday9973]

That’s a loaded M50 not the starting price

[@jisesi]

Yes a fully loaded inline6 X3 or 3 series can be more expensive than a lot of X5 on the road.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Don't forget the "cybersecurity" on the steering rack - which is of course BMW's way of getting around right to repair laws - now they can claim independent workshops can't replace your steering rack because of "security concerns".

[@bck0001]

My 2019 M40i was MSRP at $68K so, probably lower than inflation really.

[@Capcom007]

Might as well get a X5 at that price point 🤷‍♂️

[@JRSabol]

Idk what the hell BMW is thinking with their headlight design. They had the most identifiable headlights in all of automotive with the four halos. It was fine when they mixed that up a little with squaring them off, but now they're gone, could be any brand. Just maddening.

[@roymoorman5990]

It's grills now.. Grillzz. Get with the program! ;-)

[@peterg6953]

this!

[@julienjjj]

Yup, at night is it a kia ? an Audi ? a chevrolet ?

[@NarcFreedom]

Amen! Roundels. Round. Headlights. Round. It’s insane they abandoned this and then gave every car a different face.

[@R8andGT3Fan]

"You're goddamn right." 👏🏾

[@Azrael8]

That camera surveillance in the cabin is horrifying

[@doomsday9973]

Tons of cars have them now

[@srsbsns7673]

@@doomsday9973 Two wrongs don't make a right. It's a bad idea in any vehicle at any price. Other cars having them is a terrible justification. You're in a ridiculous number of comments here excusing every possible fault on this vehicle. Being such a shameless Stan is a bad look, my dude.

[@doomsday9973]

@@srsbsns7673 nah I like being a BMW Stan. I’m just fine with it. Sorry this car triggers you like a 6 year old 🤣. Also stalker much?

[@digitalkov]

Gotta think twice before cheating 😂 in the car

[@fighter835]

@@doomsday9973 Fantastic, tons of cars I will never buy :))))))))

[@anotheran]

I can't believe Jack is not here for a b58 review

[@NomenClature-o8s]

I was waiting for him to have a JackGasm over the B58.

[@GlennScope]

subvert expectations

[@anotheran]

@@GlennScope not a true b58 fan

[@brianrainey2739]

Mark told him they were getting the 4 banger…

[@ak2112]

Thank god

[@louiszhang3050]

I honestly had no problem with the last-gen BMW 3 series interior. It was clean and functional (before LCI), and while it wasn't the most interesting, no interior is "interesting" anymore after the honeymoon phase. You just get in, and hope that things work and feel solid. This generation's interior looks very cheap in comparison. Glad they're not refreshing the 3 series any time soon. Long live the sedan!

[@cowmath77]

Lord do I miss the orange analog speedometer… they could have evolved that in so many ways other than a tablet.

[@AdamAus85]

Drove my 01 525i m sport to my sisters last night and it is still such a pleasant cabin for a relaxing night time cruise. 415 000km on the original engine and trans.

[@photonpilot__]

@@AdamAus85 I will never sell my '03 525i and 530i

[@calvintran5915]

This is probably the most informative and most unbiased review I’ve seen of the new X3. Thanks for posting!

[@genderlessyoutubefanperson]

Bought a new/showroom 2024 BMW X3M a few months back. Knowing how this gen X3 will look inside and out, I think it is the best decision ever made.

[@genderlessyoutubefanperson]

@@ragnarlothbrok2782 Sure dummy. Now back to your mom's basement and play with your matchbox toys.

[@genderlessyoutubefanperson]

@@ragnarlothbrok2782 Crawl back under your rock pls.

[@andreadoesloans]

I just rented the X1 and loved it. I’m now looking over all the reviews for the X3 / X3 M, and need to know what’s the big difference before buying one or the other.

[@ahamsandwhich]

Interior reminds me of the 1st shitty gaming pc I built in jr high

[@cosmingosav]

BRO..are those plastic door handles on the inside?

[@cosmingosav]

@@SeeKrez I mean i get it on the M3cs for "weight reduction". So much for "GeRmAn InTeRioR qUaLiTy".

[@ptingz9307]

Its like they tried to make people think its matte black painted metal handles😂

[@richardnavratil9661]

The worst part of it is when they try to pass off all-touch-infotainment controls as "luxury." How dumb do they think consumers are? It's way cheaper to have one identical screen across the entire lineup and no buttons and wiring and different molds. Consumer is 100% worse off and they feed us BS like it's better for us.

[@doomsday9973]

I’d take screens over buttons any day. Thanks Tesla!

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

Not chinese consumer though - that's what they value, you're a secondary market now.

[@denisgabriel5]

doomsday bro is such a bmw bootlicker, would probably sell his mother for a F10. he’s defending bmw so hard that he had to do mental gymnastics and thank tesla. don’t get me wrong, bmw’s are great pieces of engineering, the older ones (even 4-5 yrs ago) are also a beauty, but that dude is such a loser

[@zlatkojerkovic9456]

I like buttons, but they went with the Tesla minimalism design, and this is when they have no idea what a 70k car buyer wants. They'll probably lose the higher end buyer

[@yissibiiyte]

Just look at Tesla sales. Consumers are indeed EXTREMELY dumb. If you tell them that blatant cost-cutting is "premium" they will believe you with no questions asked.

[@j.redbeard99]

My Accord has a better interior than an X3 costing $30k more. How BMW has fallen. Another good review from Savage Geese!

[@Ramez36]

I had an accord years ago. Trust me it’s miles apart in interior, sound system and drive feel. Accord is a great car don’t get me wrong but this is another class. I would go see it and drive it in person.

[@FreddieBentayga]

what they’ve done to this car is a crime

[@Blank00]

No physical HVAC buttons, therefore has inferior ergonomics to the older iDrive7

[@future62]

I get that "save the physical controls" is easy car community karma but 8.5 is better

[@papa_pt]

​​@@future62no. How is that better for controlling HVAC?

[@AgonxOC]

@@papa_ptOverall 8.5 is a better system from the infotainment point of view. I also dislike the lack of buttons, but for the average person they set it to auto and forget it. Also you can talk to a lot easier than ID7. I have ID7 and played around with 8 and 8.5 and while I do not favor the screen HVAC, the system overall is pretty nice.

[@WhatisaLee]

​@@future62 Are there any convincing arguments in favour of the replacement of physical controls? All I ever hear are ad hominems or strawmans.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

​@@WhatisaLeemoney. Bmw's, not customer money. Great for bmw.

[@bidzej86]

Good lord, this car screams "I wanted a BMW, but I have no taste".

[@doomsday9973]

We know you have no taste you don’t have to tell us

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

I mean, what does the "I want BMW" mean anymore now?..

[@maverickwarden]

I think you meant to say that you have taste.

[@bidzej86]

@@maverickwarden no, I did not, those things are disgusting.

[@doomsday9973]

@@bidzej86 thanks for sharing your useless opinion

[@dannymac6368]

Jesus, thank god you can’t see the exterior while driving it…they’d never sell one.

[@galactictomato1434]

You'd have to get it in black to hide as much of the design details as possible 🐽

[@Mr.Marbles]

At this point i wonder if its intentional. „You peasants have to look at the ugly colossus ho ho ho. Me? I have the ride of my life hrmpf yes quite exquisite“

[@bobbbobb4663]

BMW should offer a factory camouflage kit so the rest of us can’t see the details either.

[@AmoebaCulture]

Being a little overdramatic, are we? Is that really ugly or are you being a pretentious donkey who think they know what tf they even talking about? Lol

[@PringleSn1ffer]

I think the buckteeth look okay on the SUVs.

[@donk6906]

thank god this came out so i can buy the previous version for much cheaper.

[@Flatsixfiesta]

Previous gen x3 is a no brainier compared to this joke

[@rembo183]

I like the 24 X3 better

[@janoycresnova9156]

Used BMWs are ticking time bombs

[@nathanielross8232]

Agree 100% on the ‘24. Tons of inventory still available but no great deals yet. Maybe by the end of the year hopefully.

[@Flatsixfiesta]

@@janoycresnova9156 they are priced accordingly. and you can still get previous generation x3s under the original warranty or with a CPO warranty.

[@rccguy]

75k only to have some privacy nightmare inducing options on.

[@TypeTuber]

I’m amazed they didn’t put a 4 cyl turbo in all of the x3 trims.

[@scotie690]

I’ve owned 3 X3 and loved them all. Is one of the best all round vehicles at their price point. Sold my G01 and when I saw the new model, just skipped it and moved to the X5. I simply can’t stand how it looks outside and the interior approach.

[@krully1651]

That'll show em!

[@scooter5940]

I don’t blame you. This x3 is a step backwards in styling.

[@scotie690]

Exactly. And even some nice features were removed like folding the rear seats from the trunk, led stripes on the back doors, board computer/headlight controls from the turn signal switch.

[@acerimmer8338]

So you showed them your dissatisfaction with the new design by buying a more expensive model? BMW execs are laughing at you right now.

[@FirstLast-et3sw]

X5 is gargantuan in size. With all the touch buttons and stupid styling and shit reliability I’ve finally moved over to…..gulp…..Japanese.

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

Single curved screen is a plague. A perfect trick to impress casuals while being first and foremost the CHEAPEST solution ever.

[@steverogers7211]

it's a goddamn glared, dust magnet mess

[@marianoherrera6038]

Thank the Chinese. They came to duck up the auto market forever and for real

[@jonesjones7057]

It's so hideous. Can't believe anyone likes it.

[@PapiAndrey]

I don’t hate it after using it in person, but i can’t help but think about how Hyundais have a similar design while appearing more impressive. Even if the resolution isn’t any higher or anything, it looks just as nice if not nicer. Of course i’m still going to choose a Bmw over it for many reasons, but the gap has significantly decreased over the years. One look at the new Santa Fe and you’ll start to wonder why the Genesis brand exists

[@yissibiiyte]

It works. The average consumer is a moron who will fall for it and believe that blatant cost-cutting is somehow "premium".

[@ducbox572]

$75k for an X3 is astounding.

[@DBrealmadrid9606]

Barely gets you a well equipped 3 series in Europe.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

@@DBrealmadrid9606 And that’s why the most popular car in Europe is a Peugeot 208.

[@Billn1971]

36k when it first came out, for a decently equipped X3.

[@marianoherrera6038]

And the ugliest one to date too!

[@scooter5940]

The inline 6 starts a $65k in the States. The 4 at $50.

[@AstonVantage8]

Hey guys, can u do another review on the regular X3. The x3M is fun to watch but most ppl get the regular version. Would love to hear what u think about the way it drives, especially compare to the previous gen. The last gen has pretty bad turbo lag, lots of wind and road noise. Hope the new one is better in those areas.

[@LinhNguyen-im4uu]

It's sad to see real wood, high quality tactile buttons and simple physical controls being replaced by plastics and iPads.

[@faheemabbas3965]

We get what most of the people willing to pay for. Dumb masses.

[@user-qd7zm6rf2z]

The first generation X3 (I still own one) used a ton of low grade plastic that did not age well. Combined with fake wood and plastic tactile buttons that wore and stuck often. It has almost no technology at all PLUS cheap materials. Despite those pit falls the first generation x3 essentially changed the auto industry specifically with SUV’s. At the time when it came out most said it was ugly, especially men it appeared- top gear gave it a super low rating and said it was hideous. Little did they know how much impact it would have on all SUV’s to come. The first generation came out September 2003. Over 20 years later almost every automaker has copied. My point is BMW has taken risks with this new generation, much like they did with the original generation, but I have a feeling it will be highly successful.

[@dv9241]

So it does all the same things as the last one, but in a far more complicated and difficult to use way. Can we stop pretending that this is progress?

[@umadachi]

I love the soft rock intro to this, really makes me feel like I just leased this to drive around my 4 kids that I hate at the age of 59 while thinking about the good times

[@jsackett42160]

RIP Jack. I didn't realize he was sick. He will be missed. 😢 Edit: I'm assuming he passed away. Why else would he miss a review of a vehicle with a B58?

[@jackblair8935]

I’ve watched countless X3 reviews and this one provides more useful info than all the others combined. Well done sir.

[@gabrieliacoboni6951]

Is that what the average suv is now? 75k and change and all you get inside are some screens and plastic? Eek.

[@CharlesBojangles]

It's unfathomable to think that the 2025 Nissan Murano has a much classier and more luxurious interior than the 2025 BMW X3....but here we are.

[@dondonaldson1684]

Exactly

[@rosalyschijf2157]

Yet it’s somehow uglier than this 😂

[@CharlesBojangles]

@@rosalyschijf2157 ah, the dolt made a funny 😆

[@JMA5566]

Great review! Kudos that you get the cars up on the lift and the technical talk. You guys are pretty unique in that 👍

[@fxdpntc]

It seems the large majority of complaints against the 2025 x3, are “eye of the beholder”. Good review btw. Very thorough and informative.

[@ryans7097]

Exterior redesign is fine and definitely doesn't bother me as much as most people. However, interior quality seems ridiculously cheap looking for a BMW. I'm worried to see what BMW does with the upcoming X5 coming in the next few years. Feels like the German's have gone all in on charging a premium from less and less quality. Thanks for the thorough review.

[@redzoom7857]

Your thoughts match mine exactly. Throw in the panoramic roof that doesn’t open and it’s just disappointing. I was thinking of waiting for the new gen X5 but it seems this is the direction they are headed for all models and I’d rather current gen X5.

[@Hantov]

I ordered an X5 last week. I read on Reddit about this new X3 and decided to not wait 2 years to get the new X5. Trading in a 335i e92.

[@CharlesBojangles]

BMW Group's Design Director, Adrian van Hooydonk, said that all future models will have the same "look and feel" irrespective of powertrain type, which indicates they'll all look like the Neue Klasse concept cars. I hope you like retro exterior styling with cloth covered, reclaimed textile, ESG-pandering interiors. Side note: recent spy shots of the next X5 revealed heavy "Neue Klasse" design influence.

[@marianoherrera6038]

​@@CharlesBojanglesWell they can beat it. They are crumbling in the Chinese market which is the intended market for this product. They are delusional like every other CEO in this industry. Have you heard about Stellantis? 😂

[@channel_dis]

Great review as always Savageese! ❤ After watching several reviews of the new X3, it’s clear that many share the same concerns: ‘Plasticky,’ ‘Looks cheap,’ ‘Expensive,’ and ‘Ugly.’ BMW could have avoided this by keeping the traditional high-quality materials in areas like the doors and gear selector while updating the tech, such as the screens and overall aesthetics. That balance would have easily addressed the complaints.

[@Mr.Lambert777]

Would have easily addressed the complaints because I am one of those who’s complaining. I have a 23 x3M40 this is a downgrade.

[@albertogonzalez1746]

It would cost even more with high quality materials

[@mattonthewater]

It’s uglier, for sure

[@faheemabbas3965]

Thank god Dukec isn’t BMW’s designer anymore as of this year.

[@Briangnc96]

Poor design, gimmicky, and plastic!!! Nope

[@eeen4119]

I think it looks good

[@Fabulousprofound168]

So much plastic… pretty soon BMWs will have no metal content anymore

[@greywolf276]

To be fair the previous gen’s interior felt like cheap plastic too. Prior gen BMWs have the most overrated interiors I’ve ever experienced.

[@CharlesBojangles]

BMW is more concerned with ESG-pandering now. Out with genuine wood and alloy trim, in with recycled textiles, glossy black plastic, and disco lights.

[@CC-bu1uj]

For most people, the point of owning an expensive luxury vehicle, apart from its engineering, drivability, and the latest tech it offers, is being able to admire its beauty every day and wanting to be seen in it. However, this is not one of those vehicles!

[@Joe-eg7ml]

Performance wise, how does it compare to GLC43 amg?

[@lucagattoni-celli1377]

Haptics on the door???

[@NomenClature-o8s]

Technology is cheap, buttons are expensive…I guess.

[@mufaddalphotographer2987]

Thanks for reviewing the x3. Very informative. Good video to watch before I get a test drive! also, This is the first car review I watched from your channel. I am hooked. Thanks for doing an actual car review for normal people versus the gimmicky marketing videos (stuffing toys in glove boxes) that are floating around, or conversely, the highly technical videos that I sometimes use for bedtime.

[@lksw0096]

The old X3 M40i is going to hold value well

[@AgonxOC]

Which one, the Pre LCI, Pre ID7? Or the Pre LCI ID7, or the LCI. I think the LCI looks frumpy and the interior with ID7 looks just as frumpy. ID7 is night and day compared to what the OG G01 X3 had, but its dash integration was NOT great!

[@davidalenick1246]

Best review of the X3 M50 yet. It’s exactly what I wanted to know. Summary in my book is… exterior and interior much worse than it predecessor, but the drive is better.

[@doriontt]

The front looks so bogus I’m sorry but people keep saying we always grow into it but I just can’t

[@marianoherrera6038]

It's okay. You don't have to. It's objectively ugly

[@m1l3s27]

That's every bmw now when they refresh them. Can't believe I miss Bangle now. E9X, and even E6X, have now kinda aged well.

[@AdamAus85]

I hear you on Bangle. How wild

[@gleej8120]

I have not seen this in person yet, but other reviews are saying that there is way too much interior plastic...even in this uplevel trim. And with this being in the $70k range, too much plastic is not good...not even having reachable handles to fold down the rear seats...come on. And the tech seems to just have too many things buried. It's just not usable while driving. Certainly, getting things set just the way you like them up front helps, but modifying them will require you to pull off the road to avoid hurting yourself or someone else. How does this make a touchscreen any better than a haptic touchpad?

[@lucagattoni-celli1377]

I really do not understand the appeal of luxury vehicles that make basic tasks a hassle. I want something that just works. The boomers who can actually afford these cars will be confused, I just don't understand who this is for.

[@waynewallace2061]

My sentiments exactly. Interiors are now a Gen Z engineers playground.

[@alangil40]

I am almost a Boomer (gen-x by two years), I will not be confused by it. I will still hate it, but I won't be confused by it. Then again, I am an engineer. I will also never pay this much for an SUV. We keep one SUV around for specific needs like hauling supplies for Home Depot or camping trips. But in general, if I am looking for a BMW, I want a performance sedan. And sadly, despite having many BWWs in the past, I will probably never buy anything newer than an F80 M3 .

[@singular9]

Hear me out....All BMW's now look like Kia's and Hyundai's... Like why couldn't they have kept being classy.

I think the previous 5 series was the pick of interior design and usability from BMW. Everything was in place, a lot of physical knobs and buttons for every function, great materials, fit and finish was perfect. These new era BMWs feel cheap, feel like Chinese car, even driving dynamics are not as good any more, especially handling...

[@norwegiantechnolover]

0:24 Aaah, the "wouldn't touch it with a 320 feet stick"-view! Definitely the cars best angle!

[@russdewitt1740]

12:40 where did that black SUV come from? anyone?

[@tigerhawk84]

So they have massively cheapened the material quality both inside and out. Increased the price. Made it uglier. Uses the same hybrid B58 system from the 240 and 340. You can't even option the B&W audio system, and somehow this is now a 50? and its increased in price to $75 grand? What a piece of shit. Get the previous gen for 2/3 to half the price depending on mileage. They even are watching you on a camera now to sell your data, and I bet you still have to pay a monthly subscription to the BMW app to access its features such as remote start etc when they are making money off you already without you even knowing it. This is ass.

[@yissibiiyte]

You just summed up the entire modern car industry. Make everything cheaper, pretend it's "minimalist" and charge more.

[@Noahkinz]

Good god it’s hideous. Inside and out. The exterior is awkward and over styled and the interior is cheap and soulless with the plastered on TV screens. Absolutely hate it.

[@geocape7060]

I wish you drove the regular 4 cylinder x3 which is what most people buy.

[@zachschowalter6817]

Just buy a Macan. Before the petrol versions are gone.

[@401Blues]

Another option to consider, for the same money you can get a Porsche Macan T....with Analog gauges, a 1 layer Infotainment system, almost no driver safety aids, and steering, braking, handling and power-train that is almost beyond legendary. Sometimes you just pay more to get less of what you "might" need and more of what you "really" want in a driving experience.

[@diegodivers]

I prefer the looks and feel of the old car. I don’t now where BMW is heading,. Even the Dacia Bigster offers a real sunroof.

[@hotshtsr20]

Does this new steering rack’s improved torque authority mean it’ll be harder to fight it from steering me into a ditch because I forgot to turn off the lane departure system?

[@somerandomfella]

I saw a Kia EV9 in Matt black recently and first thoughts is i'd prefer it over a BMW XM and now this.

[@doomsday9973]

Good go buy a Kia

[@ST-nc3gm]

2:12 "but overall it's interesting "... interesting choice of words to deliver the message of what you really think without pissing off BMW 😂

[@FVPS904]

Someone posted on Reddit all the ways the interior is worst by using cheaper materials. No thanks

[@paharding]

Great review! The best online reviews! Thank you.

[@mr2981]

Man, I just hate absolutely everything about these. And they keep getting worse.

[@rampant59]

On the drive portion of you video, I hear the nvh of the seams in the road. Very noticeable, did you hear it?

[@jcdenton8750]

Unfortunately we no longer live in a world that is solely dominated by western culture and this new design language show this. BMW's new design language heavily caters to the chinese market.

[@marianoherrera6038]

Correct. They are tacky like BYDs and Teslas

[@m1l3s27]

​@@marianoherrera6038honestly, at least exterior wise, the new Model 3 refresh is significantly less tacky than any newly updated BMW.

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

Yep, we're an afterthought now. Wait for micro transactions to appear because of china.

[@itsamilkshake]

A lot of BMWs are designed in LA. BMW Design Works.

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

@@itsamilkshake so what? Designed for which main market in focus? SMH

[@Abc1987]

I have a 2023 X3 m40i. I would’ve appreciated some of these updates including the suspension and power upgrades. But from a desirability standpoint, I think that the older car is one of the best looking modern BMWs (aggressive lines, normal grill) and the new X3 just doesn’t do it for me.

[@EufemiaOki]

tunedbyai AI fixes this. BMW X3 review summary

[@S4381-p7p]

Thank you for a nice review! I ordered a M50 and will take delivery in a month. Coming from 2012 X3, 2015 X1 and 2018 X3, this is perfect to get me some NEW experience. I test drove the M50 yesterday, really great!

[@toniraff5488]

Comparaison with mazda cx70 inline6 ?

[@misterjay4347]

What’s there to compare? B58 is king 👑

[@madmvd]

Spoiler alert: the BMW is better.

[@Fabulousprofound168]

Isn’t CX70 = X5?

[@rohansingh891]

the design team is in love with love cappybara

[@khdude_]

BMW in their HHR phase

[@marianoherrera6038]

😂😂😂😂

[@2wheelfish]

As always great review and thanks for getting this out early in the model cycle, even if I'm not in the market. Bought one of the last previous gen X3M40i's. Perhaps waiting for the next model would have been smart, but just don't like the new ergonomics - giant screen, no HVAC buttons, gear shift "switch" etc. I don't hate the new car, but that interior leaves a lot to be desired. I'm sure the new one handles better, but honestly, I'll never use all that the 2024 has, and the extra 10 hp is negligible. 👍

[@Coldax-w4H]

Is this a model that charges you $ for heated seats after a few years?

[@kyronrc]

Last gen looked good, they didn't need to change that much. Just like what Volvo did with the XC90, the thing looks great there's no need to change.

[@darrenc5563]

This BMW is perfect for the middle class willing to go into debt for an unreliable luxury grocery getter to prove their socioeconomic status is above their middle class neighbors

[@darrenc5563]

Plus, I this design matches very well with their balenciaga and gucci, both tacky

[@doomsday9973]

Somebody can’t afford one 😂😂

[@leok7193]

These are fairly affordable and... unreliable? Yeah, B58 has been one of the most reliable best performing engines for a while now

[@marcusvision]

I don't think luxury cars are unreliable lately per say...on avg making it to 75k miles without MAJOR issues. But the price tags screams six figure salary that alot do not have 😬.

[@leok7193]

@@marcusvision it's almost like luxury costs more than regular 🤔 next you'll complain that Gucci costs too much. Nothing wrong with GAP and a CR-V

[@nicholasbrown4324]

Hello, great review. I was wondering if you prefer Macan base over X3 M50? thanks

[@ryanspeck2248]

Id take the xc60 over this for sure. My 2018 xc90 is up to 115k miles now and we have not experienced the quality issues you had.

[@JaredDixon]

Nice job boys.. I have a previous gen X3 M40i and I think its the best in class for the segment. I'm lukewarm on the new interior/exterior design at first glance. I lament the darth of physical buttons. I know the complex systems of today require touch controls for most things, but I wish manufacturers would recognize that most of us want the basic HVAC and audio controls to be physical buttons that are easily pressed via memory, without having to look down at a screen.

[@colin-nekritz]

Makes a great case to skip BMW and look at Genesis CUVS.

[@fighter835]

I would take a Mazda over this anytime, let alone a Genesis

[@bobmoore4010]

This is probably the best review of the X3 I have seen. Finally someone who is willing to be honest about the interior failings, especially the reliance on iDrive 9 for everything. We need some basic controls back. BMW lost its way.

[@davis6123]

I just don’t get why BMW did this. Throwing out classic design for trendiness will always be a mistake

[@galactictomato1434]

Their sales numbers are at record highs.

[@doomsday9973]

lol yet they still sell a ton of them 😂

[@chuckehrlich]

I will be keeping my 2022 X3M Competition It is one of the best looking SUV’s ever made, imo.

[@philippepeltier142]

Clown BMW... what a disaster.🤦

[@SumainM]

Please do a comparison video - BMW X3 M50 vs BMW X5 40i. Thanks.

[@milliebays1801]

Perfect car for the olaf scholz era of weimar II

[@FreshYoungDude]

Mark seems fairly positive about a BMW, fascinating.