BMW X3 M50 2025 - Review

[@aviation73780]

This design could be a final heart massage for the dying BMW design line.

[@seansiew5629]

Golden days of Mercedes selling better than BMW is over

[@RaulGeorgescu]

@@seansiew5629golden days for both are over! 😊

[@paolocasagranda2990]

very nice interior and exterior im sure every one will copy BMW VERY SOON

[@TimurGenc]

why put the sensor in the middle on the other models and then move it asymmetrical?? why not making it like the x5 its way more beautiful

[@devashishsingh1545]

The front doesn’t look like M50. Looks more like an EV

[@mihnealazar7039]

It's purposely similar to the Vision Neue Klasse X concept, since that will be the new iX3 next year. They want them to still have some similarity.

[@jw6188]

Reviewer: "why so much black plastic? We hate it!" / Spokesperson **completely dodges the question**

[@stephanschultink7570]

BMW apparently love to piss people off for including more exclusive M design elements into their normal lineup. It started first with the mirror caps and now you can get quad pipes exhausts, M flippers behind the steering wheel. So, what’s next? The S65 Twin Turbo engine as a M40 lineup?…

[@footballgeorgiebest]

The X5 LCI is the now probably the best car BMW make. However, I am in no doubt that they will screw up the next gen of that model too

[@whosdondada]

8 Series too

[@patatr4943]

X1 is great looking, when you see it you know it

[@seansiew5629]

@@whosdondada 8 series looks great but nothing too special

[@moviescorner266]

The whole department of BMW exterior design must be fired. We are tired of these ugly designs

[@karmaaina]

I totally agreem they're completely out of touch

[@hassanger8128]

The interior design and materials are more garbage

[@seansiew5629]

so does Mercedes, the GLC looks way uglier

[@moviescorner266]

@seansiew5629 That's why I am a BMW fan but now they are looking like Mercedes

[@moviescorner266]

Even Ai can do a better car than this. I don't know who is their target market anymore because we don't approve any of these new bubble designs.

[@wp8478]

Not a bad design. Can’t wait to see the new X4.

[@seansiew5629]

not happening this generation, only be revived as iX4

[@wp8478]

@@seansiew5629 why? There are x2 but they’re no x4. Are they going to ditch x6 too?

[@seansiew5629]

@@wp8478 x4 sales are completely down when compared to X6 and X2, therefore adding the point where the next gen 4 series to be axed as well

[@jr1885]

X4 is coming to the U.S. as a 2027 model. Release date mid 2026.

[@jr1885]

@@seansiew5629lies. The X4 is two years after the X3.

[@putrabeler]

the best X3 design so far!!love it

[@johnbmw550i]

Prohaps pop into specsaver, you need new glasses.

[@putrabeler]

@@johnbmw550i theres no specsavers where im at mate..what should i do?

[@Running111]

Monolithic design reminds me on the new MINI Countryman which lack of unnecessary lines. Looks more elegant.

[@AnitaPradhan-q1w]

Circular drls were just something else in bmw now it looks like any other car

[@poetryonplastic]

WHO LIKES TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLS FOR EVERYTHING??? NOBODY. NOBODY WANTS TO USE A TOUCH SCREEN FOR BASIC CLIMATE AND DRIVE MODES WHILE DRIVING. CHEAP CORNER CUTTING NONSENSE.

[@FarQew]

Interior design is horrid. Exterior is OK but the closed kidney grill is a let down. I think BMW have missed the mark on this one...

[@S22_550]

This man must be fired

[@siarheista]

The comment section is hating as usual, but that's the first recent BMW design that's actually great. They kept all the signature BMW traits like the shoulder line, the hoffmeister kink, and the normal sized kidneys. The car has an amazing stance and silhouette. The tail light design is amazing. The design is not fussy and holistic. Awesome job, BMW!

[@jeffreyaward]

Great job, as always, Horatiu. I see a lot of the new X1 and even the XM (especially the rear) in this new design. Thank god for the blacked out M grille because that chrome one on the 30 is… something. Ha.

[@bmwblog]

Thank you.

[@colemanpatterson4445]

I LOVE IT! THANK YOU FOR THIS AMAZING VIDEO!

[@RaulGeorgescu]

Thank god I managed to get the last model before this one.

[@adrianpena8223]

This looks anything but a bmw. Congrats!

[@mthobisimpofu7993]

What the hell is happening at BMW

[@stephanschultink7570]

I think BMW hired blind people in their design department and they can’t get rid of them anymore. So, they just have to do with what they have got. I don’t know, it’s just getting worse with every generation onwards. I guess…😔

[@J_Phillz]

The Korean brands stole their designers so they just hired a hobo off the street to replace them.

[@DDDD-zr6ku]

I think the new X3 looks more younger and fancy. It looks very nice. But rear lights should more nice.

[@tha5raikage]

BMW has officially stopped making classic designs

[@smkhabela5961]

Not bad but He's just explaining NONSENSE, "DYNAMIC SHAPE", EFFICIENT DESIGN this car could have been better than this if young person was APPOINTED as head DESIGNER. He's lying they listened no customer they Do what they want ruining 😢bmw.

[@bmwblog]

What could have been improved?

[@smkhabela5961]

"What can be improved?" FRONT END, SIDE PROFILE And BACK there is no Connection

[@karthikJ-99]

@@bmwblogdo we know if there is leather/ leatherette option on door tops and dashboard? Also why is the ambient light removed from Rear doors completely same with door pockets.. rear looks like a buick . What the hell is this fake exhaust / no exhaust tips on the 30i model we get in us😢😢😢😢 cheap plastics everywhere

[@pleaseletitgo1818]

@@smkhabela5961all complaints but not real solution! Typical keyboard warrior activity.

[@hassanger8128]

​@bmwblog You should have been ashamed of yourself when you agreed with that designer to call this interior crap as a high quality. Even the base Corolla is now more luxurious than a BMW. Cheap and crappy materials, plastic everywhere, and back seats that couldn't be cheaper than a base Kia Rio. They even removed the back ambient lightning

[@Motorlytics]

As a current 21 x3m owner. The 22 was decent, but the new look of the 2025 not a fan. Its not ugly, but just not what I expected for the new x3.

[@whosdondada]

Keep yours

[@vartanpashayan297]

Every new bmw that comes out gives me more respect for the last generation. I never knew they can get more ugly but bmw surprises me every year.

[@Muadib1234]

This is a good looking car. All you critics of X3 design, if you think that it can be done better the answer is yes! It can always bef done better, but this is still very good looking car

[@fxdpntc]

“Uncluttered” is the way I look at it. Exterior and interior.

[@Glypto7]

They cooked something good here

[@John.Christopher]

Cheap plastic and tacky lights

[@sdmit2000]

Are you Chinese by any chance?

[@ryans7097]

Lol Horatiu definitely knew the launch color with that jacket and the TS 1's on I see you!

[@bmwblog]

😉

[@karmaaina]

Looks like a pissed off Pokemon

[@l.seventh7954]

This comment sent me lol….. looks good tho

[@M.N.M-y7r]

I think this looks great. Do not under stand why so many are opposed to this model. Maybe they are jealous from having over models? I own Lexus now and am considering getting this.

[@karthikJ-99]

@@M.N.M-y7r because people who own current gen x3 are pissed off either the quality, let me tell you what they changed 1 ) removed exhausts from petrol models and made it a ev looking back . Real bmw fans are pissed 2 ) no comfort access on rear doors 3) no ambient light in rear door at all 4) no ambient light in door pockets 5) biggest of all entire interior is plastic door tops , dash board , c pillar , air bag cover which all used to be leatherette stiched 6) their answer to this cheapness is sustainability while the real reason is cost cutting 7) every button and handles you pressed was metal now it’s you guessed it plastic . They want us to believe have having a big screen and candy store lights is future

[@jaggermacq]

What is the interior door handle made from? Plastic or hopefully dark aluminium or galvanised?

[@bmwblog]

Might be plastic

[@cisco9027]

Imagine being the passenger and looking at the bare dash in front of you that has to go,

[@rickbernardy8647]

Looks pretty good to me.

[@John.Christopher]

Interior iPad and cheap tacky lens distract from the soulless cheap interior and cost cutting everywhere

[@rickbernardy8647]

@@John.Christopher agreed the interior is a huge downgrade. A new citroen has a more luxurious interior then this

[@SimonChurch-s9y]

Bmw in the future , put a variety of images of the preferred car designs and let the people vote for the design they want. Wrapping a car only to reveal this!

[@cossuneyoyt6031]

When it will come in India?

[@mkthetruth80]

Please don’t destroy the x4 and 6

[@jozefhrusecky3085]

X4 is gone, they dont plan to make it anymore, at least not with nonEV setup.

[@ecelectic_empire2986]

Any of the 4 series from what I read Got the X4 M40i here and was going to get a 430i for a daily now that the milage is getting up there ( had a M3 but live an learn..it wasn't taken care previously and I was impulsive lol. Darn bearings went on the drive home lol one thing won't have to.worry about in an all electric..

[@mkthetruth80]

@@jozefhrusecky3085 yeah it will be EV I heard

[@bmwblog]

There is no new X4. Only iX4

[@p.chrisr8106]

They ruin the x3, such a boring looking car. Will keep my older model now for longer. No side vents, no classic sportier look. Just ugly. Need a redo. Fire the designers please.

[@lequnsu4689]

do you know if M50's steering wheel has electric adjustment option? Btw, just had a look at UK specs, no 22 wheels.

[@TheOverpowered1]

WOW ITS Out

[@Xplict]

They took a Honda CRV and put a BMW badge on it 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@trevorbailey1448]

This vehicle was designed by non driving enthusiasts.

[@seansiew5629]

even the ones with B58? LMFAO, the 4 cylinder hybrid GLC63 sounds like shit

[@trevorbailey1448]

With all this nonsense, i can see why so many people hold on to their old classics🤔

[@mihnealazar7039]

M models are for that

[@Fredthegod1990]

Looks great but not big on this color. Show me the sportier red and blue variants

[@kevinn1158]

The whole obsession with piano black... LOL. I'm with you, I don't get it. .

[@Mr.Lambert777]

As a current 23 x3M40 customer. ….it looks okay , but was hoping something more sportier. You all making me want to go to Mercedes GLC 43 AMG and I SERIOUSLY don’t want to go that route. I love the B58 I definitely need to see it in a different color, this looks to bubbly bloated looking! Ion know BMW ugh! WTF Christopher

[@p0sitiv467]

But with GLC you will get 2.0l engine

[@Mr.Lambert777]

@@p0sitiv467 yeah I know! Trust me I know. That’s why I stated about how I love the b58

[@Fredthegod1990]

Id reserve judgement until you see it in a color that is actually sporty. That and spacing the wheels out a little more and this will look 🤌🏽

[@Mr.Lambert777]

@@Fredthegod1990 yes ! My current x3 is black with black wheels. I definitely need to spec one out online and see one in person. The dashboard is umm, idk just yet I definitely need see it in person as well.

[@ecelectic_empire2986]

Went with the X4 M40i. As far as AMG, got a slk55 AMG used for my daily for 7 years .. almost 200000 on it and still going. Made an impulse buy once on a 2004 M3 because well.. you know lol. Everything seemed good. But car wasn't maintained previously and the bearings disintegrated on the drive home .. did get it running again..but that was an expensive lesson lol.

[@Agoncor]

Looks very nice.

[@OlegPC]

Conclusion: The Designers want made X3 much uglier, but something went wrong, and they created not the baddiest BMW of today. It looks like a car (this is great achievement for them). Exept grill on Not_the_M-style models.

[@karlculpepper]

I have a 2022 X3 and I ordered winter tires 🛞 for it, do you know if my 2022 tires 🛞 will fit this 2025 model ?

[@zql7351]

LOL

[@maxheadroom224]

Boomer

[@lequnsu4689]

It looks fat, very fat and side view, looks like a Volvo XC60. Not convinced yet. Was hoping high really for this one, right now, don't know.

[@DDDD-zr6ku]

Is it true x3 20 will release without interaction bar and iconic glow????

[@bmwblog]

Don't know. Varies by market

[@AX122]

Bring bangle back

[@rik291]

Lol

[@Omid01]

I just hate the headlamps design.

[@drratt]

The Traditional Angel Eyes are dead now unfortunately and it was their signature design.. you would know it's a BMW in pure darkness but not anymore ... You wouldn't know what your looking now if this X3 was in pure darkness

[@itiskiransandeepkrishna]

A tooth decay was mimicked in the front grill.

[@tommytexter4054]

This guy Chris need to be fired.

[@smy5607]

Or at least demoted to janitor.

[@NotMyAccount]

9:31 It seems this car is a bit damaged, it has a dent line in the lower area of the front fender, by the door.

[@mihnealazar7039]

Good observation

[@前우정사령관]

Nice🎉

[@brian22g]

I bought only M cars for performance but also because they were distinguishable from regular BMWs. I am glad that I refused to take delivery of 24’ X5MC and opted to keep my 20’ X5MC and use the money towards my 911 instead.

[@khf032863]

🔥🔥🔥😍

[@zeaydj]

When they’ll lunch a new X4?

[@bmwblog]

There is no ICE X4

[@rik291]

I guess at noon 🍴

[@LentswenyanaMokone]

❤❤❤❤

[@robertdruckenmiller3893]

What color is that? Matte Caucasian?

[@yoosteve1885]

Looks cheap inside. At least, X5 can talk about being luxurious.

[@ttlhuskereastcampus7461]

Headlights come from a 1965 BMW 2000 CS

[@aezean5618]

The design is good, but I would have preferred one similar to the previous design. It will grow on most people and everyone will love it. New designs are always strange at first sight if they differ from previous design. The only thing that I like the least are those L shaped lights on the headlamps. Reminds me of the GLE ones that I also hated

[@keweenawbee]

Did they drop gesture control from the i9 operating system? I see no mentions.

[@bmwblog]

Yes

[@keweenawbee]

@@bmwblog thanks but I’m bummed

[@HoddoPa]

Where is BMW’s heritage ?

[@TheAgaveSpirit]

Thank you for the in depth view. I will absolutely be staying away from this horrendous design.

[@GoogleOne1]

One of the WORST BMWs ever: Now I will rant about how ugly the car exteriors are or how boring the interiors are, let us talk objective: 1.) No Engine Insulation 2.) No door Grab handles 3.) No gear selector lever 4.) Boring screens, that too with disproportionate bezels in both the joined screen units. 5.) No driver side wallet cubby space. 6.) Rear bumber is not protecting the car body, design fail would lead to immediate dents at rear. 7.) No recline for rear seats. 8.) No openable Sunroof 9.) Hidden tailpipes for non M. 10.) Poor quality materials indoor and outdoor. 11.) Many other small small thins.

[@thatmellowguy5735]

They should’ve put I drive 8 in the G01 Lci . Refresh the headlights to look like the lci g20 3 and now 25 4 series. Now that something I would buy . This I’m not to fond of

[@thatmellowguy5735]

They should label it the 2024.5 . This 2025 model not a good look at all

[@kevinn1158]

I like the design but tell me that if somebody bumps your car the tail gate isn’t going to be the point that’s hit.

[@karmaaina]

Purposely making it ugly... Toyota style

[@lequnsu4689]

And it seems the front cooling vents for the front wheels are gone. Replaced by fake black decors

[@mula-vic9224]

No way! The G01 looks much better than this car!!

[@TheOverpowered1]

UNVEIL THE X3M COMP

[@bmwblog]

There is no X3M in the future

[@barryzucker]

To be clear, there won’t be a 2025 X3M?

[@TheOverpowered1]

@@bmwblog WHATTTTTT

[@whosdondada]

​@@barryzuckermight be electric

[@bmwblog]

Not the new X3M, correct.

[@JuanAlejandroT]

exterior looks pretty cool - the interior makes it look cheap. They love talking about simpler design - they should just come out and say that they are just cost cutting. If you took the badge away - it can be any japanase or chinese brand.

[@Briangnc96]

Something tells me bmw designers might go missing like Boeing's next....BMW, your playing a difficult hand of cards here for your top selling SUV

[@mpchileshe]

Jesus BMW needs to fire the head of design.. what the hell is this? Japanese cars look better than this….

[@DDDD-zr6ku]

Please review 20i🎉

[@bmwblog]

In the future. But it's pretty much the same as the X3 30e

[@ar_krrish]

Shame that it doesn’t have a sunroof

[@mitinahuja3838]

The Good - Interior looks more modern, there's less clutter. Will always miss the physical buttons. Bad - Sloping roofline makes it look more like a crossover than an SUV. Ugly - That front grille is messed up real bad, slant lines, camera sticking out, and a big chunk of sensor making it all inconsistent. The back seems to have been stuck by something. Nevertheless, this will still remain BMW's bestseller.

[@seansiew5629]

It looks more interesting than GLC tbh, and it's engine lineup has variety compared to GLC, all 4 cylinder lineup? Kinda reminds me of Volvo

[@Salman-boss1]

there is nothing wrong with these designs, stop misleading people to all the folks out there who don't understand the philosophy of cars, every car company is now copying bmw interior design language and audi went even ahead of all by copying the exterior design of bmw in new a5, yet they look copied and ugly. we love bmw and this is one of the best designs of bmw history

[@lagibizar]

Not as classically handsome as its predecessor which had softer edges. But this time, BMW went with sharp lines, which of course is their current design language. But definitely better looking than the GLC, to these eyes.

[@mohammadtaufek5529]

Read look good but the front takes getting used to ….

[@ffjoker87]

WTF What is this ☹️

[@rik291]

Horrid design. What is BMW thinking?!? As a current customer I would like: sharp sporty lines, not a bulby blotch. Improvements to the outgoing model would have been: stronger light weight materials, electric and with a battery on par with hyundai, nice rounded bend screens like porche inside, nicer real leather with great traditional patterns, large fullscreen HUD, slightly smaller grill. Perhaps also: vehicle2home for energy storage, openai assistant in idrive. And nice bmw7 style pillows as an option in the back. Anyway decision made personally: either asian or audi etron as next car whats a shame would of loved to stay with BMW.

[@meoao8829]

will never happen, costs must be cut so shareholders have record profits every year

[@mihnealazar7039]

I liked Audi but I have to say they are now the most boring. Same design for 10, just look at the Q7. I don't mind a good lasting design, but for Audi it is showing its age in many models. And it shows in their sales

[@mikekos7606]

A very controversial design. Civilian BMWs are now indistinguishable from M. The design of the M-style mirrors is very strange and the headlights too. Why are not all the lights on at the back, but only part of them? What will they do with X4 :( P.S. Where are the new M seats? The design of the triangular headrests is infuriating.

[@lefalpmashigo9703]

I like it very much, i like the grill, and the back. But i dont like the quard pipes, if this has them what will the x3m have

[@rubensaucedo7452]

As an x4 2022 owner… it’s a shame that they did not updated the x4. This x3 it’s boring on the outside. It’s not giving me that sporty look, but I guess that’s what the x3 it’s all about. Terrible decision on not making a new x4 for a sportier look.

[@ecelectic_empire2986]

Went with the X4 M40i over the X3. I thought the X4 handled better imo.. only downside is the blind spots .. other than that, I like my x4.

[@DLL-y4p]

Front headlights look like Mazda

[@vldmr2624]

Big fanof BMW BUT GLC Better this time

[@seansiew5629]

that is way uglier and huge NO to the 4 cylinder hybrid GLC63

[@lequnsu4689]

And continue my dissatisfaction. Didnt BMW say this X3 was gonna have high end material usually seen in say more expensive X5s. I cannot see evidence of any of that in this production model. And M50 design is not aggresive enough. And ok, the new X1 and C3 M35i all have that beauitful clam shell single piece sports seat with M badge. The X3 M50 doesnt have it? Why, whats the thinking??

[@hellodlo]

front radar design is not well done, do not like. the quad tailpipes should really only be on m vehicles. do like the rear styling tho

[@Bimmer_Bill]

Overall, an improvement. 👍

[@ZM4-978]

👌😎

[@moiggc]

Very informative interview Horatiu. You don't pull the punches. Christopher was nice and uncomfortable there a few times. BMW really need to know that they're going down a wrong path here. You can have all the philosophies you want... if it's killing the brand, they're really no good.

[@bmwblog]

Part of the job to ask all the relevant questions. Comfortable or not 😉

[@ivantrifunovic]

Fire him 😂

[@TGabor-iz1ii]

Not bad (iam x3 Owner). Back nice, like XM but normal size. But the front, well X2 has more character (that case back is terrible).

[@schrimpf]

Don’t like the front design.

[@carloverall3871]

ᴡʜᴏ ᴀʀᴇ ɴᴇᴡ ᴅᴇꜱɪɢɴᴇʀ 🤡❓

[@asmirnov911]

Now it looks as ugly as iX, well done BMW. I’ll keep my m40i till it starts falling apart (awesome car btw), or switch to a different brand. The drive train is good though.