BMW X3 new model review | No need to buy an X5 anymore!

[@sacitizen1089]

I was waiting for this now I’m convinced in buying my Lexus.

[@LafemmebearMusic]

I love Lexus and bmw. And now bmw is just as reliable go check that, it is a fact. Can provide links and sources for my statement or just passionately screaming nonsense 😅😂

[@THE_BABS]

This new X3 looks much better than The Lexus NX in my opinion.

[@agprd41]

@@THE_BABSyes but the NX FEELS more luxurious and well-built inside. This was one of my deciding factors as well.

[@agprd41]

@@LafemmebearMusicas reliable sure, but it’s still more expensive to own and once parts break down, it can be a headache to service because you need the right parts before the ECU accepts the repairs. But yes reliable indeed.

[@Richcovephoto]

Yea you can’t beat Lexus… and not as common as a BMW.

[@Capcom007]

Whoever designed that interior & whoever approved it for production - both should be fired. Hideous, Adolescent Mess!!!

[@LafemmebearMusic]

We get it, you need a place to say ridiculous hyperbolic statements 😅🙄🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Capcom007]

@@LafemmebearMusic Apologies but you may want to stop using words, ("hyperbolic") that you fully don't understand their meaning 🤷‍♂️. Also, my critique was about the car and wasn't a personal attack towards anyone here. You on the other hand decided to personally attack anyone that you disagreed with..., taste in design. If you have a rebuttal towards my assertion regarding the design of the interior, then maybe provide a counter argument that isn't personal nor Ad-Hominem. But yeah, dropping several posts, calling everyone "hyperbolic" doesn't disprove anything they said, and if anything makes your assertions seem rather unhinged. Have a great day 🤙

[@bobmcdade5217]

it isn't what you'd call elegant. I don't need (or want) more than one screen nor extended fairy lights. I do want buttons that are easy to locate without looking. BMW still make some great cars (the 3 and the 5, primarily) but everything else these days leaves me cold. I really don't appreciate their current cubist designs. They still make great engines/transmissions/brakes/chassis, but the bodies are the automotive equivalent of plastic tits.

[@BobiR-bl9fc]

BMW production line is similar to 3rd world countries , it has dirty toilets for workers, and the tasks for workers are very hard . even they dont have enough time to go to the wash room ..

[@Capcom007]

@@BobiR-bl9fc cool story bruh 🙄

[@blakeeverts7075]

Interior is an abomination, buy an X5 before they ruin that too!

[@ifycrab]

Too late!

[@smhca]

looks much better than the 2024.

[@pjp7259]

Much prefer the outgoing X3 with its beautiful interior, classic buttons one of the last front ends that actually looks like the BMW I used to know.

[@lucdevriese2134]

Every new generation of BMW models in the last decade has been a step back from a design perspective, both inside and outside. Such a pitty because still among the best cars to drive.

[@USMC_LAterZ]

Excuse me? F8X series were and are still awesome!

[@chrisblay]

It’s probably closer in size, to the first generation X5. Can see why the X3 is selling more.

[@utlord]

Current X3 is already same size as first X5

[@boudewijn-]

I just find all previous model BMW’s prettier than the new ones, on the entire range I would prefer the old model. It is really stupid, I do not understand. The back is like a Kia sportage, but than double the price

[@LafemmebearMusic]

We get it , you enjoy group mentality think and saying ridiculous hyperbolic statements…😅😂🙄

[@navsofour2892]

Not to mention the cheap & crappy interior.

[@KBWarrioR2018]

I agree. But my wife says its the badge and model year we buy it for..

[@gregmcgarry1]

9:10 Who ever used an interior door handle as a door pull? 🤔

[@NobbyOnCars]

It’s more about the location of it

[@TheWorldboy88]

first time in my life ive saw some one do that

[@navsofour2892]

and the noise at closing is really really bad, not really a higher end car anymore.

[@TMS5100]

@@navsofour2892 it's cheap, like a kia rental car

[@Omgiamsotriggered]

No need to buy an X5? X5 is one of the most beautiful BMW's made, this however idk what is? It has like 3 separate proportion stories going on at once, rear and front have no conection to each other.

[@shanemacgyver]

The shape is kinda like a weird stretched shoe, feels like the bonnet takes up over half the length of the car from the side profile? Slowly morphing into an estate (which is no bad thing)

[@geothermal7999]

I was trying to have an open mind looking at this BUT I gotta say the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 interior and exterior for that matter are way better looking. More luxurious looking and feel.

[@andykelly8428]

The exterior looks nice but the interior is cheap looking and far from premium. Lots of hard plastic and the door pulls are a disgrace for a car of this price. I am surprised you didn’t mention this Nobby as lots of other reviewers have.

[@MateuszM-qb9kw]

Or maybe you should buy x5 instead before it's too late and the designers get to ruin the design too 😢

[@mariusmusat1255]

just got an X5 pre-facelift. seeing all this new stuff it's so sad, so sad, lots of cost cutting even in the X5 facelift. Looks like I'll hang on to this for a longer while, and then have to look at other options.

[@sacitizen1089]

I’ll buy the X1 and save some money 😂

[@Gabber10K]

it's trash, I own it and will be getting the formentor VZ soon, new facelift is available

[@paulh5854]

I own an X5. I would definitely consider the new X3. It is much more of a change to the previous revisions, too. Great review, Nobby 👏

[@mariusmusat1255]

you'd be crazy to consider an X3. I've owned an X4 (which is essentially an X3) and moved to X5 recently. There is no comparing them, X5 is just better in every aspect you can think of.

[@Gabber10K]

which X5? from 2001? then sure, no BMW is uglier than that crap

[@paulh5854]

@@mariusmusat1255 it depends what you need Marius. It doesn't get used as much now.

[@leabhar507]

TBH I’ll be interested to see how it sells. The current X3 is BMWs best selling. IMO however BMW have made a mistake with this design, although a few women friends say it’s lovely, I disagree! But as a current X3 owner nearing replacement this new X3 will definetly not be in my short list irrespective of the price. The X5 is too much of a stretch so it’ll be a change of marque for me.

[@subhajitbhadra6082]

Before purchasing my GLC i thought of waiting for the BMW face lift .. thank god i didn’t.. Wood v/s plastic in Dash.. pick your choice

[@karthikJ-99]

interior ,, tooo much hard scratchy plastic, they are slowly moving this car to the japanese car territory. not sure why any one would pay luxury car price for this plastic bucket

[@sshannon01]

Agreed - nasty cheap interior

[@Manhattanranger93]

Jealous boys are up 😂

[@davel9359]

@@Manhattanranger93What’s to be jealous of exactly? It’s not a great interior and BMW aren’t high in reliability surveys either. Style over substance and badge snobbery.

[@josephfamilyrocks]

@@davel9359not true. BMW is way up on reliability reports. I’ve researched it myself.

[@Pipsicle330]

@@davel9359Mine has not missed a single beat. Most reliable car I’ve ever owned.

[@666DW]

The agenda in this new X3 iteration was purely and obviously down to cost saving. It a soulless, slab sided and feature less design which is a downgrade from the previous G01 in my opinion. I do not see this car being as popular as the previous model and in no way will it become a best seller at the price point it is being sold. It is already being discounted at dealers which is previously unheard of on new BMW’s and PCP finance rates are also low which indicates that pre order sales are low. I foresee bigger discounts in the foreseeable future for this model and specification changes at the point of LCi.

[@kenny.gabriel.2]

I like it. A lot. I own an X5MC but can appreciate the X3--especially this Baby XM. It resembles it to me. It seems functional, practical, and aesthetically pleasing. I suppose BMW is less concerned with kids the same way I am, thus, they likely didn't make it with messy children in mind. That's for their parents to deal with. 💁🏾‍♀️

[@Kevina20]

Had a look at one yesterday but was put off by the plastics and interior materials and the car seems to be all bonnet and heavy looking from the b pillar forward compared to the sleek rest of the car, in the end went for an older styled car in the form of a Volvo xc60, interior was excellent and the car substantially cheaper.

[@NobbyOnCars]

XC60 is a fine car!

[@cbrittany72]

I have a “22” X3 in this same color! I like this exterior of the “25” it looks modern… i do think they could have kept the opening sunroof…

[@GregoryTrane]

I've been reading a lot of comments from this and other channels regarding the looks of the 2025 BMW X3. The consensus is that it is awful. While I won't go quite that far I would have to say the last generation did look much better. If sales fall or tank on this model then I predict an early refresh or a completely new and better design, much sooner than later.

[@NobbyOnCars]

The thing about people commenting on KZbin is that nobody really knows how many commenting are actually potential customers. There’s outrage and there’s sales figures and they are entirely independent of each other…

[@gck2065]

Dislikes - the UGLY grill design on the 2.0L base model, too much hard plastics in the interior, which really cheapens this X3 model, horrible internal plastic door latches and associated control panel. The handles should have been aluminium. How many years until those flimsy handles break? Not enough soft touch surfaces on the dash and doors. Hideous high maintenance (optional) fabric on the dash and doors. Not enough bolstering on the rear seat. These seats are only a minor improvement on the terrible park bench rear seat in the previous model X3. DRL headlight design, is simply not reflective of the distinctive BMW DNA. Likes - overall body design. Awesome looking DRL grill, especially at night. Panoramic sunroof. The retention of Merino leather as an option. The exquisite B58 6 pot in the M50 model. The silky smooth ZR transmission.

[@tristar236]

The panoramic roof can't open though, where's the functionality - what's the point? I really don't think BMW thought this design language through.. or they did but figured it would sell anyways.

[@joeo8919]

Rear tailgate handle is going to be constantly filthy in Ireland. Not clever but I guess you can always open using the key fob

[@steviebeavie1]

not convinced by the car but great review, thanks. Hopefully the Q5 is better.

[@janibeg3247]

I can't make up my mind if the interior is styled after a Vegas casino or a Dell Alienware computer.

[@lucky_luke1331]

It is Skoda Kodiaq? design more like other cars, not bmw bandit..

[@accra315]

As a German, it's honestly embarrassing what our manufacturers are putting out these days-plastic monstrosities. The new X3 is a downgrade from the last model. It looks awful, and the materials seem like they came from a 10-year-old Renault. Seriously, what happened to the doors? They look like an abortion with cancerous growths! Honestly, I don’t need a dumb startup sound, pointless software features, or a "BOOST" button. I want a German car with character, not a plastic game console on wheels. What a joke. No wonder they'll go bankrupt if they keep this up.

[@oreillymj]

Mazda CX80 wipes the floor with this in terms of interior quality.

[@NobbyOnCars]

I do like a Mazda! 🫡

[@boudewijn-]

@@NobbyOnCarsany sight on review? Should be here in NL on 12 October for public

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@boudewijn- no there’s a trip for it but I’m not on this one!

[@boudewijn-]

@@NobbyOnCars pitty! Like your channel and reviews, seem honest with minor bias

[@LafemmebearMusic]

You’ve driven both and been inside them both? You know cus you’ve experienced the car? Or you’ve just watched videos and are speaking from a hyperbolic place with no actual evidence or context? 😅😂🙄

[@footballgeorgiebest]

No opening sunroof is a complete joke

[@DavidBorda-oz9mu]

Funny…had them on almost all of my previous vehicles, which were numerous, and I almost never used them. This is perfect for me 😊

[@themoudstar]

Excellent video as always

[@georgewallace9286]

You never mentioned that BMW should have kept the buttons and knobs for adjusting the temp, AC, fan etc. They could have made them look jazzy and similar to what we have at present. BMW you've screwed up. Obviously the designers don't contact every day punters like myself to ask what we think about the changes.

[@smhca]

Grey knit can be removed which is good!

[@thusohlahatsi]

Note to BMW: the XM is the ugliest car you’ve ever made, don’t try to make other cars look like it.

[@ChriChri-f7v]

With that color, these wheels, this new X3 looks really nice.

[@jonwear9791]

The 2025 X3 resembles the XM Ev with a boxy design. The aggressive looks have been toned down, and cheaper plastic is used for the interior, which is disappointing.

[@jackd166]

I think it looks smaller than the previous model, less of an SUV shape. I don’t like the roundness of the rear or the those rear tail lights

[@TMS5100]

2025 X3 interior designed to look like an ASUS ROG laptop. Yuck. BMW accountants cost cut this into oblivion, now it's a kia rental interior.

[@tristar236]

Even the new 2025 kia SUVs are better, this shift is so weird

[@adi8216]

9:59 that front 💪 ❤

[@jeffreyrakesh]

What would you best recommend between X3 30e vs X3 20d 2025 model in Frankfurt ? Please advise

[@NobbyOnCars]

What annual mileage?

[@jeffreyrakesh]

@@NobbyOnCars about 10,000 - 12,000 annual

[@yoda7105]

They should have tried this ridiculous design on a less popular car. This is awful

[@adas2409]

The exterior is pretty good, nice rear! But the interior screams x1…yikes!

[@martincburns]

Are kids these days incapable of sitting in a car without tablets?!

[@PAB-nw9hs]

What light blue color is that and why isn't it available in America where they make this car!?!

[@NobbyOnCars]

Brooklyn grey, to add insult to injury 🤣

[@AG-jh1ky]

The merc glc has a much nicer interior

[@br8026]

2017 X3 still the best - this one is a good upgrade 🫶🏼

[@JC-po3xu]

Keeping my 2020 x3. It's perfect. This is trash

[@fredbear-sf9st]

After 4 BMW’s I’m going to buy a cylinder diesel Touareg. Sorry BMW.

[@fergalreidy9669]

will ireland get diesel model for jan 2025...........hope so

[@PicoLatrinidad]

Ugly. BMW made a mistake on this one.

[@BS-do6oy]

Nox is X5 only option that X3 is killed!

[@Gemini530]

Getting the Sorento

[@lukedaunt4434]

Not my cup of tea at all. BMW going backwards.

[@jonathanbender4691]

Interior ambient lighting looks way too garish imo.

[@arthurberner2023]

Trying to understand this concept but nothing seems right very un proportional, looking SUV, I am sad X1, X2 now X3 even worse

[@jomo2483]

This thing is hideous.

[@davidhalley9795]

Nope. Not a fan. Too much interior mini countryman for me. I’ll keep my first gen 6 speed manual.

[@Mark_my_words_YT]

I actually like the look of the exterior but that interior just looks cheap, seems like BMW are going minimalist like Tesla to save money.

[@andrecampbell4207]

I am thoroughly disappointed with the quality. The product looks cheap, as though the interior design is made from low-grade plastic. Has the price been reduced to reflect this poor quality, or is this a deliberate attempt to cut corners while keeping costs high?

[@NobbyOnCars]

It’s really not that bad in reality. A bit sparse in layout perhaps but the materials are ok overall.

[@wilsonmanch6773]

More and more cheap out interior material just like other brands.

[@ronnieboi82]

this one takes the cake though

[@Kingpenguin94]

the front exterior is actually nice for a new bmw at 13:12. the rest hwoever especially interior is a big no

[@YFun-ux5rs]

New generation of BMW is just hideous. The only radical design change that grew on me is the M3 and M4. Otherwise, the XM, new M5, SUV line-up especially X2, so many ugly cars without any design language cohesion

[@davidg9057]

Have an X3 30d 2020. Mine still looks fantastic -this looks horrible

[@mohammedraheemuddin7002]

Too much cheap hard plastic!!!

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Lager, record 2023.

[@loveFFKamloops]

The ugliest car ever sold 🤮

[@darrenstrange2244]

Eek! What have they done!!? The front doesn't seem to match the back? It's all really generic looking, except for that giant square grill, which looks hideous.

[@sliceserve234]

the door handle alone is easily enough to pass on the car. what the hell is going on with bmw design???

[@mariusmusat1255]

It means you've never had a ride in the X5 if you even attempt to compare them. They are miles apart

[@NobbyOnCars]

Physical size. I’ve driven multiples of X5s including a hydrogen one but carry on……

[@martiantv805]

It costs as much as a X5! Looks smaller than the old body X3!

[@WendyArroyo-q7r]

Bmw. Para. Papa. Esteban

[@gosman949]

Hard to understand through the thick Irish accent. Is this a 4 cylinder he is driving?

[@tomgill6706]

Thick irish accent?

[@patricksharkey7458]

Really like the exterior, huge improvement on the outgoing model

[@omidnamin9004]

lol i hope you're joking

[@hojichaisfarsuperiortochai9309]

Well, at least they’ll sell one. Most people hate it.

[@SoulOfTech]

I agree, saw it in person at a dealership event. The front grows on you fast and gives it the look of a much bigger SUV. The rear is ok but still slightly better than the outgoing model IMO.

[@jamesmac261]

Plastic city, not sure why there needs to be a bucket in the centre console. Residuals are also way higher on an X5. A Dacia with double kidneys, only thing good about is the B58.

[@SHARP2026]

I wonder how it compares to the Lexus NX?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Lexus is more luxurious but doesn’t have the driving experience. A more relaxed car to get around in but also very nice!

[@SHARP2026]

@@NobbyOnCarsthanks 👍

[@USMC_LAterZ]

Rearend looks like ironman

[@faradaycool4058]

The car, hmmmm....I like the trainers, though. Those red soles. Cool

[@Iceman-bu1eg]

It looks terrible and I love BMW.

[@bharathvrao691]

This looks disgusting. Ugly exterior & cheap characterless interior.

[@Dony99-zw7tz]

Interior so cheapened compared to the previous model .. Looks plasticy crap.. All aluminium details removed, even boot lid plastic. On an upgrade I will go for X5, where Interior kept to a high standards

[@Sage_1230]

Nooooo!

[@jasdhillon9200]

Very bland look outgoing version had more definitive and aggressive lines

[@finnwindu]

Bleh gross what have they done to our boy 😫

[@victorv834]

the back is Hideous... its like they cut it in half...

[@victorv834]

-the back -side view....its just squashed like a tomato..

[@next9245]

front fascia is just unnecessarily tall , if you get struck by this say goodbye to your internal organs , someone has to regulate this SUV monsters out of the city roads

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Sigh, ok incorrect again. Sheesh you all just enjoy saying hyperbolic statements 😅 that are ridiculous and offer 0 context or evidence just your feelings, for something you could easily research for 3 mins and found out you were incorrect. Why?

[@67keyakaren68]

Looks awful inside and out.

[@johnthebimmerman1406]

Can BMW make their cars any uglier. Who is designing these things. 😢😢

[@treygreenleaf7878]

It's ugly inside and out. What is BMW doing?

[@johnnettleton1240]

And £15000+ more than my CX 60 PHEV fully loaded with everying on it. Pound for pound Mazda beats this overpriced ugly duckling out of the park. Give me japanese reliabilty over BMW at 80% of BMW cost.

[@NobbyOnCars]

We’ll call it €10,000 and stick to the facts.

[@raylegend808]

Getting uglier 😂

[@FrenchBulldogsCantSpeakFrench]

I waited so long for this to be unveiled just for it to look like this? 😢