BMW X3 PHEV xDrive 30e FULL REVIEW 2021

This is our in-depth review of the BMW X3 30e xDrive PHEV. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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[@tomstringer3951]

Another great in depth video Thomas. I was getting worried about the red van!

[@ikgeignirengiu]

Yes! Thank you so much for accepting my request. Looking forward to this.

[@ikgeignirengiu]

That was excellent. You really educated me with this review. Had no idea about the step in the trunk and the stiffness of the regular suspension. Again thank you so much for listening to fans and accepting requests. Now, what about an Audi Q5 driving review...? 😊

[@autogefuehl]

@@ikgeignirengiu thanks for tuning in! This had the M Sport suspension as it was model M Sport - therefore extremely stiff :)

[@hakannil]

@@autogefuehl Yes, the normal PHEV is not stiff at all.

[@john849ww]

Thank you for the very thorough and intelligent review. Have fun!

[@PetrusB83]

Thanks Thomas! Excited to get mine.

[@AhmetArslan-mw6mz]

Fantastic Review! I got what I needed to know.

[@simonstaley1866]

Great video and and insight. Thanks Thomas

[@Kromer0]

Thank YOU Thomas! It’s a great lower alternative to the x5 phev

[@neilbailey2893]

Great review.

[@ymaizosz]

Stay safe and healthy always Thomas and Autogefuhl team..

[@allongroth7971]

Hi Thomas, thanks for this one. Glad you're taking requests - how about making the first serious, proper review of the BMW 330e xDrive Touring? We all know the interior and exterior now - but curious to hear your evaluation of how it handles and drives compared to the Sedan and RWD versions- and which cars your think are its main rivals (Audi has no hybrid A4).

[@Twilight1FIN]

BMW. Please give this man Sensatec seats, every time.

[@brianwasicki402]

Great, well-balanced review.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏

[@5amH45lam]

Most dapper, this day, Tomas. 👍😎👌

[@DS-pk4eh]

This would be so much better with i6 3.0l engine. You could have both electric car for everyday and sport SAV car for when you need it.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Great review, as always. 😎 Lovely SUV. Also, I am loving the new thumbnail design for the videos. Lovely and cool work. 🤗

[@simonealessandri]

Hi Thomas, thanks for this one. What do you think about entry level 20i engine 184hp on this car? Or much better the 20d?

[@bantuqueen1406]

As usual you have the best reviews but I decided on the IX3.. Need to consult my piggy bank!!

[@booooooooooooooooooooooo]

This guy has such a nice voice. Like podcast nice

[@manuelsuag]

Another phevfect review! Great car but I prefer other engines

[@payload56k]

Thomas, can you compare X3 Plugin Hybrid with the Audi Q5e Plugin Hybrid please? I want to know which drives better and is a better car overall for money

[@autogefuehl]

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[@martinth2529]

Thomas, can you cpmpare the 2021 X3 PHEV vs 2021 Q5 PHEV?

[@bubu1313]

I will like to see a test with the Alpine A110 :)

[@andreasnorli5291]

It would rather be the iX3 for me if I were to get an X3 today. However, I'm still waiting for the 330xe Touring I ordered this summer (with alcantara and Sensatec interior, naturally). Whenever BMW releases a pure electric estate car, I'll be all over it! Until then, I will have to make do with a PHEV. For 95% of my driving, I can drive it all-electric anyways...

[@ricardomatos8650]

Finally a handsfree Mic 🎤, it was so awkward seeing you grabbing that mic all the time, well done. Also about the car, is a good compromise of quality, space and drivability for a small family..

[@autogefuehl]

If you take a look at our driving parts of the reviews, you see that we of course have clip-on microphones. However there are several good reasons to use the handheld microphone very often, we do that intentionally. See more details here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2nQk6qbr8mSjLs

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Thomas holding a mic is classic Autogefühl!!

[@liamhenry1127]

Nice review and nice thumbnail

[@sergeyyevtukh388]

Now its time to compare to 2021 kia Sorento PHEV, don't you think Thomas?

[@terokoivu]

I would like to see testdrive MB diesel hybrid, how economy with diesel plug-in, e.g. MB e300de

[@Bramula]

Any chance to compare this car to the Volvo XC60 T6 in a next video?

[@5amH45lam]

Functionally perfect?

[@iwontforgetmypsw]

What was your fuel consumption driving just in CITY on Auto eDrive mode? At what speed car switches from electric to gas? How long does it take for a car to charge a depleted battery strictly on gas mode while driving in a city and urban?

[@HappyCod43]

The new thumbnail looks like it was designed by a 15 year old in his first class of graphics design. Good things should not change. Keep it serious, you're the best automotive channel on KZbin, please keep it that way.

[@robertw.1499]

"I really love these wings lights. I sometimes turn it on and look at it". This works especially well whilst smoking a joint, having a line of coke ready to go on top of the dash, and a good malt to wash it down 😂But seriously, how did you find the seat comfort. I have an X3 with the M-Sport set up. The seats are bloody uncomfortable, especially on long drives.

[@nvkulk]

I remember when the x5 was a mid size suv!!

[@shaun2072]

Great detailed review as always Thomas! But what is the objection your neighbours have to allowing charging outlets in your basement?

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏 they think electric mobility is devils work 🙄

[@autogefuehl]

They are afraid that if you charge an electric vehicle there will be power losses in the whole area (not kidding)

[@shaun2072]

@@autogefuehl wow 😲 wondering if any of your neighbours work for OPEC 🤔

[@MarioDallaRiva]

iX3 but Spartanburg fabrication would be preferred since I'm in N America. I watched fuel first but fühl is worth the extra time! Great content, danke Thomas!

[@edysinsimon8646]

I'm curious Thomas! Are these seats the same scale/size wise as the X5 seats? Not the interior's size. However the specifics of the driver's seating position. Cushion lengths (wide/long)? The driver's backseat/rest? How hight/wide? The actual physical differences matters to me.

[@kowe3523]

Du machst sehr gute Videos, ich finde auf deutsch kann aber zusätzlich ein Review erfolgen

[@autogefuehl]

Vielen Dank! Ich überlege, ob das zu machen ist. Meist ist die Zeit sehr sehr knapp, 2 Versionen zu produzieren.

[@autogefuehl]

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[@Max-mc6fw]

This model doesn't have adaptive suspension?

[@olivierjonard1872]

Amongs all the SUVs I have tried (more than 10) the X3 is definitely the best. Juste a shame I can't buy this one right now. I'll wait to buy it second hand to replace our Peugeot 3008.

[@sergeyyevtukh388]

Will you check the 2021 Kia Sorento phev ?

[@colleywilson3637]

Please review the Mercedes A250e. There doesn't appear to be any good reviews on this vehicle. Looking forward to yours!

[@HappyCod43]

Try "Marek drives", I believe he had a good review on it.

[@jsponson]

Ugh... that battery packaging is not acceptable. PHEV model needs to be considered when designing the chassis. Hope BMW learns from the RAV4 Prime (just in terms of packaging), which loses virtually no luggage space and even retains a space for a spare tire.

[@thomasfjeldsted6497]

Hi BMW x3 phev vi Kia Sorento phev?

[@younesten5106]

I need this legendary car 😍👍👍

[@SuperJohnnyboy1988]

Hey Thomas , i see you're going for a Clark Kent look :D .

[@autogefuehl]

=)

[@md8744]

Hi Sir. Just confused to ask you about plug in bmw or audi q5. Does it require every time drive must use ev or we have optional either one? Just because I don't want ( actually no much time to charge). Just want to use gasoline only. Thank you and love your review European vehicles.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏

[@autogefuehl]

U dont have to charge but why phev then?

[@Apa_yang_anda_pikirkan]

BMW X3 xDrive 30e AND BMW 330e M Sport akan menjadi SAFETY CAR di Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit, INDONESIA. Sirkuit ini akan akan masuk kalender MotoGP di tahun 2022

[@ryalls3857]

I collect my X3 PHEV xDrive 30e on Saturday and cannot wait , this will be my first X3 and Hybrid :)

[@autogefuehl]

Cool enjoy 😊

[@kotwiliu]

Where’s that HUGE microphone?

[@KrrPALO]

Thomas, you do know that leather is natural and Sensatec is carbohydrate?

[@autogefuehl]

Thank you very much for your interest in this topic. As a start, please tune in to what the animal leather industry tried to do here with our channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIHCdKmCocZ5oqs In general, depending on the animal skin grade, the animals are specifically raised for this matter. However even if meat would be the reason no.1 in other cases, the hide remains one of the most profitable body parts. That means: If manufacturers put animal leather in a car and you accept it as a customer, you give your money to an industry that earns money by oppressing humans, animals and destroys the environment, you make them more profitable. Also, if you turn the argument around "meat is the waste of the leather industry" you realize how biased the argument is. After all, would you care for which exact body part you would be murdered? Or imagine someone robs you on the street and beats you to death - would it matter to you if it was for your Smartphone or for your purse? The animal agriculture industry occupies 2/3 of all farm land on this planet which cannot be used for direct human nutrition then. That is extremely inefficient. The no.1 cause for deforestation is the animal industry. It is also one of the biggest contributor to climate change. The amount of land, resources, energy and water being used is beyond imagination. For the alternative, you can either use artificial fabrics which can be made from recyclables (we have already shown a lot of vehicles that use great fabric seats from PET-bottles etc.) or more and more also from plant-based materials (like Pinatex). And even if you would create a seat completely with petroleum without a recycling share, the amount of oil being used for that is nothing in comparing just to once fueling up your car. In practical reasons, fabric or microfibre seats are just more useful. You do not sweat in summer and it is not cold in winter. And if you want the slick look or something to wipe clean easier, that is possible with animal free leatherette. Using animal skin on seats is a major issue of animal rights, human rights - and after all it is just common sense what is better both for the environment and just more practical and more luxurious for the customer. We cannot change what we have bought in the past (that also counts for ourselves of course!), but with more information and compassion we can change how we decide in the future.

[@PaschaChilla]

@@autogefuehl thank you.

[@sjoroverpirat]

X345e would be perfect. Or the ix3 with dual motors.

[@andrep99]

Totally agree. I bought this one, and like it a lot. But will take the loss, sell it, and order a X3 45e or iX3 xDrive (assuming a little more power as well) the moment they open the order book. But don't think any of these will become a reality.

[@blarkdexture8899]

That battery might catch 🔥

[@alexanderp5612]

Thank you Thomas for review. Watch all of yours ;)

[@Ric0chetAus]

That red van was super pushy....

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Hey, Thomas. 🤗 I think I need to talk about the new thumbnail approach. Even though I love the new approach to the thumbnails, I must say that I felt more of a "connection" to the prior approach, because I see you (Ajay, Brian, etc) in the same real space and environment as the vehicle/s being reviewed. I felt as though the previous thumbnail approach gave me a sense of realism by showing the presence and size of the vehicle relative to the reviewer and the backdrop. The thumbnails felt unfiltered, but instead felt natural...just like videos. The thumbnails also showed the beautiful photography skills of Autogefühl. A true Autogefühl and Autogefuel fan will notice a certain consistency in the respective channel's thumbnails, lol. Anyway, take your video on the G-wagon variants: The G550 (I think) and the G63. That thumbnail was of both G-wagon models, and the backdrop was on a beautiful outdoor landscape typically associated with the G-wagon (and vehicles alike) since it is an off-road vehicle, so it gave me a feeling that I am about to watch an outdoor-sy video with an outdoor-sy car. Of course, the title of the video adds to that. Another example of the top of my head is thumbnail for the new GLE 53 Coupé. In my opinion, that was a beautiful thumbnail taken in that beautiful icy landscape, so (with the length of the video) I had the feeling that I will be watching a long video about the all-wheel drive car in a wet, cold weather, and I must snuggle and tune in. One more example. Take your video with the new GLE 53 at the motors how with Brian. Just by looking at the thumbnail I know the video is taking place at a motor show or studio, because I see a lot of lights on the car and Brian next to it. I knew before clicking that the review will have talking in the background from attendees and that it will be a bit crowded, which it was. I knew there will not be a driving segment and possibly no engine soundcheck. Only a tour of the exterior and interior. If that thumbnail was made with this new approach, I would be a bit blind and assume that there may be a driving portion with an engine soundcheck, then be disappointed that it is just a video taken in the auto show. Note: not everyone knows when a vehicle is released, and some people watch videos that are posted a long time ago. So, a GLE 53 customer could search for a real-world review of the car, but be disappointed that they clicked a video that takes place just at the auto show. Anyway, it is not just about the beauty of the thumbnails, but also what they communicate. Personally, I feel as though the current thumbnail approach lin this video with the BMW would work better with vehicles you guys do not have in person, as then it shows me that you do not have the car with you in person, but you will be commenting on it. I think that works better than just using a picture or screenshot from the automotive brand's pictures or videos. An example of where this new thumbnail approach could work is the early video/s with the new E-Class facelift. Due to coronavirus, you did not have the car, bit had information on it, and you did a voiceover. That is just my feedback, of course. You do not have to change your approach just because of what I said. I am just one of your many viewers. I am not going to hate the videos, all of a sudden, just because of my feelings on the thumbnails. 🤗 You know me; I am always for change. As I say repeatedly, I am willing to let the change sink in...even when I have initial doubt of it, and I will not hate on it so soon. I give it a chance. If it does not work out, I will move on and it will "sink out," lol. At the end of the day, it is 100% your choice to change. Even if thousands of people commenting and telling you to change it, you don't have to. It is your choice. I hope you understand what I am trying to say here. I don't know if I was clear enough. And I promise I am not a hater. Thank you for hearing me out. 🤗

[@kaitlyn__L]

Did they change it since you wrote this? It seems like a normal thumbnail for them to me..

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@kaitlyn__L Yep, they changed it back to the old style after I wrote this. Maybe they saw my comment.

[@wifinebeng8777]

WoW, a 'normal' grill

[@andersjensen1499]

Is there any news from BMW about a X3 45e model ? Does anyone know....

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

There’s no X3 45e. There’s the X5 45e though. I’d prefer to see the X3 and X4 M40e and the X5, X6 and X7 M50e.

[@maxnewts]

It’s based on the 3 series platform with a raised platform, so it will not come out until they release such a thing for the 3series

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

What I’d do to make the X3 M40e is to replace the 2 litre four cylinder with the 3 litre six cylinder from the M40i, change the alloy wheels and exhaust tips and replace the xDrive30e badge with the M40e. Would that work?

[@andersjensen1499]

Personally I think the X5 is to big and BMW just gave the new facelift of the 5 series the 45e power train so I was hoping that BMW would add the 45e to the X3 lineup then they will facelift the current X3. One can only hope 😊

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

The X3 M40e would be better to see than a 45e X3. It would just be a PHEV M40i.

[@benbra007]

1:10 Da sieht man dass du deutscher bist aber sehr gut english kannst. Danke fürs review!

[@autogefuehl]

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[@DaveDVideoMaker]

I really want BMW to make a BMW X3 M40e.

[@5amH45lam]

I'd be most happy if BMW dropped their entire _'X'_ range and focused entirely on CARS. ✌️😉👌

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

SUVs are getting way more popular than ever before. Ford has cancelled most of its cars in the US in favour of more SUVs and trucks.

[@5amH45lam]

I find it really off-putting and disgusting that a car manufacturer virtue-signals their (so-called) 'green credentials' (so as to leverage sales... no other reason) by developing, releasing and marketing an electric vehicle... and then go and plaster said vehicle's interior with animal skin. _God-damn hypocrites!_

[@autogefuehl]

agree, gotta make it straight forward sustainable

[@Dome79nico]

So in the end we are still here fighting the bureaucracy for the charging station at home but, hey, let’s give some tax benefits to electric cars that costs 100k!

[@user-cj7dv2kc6d]

Why did bmw detune the 4 cyl engine in this phev version?

[@gregorycaldwell3721]

My guess and it's only a guess is to maximize fuel economy

[@yes8032]

Better than the ix3

[@bartoski-ag]

thomas is showing more of his animal skin in the thumbnails recently i noticed

[@GangstasCat]

What has happened with thumbnails? Whose kid does this weak design?

[@jemand8462]

Ansich grenzt das ganze ja schon an gefährlichen Eingriff in den Straßenverkehr, was der Herr da treibt.... ich konnte oft gar nicht hinschauen. Video drehen, sprechen und gleichzeitig den Lane Assist in einer Einzelspur der Baustelle vorführen, auf 40 kmh bremsen auf der Beschleunigungsspur....

[@stamy74]

I know that you are very concerned about this, but these leather seats look fantastic. And I'm not so sure that the animals are tortured to take that skin. This is not cow skin, so not animals that will anyway be killed for food?

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

No animal skin materials *PERIOD* would be nice.

[@stamy74]

@@ClaireYunFarronXIII Only if you are vegan I can understand this.

[@autogefuehl]

Thank you very much for your interest in this topic. As a start, please tune in to what the animal leather industry tried to do here with our channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIHCdKmCocZ5oqs In general, depending on the animal skin grade, the animals are specifically raised for this matter. However even if meat would be the reason no.1 in other cases, the hide remains one of the most profitable body parts. That means: If manufacturers put animal leather in a car and you accept it as a customer, you give your money to an industry that earns money by oppressing humans, animals and destroys the environment, you make them more profitable. Also, if you turn the argument around "meat is the waste of the leather industry" you realize how biased the argument is. After all, would you care for which exact body part you would be murdered? Or imagine someone robs you on the street and beats you to death - would it matter to you if it was for your Smartphone or for your purse? The animal agriculture industry occupies 2/3 of all farm land on this planet which cannot be used for direct human nutrition then. That is extremely inefficient. The no.1 cause for deforestation is the animal industry. It is also one of the biggest contributor to climate change. The amount of land, resources, energy and water being used is beyond imagination. For the alternative, you can either use artificial fabrics which can be made from recyclables (we have already shown a lot of vehicles that use great fabric seats from PET-bottles etc.) or more and more also from plant-based materials (like Pinatex). And even if you would create a seat completely with petroleum without a recycling share, the amount of oil being used for that is nothing in comparing just to once fueling up your car. In practical reasons, fabric or microfibre seats are just more useful. You do not sweat in summer and it is not cold in winter. And if you want the slick look or something to wipe clean easier, that is possible with animal free leatherette. Using animal skin on seats is a major issue of animal rights, human rights - and after all it is just common sense what is better both for the environment and just more practical and more luxurious for the customer. We cannot change what we have bought in the past (that also counts for ourselves of course!), but with more information and compassion we can change how we decide in the future.

[@caffeinej2691]

Never a BMW again. Overpriced scrap.

[@SachiPathmajan]

Please change this new style of Thumbnails...the earlier style was classy..now it looks ridiculous...please please switch back to how it was before

[@Secretlyanothername]

I like the new one.

[@mirridulfarhan7105]

Garbage Hybrid. Teslas are the best. In Musk we trust.

[@joskjj3625]

Lol typical Tesla fanboy

[@kaitlyn__L]

did you really say "in musk we trust" unironically? I've got nothing against Tesla, but he's just the boss, there's a whole team of engineers actually making it happen...