BMW X3 SUV 2014-2017 in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews

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[@nibhanbaig6675]

carwow come to pakistan and thia interior will look like 2000052

[@falcon81701]

we bought the X3 for our family of 4. The boot is a real advantage. Rides really well, has plenty of power from the 2litre diesel and looks sweet with the MSport kit.

[@Teme44]

Nice

[@Nahman1234]

Hi, have you got any problems yet with it? With the car i mean ofc

[@falcon81701]

@@Nahman1234 No concerning issues. There was a AGR valve recall/replacement that was done by the dealer and the replacement part failed. Other than that all good. Still recommend the X3

[@richardsucks]

@@falcon81701 Hello. How many miles does the car have now and any issues so far that you didntg mention, yet?

[@falcon81701]

@@richardsucks 59,000km. No issues

[@harleyzheng]

Yes you mentioned reliability!! Good on you guys.

[@VarunPandey]

I have seen you being biased towards merc for some reason. I drove GLC and X3. IMO, X3 is more practical, premium and surprisingly less tacky. Discovery and Q5 are bulky, with auto transmission lags, more towards SUV than crossover. While GLC is better, it is at least USD 10 grand more than BMW (mainly because of no default maintenance). You would always find black X3 with MSport dull. Try Black with XLine or White MSport - with lighting package.

[@burrogrande]

I think that the x3 is the best allrounder. Although the ride is too firm, but that will change when fitted with normal rubber. The m-sport models look a bit strange, but the xline trim is better looking, especially in black and tan with 19inch wheels ;). Reliability info is quite suprising, since we have had one for nearly two years now, done about 50k kms. And it hasn't skipped a beat. We used to have a glk 250 cdi and my god how small, noisy(engine) and old fashioned(gearbox, steering) it felt after the x3 testdrive. I do hope that Merc has done something about it, and also the fact that rear sill got really dirty and it was impossible to get inside without dirty pants.

[@rodneynowak1783]

Bought a X3 30d M sport with adaptive suspension and have never looked back!

[@emyrilhan]

Damn this reviews are wayy better than before, great job Carwow!

[@ThisIsMTH]

Cheers Mat. One issue I find with the ever-changing infotainment systems these days (mainly the big 3 Germans) is their range is so large that there's always a crossover point between old and new. Meaning some models have the latest dash and screen etc, yet some are still on previous gen. The X3 highlighting this perfectly compared to the the 3, 4, 6 series etc.

[@zac7695]

Am on my second x3 and it is great. Interior build quality really is top notch. Mine has normal suspension and the ride is very smooth with standard tyres. Once you have used the brilliant BMW idrive infotainment system (opt for the professional one) the systems in most other brands seem clunky.

[@peterpeel6211]

Matt did you know that the cargo blind , slides in to holders on the back of the rear seat, when not used to cover the boot space? You've missed that point a couple of times now.

[@santana9537]

Upgraded that shape x4 to the new x3 M40d. Weapon of a car and surprisingly has amazing road presence

[@gurkhbanan]

Do the new XC90 and the other new Volvos when they come out! Keep up the great work, a whole channel with just Mat is the dream!

[@MrAndrew1953]

Much more practical than I thought. Hate electronic tailgates as they can't be manually rushed. Overall a more glowing report than I expected.

[@michaelrch]

2:10 “Excuse me. Why am I still holding this?!” 😂

[@hamzamurad9163]

Need advice? I want to buy 2016 x3 20d with27k km on it. Cars look fine going for a test drive tomorrow

[@lennyking2753]

I love my x3!!!

[@zkambov]

I like the interior its not dated at all.

[@angelomattia6820]

I purchased this model because if the interior layout and quality. As well as the exterior couldn't disagree more with this video.

[@cashmoney1127]

I agree. Love the interior

[@sexylawyer8228]

I bought the M-Sport 2.0D in 2016, and there is nothing wrong with the interior, even though the new one is out. Unfortunately mine wasn't specced with Sat-Nav. As for the adaptive dampners, I don't think mine has it, and it really doesn't bother me at all. Car handles superbly well. Realised this yesterday when I want speeding around a bend which I never speed around....

[@WebWolf89]

In recent times the lack of seat release levers in the boot are really often remarked as an issue. But really, how often does anyone fold the rear seats? If it is a small car and you need it often, then you can reach for the seats. In a bigger car, do you really fold them every day, month? I used it once in two years.

[@totalmadnesman]

+WebWolf89 No people need atleast 1000L of space always everytime, because they change their homes ever week. Absolutly ridicoulless. It is a westerneuropean thing to have massive boots and brag about them. Even with a 4 people family you will never need more than 500L-600L of space.

[@totalmadnesman]

Max11 Its a european thing.

[@KevinELLL]

oh my gosh, please talk about the reliability in all vehicle reviews - it's always good to know whether you'll be sitting in the car or dealership more

[@Guru0Pitka]

+Kevin L How does one judge reliability of a brand new car?

[@KevinELLL]

Boyan Marinov Simple - journalistic investigations / coverage of insider stories into car brands and their general reliability based on their current line-ups, engines, electronics, etc. You learn through history - often the issues of previous models will carry over into newer models. Like we KNOW Lexus cars last and last, and we know Range Rovers don't. What I'd like to see are details of those; the how's, why's and warnings of which cars have had a good track record, and which haven't (if applicable).

[@iantownsend5480]

I'd love a job like this

[@OmphileCedrick]

Ian Townsend me too.

[@zakharegorov3232]

Have one 2016 2.8i and it's still great.

[@JoostShino]

Saw one with a matte blue paintjob and black alloys. Made everyone look over their shoulders.

[@asokoy3508]

i like the way he preform. ..clear voice. .well looking. . and honesty

[@angelomattia6820]

You say in your video that it's reported that BMW X3 not reliable but in another video you made about the X3 you say it is🤔😱

[@corporatelifestylebyriaz]

my father in law has one 2012 model, very similar to this one. Alloy is different

[@AlexPavlov039]

You are making a good reviews, Mat!Hello from Russia👍✋

[@lorenzi.2387]

Too easy with the with the parcel shelf, actualy a thing I like in every BMW I owned, it can be installed so that you can either separate the booth from the passengers, if you brake real hard, Things won't be flying all over the place. The 2nd way is to install it right behind the first row of seats once your 2nd row has been reclined. Above the rear passengers seats there are is a cover under which you can find a curved slot, ever wondered what those holes were good for? That's where you hook the upper part of the net. in the reversed 2nd seat row you can slide in the lower part of the parcel shelf. Amazing that you haven't figured that out, I first used this system in my E46 Touring in 1999 - eversince I loved it. You find this sistem in all tourings and X's modells.

[@CandleGuyFX]

Put the parcel shelf under the seats whats the big deal? Having one is the important bit. What we as consumers should concern ourselves with is getting more stuff/kit as standard.

[@mrdarts2405]

one of the best car overall in my opinion. Only complain ,need a more shiny fancy center consol

[@nw10photography]

thanks for the review. when is the new model being released in the U.K.?

[@seanorourke8470]

change the rft to tubeless, no adaptive dampers needed

[@MOHAMEDBRAHAM1986]

What are you talking about. The design is by far better than the evoque and the Benz and the interior is just perfect.

[@wakiwest]

GLC interior is far superior

[@Horizon301.]

A Audi A3 has a much nicer interior, much more quality and it has been proven in quality tests, Audi cars are just much better quality

[@wakiwest]

+Chatta290 Audi interiors are high quality yes but they are rather boring, Mercedes have relaxed interiors with a bit of class and BMWs interiors have more of a driver focus

[@Horizon301.]

wakiwest i hate the bmws one i find it looks cheap and the mercedes is very minimalistic I'm referring to the s class the audi has more buttons which are always better to sue then the stupid touch screen climate control displays but the bmws has the best multimedia navigational system closely followed by Audi

[@Firemarioflower]

+wakiwest Lookswise, not. Materials.... maybe. But for the best interior you need ot have the Q5

[@alvinmwangi]

Lol you can't compare anything to Mercedes Mat nowadays, ever since that new S class came out in 2014 everything out of the Mercedes design house has been simply breathtaking. They had a mercainaissance!

[@1987jugernaut]

How does the automatic gear work any videos to link please? I not driven an automatic before

[@Andy-ri1ns]

Open video. Likes within 2 seconds, purely because Mat knows how to make well informed, funny and useful reviews!

[@gracevebendorf1431]

I am deciding to but this next week. Is it worth it and better?

[@menifo4334]

GLC better looking than the X3??? I'm not a fan of neither, but over the confused and flashy styling of any Mercedes model, I would go for the equivalent BMW.

[@1petulko]

hi Mat, any chance you can turn up the mic. Volume is quite low. thanks👍

[@tarasyk2003]

Mat, for your money x3 or glc?

[@carwow]

+Taras Cool you will have your answer on Friday, when our Glc vs X3 vs Evoque video goes live!

[@MC_AFC]

Do a review of the new Audi A3 or the new Vauxhall Astra Hatchback. Awesome videos as usual

[@ThisIsMTH]

New A3? It came out in 2013 brah

[@MC_AFC]

+Matthew Hall What. I know that, I'm talking about the newest tear model of the A3 Sportsback

[@MrAlphadeltabravo]

The 35D is the dogs. Worth the extra IMHO

[@x3merx3mer]

X1 please.

[@Mrcloc]

I have to say, I've driven many cars, and BMW manual gearboxes are pretty much head and shoulders above everything else.

[@328skidpad]

yes go drive a porsche Eg. cayman or boxster and you will be surprised how "ok" bmw manual is..

[@glembaj]

I think, although I'm not totally sure, that bmw introduced headlight lenses in late 80's, and with their double headlights bmw ruled the roads. What I meant to say is that bmw always take care of important stuff in a car, and they never forget what is important for a real driver. 🙂

[@emilnordstrom9531]

Acura/Honda gearbox.... No1

[@Mrcloc]

@@328skidpad Yes, because those are comparable cars.

[@malfan]

Love this car. Please let me win the lottery! ☺️☺️☺️

[@StopMediaFakery]

Sadly, the lottery is a Masonic scam. If you check out the UK jackpot that was rolled over 14 times, it is full of Masonic code. They don't let common folk get rich for nothing.

[@chapstick9787]

Mali if you win the lottery you could get something much much nicer

[@edicon2392]

Stop Media Fakery i tought that! ty

[@oddities-whatnot]

Jake Smith thats as maybe, but what if that person likes the X3? Not everyone wants to spend 100k on a car, even if they win the lottery. Im not interested in being flashy and showing off, as thats the only reason people spend that kind of money and above. Im happy in myself and with my life, and dont need a car to boost my ego thankx :)

[@wanpisu747]

if you live in UK you don't really need to win the lottery in order to afford an X3.

[@alexvu1079]

Hey! Are you making a "Audi Q3" review? Can you please do it!? :)

[@obstinatesoul1]

Hey Mat, I've been watching your reviews for a long time now and have been indecisive about going for a sedan or a SUV as fitting 3 people comfortably in the 2nd row is one of the points in my checklist. I have noticed that Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Merc C-class or for that matter not even the A6, 5 series fit 3 people comfortably, the SUVs like evoque, x3 don't either. Which vehicle does then??!! Looks like we'll end up with a sedan and a SUV And would you review the Jaguar F-Pace and 2017 X5 soon?

[@kurosaki0001000]

Sounds like you have 💸

[@obstinatesoul1]

Haha praise yourself, you have a rich fan base I guess I ended up with a 2019 Q7 btw, eyeing the Urus right now! Appreciate your great reviews of cars as always

[@vunhung]

Were do we get carwow merch or merg

[@serviola3]

Great review, It Is a fantastic car, even in 2020.

[@tottorookokkoroo5318]

Are you going to review the new tiguan anytime soon?

[@carwow]

+töttöröö kökköröö soon

[@carwow]

+töttöröö kökköröö soon

[@gickelsaravanan]

+carwow Mat Watson your review are just Great can you please do all the car review please rather than the other guys who has done Jaguar F-Pace and Glc 2016 he has the most annoying voice It's like the cat speaking in an British Accent sorry but it does. Please its a humble request. Are you going to review the New Audi q2?

[@frozzyxgaming336]

Gickel Arasu

[@danilodarmanovic2533]

Hello. We have a family and we want a good family SUV. What's better, this or the 2016 X-Trail?

[@noormuhd8215]

Matt, you're the best!!

[@shauna2603]

Favourite car and reviewer

[@marioasmrsvlogvideos3821]

Omg I remember my dad used to have this car, but that got stolen

[@gurjitjanjua2337]

2017 x1 or 2017 x3? what would you buy?

[@Imran-qo7zd]

Do the new X1 please!!!!

[@TheFantasyReason]

The front looks dated compared to other BMW models, but the rest looks very modern. The Mercedes GLC interior is hands down more luxurious though.

[@noahbowie5985]

do the Bentley Bentayga and the jaguar f pace. also do the tesla model x and Maserati Levante when both of them come out

[@stevekovacevic7128]

Mat I usualy see your reviews as holy but the bmw x3 is a lemon and I dont agree with this particular review. I bought a brand new x3 2016 and had the brakes changed after 10000km. My run flat tyres never lasted more than 18000km. Gearbox would shift passed 6 gear, corrosion under the hood when it was delivered...etc...Dumped it after 2 years with 38000km as I didn't want to change the tyres again. Bought a Peugeot 5008 GT Line and never looked back. Bmw had terrible service and the car was a lemon. Never again. Peugeot gives way more value for money. Bought a peug 2008 also. Amazing. So happy now.

[@serviola3]

Great video, thanks. I Have bought a 3 years old BMW X3 and It Is absolutely amazing car.

[@Foodie-kz1qx]

I have been meaning to buy one whats your review?

[@MrProfessional777]

Test driving one in a few days!

[@vidursanaraj9895]

Pretty good car!

[@yoursocialmediaman9196]

Which would you pick between this and the Subaru Outback?

[@BombayBerke]

The Outback. It's better made, more reliable, less complicated, and the image associated with typical owners is more appealing to me with the Subaru.

[@historicalvoices]

This is not the 2017 model because the mSport version in 2017 had an mSport steering wheel.

[@semarakgeo]

I hate those tilting side mirror when reversing....

[@P17contreras]

hey mat, nice review as always!! hope you review the Alfa Mito sometime..i want to know ur opinion of it, as i'm thinking of buying one!! thanks!!

[@ThisIsMTH]

They're old now, he won't review one. You'd be better off with a Fiesta or Clio. I've been in several MiTos and they are poor.

[@P17contreras]

yeah, ur right about that...he won't..sad cause i wanted to know his opinion :( it's just that i kind of love that car, but maybe i should consider more rational options :( ...thanks for ur opinion!!

[@ThisIsMTH]

+Pilo17contreras they look great, sadly that doesn't continue in the interior or ride quality though. You can still get a car that isn't run-of-the-mill though if you choose a good spec!

[@P17contreras]

hmm, that could work too...but you know, iv'e seen the Fiesta, Polo, 208, Clio..even the DS3..but i just don't...idk..sounds crazy but it's like when you love just that one car, and no other, for no reason xD who knows, maybe i will end up with a MiTo and not giving a s*** about it's downsides..but i promise i will study all the options well!!! lol

[@carwow]

+Pilo17contreras honestly mate: buy it if you like it, but make sure you get a good price. Thing is I drive all the new cars so can compare them to one another and frankly the MiTo is well behind rivals. But if you like the look of the car and the brand, and are coming from an old car you will happy with the MiTo. Just don't drive any rivals and you won't know what you are missing. I'm not being sarcastic either. Lots of people pay big money for classic cars and the reality is they mainly suck to drive. But they have personality. And as Samuel L Jackson once said - personality goes a long way...

[@MrWestcliffe]

Are you planning to review the Jag F-Pace soon???

[@strviper9393]

i like the Q5 more

[@joechan4477]

I thought you were going to say it represents the colour of car wow 😎😎

[@newbachelor566]

Please do the X 5, Mat!

[@aggreyshiundu6090]

love your car reviews

[@1976sdb]

I’m sure that I drive system wasn’t available on a 65 plate.

[@LyleBaer]

Love this vehicle 😍

[@Darkhoof]

Amazing review Mat.

[@nastyscorp]

I don't remember a X3 for 2017 ?

[@lukewilcock4922]

Audi Q3, Q5 or Q7 mat!

[@awwe99]

Please do a review of the Volvo XC60!

[@playmovingpictures]

Mat are you a mechanical engineer and X racing car driver ?

[@chao5s]

Still look shark with the M Sport Package, except the tail lights which ruined the back.

[@xiangmingzhu9147]

Can you make an BMW X1 review, please?

[@sunil_iitdelhi6944]

Matt u r the best!

[@ardhana7]

Hi Mat.... please review mazda cx 5

[@elomnusk7656]

48 ltiers per gallon..srsly? i got to convert 2 times now...

[@nikola9419]

Perfect fckn review!

[@crumdoggy]

He is right about the firm ride. I love the handling but with 19 inch rims it is rough.

[@hamzahersi6769]

hey matt is there anyway you can review the new alfa romeo giulia.

[@leaderofthecommunistforces3180]

Yaaaaaaaaaay. What Litre is the BMW X5/X6 M50D ?

[@vincentwang304]

Please do Mazda 3!!!

[@dinelkap]

I subscribed because i know you're the go-to for car reviews. Unfortunately I hesitated because I couldn't see the number of subscribers you have(not sure how that psychologically works)

[@dilshad3490]

Review 2017bmw x3

[@tonyhundel1379]

I got a x3 2.0 m sport not active suspension horrendous ride with 20inch wheels

[@pauldarby8398]

Think I'll wait for the new Tiguan review, that's definitely more desirable, I prefer the previous X3 model.

[@ts6070]

Paul Darby vw Tiguan is a crappy jacked up vw golf this MK2 X3 is awesome proper sporty SUV feels like a sports saloon not a crappy hatchback jacked up to look like a SUV I drove a R-line in Spain it was so shitty when compared to my 2016 BM X3 so please don’t fooled by their looks as NOT German cars are the same!

[@pauldarby8398]

@@ts6070 I'm looking at the X3 or either the three series touring in msport, I'm just having doubts about the x3's reliability.

[@ts6070]

@@pauldarby8398 well mate go for a post facelift LCI car with the B47 x20 or B57 x30 engines my back would prefer the SE or xline softer suspension then rock hard msport car but make sure the car has had or going to have EGR recall done at the dealership and keep away from them for everything else but get gearbox, transfer box and both differential oil changed by brilliant specialist lots about then no worries tbh take it wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 for the mountain 🏔 roads will put smile in your face I am sure or you can be boring olde fart and go for the clockwork reliable Lexus SUVs 🚙lolz

[@ts6070]

@@pauldarby8398 touring f30 series isn’t that nice imho but new 5 series touring is amazing 🤩

[@harryc266]

Just wait for the new one! Or even get the better looking X1!

[@saadm5732]

please do the review of the new e class

[@scorpionbeware]

hey Matt, pls review the Mazda CX5

[@CZARNYEU]

Interesting but i prefer VW Tiguan 2016

[@chrishill648]

Don’t know about anyone else who may have the x3 20d but I totally disagree with mat on the auto box . I have been driving my father in laws q5 recently 2018 model and I have to say it is so much better and responsive then my x3 so slow at times and confused .

[@piovo1]

Ones a dual clutch, ones a torque converter. Dual clutch is quicker but by a very very small amount other then that the ZF 8 beats it in every other department.

[@piovo1]

So good that even rolls Royce use them nowadays

[@mightyminer4534]

Please do the x5

[@LyleBaer]

Just traded in an i3 for an X3! 😁

[@JYMAHJAMES]

I didn't know an X3 existed, is there such thing as an X2 or X4?

[@Horizon301.]

There is also a X4 that is like the X6 but smaller as is the X3 the smaller version of the X5

[@JYMAHJAMES]

Oh I see, thanks.

[@Firemarioflower]

+Jamoi The X4 is existing. It has a sort of coupe roofline, it's a pretty chunky but not too large SUV that has the X3 base. The X2 is still on the drawing board, i think it will be a same type of car like the soon to be arriving Audi Q2. So with only 3 doors. A sort of 'lifestyle' (marketing) crossover.

[@Firemarioflower]

+Jamoi The X3 is there since 2004!!! How can you not have heard about it?

[@spookygh0st234]

Prefer the F-Pace

[@nokmuay1970]

my 2016 diesel x3 Performance enhanced does seem to tilt the mirrors