2025 BMW X3 M50: This is why Social Media Hates It

[@bmwblog]

What do you think of the new BMW X3 M50? Better than M40i?

[@karthikJ-99]

Not in the interior atleast with plastic but exterior looks beautiful.

[@kerndhosein1]

I like the look... makes me excited about the next generation X5.

[@arjunmohandas3539]

Like both upgrades. Interior and exterior.

[@vuyaniman9440]

💪👌

[@_Chev_Chelios]

It looks very bland and undifferentiated. The face is decent though.

[@palzsolt3712]

As a loyal BMW fan for years, and a current X3 M40i owner, this new X3 is a slap in the face. I was ready to buy with a 20% discount, but the interior? Absolute garbage-cheap plastic everywhere, even the door handles feel like junk! At this price, it's an insult to customers. BMW, you’ve lost your touch, and it’s pushing us die-hards to look at other brands. Seriously, wake up before you drive your loyal fans away!

[@lequnsu4689]

exactly what I am doing through now, sigh what to buy

[@palzsolt3712]

@@lequnsu4689 GLC has better interior, but more expensive, Lexus is also nice but no sport model, new Audi Sq5 could be interesting too.

[@lequnsu4689]

@@palzsolt3712 yes that's where I am more towards now. SQ5.

[@steverogers7211]

This thing is absolute junk compared to previous gen x3. Hope they don’t massacre the upcoming x5.

[@DavidStampfer-w1e]

We have a '22 X3 M40i coming up on lease end in a month. Thought this might be a good option but not....Current vehicle has only low 20K mileage, so worth more that lease payoff. Going to keep the '22.

[@footballgeorgiebest]

No opening sunroof and those interior plastics are the two biggest disappointments in my eyes. Imagine how that interior will look after 3/4 years of ownership

[@yutubabe]

It seems like BMW made a wise choice, considering that my 2022 M40i pano roof had a serious leaking problem when it rained.

[@NeoPseudoDionysus]

I have the 2022 iX3. The opening panoramic roof is literally the best thing about the car. Pure madness to remove it for €70K+.

[@eugenepark]

Dirty and broken after 3 years

[@kenny.gabriel.2]

The interior will or won't hold up in conjunction with the care and attention, or lack thereof, the owner provides it. As far as the sunroof, get a 2024 or older X3 or a different BMW SUV. 💁🏾‍♀️

[@stevelouie5928]

I don't think opening up the sunroof is a big deal. I have a full pano but I never open it up. I just slide the shade to let in light.

[@davidalenick1246]

Love the powertrain. The B58 has incredible power and is super efficient. Not to mention it’s smooth and very reliable. But I’m not super fond of the look… especially the off-center front camera and radar. I also think the interior is cheaper feeling and I don’t like the lack of physical buttons and the lack of a shifter. And I really don’t like the lack of a moonroof that opens. This car seems more EVish to me. If I wanted one of those, I’d get one. I’m very glad we got an X3 M40i before the redesign. We LOVE it!!!

[@Felipegomez-4551]

BMW helped me a lot to take a decision which car to buy this summer, after the presentation of this new X3. I bought the GLC.

[@clbernier2]

Too much plastic!!!!!! I don’t like the plastic door handles and the BS lack of ambient lighting in the rear plus I want the sunroof to work like my ‘23. I definitely will be writing them!!!

[@jeffs6090]

Yeah, completely cheaped out in the rear. More crap plastic instead of the lighting is just a slap in the face!

[@jaymum23]

Same as the G60 5-series. Tons of plastic where the G30 had soft vinyl and next to no rear lighting.

[@joesmith9216]

yer getting recycled CRAP(scottish accent, thanks)

[@jtjones5327]

It has ambient lighting in the backseat doors tho. Shrug. It’s beautiful in person.

[@clbernier2]

@ I stand corrected, I could have seen a preproduction car because when I say the car this Summer…it didn’t. I have a ‘23 X3 M40i and I can’t see myself in the 2025!!!!

[@DRHtheKing]

I saw the new X3 in person and I must say (exterior wise) it looks much better in person compared to the pics of it online. I prefer the last X3 more but I can see people buying this new one if the new interior doesn’t put them off.

[@Chris-yg3nj]

I like it but it seems a major drop in interior quality vs the G01 series though. It's basically a sacrifice over the interior quality with traditional buttons/controls and the opening sunroof for a far superior chassis and the best of the B58 engine and performance. I reckon once this is on a dyno as stock it'll show higher than declared horsepower and torque, maybe 420 horsepower and 580 Nm here in the UK.

[@B3STone]

The interior looks amazing! *keeps filming blury*

[@VincentGota-l7b]

Last generation was better. This new gen, looks platicish. The whole car

[@bmwblog]

Depends. Driving wise, the M50 is better in all ways

[@stephenjenner484]

Last gen G01 has been a great vehicle . Mine was one of the first off the production line in 2018. Definitely ready for this new one . Very forward design and looks awesome

[@bmwblog]

Which one did you order?

[@VincentGota-l7b]

Had a 2022 x3 20d. Looks way better!

[@kadenroberts3484]

ordered one a couple weeks ago. Personally I love the new look. Sure there are some downsides but end of day, I love the overall look.

[@mbongenipuis2195]

My biggest disappointment with the new X3 is that glass roof that you can't even open and those plastics door handles.

[@markjohnson182]

Ive had an X5 fore the past 3 years with a Pan Sun roof and I have never ever driven with it open. It also had a small leak along the opening seal. I love the extra light and so for me the non-opening pan roof on the X3 is perfect as its not goign to leak and I woudl never open it!! X3 on order!!

[@stefanp.9222]

While the exterior look is growing on me, the interior still looks cheap. I don't like the "minimalist" (a.k.a. cost reduction) dashboard, and I really hate the door panels, and especially the lack of ambient light for the back passengers. My kids are not going to like it there. The interesting ambient light in the front does not compensate for the cost cutting done on all other interior parts. Will have to test it in person, but from the videos I've seen, it does not seem like a premium interior. My X1 has a more interesting interior, so not sure I will be upgrading to X3. Audi Q5 looks muuuch better

[@lequnsu4689]

Aye aye

[@karthikJ-99]

same here. hoping to trade my 22 x3 for an q5 this year. interior quality doesnt deserve luxury car price for this X3

[@joshuaiyama5503]

It's an x3😂. Get the X5 if don't like minimal things

[@stefanp.9222]

@@joshuaiyama5503 Probably the next X5 will have a similar "minimalistic" interior. I have an X1, with a more interesting interior than it's bigger broher (X3). I was hoping to upgrade within BMW family in the next 2 years...

[@karthikJ-99]

@@joshuaiyama5503 I already own the current gen x3 and this is a downgrade why would I have to buy an x5 . You don’t see merc doing this cheap cost cutting. The reason is before pandemic these luxury car companies used to compete now there is no competition, because at the end of the day people see these cars as lease and dump

[@droneguys3114]

We just a bought a 2025 glc 300 yesterday and I cannot even think how BMW thinks that the new X3 can compete with GLC 300. I used to own 2022 X3 (until yesterday) and I'm glad I'm out of BMW. We have to show BMW that they need listen customers and don't try to fool us by putting fancy, big screens. I don't even mention about the quality. Yeah, you save some money on the interior but how about the customers you are losing?...

[@praveen0115able]

I have a X3 and it makes a lot of beeping noise while parking in my narrow garage. Is there a way to temporarily mute? I have already reduced the alert volume

[@bmwblog]

The parking sensors you mean? There is a way to disable that in the menu

[@ThePorsche4life]

Glad I'm keeping my 23 X3M40i

[@Evinrudeeee]

Horatiu, thanks for putting tons of effort and passion

[@bmwblog]

My pleasure! Trying to bring informative reviews, and added a bit of humor too :)

[@planetfabulous5833]

Bye Mr. Dukec! Thanks for ruining the X3. Too bad BMW didn’t get rid of you sooner.

[@monserratmunoz8110]

How is the steering feedback in sport+?

[@bmwblog]

It's good. Better than before.

[@testaccsolutions6784]

if you all remember the BMW 1 series at the back? Just picture that and have that bump up to this.... the back of the 1 series looks the same as this with the tail lights now looks like the X, when two halves of them are combined

[@karthikJ-99]

Good review. Keep up the good work

[@bmwblog]

Much appreciated!

[@itiskiran]

It has some really good technology going up in for it. But what's not happening are the headlamps (including DRLS), Front Grill design and the back which looks like someone has scooped out the ice cream and left the box hanging out.

[@hhanjali]

I was so ready to buy this car (used to own M40i) but after learning that the sunroof does not open it is definitely a no-go. What’s shame. It’s 2025 BMW, why go backwards?!

[@joesmith9216]

I don't know wtf is with that non opening roof? maybe because not many people really open them anymore??? haha, I mean if I ever got a newer x3(2018-20, I like the m4oi of course) i would open the sunroof 24-7 because it better work after 15yrs of perfecting

[@kevinjones2798]

Thanks for the Comprehensive review. I do agree with one reviewer in regards to some cheap plastics that were used inside.

[@bmwblog]

Thanks for watching!

[@AGC828]

Good video. Like the points you made.. Hope you made a video for the M60i

[@bmwblog]

There is no X3 M60i though

[@charleskinsley2590]

The steering wheel is awesome

[@d00d48]

Great review, Horatiu. Feel like the exterior styling is something we'll get used to, and glad to hear that it drives well. It really comes down to whether potential buyers can live with the interior. Not sure I understand BMW's design choices there - just seems very cheap for a $70K vehicle (X3 M50 config).

[@bmwblog]

Exactly. It's all about what you value most

[@elijandrosabayev]

Great Review! I mine x3M50 is in production, can't wait to get my hands on!

[@bmwblog]

Glad it was useful

[@TheMrsuthu]

😂😂 it’s so fun watching your reviews

[@HiddenTide]

After my current BMW I will be looking for older cars. Anything after 2019 is disgusting.

[@joesmith9216]

all new cars are DISGUSTING esp when you hate iphones/ipads, all a new car is is an ipad

[@deshi84]

@bmwblog is this already a production version or still pre-production?

[@bmwblog]

Production version

[@deshi84]

Thank you, appreciate your response. I have one in order and reconsidering because of the interior quality, especially the plastics all around. When I have seen it in person BMW told me the production model will have a better quality of the plastics than the pre-production model and as it seems it’s not the case… I guess it’s a trade off, they let you focus on a nice new steering wheel and infotainment system while sacrificing materials around it. Good review btw, thanks for that as well 👍🏻

[@blenner946]

When will the x3 m50 be available in the uk?

[@tonkguy]

My dealer says end of this year

[@pat750]

What do you think about buying the first model year of this redesign? Will any of the shortcomings (e.g. lack of opening roof) be addressed in year 2 do you think?

[@bmwblog]

Some things will be addressed in facelift. But that's still 3 years away

[@ZhiraSb-ow9zd]

One of the Greatest YT chanel and great reviewer But sadly it’s underrated ❤❤❤

[@bmwblog]

I appreciate that!

[@fredbear-sf9st]

I’m a 4 time BMW owner and was looking to buy the new X3. Unfortunately they are not supplied in a diesel in Australia. I love diesel’s as maintenance costs are lower and you drive comfortably 1100 kilometres on a tank of diesel. My new car will be a Touareg by VW. It is a 3litre diesel with a boot space of 650 litres which is 20% larger. The price is similar to the X3 but you get a large SUV and you get what you want which is a diesel. BMW needs to sell what people want and not what your woke executives want.

[@LentswenyanaMokone]

Stunning beauty ❤❤❤❤

[@spoiler9112]

I fortunately had a choice between the 24 and 25. For all the reasons previously stated, my wife and I both preferred the 2024 M40i, easily. Loaded with shadowline package, we have fun spats about who drives it next!

[@spoiler9112]

@ragnarlothbrok2782 Congratulations. It was easy for both of us.

[@bmwblog]

This is why is nice to have choices sometimes. Nothing wrong with the M40i

[@ktfkris]

In Comfort mode, does the steering system feel too heavy for everyday city driving?

[@bmwblog]

No. It's very soft in everyday driving

[@gosman949]

When can we buy in the US?

[@bmwblog]

Now

[@THE_BABS]

I think BMW did an excellent Job with The New X3. The exterior is definitely a step up and I have no problem with the interior either. I think it looks stylish and sporty.

[@bmwblog]

As I said in my print review also, some people would actually see no issue with this car. Just had to point out some of the things would bother me from my point of view. In the end, I still recommend this car.

[@Flatsixfiesta]

You have terrible taste in car design

[@MrRuv10]

This is clearly a wind up 😂

[@austingibson8361]

The interior is cheap cheap cheap

[@worldmask___3972]

@@austingibson8361 honestly what do you expect ? What do you excpect from the second cheapest X - Model

[@DannysCarAutoShow]

can you give me the stardard engine specs I can't find them any were

[@bmwblog]

What do you mean?

[@DannysCarAutoShow]

@@bmwblog like the LB-FT on the regular x3 with the I4 not I6 engine.

[@stvn-j8d]

Great review! Any view on the sound system? Is HK worth it as a package vs Hifi (I have a mini and am not super impressed with HK there)?

[@bmwblog]

I didn't get to check the HK sound system

[@VonDemEinen]

Any recommendations: Ordering the 20 or 21“ wheels?

[@bmwblog]

20

[@Srike462]

I love the duality theme…. Luxury car vibe when you pay…. Open the door and dirt cheap looking piano black trim everywhere with a million scratches and dust everywhere. Good Job BMW

[@jeffreyaward]

Great video, as always, Horatiu. I’ll be curious to see it in person. I think I like the exterior changes, especially the new X3/X4-hybrid roofline, but am going to need to see the interior in person.

[@bmwblog]

The interior is an interesting one because overall, it's premium. But then there are little things that bother me.

[@THELOF1]

Does this version of the B58 have cylinder deactivation?

[@bmwblog]

No

[@luissoares349]

Great review,and I'm definitely get one of this in 🇨🇦

[@bmwblog]

M50?

[@luissoares349]

@@bmwblog yes,I'm getting rid of my mustang because I have a daughter but I don't wanna lose performance and I think this car would be a solid option,plus wife loves it 😂

[@bmwblog]

If it's wife approved, all it matters :)

[@luissoares349]

​@@bmwblog absolutely 😂

[@wave640]

Can you comment on seat comfort vs. M40i? Have they improved the seat comfort at all? Notably I feel the M40i seats lack some padding and the seat bottom bolstering is too aggressive.

[@bmwblog]

It's in tbe review. I talked about it

[@AdwaitKelkar]

Absolute stunner.

[@CC-bu1uj]

I took one look at the 2025 model at its launch a couple of months ago and immediately rushed out to buy the 2024 X3, because I thought the 2025 looked weird. After watching this, not only am I convinced that I made the right decision, but the new version simply looks hideous, both inside and out!

[@TestDev-g7m]

@@CC-bu1uj 😳 "Rushed out" wow

[@mervdavis8985]

Great looking car what's the problem

[@RellupNorth]

The New x3 looks great. How are theee already shipping in NJ?! I saw 3 on a truck headed to dealers this morning. Didn’t even see they debuted this

[@bmwblog]

Production started a while back

[@nathanielross8232]

Most of the big NJ dealers have them. Check the web sites. Princeton, Edison, Springfield, etc.

[@leslieham4550]

Who remembers what a balls up Chris Bangle made of the 5 series some while back? Seems like this recent guy can top him!

[@nl3712]

I do! Funny that bmw did not learn its lesson regarding styling.

[@leslieham4550]

@@nl3712 Guess they want to appeal to the lovers of 'bling' and poor taste - and paying well over the odds for it in the process!

[@TMS5100]

@@leslieham4550 bmw now designs this car primarily for chinese market and mainland chinese customer. north america and europe are no longer the intended customer.

[@larrygerfen2801]

Didn’t see any cup holders on the console?

[@bmwblog]

They are there. In the "jewelry box"

[@Builtbyronny]

What’s the weight of the car?

[@andrewcapone3345]

I just bought the '24 X3 M40i and really enjoy it so far. As for the '25 X3 M50 I'm not a big fan of that front grill at all...don't like those slats that make it look closed. The slight extra power and quad exhaust is a plus but nothing that would make me want to run out and trade in my M40i. Nice review. 👍

[@bmwblog]

I suggest going to test it. But def feels better on the road

[@jamesblond1100]

Agree... lack of chrome or nicer materials inside. But if the engine and the suspension are doing a great job I will be happy to buy it...

[@bmwblog]

My feelings also

[@charleskinsley2590]

Does this version of the b58 have cylinder deactivation?

[@bmwblog]

Good question. I don't know the answer to it. I can ask. But it's the same B58 as in recent BMWs

[@charleskinsley2590]

Great review

[@zoe7657]

None have cylinder deactivation, it's more of exhaust valve and fuel configurations that change.

[@Renown.]

I love the car. The front look ..Great Review Are they going to produce X3M or its end of road for X3M?

[@bmwblog]

No m ore X3 M

[@ahamsandwhich]

Bud said “stylish X3”. What a joke, sales are down on the dukec designed cars, and this one will likely suffer the same. Incohesive design language and cheap looking interior. What a shame. Used prices for recent models are going to increase across the board.

[@rodbruckner8549]

I have a 2022 X3M40 and the new X3 does not excite me. I have seen and read a lot about the new X3 and am waiting for it to arrive at my local dealer. The outside is OK but the inside so far does not hold a candle to my X3. The options in the configurator do not impress me and the price has jumped up significantly.

[@tonkguy]

Hi at 8:37 it showed a live view of front car what was this ??

[@bmwblog]

It's the Augmented Reality view

[@tonkguy]

@@bmwblogthanks for the reply what optional extra do we need to add to get this

[@timp8332]

Which one to choose BMW x3 M50i for $72000 or BMW x5 40i $75000

[@bmwblog]

I would take the X5. It's still BMW's best product in the end. And it has the same B58 inside.

[@laurapalmerTDGE]

Take the X5! I'm a X5 F15 3.0 diesel driver, I've bought the car brand new ten years ago. An X5 offers you everything you need! No reason to hesitate. Piano black crap? Forget it! Also the X3 has very few interior colors. Which is a bug downside. I have terracotta color leather btw 👍.

[@timp8332]

I have X7 40i already and need another smaller car. X1 to easy, so I wanted to check X3 first. We don’t have diesel here only the gas option.

[@laurapalmerTDGE]

@@timp8332 - Wait for the facelift X3 model as the current model hasn't got the best quality interior.

[@ETcelerate]

I was about to buy a base Porsche Macan for roughly around the same price but luckily I didn't. I am more excited for this now.

[@DoraSuretno]

When XM decided to marry IX and they have kids. Voila! The new x3! 😂

[@BK-oc6lb]

Wife has a ‘24 G01 which she loves- Did I hear you right that the ‘25 has no Traffic Jam Assist?

[@bmwblog]

It does have it.

[@Rcheavyequipment]

i think that BMW will eventually bring back the opening option of sunroof . I also wonder if they will bring the 3 litter with the M design not the m50 ?

[@bmwblog]

They won't. 3 liter is for M50

[@ks3788]

is the 0 - 60 really 4.4 ? or more like 4.0

[@bmwblog]

Have not tested it yet. Will do it with the US version

[@channel_dis]

To be honest, I like this new model. For many people like me, this car will be our first BMW that we could afford. Others please stick to your non-plastic / super interior cars 😊

[@jjeverson2269]

Yea I like it too

[@Palaemon44]

I like the metal door handles on my new X2, they look great and are easy to grab. The interior overall on the X2 actually looks more upscale than this car. Maybe the non opening skylight is a Northern Europe thing, the X2 get it as part of the premium package. It’s too bad the X3 got stuck with one as well. Maybe it’s the short gloomy days a lot of the year. BMW is going to get an earful on that from US customers. If I had a choice I wouldn’t bother getting one, I pretty much never use moonroofs anyway. Anyway. The car drives terrifically so I’m enjoying it.

[@hikviz9410]

Can you do the regular M-Sport version, every video on youtube is the M50........ that's not the only one on sale.

[@bmwblog]

I would have , but they only had the X3 20 there. Which is different than the US X3 30 model. So I focused instead on the M50 since it caters to more markets

[@Paul-hg9zs]

I think the facelift model will have to come sooner than later, this thing looks like it should have a Kia badge

[@lucassitanggang5154]

There's no Big grill in 2024 Like M3 and M4?

[@cydonia2060]

I’m waiting after signing the M50 contract in Korea

[@unowen-nh9ov]

NO ONE is paying M premium for mini-XM turbo I6 awd. 400 bhp for plastic interior, duh!

[@clbernier2]

When I put my ‘23 X3 M40i in Eco Mode it makes me nauseous…it stays in Comfort until I want to show off next to a Tesla. I switch to Sport and rev high so they know their car can only barely whisper to me!!!!

[@jonathancost4927]

With almost no exceptions, car reviewers and buyers alike have roundly said that they want PHYSICAL BUTTONS for the HVAC controls, but BMW isn’t listening!

[@bmwblog]

Maybe one day

[@MrKarl85]

Good video - but you gotta work on your interior footage. The autofocus was really annoying and focusing on the hands of the speaker, not the tech inside the car.

[@bmwblog]

I know. There were a few seconds of blue. Sometimes we simply don't have the time to refilm. You have one shot and limited time.

[@KevinKaifer]

Driving dynamics aside, how would you compare to GV70? Specifically, technology and interior quality

[@bmwblog]

Overall, Genesis spends a lot of money on quality these days. So they do come ahead of the Germans sometimes. I need to sit again in one, it has been a while.

[@KevinKaifer]

@@bmwblogthanks for the response! I have a 2022 GV70 and no other car close to its price has been able to get me out of it. This new X3 has my attention though

[@bmwblog]

Curious what you think of it after you drive it

[@hughoneill3741]

Every car reviewer: I much prefer physical buttons. Every customer: I much prefer physical buttons. BMW: we know better, stuff your physical buttons 🤦‍♂️

[@bmwblog]

True but it's also a beaten horse already. We complained a lot and nothing will change for a while. So I think we will also move on from talking too much about it. It's quite obvious by now

[@TMS5100]

@@bmwblog bmw q3 2024 sales figures are a catastrophe. i can only hope it's customers sending a message to bmw that they don't like the new idrive.

[@spoiler9112]

​@@bmwblogIt is not a beaten horse if the complaints still exist for good reason, especially if it takes the form of lower sales in the long run. We shall see.

[@markevans3488]

Liking the front. Looks like the big boy XM model

[@777jones]

There need to be aftermarket proper metal door pulls immediately.

[@allanchen8496]

Is this boost feature an actual overboost feature or just a marketing gimmick

[@bmwblog]

It actually works. I tried it

[@amrknu]

New BMW mantra: “get less for considerably more money”

[@joesmith9216]

thats everyones new motto

[@amrknu]

@@joesmith9216 you’re right. Hopefully all manufacturers will start and decrease prices once the chinese competition ramps up.

[@SteadyAscension]

The eyes remind me of E60 5 series

[@lequnsu4689]

And saw an article review the other day which sums up the issue with the new X3 quite well. It is like BMW set a budget of X for the new ICE X3 development and all the money was spent on the engine, chassis, mild hybrid, external design etc and there was just no money or very little left for the interior design and to be precise the choice of materials. So it is a product half complete. A what it could have been if they had more money product. Would you buy any product knowing that??

[@bmwblog]

The interior is not as bad as people make it to be. We're critical of it, but let's not assume it's very cheap. We just had higher standards overall

[@lequnsu4689]

@@bmwblog hehe we try. Ultimately sales number will tell. Ask BMW how many 5er Ls have they sold in China so far. I am sure they thought the equally "cheap/cost cutting" 5er L would still sell bucket loads in China.

[@karlculpepper]

I like this car, will the American version look like this also ?

[@bmwblog]

Yes

[@karlculpepper]

@@bmwblog perfect thanks 😊 I’m placing an order next month!

[@bmwblog]

What color?

[@karlculpepper]

@@bmwblog that’s a good question! I’ve been going back and forth between the Dune Gray and Sapphire Black! I said I did not want another black car and I haven’t seen the Dune Gray in person yet! However this Vegas Red looks Amazing 🤩

[@bmwblog]

I would do Vegas Red. It's great

[@p0sitiv467]

First in the 5 series, now in the x3 we can see cost cuts. If this strategy continues in the g65 x5 I guarantee my g05 will be the last BMW I owned.

[@lequnsu4689]

Thank you for bringing this review. Sadly, all my worry becomes true. Great to drive and engine but interior materials/design big big disappointment. The new SQ5 much better in that department.

[@bmwblog]

I have not driven the SQ5, so unfortunately I can't compare the rides. But the M50 drove nice

[@lequnsu4689]

@@bmwblog it will be a very hard choice for consumers. X3 M50 drives better, great engine but nothing else. For the same money, the new SQ5 will not handle and drive as good as the X3 but the quality of the materials used inside and what you get for your money, sigh, very difficult to decide which to buy.

[@troysong33]

@@lequnsu4689in the same boat now. What a shame…I slowly came around design but interior quality is really just a step down.

[@bmwblog]

Not an easy one.

[@egomez1986]

Performance may be equal or a little upgraded, but styling definitely several step behind sad to see BMW going this route in the best selling SUV. Plastic, plastic, plastic, terrible interior doors design, sunroof, etc,. BTW I think your camera man needs some ew glasses almost every scene is out of focus.

[@javierbarrero6176]

Why doesn't it have opening sunroof as an option?. I don't understand. I like a lot this car but I'm not going to buy it only for the lack of this feature.

[@bmwblog]

They said most people didn't sue the feature. I didn't see the data

[@thatv10]

Quad exhaust on a m-lite is wild, also the design is absolutely terrible!! Thank god Domagoj Dukec is leaving. Hopefully, we can get some true bmw's here soon with him out of the way and Maximilian Missoni taking his place!!🙏🙌

[@r0reilly]

Very nice review!

[@paWD40]

I have 2022 M40i and weight is lower, also 48V mild hybrid, also 4.4sec to 60, and the interior is classic beautiful. The 2025 steering wheel looks like VW touch button style (poor) and the screens looks like Mercedes, but whatever point being is, there is nothing I like and the new car. I would not take it even if they wanted to exchange my '22 with $0 payment. Extra torque makes nothing because you have heavier car. I hope the door closing does nice "thud" like VW, because the only complaint I have about 2022 is the door, and cabin noise, but it was made during covid and shortage so I forgive

[@paWD40]

And no physical buttons! Wow this will be the worst selling X3 of all times. I drove VW Atlas with no buttons and it was Horrible! IMO the 2022 design was the best combination of classy and tech and intuitive simple dash

[@991carreras3]

I think its cool the x2 m and the m240 are on my list for 2025 one of them ill get.

[@bmwblog]

M240i Coupe?

[@991carreras3]

@@bmwblog oh yea!

[@Luvuyo4GYM]

I'm Not Sure About The Headlamps, Everything Else Is Bananas 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DDDD-zr6ku]

You guys always show & mention about M50 model only...

[@lm776c]

It’s the only one that matters

[@bmwblog]

We only drove this one. We will drive the 30 model soon

[@namechecksout6300]

I like the new x3, but the door handles and lack of ambient lighting in the rear (unlike the Chinese version of the latest X3) are my only gripes.

[@bmwblog]

I get it, same. But how much do they really matter in the end?

[@austingibson8361]

@@bmwblogIt’s just disappointing. This is the first generation in a long time that had taken away interior quality rather than improved it. Cost cutting has taken over BMW.

[@jack28399]

Previous BMW X3 model engines have defective design that leads to permanent engine failure.I would not rely even on newer BMWs past the warranty period. In the past customers have faced engine issues ranging from timing belt to fuel pump low pressure resulting to engine blow outs. BMW dealers are quoting anything in the range of 15k to 20 k for engine replacement with no major recalls on this issue. There is also a class action suite for these defective engines for which BMW was ruled by the courts to compensate the affected customers. Absolutely a lemon of a brand !

[@bmwblog]

Can't generalize. The B48 is considered a good engine