BMW X3 2020 SUV in-depth review | carwow Reviews

This is the BMW X3. This second generation of the German brand’s mid-size SUV is crammed to the kidney grilles with equipment, luxury and tech. But what’s it like to drive, and is it as good as rivals from Audi, Mercedes and Jaguar? I find out in this full, in-depth review.
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[@Gus2828]

Just got a new 2021 X3. It has a fully digital cockpit, instrument cluster. Amazing car.

[@HamHam387]

Mat, simply best car reviewer on YT

[@user-dn3kv8cp9s]

Thor Susa In English because the guys from Coches.net are te best reviewers

[@theboogeyman5736]

Besides doug demuro

[@ghanamafia7199]

Flipperman Bobskema Doug Demuro is trash...all he does is ramble and complain....

[@ghanamafia7199]

Sargon is Irrelevant I actually like Schmee...the best is Carwow...and Cooley from CNET is good....Tomas from Autogeful is the classiest. TallguycarReviews is the funniest. That Doug Demuro is just annoying. Doug is the exact image of what ppl in foreign countries think of Americans...Whiny...overly opinionated....never satisfied..calculated...overly critical..constantly rambling for no reason like he's an expert...Doesn't matter how good the car is, Doug Demuro will find a small defect on the car and EXPAND on it....same way an American boss will act like being 1 minute late is grounds for termination....DOUG IS VERY TYPICAL.....it can't be 6.59p.m...it can't be 7:01pm...it has to be exactly 7p.m....and if it's not exactly 7p.m, then you're not good enough.

[@swanblake]

Thor Susa nope

[@ir5453]

Did I just see "Stupid X3" on the screen at 2:27? LOL

[@Oli_Hudson]

It was the Easter Egg :)

[@kodjoagbley313]

It was the track playing too...

[@ASCOTSMAN1]

Hello David Cook hello David Cook where is David Cook where is David Cook Cook

[@ASCOTSMAN1]

Hello David Cook Cook

[@ASCOTSMAN1]

Is that leave a David Cook

[@evangantley4051]

I'm in China, my internet connection is Shit, I have no intention of buying this car, but I'm still excited when a new carwow review comes out, Matt you are are doing an excellent job.

[@evangantley4051]

BMW M I'm Irish bro, just working over here, I've seen a few BMW's in my day

[@salmaislam9149]

Rty

[@TriniGamerGirl7]

Don’t care. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@stevenli162]

@@aidenp5768 there’re million of bmw owners in China bro

[@michaelcallum2791]

Did my research on the X3 vs Q5 for about a month. Watched this vid 5 times... bro, you tipped the scales... ordered my X3! 😎💯🎉

[@BlitzkriegRap]

We need that Stick of truth for Mercedes cars exhaust tips!

[@alexgunner1882]

BlitzkriegRap 7 series are the same. new audis too I think.

[@arsensarkissian8089]

It’s so awful with these fake exhausts they’re putting on cars. They make the premium cars look like a Proton from the early 90’s!! Come on Benz you’re meant to be “the best or nothing” sort your styling out

[@alexgunner1882]

Arsen Sarkissian yeah, looks super cheap. new audi and bmw look wirse than korean cars... and I say that owning 2 audis.

[@arsensarkissian8089]

Alex Gunner yeah I’ve owned 2 Audi’s and they were great with permanent Quattro. But now it’s fake exhaust, Quattro when needed and a car costing £40k with no navigation or sliding rear seats? Hmmmmm those Germans are tight as ducks backside. Plus the styling is rather dull

[@jamviator]

BMW never uses fake exhaust tips

[@frankrawl8705]

This is the best car review channel on you tube,I have learned more buy watching this channel than I ever had talking to people about cars, keep up the great work matt and your team 👍

[@tomf6920]

that's good because i'm often shaking the center console

[@SplendidCookie]

you don't need to shake it, but it gives you a good feeling when everything is build solid and it doesn't move.

[@mmmakeee]

Yeah and if you spend twice the money of a normal car on a premium one, you sure want the interior to rattle over speed bumps.

[@bellac887]

the Stinger is not exactly cheap.

[@tomf6920]

Splendid Cookie true but I’ve never known a car that’s entire centre console moves around on bumps. I would only expect it to be strurdy

[@sergiupuscasu2496]

I actually like this car a lot. One of the first BMWs that I've liked this much. Mainly because of the combination of practicality and sporty styling.

[@TechfulThinking]

As a BMW Plant Spartanburg employee, it's cool to see you review a car I helped build 😁 If there's one thing we take VERY seriously, it's the quality of the cars we produce 👍 Love the video ✌️😁

[@niveshdongre7955]

hugh respect sir...

[@shantaesmith]

@Draken Tech Thank you for helping build my dream car 😊

[@TechfulThinking]

sentinel I can only speak in regards to the building of them. As far as initial build quality goes, it’s our absolute top priority. I’ve seen entire cars get dissembled just to test every nut, bolt, weld, screw, fastener, connection, and everything that goes into the build. If a single weld is not up to standard, we stop the entire process to get it corrected before paint ever touches the car. We are encouraged and recognized for finding processes that need improving or optimizing. By far the most quality-focused company I’ve ever worked for ✌️😁

[@alavisie]

@@TechfulThinking I bought an X3 in 2009. Everything in the car was bad quality, although I bought the luxury edition. Sorry mate, everything BMW put in this car was cheap and bad. Worst gear box ever, the valvetronic was a joke, leather seat quality fit for a yugo car. The L sensor most of the times wasn't working, giving a false alarm, the paint on cup holders, window buttonsand stirring wheel was chipping off almost a year after. I hope you were not working there at that time.

[@TechfulThinking]

alavisie I’m sorry that you went through that. I wasn’t with the company in 2009, so I can’t speak for the quality then. I can say that after the market crash of 2008, a great many manufacturers, automotive and otherwise, had to make some pretty significant sacrifices. At that time, I was in the repair industry, so I can say with confidence that a lot of late 00’s/early 10’s vehicles had some gnarly quality issues. I would challenge you to go test drive one of the new X models and tell me what you think. I’d love to hear your feedback on how far we’ve come ✌️😁

[@AB-mn7wq]

I have it for about one year now, its such a wonderful car…I love it

[@DanChoiThon]

What I love most are the REAL exhaust pipes

[@williamsswamydas1250]

one of the best video i have ever seen, as always mat nailed it

[@Ben_Mayall]

8:04 that really reminds me of my pug. She always farts and acts surprised when it smells.

[@johan5504]

Ben Mayall omg😂😂

[@Basics_of_Gameology]

You can see the pug nod his head when Mat said: "He actually farted!" 😂

[@whalesoup8914]

Im glad the center console shaking test is becoming standard. This is what we need Mat!

[@GodZji]

I've been waiting for this review. Great job as usual!!

[@andreafisherwriter]

Matt- we love your car reviews, and you are a filmmaker in the making too. We’re in our BMW X3 , I’m the passenger, and I want to thank you for your brilliant review- it helped us finalize our car choice. LOVING THIS CAR (we are in NY so we couldn’t buy through your site) but TELL BMW- - you’re the reason we are now driving this stunning car! 🙋🏻‍♀️👍🙏⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@richu6048]

That dog scene was golden! 10/10 would watch dog fart test again

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Great review Mat! Having shopped around I bought this edition in November, and upgraded to the M-Sport version with the bigger display. Absolutely brilliant car- the infotainment is second to none and the automatic parking is superb. Only issue I’ve had is that the suspension is a bit on the keen side, even in comfort mode- you feel it quite a bit with city driving. Cruises like a beauty on the motorway though. Averaging about 40mpg with mixed driving conditions- not bad for such a large car.

[@TheNasrouz]

This show is becoming even better! Luv your reviews!

[@C0DFR3AK11]

I actually prefer the dials, rather have analogue to digital imo

[@pb7870]

Imran Mohammed I agree I like them much more than a plain screen

[@feaqs]

I'm with you guys, too. If I had a choice of digital cluster...I'd prefer one that looks like this rather than the new digital cluster that looks like it the came from the 1980s. If you weren't around back then...just google "1980's digital instrument clusters". I guess I'm just an analog cluster type of guy. It'd be nice if they gave you a choice between an all digital vs analog/digital cluster...or at least designed a screen selection that imitated an analog set-up if the only option is all digital.

[@catalin633]

Best car reviewer on KZbin ! Professional and funny !

[@GeertDelmulle]

Finally! Have been waiting for ages for this review...

[@schoolblitz]

Own a 2015 x3. Brilliant, runs fast like a sports car but smooth like a sedan.

[@mdh8623]

schoolblitz does x3 worth it over mercedes suv?

[@C0DFR3AK11]

That e36 looks quite clean

[@BimmerGuyFL]

I love your reviews. Always spot on. Now lets see a comparison between the New BMW X3, the Audi Q5, and the Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV.

[@janipeternelj3555]

Loved this review and its probably the best one i'we seen on your channel. Keep it up chaps :)

[@maheshmurali2697]

Was waiting for this review since eternity.

[@benjamin4394]

I LOVE MY 2017 X3. It is the X line version with the upgraded Saddle Orange Nevada Leather. When I decide to trade, I will probably get the X4 or maybe even the X6. The Harmon/Kardon sound system is amazing and the ride is super comfy on long trips but sporty enough to still be fun and responsive. You still feel connected to the car and to the ground but that luxury ride quality is still present as well. Great way of meshing the two together.

[@kylesisk3750]

Enjoyed the review but just a tidbit of information, the fender vents are functional. I build these everyday and there is a cutout in the fender!

[@schalkvanwyk9006]

One thing i think you missed is the eco mode of this car thats brilliant. The eco mode just limit the revs a small bit giving it a softer pull away and allround relaxing driving experience of you are just cruising.

[@maksymtt]

That surround view camera has to be the coolest thing of this car and other BMW's You could connect a controller to the car and drive it as if it's a videogame !

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Whoever designed the X3, the X5 and X7 people need your help.

[@charliewiltermood2879]

I have the M40i X3 2019 and I love it!!

[@codyquann8171]

How does it drive and is it fast

[@tac.w]

This video review is so good, I liked it when the ads were loading.

[@lloydcheong9214]

YEAS IVE BEEN WAITING FO THIS SO LONG THANK YOU CARWOW

[@JunkyDIYguy]

Soon the turn signals would be an optional extra on bmws. Bmw drivers have a reputation for not using them.

[@IceFish.]

Shut up keep in the loser lane in your crappy kia

[@dailymeds5596]

IceFIsh salty bmw fan

[@TomTom-gs7wy]

It was less funny as you explained the joke.

[@thelarry383]

hilarious and original. never heard that before nice one! you did it!

[@kronoss897]

Untrue, they just run out of a blinker fluid.

[@andrewjones9506]

Your complaining about the part digital dials but there is an option to get full LCD display like the Audi.

[@nydrewadventures1686]

Great review, and the dog fart was hilarious 😂

[@johndom706]

I really enjoy the effort put in the easter eggs

[@newbeginnings8566]

First BMW I have seen in a long time that I would consider - overall it seems a good package.

[@ois9]

Mark Bennett BMW press release: “Today is a day of celebration. Our dark age is over. Our company and it’s people shall rise again. We will once again smile out at the world. He will once again feed and be fed. And all because the great Mark Bennett is FINALLY considering our brand once again. Oh Hallelujah!”

[@x3merx3mer]

Fantastic review ..and awesome car... its a shame they made those headlights look so mellow.

[@henrynathan357]

I enjoy your reviews Mat. What you don't do is a standard audio system test which is important.

[@sudhir641]

Super review Matt. Loved your Pug.

[@NuhanHidayat]

Mat is the type of guy Edit: wrong channel

[@Surender_Singh100]

Me too

[@craigpattenden]

Nuhan Hidayat 😂👍🏻

[@BadBoy-fo1om]

Doug the type of guy to hate on the shape of a fuel door, sorry wrong channel

[@tudorcostache1957]

Bad Boy A HEXAGON

[@boejiden8766]

5 cool quirks about the x5

[@mhdfrb9971]

Bad Boy STFU

[@bigbadbear2962]

Here are 5 cool quirks about the X3 Look I've never seen a fuel cap before in this shape it's stupid let's open and close it for 10 mins WOW THERES AN X ON THE DOOR WOOW OMG OMG OMG

[@efraing726]

What’s the Doug score?

[@theblueeyes3889]

I love that mat makes a boring review so interesting and funny

[@g4m778]

This is an excellent video, thank you Carwow Team !

[@BadBoy-fo1om]

real Exhausts, thanks BMW this is true engineering, BMW for life

[@kvsenkumar1]

Mat...i have watched all your car reviews and of course became a fan of your reviews...could you please do a review to list top 10 SUVs in UK. SUV market in UK at present is very crowded and if cabin comfort & quiteness(less or no noise) are the top 2 priorities...then why we dont see much lexus on the road?. Also..volvo XC60 and XC90 are not in the premium sector along with BMW, Merc & Audi....why???

[@jonathancot]

OMG when Matt said he farted, the dog just said yes with his head! 😂 I had to repeat that moment for 6 times!

[@ust4ever1]

Nice video Mat - when can we expect to see a review of any of the latest Mazdas? Seems you haven't done any in ages!

[@wtfdididolastnight]

But has your E36 been in a carwow video laying rubber? Exactly.

[@bontlelethetsa]

Danny Thomas that blue car

[@Jorjasss]

Can you do a review of the 2018 x3 M40i?

[@ois9]

Jorjalion 64 no I can’t.

[@mikekay213]

Finally the X3 review

[@arunbabu6524]

Your channel deserves more than a million subscribers

[@cod1mp]

Matt, when you are testing how well a car is built (e.g shaking the center console), you could also add another tests. Pulling hard on the doors while they are closed to check if it deforms or squeaks, pressing on some others elements in the dash like air vents (which were squeaky in some premium models), pulling on tablet screens to check it's sturdiness. Those are quick tests that can tell if the car is well put together.

[@abildevicez]

Review that e36

[@xtremesplit1321]

Nabil Kei its an old car

[@ChPetru]

This reviewer is GOLD! I only watch him when I want to learn more about a car.

[@yorkudegree4358]

Thanks for another great review!

[@mills3375]

The reason why they have that plastic thing around the dials is because for years now nearly all BMW have the same looking dials with tiny differences in each model. They don’t want to lose the traditionan of the dials. I personally love the looks of it

[@ericchen3444]

Millen Rogers me too!

[@ethancrumrine310]

Ya definitely

[@sammp6034]

Make a comparison between v60 2019 and other estates of bmw audi mercedes etc. if possible

[@vitunjonne6885]

Sam suba it will be about 4 months brfore anyone Even gets to Drive it

[@sammp6034]

Vitunjonne yeah true

[@GeertDelmulle]

Hey, Matt, When will you guys upload the POV-video? Thanks.

[@tamasgelencser2610]

BMW said they don't want adjustable seatbelt, cause small people slipped beneath it and injured several times, when the belt was on high position.

[@antoniomarsicola8608]

Would be interesting how it compares to the X1, we might discover that it is equally practical, similar to drive, and 10K less

[@andrei0554]

Still waiting for the review of the 2018 duster?

[@yankidiot]

I do really enjoy your reviews. The stick of truth is cool :) When you talk at the very end it sounds abit weird! the voice over bit. good video when is the Bmw 8 Series review coming?

[@SamVanheukelom]

Please, do a review of the updated 2020 M40i, thanks

[@sheldonjim4056]

"once again here in the rear its all very roomy" cough cough lol

[@dekylle]

C o r o n a

[@user-wt4te7fu6i]

No carwow flick test, water bottle? What happened to Mat's reviews?

[@prajidoom1608]

Love x3's simple design

[@fuelledbynature1]

@carwow I like the new professional touches like the ipad and the title screen at 0:38

[@zaidtareen3982]

XC60 vs X3 vs Q5 please.

[@arnavvaghela173]

zaid tareen vs glc

[@tachankaop5440]

GLC and F-Pace already lost against the Q5

[@sammp6034]

That would be a very interesting comparison

[@Frankxu212]

exactly!

[@sandromrkic1705]

Its easy i love audi but 1 Volvo xc60 2 Audi q5 3 Bmw x3

[@princebankz7012]

BMW is stepping their shit up, and the haters are gonna hate more

[@boondockbwoy14]

Chris Steele Dunn kno

[@sasquatch7962]

Mat , taking into account only 2.0 petrol engines what would you choose : X3 xDrive 30i or Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic ? Which is slightly better overall in your opinion ?

[@Techinvestor567]

Keep up the good work!!

[@JoeyHoogendoorn]

Seems like reasonable MPG. On a 4000-mile roadtrip in the US I couldn't get more than 35-36 out of the BMW X1 (2017) on highway routes when averaging about 60-65mph. Petrol engine though, can't remember which one it is specifically. About 0-60 in 8.0s or faster as well. I really think the new X3 model looks quite nice.

[@hamishseaward3938]

Joey Hoogendoorn US gallons or imperial?

[@JoeyHoogendoorn]

Must be US gallons as the car was sold in the US. So 35MPG would be 42 MPG with imperial gallons. I never use gallons as I'm from the Netherlands haha, trying to fit in here. Combination of highway and city resulted in 30MPG (US), that's 36 imperial. Have to admit that i switched to eco mode quite a few times.

[@JoeyHoogendoorn]

Tuomas K thats right! It is not my car though, but it seems to perform reasonably well during the winter in NYC. With gas prices so low in the US, MPG doesnt always matter as much. Repair cost is quite expensive I have to admit, we got rear-ended quite badly.

[@menifo4334]

Hi Mat. I enjoy your videos so much. They are so entertaining and you're so funny. Now, I'm off to some serious channel for a professional review of this car. Keep up the funny work mate.

[@MrPink-]

Meni Fo ain't you salty af.

[@kalkal354]

Hi, I was wondering if you will do one with the new Cayenne 2019.

[@travel_me]

Finally a buy recommendation

[@hamdankhan419]

Im buying bmw on december.2019

[@AbdelhamidZekri91]

@Muhammed Butt How is it ? Did it suit your expectations ?

[@vasimkhan-xo3uy]

My dream car

[@thorbjrnmadsen4984]

vasim khan My dream car is a Skoda Octavia, not a SUV

[@ilcapitanoalexandr8698]

All the time showing love for the 1+5 😂👏

[@sanjivat]

Love Mat's reviews. His blue bags return each time. Ha ha.

[@dricebaker6594]

Such a beauty...love it

[@swanblake]

Alper Oecal where?

[@robindw6823]

Alper Oecal badge snob...

[@pupukachu]

pause it at 3:19 gotcha

[@samitgupta1157]

It was the cameraman

[@dhavallgandhy8776]

Can you do a comparison between the x3, xc60, q5, GLC 2 litre engines

[@sofronio.]

3:19 hey cam man!

[@maryoom0087]

why am I watching a review for a car that I already own ?

[@krijelis]

No one asked

[@dekylle]

krijelis I did. So edit your comment

[@thomass.a9464]

You said "car" 43 times in this video!

[@hasanzaman7944]

Thomas S.A why would u count lol

[@muratsoysal6208]

I just love carwow hahahahah the dog is so adorable😂

[@valentinmarin2512]

Muy buen coche....lástima que no lo has probado fuera del asfalto. Daría un 10 al vídeo...

[@caesar930]

Who would take a Volvo XC60 over this new bmw x3? The new X3 has an outraged interior! ._.

[@aidenp5768]

I wouldn't and if someone takes that over the up coming X3M they are mental

[@sammp6034]

Well v60 its an estate and this is a suv so better say an xc60 that i will definetely take over this x3

[@daseinautomotive]

i would. i would take a 5-series wagon over it as well

[@Ar-Rahman61]

BMW is cool🇸🇪

[@Colin623]

Dave Gould... To be cool, a car has to be uncommon, desirable, and probably the only one in your street, none of the above relate to any BMW, let alone an SUV.

[@boondockbwoy14]

Love em

[@TheYellowTrain]

You have a great car reviews man..at all

[@Rydia704]

Haha matt laugh is hilarious and he forgot check the glove compartment and not little joke in the storage cubbys

[@LordYllsacky]

'You can swipe' *Swiping doesn't work*

[@bikinibandit3115]

Yeah, I am not Swiper! ;)

[@GeertDelmulle]

Lord Yllsacky Yeah, that’s what happens if you try to swipe with more than one finger. Multi-touch swipe doesn’t work, that is for zooming in and out.

[@Narrowcros]

That interior design is so fucking old, yes the metarials have improved but dam BMW that interior design is the same as its been for over a decade now.

[@1seipai]

I think the best X car they made was the prototype X5 Le Mans with the V12 and manual. Fantastic.

[@valentintudor9272]

Matt, this is the third generation, not the second, check description please. Also, it has an optional 12.3” full LED digital instrument cluster which is a lot better than the standard one. It’s not as good as the Audi Virtual Cockpit in terms of functionality, but definitely has great graphics and usefulness.