FAST 5 | 2018 BMW X3 M40i - Honestly, What More Could You Want?

The BMW X3 M40i takes one of the best small luxury SUVs in the segment and gives it the BMW M treatment. From plush leather to a crackling exhaust everything about the X3 is impressive!
A HUGE thank you goes out to my friends at International Autos of West Allis, WI for providing the car for this video!!!
This particular X3 M40i is available at International Autos BMW in West Allis, WI so if you're as impressed as I am go give it a look, and the team over at there will take great care of you!
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[@md8744]

I like your review speedings and acceleration in different ways that helps much for people are watching how the car is, not like others just driving talking around.

[@miketucker592]

What a great emotional delivery which excited and informed everything good and powerful about an unassuming SUV. Well done!

[@dwnshft]

Thanks!

[@johngaudet6316]

You know your stuff, GREAT review I'm considering this vehicle in the fall.

[@dwnshft]

John. Get it. Hahaha it's awesome I just drove it again recently. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@AveGuy1]

I just bought one today. Changed my life.

[@muditmathur5844]

Were you fine with possible repair cost buying 5+ years old used car? I am thinking to do same.

[@YashPatel-tl3zi]

@@muditmathur5844it’s a B58. People are driving them 200K miles

[@geocape7060]

Another good review man.

[@dwnshft]

geo cape thanks for the support!

[@yorkudegree4358]

Fantastic review. Difficult to hear properly, but the knowledge of the technical and drive is a must watch.

[@dwnshft]

YorkU Degree thanks for watching! I've got some new audio equipment that has been giving me a hard time. Should have it nailed down in the next few videos. I appreciate the comment!

[@alexmaradiaga1]

Great review !

[@dwnshft]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@architecturehappy]

Its always fun to watch car reviews when the driver is pumped about the car, makes buying it that much easier 😎

[@dwnshft]

Glad you liked the energy! It really is a good car

[@marcogrimm4675]

Fantastic car

[@j1238066]

Hey I'm with you, I also have Android, really disappointed in BMW for lack of Android

[@MikeGrattan]

The "light curtain" comes from under the doors, not the side mirrors like on other cars. That's why the lights don't move when you open your doors.

[@ScottParisi]

I wish they came on automatically when I approached the vehicle.

[@Notsure00700]

Great review but you might want to check the 0-60 time. Quoted at 4.4, which is the exact same as the Porsche macan turbo (without performance pack) This is because the power is not quoted correctly by bmw, after several companies Dyno tested it, they found it to be at over 400hp.

[@dwnshft]

Chief Wiggum woah awesome thanks for commenting!

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

If you want the ventilated seats, the colors are limited. I wanted that orange/brownish leather but you can't get ventilation with those. So I opted for black ventilated seats. Ventilated seats also lack adjustable side bolsters. On warmer days, the ventilation helps.... Somewhat. Very disappointed with that. It's important to note for discerning buyers that the seats offered on the new X3 are VENTILATED. They're not AC seats as in some BMW vehicles.

[@dwnshft]

웅이 you're right thanks for commenting!

[@adammccartan-mooney7797]

It also depends on the leather choice. I wanted merino leather but couldn’t have the ventilated seats. Only available on vernasca leather for some reason. Must be to do with the porous nature or grain of the different grade of leather.

[@jrcannon8038]

In the video you said this SUV doesn’t need any more power but your mind would maybe change after you drove the new X5M. Just wondering, have you changed your mind?

[@dwnshft]

Jamie Rowland haven’t driven the x5m yet but I drive the x3m competition and for an everyday sub I like the m40 better. The x3m is too still and I think it actually has a smaller backseat and trunk

[@ScottParisi]

Is this definitely a 2018? I have a 2019 and thought the model badging went to the bottom of the lift gate in 2019.

[@jdavidrhea]

I have a 2018 and the rear badging is indeed up toward the top of the gate. I love it. Also, great video!

[@architecturehappy]

For your roller shots, was your camera man in the trunk of the car in front!? 😂

[@dwnshft]

hahahah yup i think i remember that was probably the case

[@gkstanfield]

Rode in an X1 yesterday...I didn’t even know that was a thing! Kinda dig the smaller BMW SUV’s...X1-2-3. 🇩🇪 Fun little side-roads...but I’m headed for Stelvio Country...because Alfa!! 🍀 (Also cross-shopping like a nerd, though...) How about a Volvo XC40/60/70/90 video, just because it’s an option for us in WI with our nasty winters? Curious about the whole ‘Care by Volvo’ subscription service...tbh, it sounds like a great way to get raped by an automaker, but I could be wrong.

[@dwnshft]

Thanks for watching Grant! I really liked this X3. I haven't driven the X1, but I like small and tossable. It's essentially a hatchback in my eyes so that's a plus - lower center of gravity. The Stelvio is fun, I have a video on that one too!

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

Whenever I take my M40i into the dealership, they seem to give me a X1 as a loaner car (wondering why they don't just have other X3's to lend out). The X1 is a fun subcompact SAV.

[@fancss7119]

Good review but half way through the constant noise of the road joints really became distracting especially when watching with earphones

[@dwnshft]

Ahh I apologise. I'm getting new audio equipment

[@Dandle01]

The car in this video doesn't have adaptive dampers. Not sure why he talks about how well they work. Good video though.

[@dwnshft]

Oops my bad. I was driving and filming with the same car. One had the dampers. Thanks for watching!

[@doccia3066]

Looks like 19 model Twilights and rear badging

[@jrcannon8038]

It’s definitely a 2018. The steering wheel for US made M40i in 2018 didn’t actually have the M steering wheel. The badging in early 2018 production was above the tail lights and in late 2018 moved to the bottom of the truck gate.

[@ScottParisi]

Interesting. I have a 2019 and thought the badging was up high on the 2018.

[@jdavidrhea]

I have a 2018 the badging is up high on the gate. On mine, anyway.

[@elmalloc]

Do you own this car or which

[@dwnshft]

Reuben Ahmed I do not own it, I borrowed it from my friends at International Autos BMW in Milwaukee, WI

[@albertonieves9379]

I hate when people do car reviews and the camera angle is on them. Put it from the back pointing the cockpit and windshield, listening to u guys is good enough for me. I don’t need to see u!

[@RylesJMalone]

BMW will probably never get Android Auto. Apple Car Play will become a subscription.

[@snapunderst33r]

I almost bought one of these but it only has a 19.4 degree approach angle compared to the 37.6 degree approach angle offered on the ‘87 Cherokee. Im so glad I went with the ‘87 Cherokee. BMW doesn’t even have a Laredo package either, unacceptable for any car at this price point.

[@dwnshft]

Brian Clayton hahaha just get an XJ Brian!🤣

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

Brian Clayton, apples and oranges dude.

[@gregwhite5027]

That's hilarious

[@ScottParisi]

I have a 2019 as my daily and my weekend ride is a 6MT Rubicon. These two go together.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

What more could you want? 27 more hp, which is why I bought a 2021, mouwahahahahaha!

[@tonkguy]

İts a real shame european cars dont pop n bang due to emission bulshit

[@planetfabulous5833]

He looks yummy!

[@michaelmcnulty4993]

State of those roads are awful ...

[@dwnshft]

Yes they are

[@elmalloc]

Why do you drive it with so many pot holes, german cars were meant for Germany, our American roads are horrible.