Still #1?? -- The 2023 BMW X3 M40i is a Best-Seller for a REASON!

Here's the 2023 BMW X3 M40i! For 2023, BMW is building upon the popular refresh the X3 received just last year! So, is is the spunky little X3 M40i the sweet spot in the X3 line-up? Or should you buy the new competition: the Lexus NX, Mercedes GLC or Audi Q5? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and tap the notification bell if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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0:00 Intro
1:34 Detailed Exterior Walkaround
6:12 Interior Design & Technology
14:51 Rear Seats & Cargo
18:23 Test Drive & Impressions
22:49 Sound Level Reading (dB)
25:30 Air Ball & Slam Dunk
27:28 Pricing
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[@jhelinski]

I’ve had this vehicle for a year. And I STILL love driving it everyday. It is by far the most fun vehicle I’ve ever owned.

[@davidalenick1246]

I absolutely love this powertrain. In fact, we loved it so much we got an X3 M40i AND an M340i XDrive!

[@Mr.Lambert777]

It is soooo fun to drive. I have a 23 model an love it ! My only gripe is that the seating position could go a bit lower. I love to sit really low. The GLC 43 lets you sit low to the floor.

[@MUISHAGGY572]

​@@davidalenick1246wow that's incredible! Have you had any rain/snow to test the Xdrive ?

[@Mr.Lambert777]

I love my 23 x3M40i its very quick than what “BMW” claims lol , us BMW enthusiasts knows that BMW highly underrates their cars. I love the exhaust note on the B58. My x3 is in black sapphire with the hi performance jet black wheels , black shadow pk w tacora red interior

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice video keep up the good work fellas

[@thewolf61691]

Don't even think about a Model Y, this vehicle is significantly better.

[@hefic]

I have this model 30i xd and I can confirm 8l/100km (29,5mpg) is achievable on short distance commuting. Driving a bit more sporty or fast on highway, is instant north from that.

[@AJ-bi6ns]

Just picked up a ‘24 M40i and LOVE it. Couldn’t ask for anything more. Perfect balance of performance and comfort for a daily

[@matzes1827]

Great vid. Thanks guys!

[@CarConfections]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great review!😸

[@intmedubchosp4110]

I love mine. Great smooth, zippy, comfortable & very fun ride.

[@seanmgeorge]

Love the videos. One request/tip: if you’re measuring the length with the seats down, which you often do and that’s great, but why not measure width as well? Some/many of us need to know if this will fit a set of golf clubs across the back.

[@markwkaplan4923]

Thank you for a very well made review! 😊 We’re taking delivery of our M40i this week. Exciting. 🎉

[@CarConfections]

Thanks for watching and CONGRATS!

[@PapaV78]

Thanks for your review. I’m looking to get one in the next couple months. This was by far the most in depth review on KZbin, focusing less on the drive (which we already know is amazing) and more on what you get.

[@CarConfections]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@divastyle05]

Great review! 👍🏾👍🏾 😂 at the slam dunk on the kiddie bball goal!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! 😂

[@eross7777777]

UNLEASH JOSH!!!! I need to hear him talk about tire sizes and cargo room!

[@kilian76]

How do folks find the seat comfort? I find the seat-bottom bolster a bit hard and dig in my legs. Anyone else ?

[@Snaproll47518]

My 2023 X3 M40i is a blast to drive. I traded in my flawless 2018 X3 when I bought it.

[@johnnymartin4688]

I really like the gauge cluster on the 2018, how do you feel about the 2023? I know they’re very different

[@Snaproll47518]

@@johnnymartin4688 I like the 2023 better but opted to switch off the map display between the speedometer and tach. I don't need to repeat the map display where it takes my eyes off the road. I opted to display the HP and torque meters to the left of the tach. The M40i doesn't display the tach on the heads up display like the pure M. I think they are being petty with something that I'm sure could be easily switched on at no cost to production.

[@davidalenick1246]

@@Snaproll47518 I think you can show a minimized version in sport mode. Or at least the shift lights. I can on my M340i.

[@Snaproll47518]

@@davidalenick1246 Unfortunately, it's not available. The car is still fun to drive.

[@MrTresto]

@@Snaproll47518 I can show a tach on my heads up display. 2022 X3 M40i. It's a deep buried option in some menu.

[@MrGoyabeans21]

Love bmw's. great review as always. 👌🏿

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@pruitt3507]

With seat color, only certain seat colors have cooled seats?

[@darriontunstall3708]

I love it’s very nice and cool!!!

[@wave640]

do we know if the exhaust tone is pumped through the stereo, or is it a baffle in back depending on mode? Or, both?

[@sosen22]

It is both.

[@d3j051]

Nice review! I have a 2023 X5 with the inline 6 and it only cost a few thousand more than that X3 so not sure about the value proposition but the performance and mileage of the X3 are unbeatable in its class in my opinion.

[@Fear.of.the.Dark.]

smaller car. More fun to drive. It depends on what you want. X5 is more practical.

[@jeremysantaana859]

My favorite SUV 😍🔥

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Now my SUV to buy!

[@zachbackar5389]

I just traded for a 2021 with the Executive Premium Package and the way it drives it enough to Blow you away.

[@Noposwowskis]

GETTING THIS CAR NEXT

[@davidalenick1246]

In real world driving I don’t find you sacrifice fuel economy going with this engine over the 4cyl Turbo. If anything, it’s even better. We have averaged 25-26mpg since new in mostly city driving with some freeway. We get 33mpg avg in straight freeway driving. That is light years better than it’s direct competition.

[@neometero]

Pretty much the No 1, I had 2020 x3M40i, and recently switched to 2023 one, no really drawbacks, couple small complaints but no car is perfect 😂.

[@pjl.28]

just curious, what are the drawbacks of your 2023 m40i

[@davidalenick1246]

@@pjl.28 Should have a softer setting for the suspension. Headlight distance could be better. Small opening part of the pano roof. More contoured and cushy rear seats (especially hard in leather trim). Should be able to double press power button to truly turn off everything without locking the doors. Shouldn’t lose foot-activated hatch just because you opt for the tow hitch. More piano black plastic than ideal. Should allow the electronic parking brake to be automatically engaged and disengaged when go in and out of park.

[@Abc1987]

@@davidalenick1246 Good points My older bmw would auto engage the parking break when parking on an incline- odd that my new X3m40i can’t do that

[@RealKevGotEm]

if there's two speakers on the dash, two on each door and 2 on the rear doors, where are the other 6 speakers? 16 speakers?

[@aussie8114]

I like this dashboard layout. It has character compared to one long screen.

[@johnnyszeto2231]

Hi. I Want To Konw what is Between the 2003 BMW X3 And The 2003 IIX3 Model? Thank You So Much. Bye.

[@johnnyszeto2231]

Hi. I want to kow what is Betweeen X3 and the ixs. Thank you so much. Bye.

[@tgchris2222]

New version comes out in a year right? Any insight on expected changes?

[@android-ud2nf]

Bigger grille, smaller motor

[@CarConfections]

BMW hasn't made any announcements yet, as of this time

[@miata1370]

I believe one difference in the coming 2024 model will be a move to the latest panoramic front display and newest iDrive software and loss of many tactile touch buttons...not our favorite and one reason why we ordered the "old school" dash design on our 2023 x3 M40i.

[@ellisadamm]

I have one and the vehicle is great to drive. I wish the could package this with some of the luxury options of the X5 (acoustic glass on the front windows, electronic steering wheel adjustment, nicer seats with possibly massage function). These would make road trips or longer drives nicer.

[@davidalenick1246]

I agree. Just because it’s smaller than the X5 doesn’t mean it can’t go as high end.

[@MrGalvanisierer]

What Color is this?

[@dwightzz4449]

is it bigger than glc?

[@MvpAcceleration21]

Yes . 🤏

[@timhassett7302]

When is the next refresh / redesign of the X3?

[@CarConfections]

Probably within the next year or so but nothing has been officially announced yet

[@BluegrassElevators]

Great video! Where’s Drew?

[@glenbavero7971]

Mason said that Drew was home getting some work done.

[@88hemoglobin]

No garage homelink?

[@miata1370]

Yes, was standard on our U.S. spec x3 M40i

[@hokieesq]

I’m cross shopping this with a Volvo XC60 Recharge. Interior in the Volvo is nicer…higher quality leather, but not a fan of the infotainment system - much prefer the buttons / knobs in the X3. Volvo specs all their XC60s with all season tires though, regardless of wheel size, while most X3 M40i’s come with 20 or 21 inch wheels with performance or high performance tires. Not a fan of that. You’d think all season tires would be the default, and then if you lived someplace like FL or AZ you could switch to performance tires if you wanted. I live in a state that gets snow. Actually had a BMW salesman tell me that because of AWD, it doesn’t matter - that you could still drive in the snow with performance tires. BMWs own website says performance tires are NOT for inclement weather, and high performance tires are for dry conditions only! Guess salesmen will say anything to make a sale. 😂

[@MrTresto]

"performance tires" is just a generic term. It's winter right now and I have ... high performance WINTER tires on my car, it's my second set (and I run summers from April to Nov) So I have no clue what your dude said about which tires. There's winter tires, all season tires, and summer tires, and they all have various degrees of performance variants, albeit, summer tires are ALWAYS high performance, and the lowest grade summer tires will be more sticky in correct (over 40F) conditions than the highest grade all season tires, the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 (different from Pilot Sport 4S, these are summer tires) Anyway, yes the X3 M40i 21s are summer tires. For the 20s you have several options. If you are questioning the use of summer tires on a performance vehicle, I don't know if the performance vehicle is for you, as you obviously never take turns fast, otherwise you'd know the huuuge chassis difference and how the XC60 Recharge was not a competitor... This thing handles like every SUV, not much grip and lots of body roll, it's a luxury vehicle that happens to have a bit of electric power... That's not what the BMW is... Anyway, go for the Volvo, you'll be happier. Or consider Audi Q5E, it's wayyyy faster and snappy than the Volvo.

[@GRMRPPR]

It ain’t no daihatsu but I still like mine 🍻

[@devin1229]

Pretty pathetic that you have to option a package to get safety features that are standard on almost every other vehicle.

[@joshualewis2367]

That’s German vehicle for you package for required for everything

[@Rissybear]

Agreed 👍🏼 my Toyotas come standard with those safety features and adaptive cruise control. However not as fun of a drive.. I definitely miss my X3 😅

[@wave640]

I actually like that we have a manufacturer here that lets you pick whatever you like rather than shoving it down your throat. 😪😪😪🤣🤣🤣

[@d3vp131]

Get one of those other cars then. BMW is not for you.

[@gertstolk]

Great that they are optional, not everyone is a fan of these 'nannies'

[@bxp1696]

I love all the dumb comments people have made on this x3 . "Too expensive, bad design," if its too expensive, dont buy it, change the channel. This vehicle is a special model ans those who understand it will buy it. Simple.

[@Wisdom7I]

Unless you special order your car, I have never seen any BMW that includes the upgraded stereo.

[@AJ-bi6ns]

I picked up one this past week with HK. Quite a few out there these days

[@mikemayers8672]

Overpriced Niobe will use that power day to day

[@OscarZheng50]

A wireless phone charging pad for $500?! might as well get a wireless phone charger from Apple and plug it in 😂

[@miata1370]

And...we had the wireless charging pad in our former 2019 230i....it did a great job heating up the phone...but very slow to charge it! Was an "easy pass" on our 2023 x3 M40i and saved $500.

[@davidalenick1246]

@@miata1370 don’t you need it to get the digital key feature?

[@davidalenick1246]

Don’t you need it to get the digital key feature?

[@vpr5562]

For the money Mazda cx 60 Diesel?

[@bigg6golf276]

You can get two santa fes for cheaper 😂😂😂

[@davidd7175]

‘M’ everything these days…Honda should do the same… CRV Type R EX, Civic Type R EX ( like Civic Type R there is X3 M).

[@jonwear9791]

With BMW everything options extra cost $$$$$$$ .

[@ryanb8736]

You should see Porsche.

[@davidalenick1246]

The options are actually quite reasonably priced.

[@TheLumberJacked]

It’s not like they are free on other cars just because they include them with the car. At least you have a choice. But it does mea starting price really is just “starting”.

[@dudleybrown7030]

A $65k+ modern luxury SUV, with no adaptive cruise. LAUGHABLE

[@hamidmghazi]

Don't update this interior 😢 Save the buttons and switches

[@potatochip-8]

Sadly it will probably be updated for 2024 like the X5

[@davidalenick1246]

I agree!

[@miata1370]

...and one main reason we opted for the 2023 x3 M40i. "Save the Buttons" and minimize the every expanding video game consoles!

[@winstonthecuttlefish5352]

That leatherette on the dash and on the doors is not "nice".

[@your_royal_highness]

I think I will be happy with my new SQ5. I know BMW makes very good cars, but I am not a big enough jerk to own and drive one…….

[@harveysmall310]

Should get my X3 M40D mid November. HK Sound System is actually 464watts NOT 600 In new X3’s. Going for Petrol 🤬🤬🤬👎👎👎✌️✌️✌️ or Electric versions 👎👎👎👎👎🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️ NO CHANCE, OUT OF THE QUESTION. I go for distance per full tank, NOT stopping every 300 miles to get petrol or every 10mins to charge the battery 👎👎👎👎…..A mate of mine is getting around 700 ( ish ) miles per tank in economy mode. He has an older X3 M40d.. That’s 1 of the reasons I ordered 1 for myself..

[@KartKing4ever]

Too bad it looks like how it does, however.

[@PH-md8xp]

Nice car, but $70k ! No thanks.

[@geocape7060]

70K for a compact SUV, I think not.

[@JIMMY-ck1oe]

plus terrible german trash quality

[@Hat65]

@@JIMMY-ck1oe0h poor you can’t afford one 😂😂😂😂

[@Hat65]

Don’t get mad because you can’t afford one 😂😂😂

[@Hat65]

@@JIMMY-ck1oeThat’s a myth, but keep driving your underpowered boring Japanese cars😂

[@JIMMY-ck1oe]

@@Hat65 I have a yacht.Which car can't I afford?

[@jacobstrouble6631]

No longer worth the price. Too expensive just to go grocery shopping. Starts at $62k and you have to choose a $5k package just to PURCHASE the wheels and paint you want. And all that power with no manual option - that's where the fun is. That's too bad.

[@Jigar3333]

You failed to mention that this design is from 2018. Only minor updates. I would skip this car. Its an old design.

[@davidalenick1246]

Idrive 7 is superior to Idrive 8 in so many ways. I purposefully bought a 2023 X3 M40i because I didn’t want the buggy Idrive 8 that eliminates a lot of the nice functionality of Idrive 7 and really doesn’t add very many new features. And it’s been incrementally updated since 2018 to stay up to date.

[@Wisdom7I]

@@davidalenick1246 I had initially hesitated about the new idrive 8 display, but after I purchased a new 330i with it I now love it. I would not want to go back. It is beautiful.

[@thebigone6071]

I love me a Bimmer and y’all complaining about the price are probably just poor asf and can’t afford a chocolate bootylicious gurl like me!!! Get it together boo boo!!!!

[@Hat65]

That’s why people hate on bmw. They can’t afford one, nor have they ever owned one lol. They’re great cars.

[@thebigone6071]

@@Hat65 you right boo boo!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sashaliss2962]

buying 2 L is waste of money

[@xNamsu]

Idk its still a 3 series from the inside and is incredibly cheap looking. If I'm getting a BMW I associate it with luxury, the BMW luxury starts with the 5 series/X5 imo. You start to get beautiful seats, gloss/glass/chrome buttons instead of the cheap plastic they have here, higher quality trim, etc. I don't look at the interior of this car and say, "wow thats luxury!". It's like one step up from Lexus.

[@lockheedload]

and you drive...

[@xNamsu]

@@lockheedload I have a new 540i and a brand new fully loaded X5, just took delivery last month sweetie :) I've had 6/7 series before too :)

[@lockheedload]

@@xNamsu weird. When I drove both the x3 m40i and the x5, the only difference I noticed was the size and that the x3 was much more athletic and quicker. The insides were the same. Maybe you were in some base 3 series before?

[@beisaaa]

she is just a hater@@lockheedload

[@Hat65]

L comment

[@Killb78]

Looks too plain and just like the old ones. X4 looks way better

[@bxp1696]

Subjective.

[@bigg6golf276]

P. O. S. Of course they nice for first 50 k mi but good luck after tht I never understood people buying the cheapest luxury cars when there are other nice cars that you can get trimmed up for cheaper and that are 10 times more reliable people still care about the stupid name and it's sad

[@davidalenick1246]

Obviously you don’t appreciate the German drive and this incredible powertrain.

[@TheLumberJacked]

Well, nothing stays the same…except for you maybe? BMW has a better reliability rating than Honda, Volvo etc. they have improved and have their engines really buttoned down well. Which is why Toyota selected the B58 (the same engine as this car) to power the Supra GR. What I think is hilarious is this. Buy a BMW one or two years old. Save yourself a ton of money and you have plenty of money to cover any unexpected costs that may pop up. I know someone who has been driving BMW’s exclusively since 2005 and has had NO major problems at all. He doesn’t lease either. Basically at this point you are spouting off a meme, but there are a lot of ways you could justify “taking a risk” on a BMW without breaking the bank. With rising complexity in all vehicle brands…reliability is taking a hit across the board. If reliability is your primary concern then buy a Toyota…but we both know why they remain reliable don’t we? You can’t stress a car out with only 204hp. That’s their game. Vehicles that are so under-stressed, lack dynamics and handling save for a couple models. Of course a RAV4 will last forever. 🤷‍♂️

[@Hat65]

@@TheLumberJackedI like Japanese cars but they’re underpowered and boring and also there are problems with Honda and Toyota as well. No Honda or Toyota is going to have the ultimate driving engagement that bmw has.

[@Wisdom7I]

It is more than a name. I would gladly pay less if I could find something less that was better. The Toyota Camry is a great car but not a BMW.

[@bostonaudi]

BMW usually good for 80-100k miles then time to open the wallet. They do drive very well. I just test drove an Acura MDX Type S, a competent, well built car with sporty pretensions, but just kinda boring and blah. You probably won’t have to repair it much but if you want a bland and forgettable car it’s the one. The X3M or m40i just a lot more fun.

[@Alex.AL_26]

Who every buys this clearly has never driven a Porsche Macan or just can't afford one because a Macan is better in nearly every aspect.

[@JRB41]

In terms of driving aspects alone, yes, the Macan is better in every way. BUT, the BMW X3 M340i is more luxury focused, plus it’s cheaper. You can pick and choose what you value…

[@drewyager4020]

You are wrong about that. Macan is a stubby wanna be to this rig

[@ryanb8736]

Macan GTS or S are a lot more money. Yes they are much better and faster, but you will have to pay a lot more. Plus locating one is tougher too. I’m a Porsche guy, but love the X3M40 mainly because of parts are more available and a heck of a lot cheaper. B58 is used in a lot of things too.

[@Abc1987]

I don’t know. I cross shopped this to a Macan S and this felt more exciting, fun and engaging AND has more practicality AND is faster AND cheaper. Which is not a knock on the Macan S but this just seemed to be more fun. Perhaps the Macan is more clinically perfect but I wanted to have fun driving

[@JIMMY-ck1oe]

@@JRB41 german trash is luxury but not reliable

[@bigg6golf276]

P. O. S. Of course they nice for first 50 k mi but good luck after tht I never understood people buying the cheapest luxury cars when there are other nice cars that you can get trimmed up for cheaper and that are 10 times more reliable people still care about the stupid name and it's sad

[@davecampise2396]

B58 motor in these is proving to be extremely reliable. So much in fact that Toyota uses it.

[@SaraH-en3mg]

@@davecampise2396 the engine is not the only component of the car, lots of other moving parts that can cause issues and BMW is known for that.

[@davidalenick1246]

@@SaraH-en3mgBMW WAS known for that. They fixed quite a few of the issues on this powertrain. For starters, the turbo no longer cooks the components. It has redundant heat shields with absolutely nothing close to the turbo and the coolant is now on the other side of the engine compartment.

[@davidalenick1246]

One might get an M235i, X1, or X2 for the badge but an X3 is a legit BMW and those who know BMWs well usually gravitate to the smaller true RWD-biased BMWs like the 2, 3, 4, X3, and X4. They are the best driving BMWs.

[@Hat65]

When I couldn’t afford a luxury car like bmw I thought that exact same way lol. You’re mad because you can’t afford one😂😂😂