The 4th generation BMW X3 is an important new car for BMW - Is it a worthy successor?

[@flashsushi1843]

Not one negative thing about the M50. Good review but wish it was more balanced.

[@BMWDIYGuy]

Fair point and I will keep that in mind moving forward. Much of the content is intended as a walk around more than comparison, but you raise a good point. Stylistically speaking, I am not a fan of the changes to the kidneys, specifically the center designs though I do like the lighted aspect. Part of the challenge is the G8X line arc over time.. when I first saw the G8X redesign I loathed the front end passionate, and felt it was an abomination. That said, familiarity and time, and looking at the aggressive additions one can make to that base design, I am really fond of it now and a properly setup G8X is really aggressive and I love it. So my challenge is less comparison than review. The G87 M2 was hard on my eyes, especially coming from a heavily modified batmobile-esque F87 M2 at first. Once I realized the design language was almost a E30 M3 Evo II reborn, I really enjoy the G87 as I stopped comparing it like apples to oranges. All of that said, I appreciate the feedback and will keep that in mind moving forward for similar content.. as a preview I should have a multi-day review of the X3 soon, and hands on walk around with the new M5 even sooner.

[@jonwear9791]

The front grille and body style resembles the XM, but BMW killed the aggressive look of the new X3, which also has a cheaper plastic interior.

[@Mr.Lambert777]

I agree! This vehicle entirely at this moment is trash to me!! I currently own a 23 x3 m40 and my interior quality is very good in comparison. What a shame!!

[@BMWDIYGuy]

@@jonwear9791 they do continue to style change for sure.. the 25 is a significant change from the previous generation, arguably as big as the F80 to G80.

[@Mr.Lambert777]

The only thing good about this car is the motor, transmission and how it drives. I like my 23 x3M40 better. Nothing else about it screams BMW it’s more like a Chinese communist car lol. When my lease is up, I’m going to go with the M340 before they mess that up also!! So let me thumbs down and unsubscribe , because I don’t believe and feel like you really didn’t give us your honest review on this car.

[@BMWDIYGuy]

@Mr.Lambert777 huh.. well it was a solid review and sad to see you go if so.

[@ragnarlothbrok2782]

Your 23 is ugly and old

[@tgchris2222]

Wrong. In addition to the powertrain, the seats are better, suspension is better, steering wheel is still awesome, and the iDrive interface is one of the best. So what, there’s some plastic bits and less buttons. This car will sell even better, and I’ll be buying my 3rd X3 soon. Ive had 2 3 series cars, loved them both but the utility of X3 makes it a much better daily driver.

[@Mr.Lambert777]

@@tgchris2222 good for you ,but my statement still stands. I said what I said ….the whole car is trash to me. I’m not paying 70 K for a bunch of plastic. If that’s something that you like to do then have at it . I’m going to another vehicle. Enjoy your x3!

[@tgchris2222]

@@Mr.Lambert777 where is all the plastic outside of the door handles and paddle shifters?