The BEST SUV? || BMW X3 M40i Review

[@LemonViper00]

This blue looks so different in person. This is the colour I wanted for mine but went with the carbon black.

[@TestDriveDiaries]

@SoundMan1985 I really like the blue. Oddly enough I haven't seen all that many of the black ones driving around. What made you change to the black? 🙌

[@clbernier2]

I like your relaxed calmness review where everyone else is speaking so fast the need to work as auctioneers. I’m on SoCal with a the same car and I haven’t experienced that brake issue nor the steering. I drive a basic X3 model as a loaner when my car was getting its first service and it’s so different in the way it feels. My car felt more sure and masculine, not light and jumpy. I love the VW Tiguan, unfortunately the Tourage is no longer available here…and that’s my absolute favorite. I like your style!!!🫶🏼

[@TestDriveDiaries]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it! 🙌 I would love to get my hands on the Tiguan or Toureg to review. Hopefully, I can make that happen soon! 💪

[@DocUltimate]

Dude, solid review man 👍🏾 thank you

[@TestDriveDiaries]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@reiskywalker0964]

Halo lazer sword headlights 😂🙌👌🏻 awesome review

[@TestDriveDiaries]

Glad you liked it!

[@c.a.5588]

Very good Test report. I am gonna buy one of the last M40i in the next days.

[@justinbernardo8240]

save money on maintenance and buying the car get this instead of the x3m. I have this stage 2 with a high flow cat 2022 model and its pushing 470whp and its a blast. Honestly dont need the x3m and u save urself on the harsh ride and you save like 20k from buying it.

[@gothops154]

Interesting that on the US models you don’t get the M badge on the side

[@TestDriveDiaries]

That is interesting... would have thought it would be pretty standard globally

[@hugolafhugolaf]

@@TestDriveDiaries Canada does.

[@davidalenick1246]

I agree I’d take this over the X3M. Main reason being it’s almost as fast, can ride A LOT better (especially with the standard 19” wheels), gets MUCH better gas mileage (we average 26.5mpg in mixed driving but can get over 30mpg on the freeway) and finally, you don’t need to rev it much to be in the meaty torque band. The X3M you do need to rev it.

[@TestDriveDiaries]

Love hearing these opinions. Especially from people who drive these cars often 🙌

[@clbernier2]

Please do more reviews in 2024!!!!

[@TestDriveDiaries]

There will definitely be more coming!

[@MattLoui]

Epic!!

[@TestDriveDiaries]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@your_royal_highness]

I’m ADHD too….oh wait….

[@TestDriveDiaries]

Welcome to the party 🥳

[@RealKevGotEm]

Me too 🙌

[@chase9561]

*promosm*

[@WhisperRoses]

Mmmmmmmmmmm 😂 10/10 review

[@TestDriveDiaries]

I'm glad you enjoyed it 😂

[@Rocketboy2023]

Performance 6/10 😂

[@TestDriveDiaries]

Was really close to giving it a higher mark on performance, but I know there are other SUVs that have much higher performance numbers, so I figured 6/10 was high enough but not too high 😂

[@CrayCrazy]

brutal this guy

[@Jaydoublyou]

Which suv in this price range offer the same or better performance? The b58 engine can give you 450hp+ with a simple tune and downpipe. Even that aside, 6/10 seems low for a 4.5 second suv

[@justinbernardo8240]

@@Jaydoublyou im pushing 470 whp with stage 2 bm3 tune on a 2022 x3m40i. This is the sweetspot for suv. Want a m car get the m3 not a x3m. Want a fun suv, get this m40 and throw a tune on it.

[@Jaydoublyou]

470 to the WHEELS??? Ive heard that combo gives 450bhp but WHP is insane. DP and tune that's it? 93 or blend?@@justinbernardo8240

[@crossover706]

Had a ‘24 and got rid off it as soon as I could. The ride is bouncy and unsettling even with the adaptive suspension and the wind noise above 50mph is the worst of any premium suv. Stay away from this crap.