Good value, or built to a price? 2025 BMW X3 (X320) review

[@beatles4sale2007]

That front has gone full “Angry Birds Pigs” WTF….

[@jonwear9791]

BMW gets uglier and cheaper interiors overpriced.

[@UhOhUmm]

​@@jonwear9791I think the X3 looks pretty good, kinda reminds me of the E60 5 series. The interior is pretty bad though.

[@spoiler9112]

Saw this and just got the 24 M40i. So many features lost its stooopid.

[@Swiss4.2]

To me it looks too much like the X1. I actually really like the way the new X1 looks but I don't think it works that well on the X3. To me the X3 should look like a baby X5, not a blown-up X1.

[@Cyberdyne-kg8ku]

OMFG! Someone got paid to design that.

[@51StPi]

They pay extra for the lit up grills! ’ve seen those at night, I’d pay extra not to have them lit up.

[@jonwear9791]

It's a clown SUV, it has to have the lights lit up.

[@TMS5100]

The majority of bmw's sales are in china. This product is now designed primarily for the mainland chinese customer. That's why the interior is asus ROG edition now.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Hahahaha Rog Strix on wheels. I’d make jokes like that in the actual video but I’m not sure I have enough PC master race members in the community

[@bodrulm1]

Look at the BYD Denza Z9 GT - look at the build, the tech, the design then the bonkers price of $48k. European cars like BMW are performing a nosedive in sales in China right now. They simply can't compete on price and the local market no longer lusts for European

[@TMS5100]

@@bodrulm1 bmw sales are only slightly down in china. but bmw sales completely tanked in germany. so it seems china may be destroying german cars on their own turf.

[@juliansoper824]

My favourite car reviewer!

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

My favourite commennter!

[@footballgeorgiebest]

There is no ambient lighting in the rear of the X3 now. It’s darker than Fred West’s basement

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Hahaha, stealing that phrase. Less on the nose than the equivalent Fritzl reference too

[@gurk123]

This is not going in a good direction.

[@jonwear9791]

The BMW is going downhill 💩

[@alechopkins6545]

Never understood matte paint on a daily driver.

[@christine5557]

It’s metallic except on flat white

[@richardfittonperkins1926]

Wir haben vergessen, dafür zu sorgen, dass es sich angenehm anfühlt, und ja, diese Hartplastik-Türverkleidungen sind bei einem Premiumauto unverzeihlich.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Genau

[@davidb5552]

Loving the new jacket and wondering if this means you are to be the new face of the Birdseye fish finger ads! Great vid as always Tim, much appreciated.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Coming soon: Tim Rodie joins the RNLI

[@edranft4071]

Although I don’t get all your jokes as I am in New York, I really appreciate your sense of humor. No diesel engine here.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Thanks from across the pond!

[@arnaudgourdet3781]

I have a G01 and everybody speaks as it is finished like a X7 and way better than the G45…there are bad plastics and also misalignments in the G01 too.. and I got it full packs leather and everything… I saw it real in BMW Manhattan and the interior is not a Dacia or VW interior… all the comments like if everyone have a RR or Maybach…

[@TMS5100]

the previous model was better. other brands did better job of upgrades, this is a massive downgrade. i suspect bmw will lose x3 sales to the macan.

[@arnaudgourdet3781]

@ it is up to everyone but for having actually one it is not as perfect as everybody tell.. way better for example is the actual 3.. I don’t think it worth all the bashing it is still nice overall ! At the end we have plenty of choice so I don’t understand the hate as maybe on the comments no one will order it !!

[@bodrulm1]

​​@@TMS5100 X3 has never completed with the Macan - that's more expensive car. Likely they lose sales to Audi/Merc/Volvo/Polestar and potentially to premium Chinese cars like the BYD Denza Z9 GT which will hit out shores soon.

[@TMS5100]

@@bodrulm1 everyone i talked to who purchased a macan said they cross shopped an x3. but the macan drove better and had better interior.

[@bodrulm1]

@TMS5100 the Macan costs about £10k more than an equivalent X3 because much of the kit has to be added manually as options. Porsche is a brand that charges £269 just to add a rear wiper for example.

[@JacekJurus-pg7mc]

That tow bar action ( 8 :50 ) gives the suv unique and sexy à la Rasputin vibe .

[@UKArtlover]

I think I’ll stick with my 2018 version 3 X3 , 3.0D MSport, 5.7 0-60 , easily 45 mpg on a run and drives like a limo, with “ normal “ buttons 😊

[@bodrulm1]

Likewise, I have a 2023 iX3 M Sport Pro - pretty much every option included, refined like an S class, excellent materials. Peak BMW X3

[@maxthelab8457]

I am sitting here waiting for my X3 MSport in Arctic Race Blue to turn up, but alas it won't come with Tim as an accessory :(.........so flippin' cute!

[@menifo4334]

I stand by the comment I wrote on the BYD Sealion a few days ago. I'd rather be in one of those, than in one of these. A great review, but I couldn't watch past half of it as I totally got bored and disinterested in the car

[@TMS5100]

no more programmable quick access buttons. piano black buttons on the steering wheel. distance following adjustment buttons removed from the steering wheel and buried 6 levels deep in idrive. plastic steering wheel airbag cover. a freaking interior facing camera so bmw can watch your passengers and sell data. metal skid plates in the trunk is now gone. accent lighting removed from the rear. roof no longer opens. you now have to bend over to reach the trunk release button. this does not seem like progress. at least bmw has completely abandoned runflats now.

[@lucdevriese2134]

As a BMW owner I have decided to keep my 330E because the new BMW’s are less attractive, less userfriendly and less well finished.

[@seancotter4610]

Same! Love my 330e touring.

[@donlaight5943]

The style studio at BMW have gone bananas it looks awful, as does the x2 and x1

[@johnhaynes9910]

I like you Tim because we have similar haircut. With regard to the design of this BMW,, well it's best look is probably from the rear :)

[@DontPanicDear]

What a treat to see a sunny review! Is this Portugal? This ‘Option Pack’ malarkey is 💩 I want everything included like Hyundai / Kia, or just individually selectable options like Porsche. I do NOT want to option light up grills, so I can charge my phone 😮

[@paulwardzynski3265]

BMW should simplify the buying process by always offering up a fully loaded car and then asking you to delete the options you don't want - that'll save a couple of minutes!

[@hikviz9410]

Went into a showroom the other day to see same X3 20 Petrol model in person, that plastic on the doors is worse than a Dacia Duster and the whole "we kept it at the same price as the outgoing model" is utter BS. The old G01 X3 M-Sport came with tinted windows as standard, BMW Sales said everything now has a cost attached, irrespective of M-Sport. The Showroom one I saw was £67K, and that was just with the Comfort pack and Pro pack. At that price you could get an entry level X5. BMW are a joke

[@NigelRudyard]

Great review, but my God it's a moose.

[@sapper3252]

I’m onto my 3rd X3 .I currently have a 73 plate 20d M Sport .Dear BMW what have you done ?.I will not be buying this monstrosity

[@peterbowsher1257]

Have owned and love BMW but the pricing and standard equipment now takes the p*ss. Also residuals aren’t that good so you will lose a mountain of cash. Buy a pre registered or just a low mileage second hand one.

[@williameisenstadt1645]

Ok, this is for the UK but in the States, other than the available drivetrains and the slick tow set up, it’s the same. We don’t have the option of a plug in hybrid or diesel. I definitely agree that they cut costs (I sign on to all the snarky comments which are richly deserved by BMW) and in ways that from a manufacturing standpoint don’t make real sense except needlessly cheapening the interior at this price point. To add to what was pointed out, there is no comfort access on rear doors, lighting in the rear has disappeared, and the roof no longer opens (allegedly to reduce maintenance issues….really?) all in a car that for the M50 fully kitted out runs about US $75K. Also, personal rant is that in the US, BMW’s that if you get the tow hitch, you lose the kick opening function. It blocks the sensor. Clearly a case where BMW is designed for Europe and could not be bothered to design a sensor that could not be blocked for one of its largest markets. Not a huge issue, but just know if you are tall, the manual button to open the lift gate is much lower. Not an easy reach. Vents are needlessly complicated and to use a word “fiddley”. Not a deal killer, but like so many things in the cabin, it’s as if the person who argues for ease of function at BMW got made redundant. Another thing in this car to take your attention away from the road. Sorry for everyone who likes buttons, they are mainly gone and that goes for an increasing significant number of cars today. Some say it is a design element, but it does cut huge costs. It is what it is. Not going to go on about the packages and extras, that is the game that BMW has played for years and it’s the cost of owning one. But I will agree, it really is a great driving car and for those who enjoy driving, there are not a lot of good alternative in this space.

[@desild5869]

I refuse to believe non-blind people can build something this ugly by accident. Also, what is the point of paying a premium for a premium brand and not get a premium interior? I don't like the look&feel of this car AT ALL, in complete 180 vs. the previous X3. Crazy.

[@Van-dh5ry]

Same as paying the premium price, but having to pay extra for basic premium options like a 360 camera and adaptive cruise control? That may have worked in 2018, but in 2025... Really, BMW? And that cartoon design? LOL.

[@SHARP2026]

How does it compare to the Lexus NX or Audi?

[@user-5775]

How tall are you?

[@ps-dn7ce]

Dacia finish for a price of BMW. No, thank you.

[@fredricgrethel1717]

Hard plastics and fabrics that catch and fray-nope. I pass.

[@jjhdtjnnyy7644rledg8ijbnkeeGu]

Couple of days ago I saw this huge truck XM, almost puked😵‍💫

[@johnclaeys376]

Built to a PRICE….sad to see our beloved X3 go to the dogs. What was BMW thinking? oh wait, they weren’t.😱

[@wimcalant8425]

Bmw, like other premium brands are too expensive for the value you get. 10-15y ago there was indeed a noticeable quality difference compared to mainstream brands. Nowadays the premium you need to pay is discutabel. So much cheaper platics inside, motoristation is just generic execpt if you go for the unreachable m50i. Same story goes for the mini brand. The f series minis were having really a nice interior with nice materials. The new g series are more expensive for less quality , the material use is even below Toyota level. Oké you get a o-led use less screen . A bit same story with this x3. For thid money goe for the mazda xc60. Better looking much better materials inside and much cheaper.

[@matthewpumfrey2178]

Well said, the quality difference between a cheap car and an expensive one is so narrow now

[@andyburnett8012]

Yep fair play, all manufacturers are doing a Stirling job of making every new model that they make WORSE than the previous model. This car is hideous.

[@jack28399]

Previous BMW X3 model engines have defective design that leads to permanent engine failure.I would not rely even on newer BMWs past the warranty period. In the past customers have faced engine issues ranging from timing belt to fuel pump low pressure resulting to engine blow outs. BMW dealers are quoting anything in the range of 15k to 20 k for engine replacement with no major recalls on this issue. There is also a class action suite for these defective engines for which BMW was asked try the courts to compensate the affected customers. Absolutely a lemon of a brand !

[@awareofvacuity4238]

The 'premium' German marques are have got to the point where their badge prestige is enough to sell to people who don't know any better. The BMW I used to know and love (1990s) has long gone. I switched to Toyota/Lexus and now look down on anything German. Which is ironic as most of them are towering ugly SUVs now.

[@JohnGuidetti751]

BMW’s are the most reliable they have ever been. Design is subjective they are selling a lot of cars. Nothing Toyota or Lexus has would make anyone think I really want or think that Toyota or Lexus is better. You are really confused.

[@Van-dh5ry]

BMW only has the best in biz powertrain right now. But with these ugly cartoon designs and plastic fantastic gimmicky interiors, they are really pushing it. All of a sudden, ugly M2s, M3s and M4s don't look as bad next to this X3 abomination...

[@ianelliott229]

My top of the range Seat Ateca has all the kit you could want for half the price! What possesses people!

[@bodrulm1]

I had the Ateca FR Sport. Enjoyed it - drove well, good economy, very practical, nice overall finish. The X3 (I have the iX3) is bigger though - copious head room and bit more space in the rear for 3. Build quality of the outgoing X3 is amazing and it has a level of comfort beyond the Ateca. However, I'd definitely consider an Ateca or Cupra over this new X3 - it looks cheap while costing near £70k.

[@davidmarshall5596]

If ya want to show off to your friends at rhe snooker club 😂😂😂🎉

[@dustinberg1134]

no more buttons inside, takes forever and eyes off road to fiddle with display just to turn on heated seats etc......

[@jamesnicholl8016]

More overpriced crap from BMW. Looks so cheap inside compared to previous models.

[@oliverlondon5246]

A jacket to match ze beard. Ich liebe es 😻

[@Yogi5D]

This def will not be the most popular model😂

[@davidg9057]

Had an X3 30d but got bored of waiting for next gen to come out so moved to Mercedes- glad I did as it seems worse in every area. The 30d cost me 45k in 2020 i.e. less that the entry level 2 litre now.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

It’s worth pointing out that 45k in 2020 is equivalent to £56k in 2024 because of inflation. Madness

[@davidg9057]

@@TimRodieDrivesStuff That's a fair point but 45k included Msport plus pack, Tech pack and sunroof - probably comparable prices to the entry level 20 if it was optioned

[@Matwiej19]

How this design could be approved by BMW. It looks just bad. Exterior and interior:( This brand is loosing it's way :( shame

[@TMS5100]

majority of bmw sales is in china. this product is now designed primarily for chinese consumer.

[@karthikJ-99]

Yaa it used to be baby x5 now it’s cheap and plastic looking than the x1 . It’s criminal for a luxury car have worst interior than Mazda . Lots of features removed and full blown plastic crap . Bmw has no respect for its customers

[@dustinberg1134]

sunroof does not open,.....need I go on,.,,,,,

[@Mr.Lambert777]

This car was completely designed inside out by AI. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@andrej.j]

I planned to place an order until i saw it. It is just so cheaply made.. The "luxury" cloth on dashboard is like from a bluetooth speaker. Also the fact that you cannot close that huge phonebox compartment is utter stupidity. Yuck...

[@evilcat7661]

Hopefully it fails as a model. It’s disgusting

[@Van-dh5ry]

It looks like it came straight out of a cartoon so it's a non starter. It's so sad because it has the best powertrain in the biz...

[@bazurful]

Yea, German Car makers aren't really in the jolly spirit of just offering 3 lines and that's it. They are all setting their minds on "options" - which is bs. It's like counter strike loot boxes. But it's something customers messed up about 10 years ago. Everyone wanted modularity. Individuality, did we forget that already? They finally delivered and now everything you might want costs extra. At least bmw doesn't want you to subscribe to seat-heating on demand services anymore :D If you actively support car manufacturers in their ill ways - like most businesses and businessmen will, they are at fault that it gets blown up.

[@Pipsicle330]

Really like that. Shame rear legroom isn’t a bit better for the size but good all round package.

[@Monty41-f6h]

7.5 and so many drawbacks. What the hell does a car need to do to be rated below 5. Personally not a fan of the styling or the cost savings on the interior. Seems like the Skoda superb is much better. Bigger boot, more space for passengers, felt lined door bins and better value. Ok it’s a Skoda but it even looks better.

[@Swiss4.2]

The interior of the new X3 is honestly worse than the VW Tiguan; it's insulting for how much you pay. If I was in the market for a car in this segment I wouldn't bother with anything German and I'd go straight for the new Mazda CX-60; its a much nicer car for the money.

[@TMS5100]

porsche does nicer interiors than this. i suspect bmw will lose a lot of x3 sales to the macan.

[@Swiss4.2]

@ Agreed. I didn’t mention Porsche though in my original comment because they’re a different class of vehicle. The Macan is over 30% more expensive than the X3 where I live

[@JB-rz1dr]

I have the new M50 and it drives better than my 540. Very quick and smooth. Interior is not premium but it's well designed and seats are excellent

[@CharlesBojangles]

@@TMS5100 Comparably equipped Porsche Macan models are considerably more expensive than the BMW equivalent. I do agree, Porsche seems to be the only German brand that hasn't succumbed to interior cost cutting.

[@JohnGuidetti751]

A Q5 is a better alternatives to a CX-60

[@Ryan-ro8vf]

Karman Hardon? 😂😂😂 I actually love the design and will forgive the odd cut corner on quality, you have to look at the whole offering and it’s better than the Q5 and GLC by a mile! Also, yes the price is high but I always always make sure I get decent discounts as they’re there to be had 👍🏼

[@Allanhyde264]

No buttons and acres of plastic = pure cost cutting and a back door way to charge subscription pricing. People should boycott the brand.

[@V_Dubya]

Just not feeling BMW at the moment.. you don’t mind getting in something ugly if it still feels good. This is a bit crusty and hard around the edges

[@jamesbarclay7291]

Qualitätsvergesslichkeit or something along that line

[@sevensixtysteve8662]

I can't imagine spending 67K on anything that looks this butt ugly. One thing that I noticed is when you try the back seat (around 6:35), just how much of the car is still behind you. The massive crumple zones are presumably to protect you when you wrap it round your nearest tree trying to do something simple like adjust the fan speed. Actual space for occupants however, seems to have dropped down the list of priorities for this car. I'll pass thanks, great review though !

[@Construct87]

You could slap a Hyundai Logo on this car and wouldn't notice. Cabin looks empty and lifeless just like the design on the outside. Lot of cheap plastics, car looks low-effort overall. Who are they trying to cater to with these big ass screens that are just slapped onto the fittings ? Weird car, the prior model is so much better.

[@paultasker7788]

Hyundai is pretty smart these days. To me it could be a new MG inside.

[@marvinhagge7463]

😢😢😢 Plastic Plastic Plastic😢😢😢

[@kentwrankmore]

Hideous!

[@planetfabulous5833]

He's so scrummy!!! He's like a very slightly younger Jeremy Clarkson.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Slightly?!?? 😂😂😂

[@planetfabulous5833]

I meant to say bigly younger😀💋

[@planetfabulous5833]

You’re fabulous so I subscribed

[@JohnGuidetti751]

It’s drive 8.5 not 9

[@antti8299]

Everything is cost cutting nowadays. Who asked for not integrated "tom-tom" displays and "pads" in cars? Nobody, they are ugly, they just did it cause it's cheaper. That's the most obvious and there's tons of more. Us Europeans will lose the dominance as luxury car makers because of all this CO2 nonsense and whatnot silliness has followed it. We don't set trends anymore, we follow them however stupid they might be.

[@Checkmate025]

Hideous. But that was probably the intention

[@kevinwall795]

Dull, dull, dull (the vehicle, not the review). NEVER worth that price!

[@philhoultby]

meh

[@dustinberg1134]

front grill is atrocious, like they could not decide on horizontal or vertical.....so bad.

[@dustinberg1134]

front hood from driving perspective is horrid, looks like a huge wedge.......god......

[@PhilHare-er8nr]

I'll pass.

[@bezuidenhoutreclaimworks7407]

Id rather push my Land Rover before I drive a BMW 😅 specially of late

[@JohnGuidetti751]

The X5 is clear of any Land Rover

[@slicklace]

What on Gods ugly earth is that? 🤢🤢🤮🤮! They have ruined it!

[@Lkpumpin]

BMW is fast loosing its market position. Sadly, me included 🤦‍♂️

[@ddfann]

Ugly and eye wateringly expensive!!!

[@lauriebstokes]

Ugly,overpriced & bad on fuel economy, why are people buying (leasing) these?

[@TMS5100]

the badge.

[@zoe7657]

Fuel economy is better than most

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Dieses heffalumps zehr meh

[@ehsandomun8776]

Horrible look 😅

[@BMWWolf]

Ugly as hell but drives nice. Basically BMWs current issue.

[@paulhenry913]

Maybe you should go over all the improvements this gen has instead of bashing it for a couple of plastic pieces. I find the exterior good looking not overdone and goofy looking like kia/ Hyundai products. The interior works and the tech is great. The US 2.0 has plenty of power and in the non m version gets great mpg.27/33.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I did talk about the improvements…

[@Pipsicle330]

Worse quality plastics isn’t an improvement. Part of reviewing something is pointing out good and bad bits. This your first day on planet earth?

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Erm… it has more mild hybrid tech? The sunroof is bigger? If you didn’t read between the lines of my video, the old one is better

[@Pipsicle330]

@@TimRodieDrivesStuff I was talking to the person that left the original comment. Your review was great!

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Ahhh sorry! Thank you.

[@bi5048]

It’s a meh..

[@MadQmike]

Think looks like shit, i rather have the xc60 then this X3

[@mickwalsh7915]

Looks ugly from every angle. What have BMW done? Definitely not on my next car list

[@eduardoforneck3335]

That interior is horrible.

[@dustinberg1134]

horrible horrible new design ,,.,,,,,,ugly,,,,,terrible, inside is worse.....keeping my 2020 x3m comp forever

[@TC-qn6yf]

Very ugly BMW! What is wrong with you guys?

[@piperlani]

Hideous!