4 WORST And 7 BEST Things About The 2023 BMW X3

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0:00 - Intro

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BAD:

0:30 - Small(ish) rear seats

1:17 - No hybrid or PHEV in USA

2:05 - stiff(ish) ride

2:50 - Price

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GOOD:

3:50 - Engine options

5:32 - Dynamics

6:24 - Looks

7:21 - Interior design and build

8:00 - Tech features

8:20 - Luxury features

8:49 - Trunk space

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9:19 - Outro

[GeeTay]

I just purchased x3 2022 and I am in love with this vehicle, Thank you

[kayanoreeves]

I've had my 2023 X3 30xi for a year now. The first week there was a software issue and the dealer quickly took care of reprogramming it. Since then, zero issues, and zero complaints about power, mileage, luxury, utility, infotainment, connectivity, or build quality. It's literally been the perfect vehicle which I wasn't expecting. If I had to gripe about something, I wish the backup camera was not always exposed. My previous car the backup camera popped out of the trunk lid.

[prajwalram]

Gona get one today😮 …. The way he said buy nd never feel sad 😂🙌🏻

[preoksaha]

I love my X3! Maintain it and you’ll live a long happy life

[ismailselimi]

X3 M40i of course! and btw it was good review :)

[nanicastro]

Truly appreciate this information. Learn a lot. Helps in the decision-making process. Thanks so much. (P.S. if you could talk just a little slower, that would help greatly. Really want to learn from you. Thanks!)

[donr]

I was leaning towards a Genesis GV70. As I keep researching I discovered these X3 automobiles are pretty cool. I am doing all I can to avoid a mild hybrid engine. The Genesis GV70 and GV80, both Porsche SUV’s, and the 2.0 liter X3 all come in a regular I.C.E. non mild hybrid version. I love German cars anyway so now the X3 looks to be my new top choice. Thanks for the video and all the comments.

[andreaslange]

I favor the pre facelift look, too.
Over here in Europe there are diesel versions available. I chose the 20d for my 2019 X3 and fine with it. If towing a trailer were a need, the 6cyl 30d maybe would be the better choice.
Wouldn´t want a car this size motorized for sportive driving purposes. Before thinking of 40d/40i I´d first think of a smaller X1M or better something like a M2.

[clbernier]

I’ve had my ‘23 X3 M40i for 3 months, and it’s fully loaded. I so satisfied and would never consider anything else but the Macan or Tiguan.

[tadasas]

Very nice video done by a person with knowledge. Dr Jones’ whip part was a cracker! 😂

[gregparker]

We live in the uk and were taking delivery of a x30e plug in hybrid next month and it’s made in the USA

[michellesarra]

I just bought a 2023 x3 xdrive30i, fully loaded. ❤

[ashwinkatthula]

Volvo xc60 wasn't mentioned or compared. It has a very smooth and composed ride with good room in the 2nd row and trunk, supposedly much more quality interior than the x3.

[donr]

@Downshift At the 7:09 mark you noted the "Halo Energy Sword tail lights". You are so right on. I have played Halo since its inception and had noticed the "strange coincidence" that those tail lights resembled the Halo Energy sword. Or your comment went "subliminally" into my brain and I thought it was my own thought 😅 owner, 2024 X3 SDrive30i Brooklyn Grey

[_evilalien_]

Canada is in North America and gets the mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid. Not sure why the US gets overlooked here (this isn't the only case where European makes don't ship you every model), but it isn't because they don't come to North America.

[strategicbushcraft]

It is between the X3 and the Lexus NX for me. They are both very good and excel in different areas.

[robertallen]

Stiffer ride = Run Flat tires. Related maybe? Replace those awful original equipment tires. The car will ride better.

[vincelam]

Just ordered an X3 M40d here in Europe... M40i is using way more gas than the diesel version uses petrol, that's the main reason. Even more than I'm pulling trailers around 1.2ton half week.
And you're right, we have here the hybrid versions available, and full EV too. I have no probs with EV when possible regarding people personnal use of their car. But hybrid seems really restrictive in the use, do you agree that they are just good for people using their car on at least 80% of short drives? As when the batterie is empty it takes as much gasoline as you would be pulling a small trailers all the time due to the extra weight?
I like to watch videos from overseas to get other point of view than all the time european guys 👍 thanks for your videos!

[psanta]

Nice review! It would be good to see your face though. Take off the sunglasses!

[GT-Z-]

I want my compact suv to be sporty so... any Stelvio will do 👌