Just bought x3 three days ago. I was going to buy a Honda crv , but 10k adjusted price, 44k for a Honda made me get a bmw. It has 3 years vehicle maintenance included. It seems nice n drives nice
I feel like stepping up to the X5 gives you more standard “luxury” inside the cabin as well as a faster and more powerful base engine, plus the ride quality
You’d be surprised my friend X5 doesn’t feel that nice pretty constricted cabin for the rear occupants, in-line 6 in that feels almost the same as this 4 cylinder. The M tuned B58 in-line 6 is a whole different story and you can get that motor in the X3 M40i which will be a total rocket.
Happy New Year Kevin! Must say I like how those rear seat folded down almost flat, looks like a really nice and practical vehicle, a luxury car that doesn't break the bank.
Happy New Years sir! Agreed, nice little practical package for not a crazy sum, lot of normal cars have caught up to this price point. Wishing you a blessed 2022
Great review. I drove a 2018 X3 and would agree that it's not confident at high speeds. It just felt that if you had to make an evasive maneuver at above 80mph, you would probably end up wadding it up. It was just floaty to where I wondered if it had a lot of lift or just soft dampers. Otherwise a nice vehicle. The controls were a bit odd compared to older BMWs, but not awful. The engine is fantastic for what it is. The exterior on this one... Not a fan of the taillights and the front bumper, but they're forgivable flaws.
M40i has an M tuned suspension totally different vehicle really from these 4 cylinder models. But yea high speeds on the non M variants can be slightly sketch not terrible for 2022 just not ideal either. X5 was kind of the same
@@xavriz I drove the xDrive30i (2L 4cyl). Base trim, fat- tires. so it was comfortable up to 80mph. I drove it on a road trip ~1700 miles each direction an I really enjoyed *most* of the drive. It did have this odd throttle behavior in stop and go traffic. I seemed to jump from 0 to 5% of throttle. Less than 5% was not possible. It was extremely frustrating and it was a deal breaker. Hopefully they fixed that, but it was odd that the issue ever existed. The M40I seems great (inline six; better suspension), but I think the X3 just looks slightly odd when you try to sport it up. It's passable, but the X3M definitely looks weird to me.
I recently bought a new 2022 X3 SDrive30i. My car has the Live Cockpit Pro w/ Nav and the Convenience Package. The car is Alpine white with red interior and aluminum trim. I was looking for a small SUV to replace my Ford Ranger Lariat and I looked at everything in my price range. I don't like the styling of the Japanese or Korean cars although the Kia Sportage isn't bad. It came down to the X3 or the Audi Q5. The X3 is a more truck-like than the Q5 and BMW has a tow package I can add since my car wasn't built with it. I like the red interior and Audi doesn't offer that and the Y spoke 19" wheels look better than anything Audi offers. My only complaint at this time is the that the X3 doesn't come with adaptive cruise control. I'd gotten so used to having it in my Ranger Lariat that it was immediately obvious not having it in the X3. I like the X3 but for $50k it should have adaptive cruise control as standard.
Great review!! I have one coming in a few weeks. One question: it seems like there is a camera on the front grill, right between the two kidney shapes. Is that the case? I can’t seem to tell from all the pictures. The 2021 didn’t have that.
Thanks for your thorough and in-depth reviews! This definitely helps....trying to decide on the BMW X3, Audi Q5, or Acura RDX (love the RDX but not completely sold on the center stack and technology). The BMW X3 just moved to the top of my list!
Yea my friend X3 and Q5 are truly great choice can’t go wrong with either. I partnered with a company known as AutoCompanion they are offering 10% off MSRP on a Q5 and 5% off I think on an X3. You will have to pick up or have it shipped from Washington DC and wait for the car to built which can take several weeks or months unless they have one on the lot.
BMW of macon adds $2000 right onto the sticker, the salesman says, because they're not selling the volume they usually do. and it's $4600 for the bronze warranty which covers nails in your tires.
we are looking at the newer X3 M40i or X5 40i. Would you think it is just more worth it to just save the money and go for a spec like an Xdrive30i? Also, happy New Years!
Yes you can save a ton of money going with this 4 cylinder, but that really depends on your expectations out of the inline 6. The inline 6 in the base X5 vs an X3 M40i are totally different. The M40i will really feel like a rocket as it is more performance tuned but the X5 inline 6 feels a lot more similar to this 4 cylinder and is not built for performance driving. So if you’re going for a base X5 I would just save the money and get a X3 four cylinder. But if you’re looking for some serious speed then paying up for an M40i X3 is not a bad idea
It’s a terrible time to shop a BMW. BMW have deleted a ton of features on their cars. Yes, yes chip shortage and all I get it. Other brands you mentioned have adaptive cruise control with lane keep assist, HUD, hifi system, etc. Honda and Toyotas give you a V6. And adding insult to injury, BMW gives you a few hundred $$$ credit as a compensation when your order the car.
Idk they said the same thing about RAM trucks that they won’t offer blind spot monitoring in 2022 Laramie models yet I’m testing one currently and it has all the features so I’m not sure that was a temporary thing or if it is different for every manufacturer best to ask a dealer if there are any changes regarding options since it seems to change as time goes on and chip shortage gets better
Well spec for the price, I would do the same to focus on the driving. M package adds little to driving experience. I wish BMW take the electronics out to save on base price. I think this can be used on prolong dirt road but not sure for rock filled or rocky roads as other 4x4 suit that purpose better.
They are really nice and sophisticated for sure, with excellent tech, but I like Lexus better because they are cheaper to own long term with far fewer headaches. Germans are great to lease or have a bumper to bumper warranty for multiple years
Push yourself a bit more and get an x4 or x5 those are better options in my humble opinion other that that is a good small crossover but not for me great review kev and happy new year for you and your family 🍾🍾
So I checked out a 2022 X5 and I honestly didn’t like the steering it was too loose and the interior space particularly for rear occupants isn’t that large, but do you see other advantages that I didn’t in the X5? I wanted to like it but idk $20k premium is a lot over this. Thanks again for watching my friend, I hope you and your family have a blessed 2022
I have seen some reviews for the 2022 x3 in the USA and some show digital instrument cluster and some analog like in this video. My understanding is that it can not be changed but does anybody know which comes in which configuration? Does it depend on the package or not?
RX 350 for me if you are going to keep it for awhile and save money on maintenance costs. Lexus started this segment with RX 300 and each models continues to distance itself with the other competitors. We have RX450h and when I look at this BMW it looks awfully outdated and just bland.
Is it my new year's eyes, or does this look kind of dated, in and out. I'm thinking RX350 for my money. On paper is one the thing, real world everything just being right in totality, Lexus hits it right, in my opinion and driveway.
funny im trying to decide between this and the new 2022 Lexus NX which i test drove yesterday. I haven't driven the X3 yet so i can't compare that but the lexus NX was beautiful and smoother than expected. def smoother than my friend's 2018 RX. im looking to buy but the Lexus dealer is charging me 10k over the 48k MSRP after everything is said and done! F covid
See my 2022 BMW X5 Review here: ua-cam.com/video/zUZ9rl66JTA/v-deo.html
Just bought x3 three days ago. I was going to buy a Honda crv , but 10k adjusted price, 44k for a Honda made me get a bmw. It has 3 years vehicle maintenance included. It seems nice n drives nice
Great choice yea normal cars have gotten way too expensive this X3 is great
I just purchased this one and absolutely love it. Great review.❤️
Nice review, I personally went from a current gen X5 to this refreshed X3 and the points you made are spot on 👍
Congrats my friend, yea X3 really is abreast option in the lineup
Beautiful interior! Great review Kevin.👍
Thanks for stopping by my friend!
I'm so glad you brought back your signature music beat at the end of the video. Take care and goodbye, Excellent.
Bro. Where are you going at 100 mph??? I agree with everything this reviewer said in this video. Best review of the X3 so far.
I feel like stepping up to the X5 gives you more standard “luxury” inside the cabin as well as a faster and more powerful base engine, plus the ride quality
You’d be surprised my friend X5 doesn’t feel that nice pretty constricted cabin for the rear occupants, in-line 6 in that feels almost the same as this 4 cylinder. The M tuned B58 in-line 6 is a whole different story and you can get that motor in the X3 M40i which will be a total rocket.
Just those rear taillights man 😂 reminds me of some ben10 alien
Many have shared the same opinion it is a bit off looking 😂
Happy New Year Kevin! Must say I like how those rear seat folded down almost flat, looks like a really nice and practical vehicle, a luxury car that doesn't break the bank.
Happy New Years sir! Agreed, nice little practical package for not a crazy sum, lot of normal cars have caught up to this price point. Wishing you a blessed 2022
Great review. I drove a 2018 X3 and would agree that it's not confident at high speeds. It just felt that if you had to make an evasive maneuver at above 80mph, you would probably end up wadding it up. It was just floaty to where I wondered if it had a lot of lift or just soft dampers.
Otherwise a nice vehicle. The controls were a bit odd compared to older BMWs, but not awful. The engine is fantastic for what it is.
The exterior on this one... Not a fan of the taillights and the front bumper, but they're forgivable flaws.
What engine did you drive? Don’t feel that at all in the M40i without the adaptive suspension
M40i has an M tuned suspension totally different vehicle really from these 4 cylinder models. But yea high speeds on the non M variants can be slightly sketch not terrible for 2022 just not ideal either. X5 was kind of the same
@@xavriz I drove the xDrive30i (2L 4cyl). Base trim, fat- tires. so it was comfortable up to 80mph. I drove it on a road trip ~1700 miles each direction an I really enjoyed *most* of the drive.
It did have this odd throttle behavior in stop and go traffic. I seemed to jump from 0 to 5% of throttle. Less than 5% was not possible. It was extremely frustrating and it was a deal breaker. Hopefully they fixed that, but it was odd that the issue ever existed.
The M40I seems great (inline six; better suspension), but I think the X3 just looks slightly odd when you try to sport it up. It's passable, but the X3M definitely looks weird to me.
I recently bought a new 2022 X3 SDrive30i. My car has the Live Cockpit Pro w/ Nav and the Convenience Package. The car is Alpine white with red interior and aluminum trim. I was looking for a small SUV to replace my Ford Ranger Lariat and I looked at everything in my price range. I don't like the styling of the Japanese or Korean cars although the Kia Sportage isn't bad. It came down to the X3 or the Audi Q5. The X3 is a more truck-like than the Q5 and BMW has a tow package I can add since my car wasn't built with it. I like the red interior and Audi doesn't offer that and the Y spoke 19" wheels look better than anything Audi offers. My only complaint at this time is the that the X3 doesn't come with adaptive cruise control. I'd gotten so used to having it in my Ranger Lariat that it was immediately obvious not having it in the X3. I like the X3 but for $50k it should have adaptive cruise control as standard.
the rattle you hear is probably one of the aft row seatbelts hitting the door frame without passengers in the car...
Great Review! Thank you for the informations!
Glad you enjoyed my friend
Great review!! I have one coming in a few weeks. One question: it seems like there is a camera on the front grill, right between the two kidney shapes. Is that the case? I can’t seem to tell from all the pictures. The 2021 didn’t have that.
M SPORT Pkg a must imo. love the look and same color fenders and side panels and different bumper.
Nice review, thanks. The new rear lights I am not so sure.
Hey, I am new to this channel and your video on the 2005 Acura TL helped me determine what my new car should be. The videos are really helpful
Hi my friend, massive congrats that’s a truly fun ride I think you made a great choice. Thanks again for stopping by
Thanks for your thorough and in-depth reviews! This definitely helps....trying to decide on the BMW X3, Audi Q5, or Acura RDX (love the RDX but not completely sold on the center stack and technology). The BMW X3 just moved to the top of my list!
Yea my friend X3 and Q5 are truly great choice can’t go wrong with either. I partnered with a company known as AutoCompanion they are offering 10% off MSRP on a Q5 and 5% off I think on an X3. You will have to pick up or have it shipped from Washington DC and wait for the car to built which can take several weeks or months unless they have one on the lot.
We went with acoustic side glass on our 2020. I wish they still offered it on 22 models.
I say go for a X3 M40i. I myself am planning on getting one around May.
That’s going to a blast and a rocket, my last video was on the M440i coupe fun little ride enjoy my friend
@@MeynMotorGroup do you think you could get your hands on one for a review? It would be nice to see how it compares to this 30i version.
I don’t think Drive Flow has one getting a Volvo XC60 next and a BMW 430i convertible
good review, thanks Kevin.
Appreciate you watching as always my friend!
@@MeynMotorGroup I watch all your videos Kevin because I like it.
I’m truly humbled, thank you 🙏
All hail algorhythm 🙌🏻 🌚
Happy new year Kevin ! Wish u in 22 to buy LFA !!
Haha 😅 that’s a tall order my friend but I’m humbled to hear that from you and I wish you and your family a blessed 2022 as well
BMW of macon adds $2000 right onto the sticker, the salesman says, because they're not selling the volume they usually do. and it's $4600 for the bronze warranty which covers nails in your tires.
Yea my friend leasehackr brokers are the only way to go now in this market just walking to a local dealership
we are looking at the newer X3 M40i or X5 40i. Would you think it is just more worth it to just save the money and go for a spec like an Xdrive30i? Also, happy New Years!
Yes you can save a ton of money going with this 4 cylinder, but that really depends on your expectations out of the inline 6. The inline 6 in the base X5 vs an X3 M40i are totally different. The M40i will really feel like a rocket as it is more performance tuned but the X5 inline 6 feels a lot more similar to this 4 cylinder and is not built for performance driving. So if you’re going for a base X5 I would just save the money and get a X3 four cylinder. But if you’re looking for some serious speed then paying up for an M40i X3 is not a bad idea
It’s a terrible time to shop a BMW. BMW have deleted a ton of features on their cars. Yes, yes chip shortage and all I get it. Other brands you mentioned have adaptive cruise control with lane keep assist, HUD, hifi system, etc. Honda and Toyotas give you a V6. And adding insult to injury, BMW gives you a few hundred $$$ credit as a compensation when your order the car.
Idk they said the same thing about RAM trucks that they won’t offer blind spot monitoring in 2022 Laramie models yet I’m testing one currently and it has all the features so I’m not sure that was a temporary thing or if it is different for every manufacturer best to ask a dealer if there are any changes regarding options since it seems to change as time goes on and chip shortage gets better
Well spec for the price, I would do the same to focus on the driving. M package adds little to driving experience. I wish BMW take the electronics out to save on base price. I think this can be used on prolong dirt road but not sure for rock filled or rocky roads as other 4x4 suit that purpose better.
Is the car in your thumbnail the same car used for the review? (Seems a different color.)
Same car just photoshopped a tad
How is Maserati Levante compared to X3, X5 in driving dynamics, solidity, styling
Never drove one my friend
how do you compare the SDrive and XDrive, which one you're gonna choose?
S drive is RWD x drive is AWD def go with the Xdrive
@@MeynMotorGroup appreciate your insight
Glad they updated the X3. The pre-LCI was a snoozefest in every way.
All German cars are very nice looking, much better than Lexus.
I’m surprised you like it my friend, did you like the taillights?
@@MeynMotorGroup No, they look abit weird.
@@chasingexcellence9336 yea I heard many people didn’t like that design change
They are really nice and sophisticated for sure, with excellent tech, but I like Lexus better because they are cheaper to own long term with far fewer headaches.
Germans are great to lease or have a bumper to bumper warranty for multiple years
Push yourself a bit more and get an x4 or x5 those are better options in my humble opinion other that that is a good small crossover but not for me great review kev and happy new year for you and your family 🍾🍾
So I checked out a 2022 X5 and I honestly didn’t like the steering it was too loose and the interior space particularly for rear occupants isn’t that large, but do you see other advantages that I didn’t in the X5? I wanted to like it but idk $20k premium is a lot over this. Thanks again for watching my friend, I hope you and your family have a blessed 2022
Porsche Macan base comparison?
Macan is def better
This exterior looks way better than the Audi Q5 or the Benz GLC.
Is it worth the price(msrp)?
Would rather get an RDX or MDx
I have seen some reviews for the 2022 x3 in the USA and some show digital instrument cluster and some analog like in this video. My understanding is that it can not be changed but does anybody know which comes in which configuration? Does it depend on the package or not?
Live cockpit view gives you the digital instrument cluster and I believe it's a $900 option.
X3 VS RX 350, which one is better as a family car?
Get the RX 350 it’s the standard answer most will be happy hearing
RX 350 for me if you are going to keep it for awhile and save money on maintenance costs. Lexus started this segment with RX 300 and each models continues to distance itself with the other competitors. We have RX450h and when I look at this BMW it looks awfully outdated and just bland.
NO FOG LIGHTS
Overall looks are pretty generic, I do like the Front and the Wheels a lot.
Yup generic is the right word that’s the main reason I don’t like this category
in India it costs 80L
Yeah everything costs more in India like double or triple even
is the dash hard plastic or sensatec?
It’s not hard plastic it’s on the softer side but sensatec dash is something you can pay up for I believe
Levante 🥺
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First on the first vid of 2022 my friend thank you 🙏
@@MeynMotorGroup 😎🤝
Is it my new year's eyes, or does this look kind of dated, in and out. I'm thinking RX350 for my money. On paper is one the thing, real world everything just being right in totality, Lexus hits it right, in my opinion and driveway.
Nope you’re right very generic never understood the hate Lexus design got at least Lexus has character both on the outside and inside
funny im trying to decide between this and the new 2022 Lexus NX which i test drove yesterday. I haven't driven the X3 yet so i can't compare that but the lexus NX was beautiful and smoother than expected. def smoother than my friend's 2018 RX. im looking to buy but the Lexus dealer is charging me 10k over the 48k MSRP after everything is said and done! F covid
Yo bro
Hey bro, hope you had an amazing holidays and New Years, wishing you a blessed 2022 moving forward
@@MeynMotorGroup Thanx bro wish u all the best too bro 🤝🙏🏾🙏🏾👍🏾👍🏾
This looks dated to me
It needs a bigger grill then it will look up to date