BMW X3 2020 SUV in-depth review - carwow
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Date: 2022-04-11
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Comments and reviews: 10
davidstevan1
Pity you didn-t include in the dislikes the fact the excessively sensitive ambient light sensor (just above the petrol gauge) auto brightens and dims the instrument panel and idrive screen (there is no manual override during daylight. If it-s cloudy and dull outside the map on the idrive screen dims to the point the screen is unreadable. It also impacts the display produced by the surround cameras making it unusable on dull days or manoeuvring from sunshine into shade. I know from my dealer that lots of owners have complained about this and that BMW might release some software in the future to fix. If you plan to test drive the car test this out. Spoils an otherwise great driving suv.
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Pity you didn-t include in the dislikes the fact the excessively sensitive ambient light sensor (just above the petrol gauge) auto brightens and dims the instrument panel and idrive screen (there is no manual override during daylight. If it-s cloudy and dull outside the map on the idrive screen dims to the point the screen is unreadable. It also impacts the display produced by the surround cameras making it unusable on dull days or manoeuvring from sunshine into shade. I know from my dealer that lots of owners have complained about this and that BMW might release some software in the future to fix. If you plan to test drive the car test this out. Spoils an otherwise great driving suv.
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Rotor
The gearbox constantly brings the engine to low revs, every time you want to accelerate the car shakes. It-s built to drive it with extremely light acceleration for fuel economy. That even happens in sports mode. So basically it takes you to 1100rpm or to 1400rpm in sport mode when going at constant speed. And if you want to follow the traffic you either accelerate very smoothly or press harder and it shakes then goes down one gear which takes time, and that dozens of times till you get to destination. I drive it in manual only otherwise it-s a nightmare.
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The gearbox constantly brings the engine to low revs, every time you want to accelerate the car shakes. It-s built to drive it with extremely light acceleration for fuel economy. That even happens in sports mode. So basically it takes you to 1100rpm or to 1400rpm in sport mode when going at constant speed. And if you want to follow the traffic you either accelerate very smoothly or press harder and it shakes then goes down one gear which takes time, and that dozens of times till you get to destination. I drive it in manual only otherwise it-s a nightmare.
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Pavel
X3 sucks, reliability issues start right from the factory. Seats are so narrow like they are for children. Plenty of body roll in turns, doesn't hold the road. The -best- part is a standard speedometer on 2021 model year - there's no digital speedometer included, it's a $1100 option, and default analog speedometer has 10 miles increments with no subdivisions in-between. -Ultimate driving machine- my ass.
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X3 sucks, reliability issues start right from the factory. Seats are so narrow like they are for children. Plenty of body roll in turns, doesn't hold the road. The -best- part is a standard speedometer on 2021 model year - there's no digital speedometer included, it's a $1100 option, and default analog speedometer has 10 miles increments with no subdivisions in-between. -Ultimate driving machine- my ass.
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autos
my friend picked up a 2019 X3 30d M Sport plus. The sheer amount of vibrations filtering through the floor, seats and door handles was straggering. Its quite an uncomfortable car. I'm not sure if others have experienced this and if the ride is better on smaller tyres. But not one journalist has pointed out the ride issue on proper non 'M' cars.
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my friend picked up a 2019 X3 30d M Sport plus. The sheer amount of vibrations filtering through the floor, seats and door handles was straggering. Its quite an uncomfortable car. I'm not sure if others have experienced this and if the ride is better on smaller tyres. But not one journalist has pointed out the ride issue on proper non 'M' cars.
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Blues
I wouldn't call it plenty of power with -190hp- and 0 to 60 in 8 seconds for this car. In fact the 20i version is very under-powered. You should review the x3 30i instead like other reviews have done, which has 0 to 6 in about 6 seconds, which is still just okay in this segment. Don't forget, there's also the X3 40i or X3 M.
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I wouldn't call it plenty of power with -190hp- and 0 to 60 in 8 seconds for this car. In fact the 20i version is very under-powered. You should review the x3 30i instead like other reviews have done, which has 0 to 6 in about 6 seconds, which is still just okay in this segment. Don't forget, there's also the X3 40i or X3 M.
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Rotor
The steering is pretty weird. Zero feedback and braking the inner wheel is disturbing. The good weight distribution saves it a bit as it makes the car feel lighter.
Before I had the x1 e84 and the hydraulic steering was good, it had some feedback and it felt very precise and natural.
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The steering is pretty weird. Zero feedback and braking the inner wheel is disturbing. The good weight distribution saves it a bit as it makes the car feel lighter.
Before I had the x1 e84 and the hydraulic steering was good, it had some feedback and it felt very precise and natural.
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Minjae
Hello guys. Just bought X3 today!
Can I ask what fob it comes with? Matt seems to be holding display fob but when I was configuring it, they did not have an option to include it? Does the led key comes standard? (I know it won't but just curious Lol)
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Hello guys. Just bought X3 today!
Can I ask what fob it comes with? Matt seems to be holding display fob but when I was configuring it, they did not have an option to include it? Does the led key comes standard? (I know it won't but just curious Lol)
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Jack
Because iPhones are better than Android phones. It's kinda like. BMW vs taxi cabs; one is exclusive, well made, and attractive; the other is all over the place, used by everyone, and NOBODY tells their friends about driving in one. ;-D
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Because iPhones are better than Android phones. It's kinda like. BMW vs taxi cabs; one is exclusive, well made, and attractive; the other is all over the place, used by everyone, and NOBODY tells their friends about driving in one. ;-D
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Sebastien
i dont like the phase3 ( except the computer stuff ) the dash is too -diamond style-, the screen is an ipad.
I have a phase2 2016, but 35i M, you cannot replace performance with technology, I am still - old school-
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i dont like the phase3 ( except the computer stuff ) the dash is too -diamond style-, the screen is an ipad.
I have a phase2 2016, but 35i M, you cannot replace performance with technology, I am still - old school-
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