2021 BMW X3 M40i Review: A Serious Performance Compact Crossover 

Just bought our first BMW and we got the x3 M40i based on your review and we..... freakin love it! wonderful review

100% a drivers SUV. A great option if you need space and everyday practicality but still want driver engagement. Switching modes provides incredible versatility. A great and responsive BMW B58 engine and a really good connection with the road are the signatures of this vehicle. The all wheel drive system is brilliant and when combined with the adaptive dampers provides real confidence on more demanding roads. Even on open highway the M40i can become a quiet and economical cruiser and yet retain that more energetic dynamic as required.

Great review, we also have a ‘21 M40i, totally agree on the ride quality, don’t expect a smooth, plush ride. If the road is smooth, the ride is smooth, if the road is rough, you guessed it. Swapped out the run flats, definitely helped, but didn’t cure. Go for the X5, if you want the best ride and dynamics.

Have one of these and was surprised with just how well it drives, even for a BMW. The architecture is based on a 5/7 series and that’s probably why it feels so composed at speed and in the corners; whilst giving that proper famed BMW damping.

Currently driving a Mk7 Golf R with a 150k… really want something with more room and more power like X3 M40i!

We did a fully loaded factory order and we pick it up tomorrow! One of the most fun vehicles I have driven and was the front runner of the 18 different SUVs we took for test drives.

Yes I too am lucky enough to own one of these awesome vehicles, I absolutely love driving it, best BMW ever in my opinion. Great ride on our Australian roads.

Excellent review and very professional presentation. You touched on the key points I was interested in hearing about -- the driving experience.

A Guy I used to know had one. I loved it! If I had the money, I’d definitely buy one.

how do crackle and pop? please reply.. amazing review

My '23 is a blast to drive. My only complaint is the speaker is sort on lame. Go for the upgrade when you spec yours out. Displaying the tach on the HUD would have been nice

A very practical and realistic review. Thanks!

Excellent review! Thank you!!!

I’m from Egypt,good review ❤️❤️❤️

Great review thanks!

I recently picked up one of these bad boys, but I don't think I'd call it "compact", it's kinda chonky. or are other suvs way bigger?

Great video thanks!

Thanks for the review.

Calgary BWM eh. I thought that license plate looked familiar hahaha. Got one a while back, love it so much. Although I did not get the one with the heads up display or the 360 camera option. Did not think I needed those.

How does it compare to 2022 Macan S with air suspension?

Did you mention the price??

I get the commentary, but was hopping the vehicles performance would have been better highlighted. You gave great detail but a true car person wants to get a sense of the personality of the car by the drive not only the commentary.

I like fast but I like quiet and smooth too so I don’t know if this is for me. 🤔

05:44 Can you disable these "crackle and pop" sounds in the Settings?