2021 BMW X3 - Small Tweaks Make a Big Difference 

8:13 I love that BMW seatbelt hug. It's like your car saying "I got you buddy" when you take off. No other car gives you a hug quite like that. And I've never felt as confident on the road as I do in an X3.

Great review, i loved that you covered literally everything. Thank you

Great review!

Very comprehensive review. thanks

Great video! Super comprehensive.

Thank you buddy for your simple and honest review and attention to details!

Keep the BMW review coming

BTW Consumers Reports ranks this as one of the best vehicles that they tested with very high marks all around.

Wow very nice car. I was just checking out the X3 online. It gets a lot of things right! Thanks for the review!

I love the fall-flat backseats.

Just got a 2021 X3 M40i and it’s the best car I have ever had-even more fun than my 2004 M3 convertible. The brakes are fantastic as is the handling and the exhaust sounds are thrilling! I love it❤️❤️❤️

Excellent review, thanks! The is the first review that I have seen that comments about too many buttons..most reviewers complain about not enough. 😁 With regard to the row of presets, these can be radio stations but can also be set to shortcuts for commonly used and preferred functions. Once you are used to the buttons, and the iDrive controller, I can't think of what should be removed? Your review details drive, visibility and seating which is really thorough and welcome! Good job!

The X3 M40i is fabulous - I have had mine 4 weeks now and I love it!

Thank you this helps

what color is this alphine or mineral?

Picking mine up in a few weeks. I got the M40i trim. Drives like a dream.

The brakes smooth out after a few hundred miles break in period and are not a problem. If you are big in stature make sure the seat bolsters are comfortable for you. They stick up more than other cars i have owned.

Loveeeeeeeee this video! I’m in between x1 & x3. We are definitely neighbors, only 10 mins from this location...thank you so much for such informative review ☺️

This was a great review of the 2021 BMW X3. I'm about to pull the pin on my purchase but I'm going for the 2021 X3 30e hybrid. I agree with the assessment of Vernasca leather being an option at $1450.00 being pricey but the 30e has a little bit more umphh from the engine at 288hp and I like the 60mpg overall fuel efficiency. Thanks again!

Excellent review of both X3 and X5. No need for me to have an in person salesperson!

good review sir

Very comprehensive and great detail in your reviews. You put a lot of homework into your reviews to get all that detail into your review.

Best explanation about x3. Thank you

Love your comprehensive review. I've been an avid fan of bmw since 2016. My first car was a 3series and almost at the same time got 2017 x3 xdrive. I traded in both vehicles for a 2019 x3 xdrive and I love it. 2021 x3 is very tempting as I like additional features as you describe.

The Sports plus does shift quicker, but you do need to know how to step on the throttle. If you step on it all the way, it activates the throttle click (not sure about the name on bmw). thats more for accelerating from a stop. If you are trying to overtake a car, step on fully but not all the way and you get the acceleration difference. But I agree, it can get annoying when it keeps the gear lower, its just trying to access stronger gears quicker.

Just got one

I noticed in the video you have a hitch receiver installed. I just got my new 2021 x3 and I need to install a hitch receiver just for bike rack, how can I do that? Thanks.

The X3 M4.0 is the go to vehicle...It has everything and power too.

I just bought a 2017 X5 does this come with auto start??

Use paddle shifters in Sport +

Can someone tell me please how to open the CD/DVD? 😥

Been doing lots of research. I am leaning X3 for following perhaps may be helpful. 1. The X3 in base form with standard 18 inch wheels looks sporty and conservative at same time, that appeals to me. 2. I do like the look of XC-60 but every version has a panoramic roof. Do not like this for Sun issues in S Florida and long term reliability as a purchase. Matter of fact I do not want a sunroof at all and I can get that on X3!. 3. You can still get the synthetic leather in base model again for durability and easy to clean long term ( just use water) 4. This is the only Lux Cuv that handles well, and engine and transmission sound well together with a nice ride on top. With the only option I want ( I wish I could get topview camera system as stand alone) I want the large nav screen package price around 47k. 2021 now has Android Auto as well! Will probably have to order one to get the stand alone tech package or skip it to get a better price on dealer standing inventory. Reliability is not terrible on the new X3 it has been around a while now, it is not a Range Rover. Should do as well as everything else short of a Lexus... Also it is made in America!

Buttons are good. Try driving and Living with a new Golf. Very minimalist and a pain to access everything when you need it

You actually complaining about having buttons for, a hazzard button, climate controls, radio, heated seats etc? How else.woukd you control it? BMW offers you the option if the console dial control or conventional buttons. I own a 2015nm sport x3 and drove the 2020 x3 for a few days as a loaner. The interior layout has improved, but not much else other than a bump from the 2.8 to 3.0l and smoother less aggressive bodyline. I prefer the more muscular look of the 2015-2016 style better.

How would compare the ride and noise quality to Volvo XC60?

I currently own the 2021 X3 XDrive (this is my 12th BMW since 1970's) and find this report accurate except for a few points, The reviewer should have used in Sport mode the paddle shifters to achieve optimal power/acceleration or configured the Sport Individual mode. Quite a difference from using Comfort mode, actually quite fast and can configure the dash to display power/torque gauges. The BMW power, handling, acceleration feel is there, but a little investigation is necessary to customize and calibrate these options. In sport mode the engine is quiet and performs well. A difference I noted from earlier models is that optimal power is achieved at lower RPMs, keeping the engine quiet and powerful.

My only 2 fave cars are XC40 and this one

Same as the 2020

Excellent review just having driven the same car Thursday night. My wife hit a deer and totaled her 17 Q5 so we thought we'd drive the BMW and Mercedes before we bought a new vehicle. Sticker on the BMW we drove was 49,165.00 with the real leather. Loved it and it was more of a drivers car. My review was similar to yours and enjoyed the car to our previous gen Audi...and so did she. Last night we then drove the 21 Audi q5....49,775.00 plus and minus across the board in comparison but felt the car was smoother, soaked up the bumps more and felt slightly more powerful....and we liked the fact that all wheel drive was standard. Today will be the Benz.... Of the 3 which do you feel is the over all better vehicle .

Thanks for the great review and honest comments. But, the only difference from 2020 seems to be the android play as far as I understand.

I think you should try the paddle shifters for some kick

Sorry for asking,is this car have handbrake?

I’m getting this car in 3 months

Just ordered mine yesterday! Switching over from a Mercedes GLC 300. There are pros and cons to both but the X3 had a lot more features than my GLC, and that’s why I chose to go with BMW.

Nice video! Does this come with ability to lock/unlock remotely through a mobile app

I must say you are incorrect when you said that Android auto is standard on the 2021 year. It is not on my 2021 x3 xdrive. Only Apple play

With all due respect, I disagree with the critic's view of "busy buttons." I love the interior design of the 2021 X3. Buttons may seem numerous at the beginning, but after a week of driving it, I appreciate the one-touch convenience these buttons offer. This is one of the reasons I chose X3 over Lexus 2021 ES 350, which has a minimalist interior. BTW I like the 2021 X3 interior design much more than the 2021 X5 (the next gen). The newer console (also found in 2021 330i) looks cheap and plain ugly to me

The sunshade might be optional.

No acoustic window glass which will attribute to the noise of hearing cars drive by…. Same issue with the X5’s.

I don't think you actually mentioned what the changes are from 2020 to 2021...

Is this a 3.0 or 2.0

X3 ♥️

Leatherette. You mean, vinyl aka pleather

This is my next car

This is a beautiful car, however we owned a 2015 X3 with the six cylinder engine and it had weird electrical issues. The only time the car was fine was when the temperature was below 40 degrees. Go figure. Lol - we traded it in when the temperature was 0 degrees. We took it to BMW many times to get the issue resolved, they couldn't fix it.

Do you need to shift manually in sport plus mode?

How would you rank this against the Merc GLC?

I think the "twitchy" brakes is a BMW/Audi thing, and it'll get better as you get used to the brake feel and the pads wear in. It did with me.

I notice it doesn't have a voice activation system.

new x3 is size of an old x5

My issue with BMW is reliability. That’s what stop me from pulling the tigger I will move forward with the Acura RDX.

what is Exactly the name of this x3? X30i m sport or xline? pls tell me

Hearing the noise from the cars passing by is not a flaw

Hi George

Hi George :)

This is how to review a car!

When it comes Turkey?

They are only including options when people complain that there not standard. For what they are charging, you can do better elsewhere. But of course if you are buying status, this is for you.

Is there also a 12" media screen too?

just one question: why did you take your hands off the steering wheel so often when you were talking? You really did not have to.

1 thing BMW X3 doesn’t have it a starter remote..

Does the 2020 or 2021 X3 have remote/auto start? I've seen some videos where in the menu it can be set up

Is there a spare/spacesaver wheel in X3?

Good video but I disagree that x3 is bigger than the old one (not that it matters). I've had both and the old one was definitely bigger.

My $15-20k repair bill lesson tells me, BMW could design a nice seat belt tensioning, but eventually, some sensor will fail on it, it will annoy u to fix it, $1000, and a month down, you can be pretty sure it will come back in about 12 months.

It could be butter

The X2 Kind of looks like a Honda pilot on the sides of the car.

I am George, we are all George. IFKYK

These days a lot of car review videos involve too much self-preference of the reviewers. Just let's us know what the cars offer and do and whether the interior panels look busy or too simple is up to the people who watch the videos.

If there a spare tyre, this car is perfect to me

These rims. Cannot stand them. Wish they’d go back to the older style

I think that the X1 is a better value and looks very much the same. Actually the front end of the X1 and it's front headlights are nicer looking and it has all the same options and accessories. Plus you can add the BMS intake and you can hire programmers that can modify the software and HP too. it's also lighter than the X3 and you can tweak it to much more pep than the larger X3.

7:40 My Kia Sportage has that so yeah special. :)

Ground clearance in rain season is risky to ride Bmw, actually panorama syrup is not real use and security Safty purpose not required my view

I guess you should test drive a BMW in a 'well-to-do' neighborhood ?? ;-)

rdx is better i think for the value, but lexus has better reliability even though it lacks performance

Opt for the ///M next time so not every car/truck is passing you.

For a luxury vehicle with a high price why weren't the seats made from REAL LEATHER?

Someone is spoiled by the Model Y

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You look exactly like RU-vid - George CryptosRUs, haha

Thats one of my biggest complaints about BMWs, they dont have the best brake feel.

I’m only here bc of the crypto channel. Also gotta figure out what I’m gonna buy when I’m rich.

dont want to hate but the toyota corolla has adaptive cruise control, this car twice as expensive can't offer that standard. kinda lame.

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That road looks so bad 😂

Mmm I wish they made their interior better..even a Q3 looks more modern

wait arent we all george?

The quality of the road surface looks horrible.

Gd reveiw not much power way too pricey better suv for that price