2022 BMW X3 M40i Review - Would I Buy One? 

Excellent review! You covered so many little features that other videos never thought to show. Great stuff!

Such a great vehicle. Best engine in this compact SUV or midsize SUV.

Nice review, but didn’t quite need the numerous references back to [your] former X3.

Great review! Waiting for mine arriving next month 😀

I bought one. I’m actually waiting to hear from the transport company that’s bringing my M550 up to the dealer and the X3 M40i down (I live in Florida, my dealer is in Virginia). Wasn’t a swap I wanted to make, but with gas prices, it made sense. Maybe it won’t be so bad. I had an F25 35i before the M550, and it never felt too weak.

We did the same. Even though the '18 X3 looks quite different from our older '15 X3 the Weathertech cargo Mat from the old one fits our new one perfectly.

This is Awesome. I was looking into the X3M ,but heard many reviewers saying the suspension makes it almost unrideable it is so uncomfortable. I agree this is like the perfect option of fast sporty and usable and comfortable.

Wonderful review, the car clearly seemed exciting to drive. Does it feel very urgent all the time though, and even in comfort mode does it feel like its still restless to get going? That’s how my previous bmws have felt compared to others like audi, and its not relaxing and smooth enough when you want it to be

A couple other reviewers have remarked that the X3 M40i has a lot of road noise from the tires and aerodynamics, especially around the sideview mirrors. They've also said the ride quality isn't very comfortable even in the comfort setting. Did you find that to be the case as well?

Nice. We have the '18 X3 30i. I have the B58 engine in my '20 M340 which is unbeatable but I don't think we need it in the SAV. It makes for a nice pair as the X3 is my wife's daily. X3 is fantastic except for a wonky set of sensors that often go off repeatedly in poor weather.

Got one on order to replace my X3 M40d, which has been brilliant. Looking forward to the nicer engine sounds.

Thanks, Brian! Whoa - new car prices are frickin’ insane!

Its refreshing to see that you got another press car for your review and not just a passed on car from motormouth. I don't see why Tanzanite blue should cost any more than a standard metallic paint. It's just a deep blue and nothing special to me. Just wanted to correct you that the standard seats are Sensatec or leatherette and not leather. Do you know if the driver recorder can record any movement outside the vehicle when parked? Overall, great review. You touched on a lot of things that other reviews didn't! I love the M40i but the prices is so hard to swallow. An X5 with only $5k in additional options is not going to happen. Most of the xdrive40is have $15-$20k worth of options. After all these years, BMW still stands for break my wallet. 😔

Best in it’s class for now.

I believe your X3 is equipped with adaptive M suspension. I ‘m told after 5-6 years one by one these adaptive suspension starts failing and the repair cost is quite high. What ‘s your views?

BMW was certainly class leading when they used a hydraulic strut to hold open the rear cargo cover (the thing you were wrestling with) for the then new 2018 X3. But then they cheapened out and deleted it for the 2019 X3 and later on X3's.

Sounds all great until you hit the price; oof. Too bad the X3 hybrid is underwhelming in terms of electric range. Switching gears slightly (but not if cross shopping compact SUVs around this price range as I am), I’m looking forward to some Cdn reviews of the Genesis GV60 - may tempt me away from the pricey X3.

Hi Brian, I enjoy your channel. Now can you tell me now that you've reviewed both, how does the Genesis GV70 sport trim with the 6 cylinder engine compare to this X3 M40i? I am torn as I've had many BMW's as well. I love the GV70 styling and seems like there are more options on the GV70 such as cooled seats. I think the Genesis also has the self driving for stop and go traffic? Horsepower is very close as well. Judging by your expressions, I think the BMW pulls harder and is more fun to drive. I think you were impressed by the GV 70's power but your weren't as excited? I think to load up an X3 M40i similarly to the GV 70 the price difference would be over 13k?

Brian I do enjoy your reviews but this one’s music was a bit loud while u were talking

I purchased the sDrive inline 4 turbo, tanzanite blue red interior, all up grades. but it has to come from Germany ,dont know why

Looks like you have the option to get HK audio system in Canada and not in the USA?

No spare wheel ☹️

What does bmw call that colour? Carbon black?

Can you get the Laser or Matrix LED headlights?

Why has the colour of the car changed?

I’m waiting for mine arriving today or tomorrow, but I gonna cancel it because I liked the Lexus NX 450 h+ F sport. What do you think guys?

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The m40i and x3m do not share the same motor. M40i is a b58 while x3m is a s58 sharing only 10% of the same parts.

$82K and you can't even get ventilated seats.

New Gen X3 is almost the same as 2nd Gen X5

$82K for a Compact Seriously

Tell tour Neighbor He is Blocking your View with his HOUSE in his driveway

ANy Car Manufacturers that charges for a “COLOR” would Turn me Right off