The demand for PHEV is high in the US including myself. I understand the EV range of 2025 X3 PHEV is around 60 miles which is a significant technical achievement. We need this model coming to US, BMW executives.
We have a 2019 530e Performance with less than 1/3 the electric-only range and it is still a great car for us since we are retired and not doing long daily commutes. Most local trips are on battery only and I have been tracking the overall mileage since we bought it. Since a lot of the mileage is on battery it has averaged 57 miles per gallon. On long trips where we aren’t recharging and it operates as a regular hybrid it still has a range of over 400 miles on a 10.5 gallon tank. Not bad for a 2,000 kilo luxury car. Unfortunately the number of PHEV models on the market in the US is shrinking as the car companies are heavily pushing pure electrics. The economics of PHEVs are also puzzling to me. It adds a lot of cost and complexity that doesn’t get recouped in significantly higher selling price. The 530e was only very slightly more expensive than a pure gasoline 530i, and I noticed that the new 2024 5 series no longer offers a PHEV version. Perhaps profit margin is why they are disappearing here in the US. It’s a pity, I would have willingly paid more for a PHEV version of our other car, a 2024 X2 if it had been an option.
Any idea if these wheels are available on the actual launch models? I don't see them as an option on any of the current configurators that have launched...🤨
Hi,Mate I'm waiting for your testing drive with unveiled new X3 With B48 engine . Very excited about your testing results, is it way better than previous model; *Feeling of Steering Wheel *Rear Legroom *Noise İnsulation *Trunk Capacity *Comfortiness and sport settings Your Test Drive in MAY?
Weird, I'm pretty sure I saw 2-3 different SUV's in this wrap 2 weeks ago in Palos Verdes, CA about 2-3 weeks ago and they immediately looked like BMW X3 and possibly X5. Hope they come out really soon. I am in the market for a used BMW and after seeing positive reviews for X5 50e, I was considering splurging, but I couldn't even find one to test drive in Southern California, which is surprising considering how car-centric this area is and we have the biggest BMW dealership in the country 10 miles from me. I definitely hope they penetrate the market with vehicles that can deliver good driving dynamics and efficiency when called upon with a good hybrid system.
So unveil is mid june and production start seems this August. Will it be possible to purchase this car at the end of this year ? Or will it be a complete 2025 model?. Cause in videos it's written 2025 X3....
@@bmwblog I just remembered that Canada got the PHEV but the range was awful and the trunk space was raised quite a bit for the battery. Not a great setup and it was really expensive. I do wonder if they will bring it back now.
This is really disappointing for UK company car drivers. The fact that it hasn't been able to achieve 70+ miles means its tax bracket is unattractive. The GLC (which has been on sale much longer) can do up to 80 miles! Get it together BMW, you've missed a trick here... Guess I'm ordering GLC :(
I have a x5 PHEV, had some minor annoying issues with it. Cigarette lighters stopped powering up, secondary battery completely died, had to have the car towed out of my garage because as an electric if it dies, everything shuts down. Also had a warning pop up saying the power brakes were failing, took it in to the dealer and they said nothing was wrong, it was a glitch. This is all with less than 10k miles on it.
Consumer Reports names the X5 50e one of the Top 10 vehicles for 2025. I hope the X3 30e is as reliable as the X5 50e. Scientifically valid surveys rule and random people spouting unverified nonsense is bovine feces.
Are they getting rid of run flats and putting some real tires on the models? Are they getting rid of the engine off when you stop? After that, none of this sounds like much of a change. The M version is irrelevant as like the current M's they sell so few, they are likely to sell even less going forward. After all, who cares if you can go 0 to 60 in 2 seconds on a racetrack, if you actually use the car to go 25 to the grocery store. The real problem for BMW in bringing out new models is they need to convert to E - either hybrid or electric, the cars just don't need that much improvement (other than their irrational run flats). I mean really, do you need to pay an extra 20k for improved handling - that there is no where in the US you can actually use - you could probably drive across the northern part of FL on the I10 without actually ever touching the wheel - it is so flat and straight the biggest problem is boredom. So improved self driving stuff would help, but I suspect every manufacturer is already building that even into their base models.
The demand for PHEV is high in the US including myself. I understand the EV range of 2025 X3 PHEV is around 60 miles which is a significant technical achievement. We need this model coming to US, BMW executives.
They are reconsidering the plans
Was the PHEV not originally coming to the US? I was holding out for it versus going with the competition or something like a RAV 4 Prime.
We have a 2019 530e Performance with less than 1/3 the electric-only range and it is still a great car for us since we are retired and not doing long daily commutes. Most local trips are on battery only and I have been tracking the overall mileage since we bought it. Since a lot of the mileage is on battery it has averaged 57 miles per gallon. On long trips where we aren’t recharging and it operates as a regular hybrid it still has a range of over 400 miles on a 10.5 gallon tank. Not bad for a 2,000 kilo luxury car.
Unfortunately the number of PHEV models on the market in the US is shrinking as the car companies are heavily pushing pure electrics. The economics of PHEVs are also puzzling to me. It adds a lot of cost and complexity that doesn’t get recouped in significantly higher selling price. The 530e was only very slightly more expensive than a pure gasoline 530i, and I noticed that the new 2024 5 series no longer offers a PHEV version. Perhaps profit margin is why they are disappearing here in the US.
It’s a pity, I would have willingly paid more for a PHEV version of our other car, a 2024 X2 if it had been an option.
@@Palaemon44Thanks for the useful review of the car you owned. I’m also considering a hybrid X3 as my next car.
Love my 2024 X3 but definitely want a PHEV or Electric when my lease is up.
Looks promising - hope BMW will make a 30d or 40d in this generation - I would be perfect for daily driving
We will get a 30d for sure
@@bmwblogDefinitely will be a 30d for G45 model?
For someone who drives longer distances every day, there is no better and more efficient engine than the diesel. Facts
I don't understand why these PHEV's are not coming to the US. Same with Volkswagen. What's up??
They are apparently reconsidering this, but def not coming this year
Any idea if these wheels are available on the actual launch models? I don't see them as an option on any of the current configurators that have launched...🤨
X5 is WAY out of our budget so this X3 will be the next best thing!❤
Does the G45 habe double-glazed windows all around?
Hi,Mate I'm waiting for your testing drive with unveiled new X3 With B48 engine .
Very excited about your testing results, is it way better than previous model;
*Feeling of Steering Wheel
*Rear Legroom
*Noise İnsulation
*Trunk Capacity
*Comfortiness and sport settings
Your Test Drive in MAY?
Nice reviews! Do you know anything about the new ix3?
Yes, coming in late 2025
Weird, I'm pretty sure I saw 2-3 different SUV's in this wrap 2 weeks ago in Palos Verdes, CA about 2-3 weeks ago and they immediately looked like BMW X3 and possibly X5. Hope they come out really soon.
I am in the market for a used BMW and after seeing positive reviews for X5 50e, I was considering splurging, but I couldn't even find one to test drive in Southern California, which is surprising considering how car-centric this area is and we have the biggest BMW dealership in the country 10 miles from me. I definitely hope they penetrate the market with vehicles that can deliver good driving dynamics and efficiency when called upon with a good hybrid system.
Yes, they have a testing facility in Oxnard
Is it going to be a 30e like the current model? I was hoping they’d come up with 50e.
Only 30e
Amazing ❤✨
Were they able to position the batteries in a convenient location to avoid occupying any space in the trunk?
No, same setup as before
So unveil is mid june and production start seems this August. Will it be possible to purchase this car at the end of this year ? Or will it be a complete 2025 model?. Cause in videos it's written 2025 X3....
In the US, the cars are always labeled a year ahead if past April
@@bmwblog do you think the first US deliveries will be in september?
what was your idea of the feel verses the outgoing model ?
I have not driven the 30e in a very long time. So it wouldn't be fair to make an assessment now. Overall, the car is a bit heavier
@@bmwblog fair enough. I wonder if it feels tossable like like the porsche crossovers
The steering wheel and the iDrive 8 no touch buttons are going to be deal breakers for A LOT of people
It has an iDrive knob at least
How much more rear legroom than the G01 X3？
have not scientifically measured. Seemed about the same to me
When is it going to launch?
August
Unveil in Mid June
Will there still be a gas xDrive30i model for America?
Mate what’s the 0-100 in the Phev
We did not test it yet
Are they even going to provide a mild hybrid of this to North America?
Mild hybrid, yes. Not PHEV
@@bmwblog I just remembered that Canada got the PHEV but the range was awful and the trunk space was raised quite a bit for the battery. Not a great setup and it was really expensive. I do wonder if they will bring it back now.
is it comfortable to drive? Because the x3 is generally a pretty stiff ride…
It was, in the comfort mode. The sporty mode is a bit stiffer
This is really disappointing for UK company car drivers. The fact that it hasn't been able to achieve 70+ miles means its tax bracket is unattractive. The GLC (which has been on sale much longer) can do up to 80 miles! Get it together BMW, you've missed a trick here... Guess I'm ordering GLC :(
❤❤❤it
no real buttons on the steering wheel what a bummer
Hopefully it's more reliable than the X5 50e.
Do you have one?
@@ktt1008😂😂😂😂 please help me ask
Share your experience as to what's wrong with it.
I have a x5 PHEV, had some minor annoying issues with it. Cigarette lighters stopped powering up, secondary battery completely died, had to have the car towed out of my garage because as an electric if it dies, everything shuts down. Also had a warning pop up saying the power brakes were failing, took it in to the dealer and they said nothing was wrong, it was a glitch. This is all with less than 10k miles on it.
Consumer Reports names the X5 50e one of the Top 10 vehicles for 2025. I hope the X3 30e is as reliable as the X5 50e. Scientifically valid surveys rule and random people spouting unverified nonsense is bovine feces.
This not coming to the US is beyond stupid.
They are looking into this. When planning was done, PHEVs were losing popularity. But now they came back. So who knows
Are they getting rid of run flats and putting some real tires on the models? Are they getting rid of the engine off when you stop? After that, none of this sounds like much of a change. The M version is irrelevant as like the current M's they sell so few, they are likely to sell even less going forward. After all, who cares if you can go 0 to 60 in 2 seconds on a racetrack, if you actually use the car to go 25 to the grocery store. The real problem for BMW in bringing out new models is they need to convert to E - either hybrid or electric, the cars just don't need that much improvement (other than their irrational run flats). I mean really, do you need to pay an extra 20k for improved handling - that there is no where in the US you can actually use - you could probably drive across the northern part of FL on the I10 without actually ever touching the wheel - it is so flat and straight the biggest problem is boredom. So improved self driving stuff would help, but I suspect every manufacturer is already building that even into their base models.
Same transmission, steering still artificial and B48 experience in a bigger and heavier car. LOL
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