@@greggriffin7598 IMHO it's simply the best engine BMW has ever produced. Powerful, tuneable, smooth, efficient and very reliable. Well… maybe Toyota helped a bit with the last part!🤣🤣🤣
Maybe I’m still young, but I really don’t mind the curve screen in my M340, I think it looks cool, and didn’t mind the removal of the hard buttons and putting everything into the infotainment system. Granted having hard buttons are much more easier to us driver where you want to keep your focus on the road. But in my case, I took a little bit more time to learn all the settings and function in my car before/after the drive for first couple months, and got quite used to the controls at this point where I don’t need to look at the infotainment to change or to turn off the AC and etc. when I’m driving
I just saw one example drive testing in my neighborhood in Pretoria (South Africa), a few kilometres from the BMW Manufacturing plant. Similarly camouflaged.
Design-wise - I was a bit worried about how they would implement the beam lights next to the day time running lights shown on the Neue Klasse concepts. In that they would appear too narrow or close to the centerline of the car. But these headlights look beautiful! Exciting to see the design language getting closer and closer to the Neue Klasse and seeing hints on how they mean to implement that design language in a production vehicle.
Really, really great video!! How long do we have to wait until we see this masterpiece and the m5. I've been waiting for these cars to be released since November. I'm so excited. Keep it up with the videos!!
The only thing I’m hoping for is they don’t remove all soft materials and move to plastics like they did in 5 series . Fingers crossed waiting to upgrade my 2022 x3 . But if they pull the plastic crap again with this car😢
I drove it, its phenomenal, its one of the most refined feeling cars ive driven (ive driven almost everything) yes it feels artificial like all new cars, but its a really good artificial feeling car, all around i like everything except for one thing and thats the controls on the doors they've taken buttonless too far:/
It felt great, but again, it's a short drive. So I will really need to test it more in September. The rebound was good on it, especially in Comfort. And Sport felt stiff, but I don't recall how much stiffer than current M40i, or if any stiffer
Great video! Thank you for this real look at the 2025 BMW X3. Other RUclips videos on the 2025 X3 are similar to "click bait" IMHO. Question: We are in the market for a BMW X3 and were actually ready to purchase a new 2024 at the end of this month. Do you feel that the 2025 BMW X3 offers that much more that it is worth waiting for? After watching your video, I feel that if we purchased a 2024 X3, it would already be outdated in a few months. The new 2025 X3 seems to have a slightly sleeker/sportier look to it that the generation it is replacing. I also look forward to any new color choices that BMW may be offering with this new generation of X3.
Thank you, I appreciate it. We stay away from click baits at the risk of getting lower views. I would say this: wait until June if you can. Then you get full details. I will film the car fully unveiled next month so if you have specific questions, let me know and I can address them then. But I can't release them until around June 17-18
Is the size difference noticeable from the previous generation? I felt the X3 was the perfect SUV size, but seeing this one it looks really big. Is it actually that drastic of a change? Maybe the camo is just making it appear bigger.
Will the standard (circa 286 bhp) 3.0 litre 6 cylinder diesel be available in the 25 model? Currently looking at m sport trim G01 3.0 litre X3 but have been told by 2 UK dealers that the diesel version is being deleted.
Would like to see bigger landscape or portrait orientated info screen. Better for maps, online viewing, reversing camera etc. Much easier to navigate when you avert your eyes to it.
It would be nice to get these options in the X3 M50. It’s a possible deal breaker for me if they are not an option. The new X2 M35i have the sport seat and M compound brake options.
Do you think the kidney grill will be horizontal on the M50 and vertical on the xdrive or vertical on both? Or horizontal on both? Or web on the xdrive like the X2?
Very nice video. My only complain with new BMWs is curved screen. Why get rid off almost all the buttons. Love my X3M40i. Curious to see what is comfort like in the city over imperfected roads
As a performance car gal I enjoy the aggressiveness of the X3MC but sometimes it seems too much for regular city driving. For example if I make a turn off a stop sign and if I am not super gentle on the gas the shifting throws everyone around because it wants you to go!!! Roads in my area of CA are rough so yes you can feel all the imperfections because of the suspension, not back breaking or a complete deal breaker if it was just me, but for my family wouldn’t say it’s the most comfortable. Sometimes If I go fast off a red light and let’s say get stuck at the next light and don’t want to accelerate quickly after that the gears may say your back down but my rpm will stay high (3-4) while I slowly accelerate off the line again(not using paddle shifters). I turn it off and get it a rest it goes back to normal. Will mention it to the service department on my next check. So wondering if the improvements in the M50 will be a step up from the current 40i but more comfortable than the X3MC to haul my kids around.
I just hope they give me ambient lights in rear doors and for god sake have leather wrapped airbag cover and option to have stiched sensatec dash and door tops. I just can’t deal with plastics . Looking to upgrade my 22 x3
Since X1,X2 and 1 series are getting the quad exhaust pipes as well as on the new X3 M50.. And as long as there is no full fat M car for X1 X2, 1 series, Im guessing that we will not see a full fat X3 model. Lets see, im curious
I have a 2023 x3M40i 20in black rims with the high-performance non rfl Yokohama with the sports rear differential. And I love it ! when my lease is up, I’m thinking about getting the M50 definitely
Oh no! That’s too bad. Was waiting for one of the new M models to come out. I had a 2023 BMW X4M Competition. Really liked it, but the Harman Kardon system was very subpar and interior quality wasn’t the best (very plastic, especially the dashboard)…so I went back to a 2024 Audi RS5 Sportback. Was hoping the new X3 and possibly X4 were going to have a true M model. Hopefully the X3 M50 will be much faster than the current X3 M40xi. Thanks for the update!
@@bmwblog look at this x3. It looks almost like an x3m. X3m will become plugin hybrid with more than 2,3tonns. Maybe way to much weight for an M Car...
Thank you for leaking the design in the chassis performance picture😂 you can see a lot of details in the front bumper an the side profile (hofmeister knick).
and what can you tell about the new interior? That glass horizontal bar seems like the design seen in the new 5er and 7er, but in the video we can see some shard shaped patterns on the right of the glass. What are they? Look a bit unattractive.
@@bmwblog The previous headlights look more aggressive and attractive 😍 These new ones we have on X5 and x6 are honestly not impressive 😑 BMW used to be the beast with their headlights and running day lights
Things I hate with new BMWs: 1.) No Cockpit like Design, and disproportionate bezels on the instrument cluster screen and Infotainment screen. 2.) No grab handles on the doors, instead we get cheap and flimsy door handles like in cheap cars. 3.) No gear lever selector as in earlier cars. 4.) Hidden exhaust. Goodbye BMW
18 and a half minutes of technobabble and only one sentence about the engine. "It makes a little bit more power than before." ....Gee. Thanks. Useful information there.
The next gen X3 is having a 6 cylinder engine means the X3 M is gonna have a 6 cylinder engine which also means the next-gen m3 m4 are gonna have a 6 cylinder engine
B58 is KING!!!
Always
I prefer my S58 lol
@@greggriffin7598 Close enough… certainly not a twin… but more like a close brother!🤣🤣🤣
@@MiamiHiFiMan I’ll give you that. Just messing around, both great motors.
@@greggriffin7598 IMHO it's simply the best engine BMW has ever produced. Powerful, tuneable, smooth, efficient and very reliable. Well… maybe Toyota helped a bit with the last part!🤣🤣🤣
Looks really good. The rear diff and steering feel improvements should make this a blast to drive.
They really do. It was fun
❤❤❤it can't wait for the launch
Nice improvements for sure, but I hate the stupid curved screens with no buttons and hate that it's even bigger than before.
@@whatgaca Elon Musk. And Apple.
Agree, disappointed that BMW is making the new SUVs even larger. :(
Whats more irritating is the DISPROPORTIONATE BEZEL on the different portion of the display of both the screens.
Maybe I’m still young, but I really don’t mind the curve screen in my M340, I think it looks cool, and didn’t mind the removal of the hard buttons and putting everything into the infotainment system. Granted having hard buttons are much more easier to us driver where you want to keep your focus on the road. But in my case, I took a little bit more time to learn all the settings and function in my car before/after the drive for first couple months, and got quite used to the controls at this point where I don’t need to look at the infotainment to change or to turn off the AC and etc. when I’m driving
I hope those black wheels make it to production. I really like them
I think they will
I just saw one example drive testing in my neighborhood in Pretoria (South Africa), a few kilometres from the BMW Manufacturing plant. Similarly camouflaged.
Nice! It goes on production there soon
@@bmwblogStill going to be built at Plant Spartanburg as well?
Yes
Design-wise - I was a bit worried about how they would implement the beam lights next to the day time running lights shown on the Neue Klasse concepts. In that they would appear too narrow or close to the centerline of the car. But these headlights look beautiful! Exciting to see the design language getting closer and closer to the Neue Klasse and seeing hints on how they mean to implement that design language in a production vehicle.
Agreed
Like always i m super excited to watch ur videos like me u r true bmw fanboy seems like even better than the old one greetings from Toronto Canada
Not sure fanboy is a positive thing 😂 we actually tried to be quite balanced
@@bmwblog hundred percent agree 👍
Really, really great video!! How long do we have to wait until we see this masterpiece and the m5. I've been waiting for these cars to be released since November. I'm so excited. Keep it up with the videos!!
June for both cars
Excited to see what it looks like! Those driving dynamics appear to be very impressive 🤩
We will see it soon. Car looks great 😉
'we only have it in the M50' DING 😂
Name is honestly irrelevant. We already knew it's m50
@1:34 yep the dreaded BMW chime, meaning anything from "your door is open" to "your engine exploded". wonder what CEL was thrown here.
The only thing I’m hoping for is they don’t remove all soft materials and move to plastics like they did in 5 series . Fingers crossed waiting to upgrade my 2022 x3 . But if they pull the plastic crap again with this car😢
I saw these driving around the Northern Cape in South Africa. Pretty cool to see
Yes, production starts there soon
I have a 23 x3 m40i I can’t wait to learn more about the 25. Such an amazing car already.
Lights look good!
Can’t wait to drive it
I drove it, its phenomenal, its one of the most refined feeling cars ive driven (ive driven almost everything) yes it feels artificial like all new cars, but its a really good artificial feeling car, all around i like everything except for one thing and thats the controls on the doors they've taken buttonless too far:/
I have an X3 M40i since 2018 and the biggest downturn is the suspension... stiff, but not very agile... hope the new one will fix that!
It felt great, but again, it's a short drive. So I will really need to test it more in September. The rebound was good on it, especially in Comfort. And Sport felt stiff, but I don't recall how much stiffer than current M40i, or if any stiffer
What makes this an M50 compare to the outgoing M40, if the engine is the same B58? Is there performance increase in the engine?
A bit more power, but I just don't know how much. I believe it's the TU3 upgrade so it will have some mechanical updates as well
Great job, as always, Horatiu.
Thank you! Cheers!
Was the new 2026 X5 cool looking? I heard they are heavy into the X with X headlights.
I have not seen it yet. But heard it's great looking
When is the new x5 redesign going on sale?
A gen already 😮😮😮😮
Time is really flying
Everything about the new X3 looks amazing! My only question for the upgrades, will the seats be more comfortable?
I will test them again soon.
@bmwblog any chance we get the comfort seats option?
Looking really good!
And it will be made in my country😊
Just hope there will not be any fake bang in upshifts!
Great video! Thank you for this real look at the 2025 BMW X3. Other RUclips videos on the 2025 X3 are similar to "click bait" IMHO. Question: We are in the market for a BMW X3 and were actually ready to purchase a new 2024 at the end of this month. Do you feel that the 2025 BMW X3 offers that much more that it is worth waiting for? After watching your video, I feel that if we purchased a 2024 X3, it would already be outdated in a few months. The new 2025 X3 seems to have a slightly sleeker/sportier look to it that the generation it is replacing. I also look forward to any new color choices that BMW may be offering with this new generation of X3.
Thank you, I appreciate it. We stay away from click baits at the risk of getting lower views. I would say this: wait until June if you can. Then you get full details. I will film the car fully unveiled next month so if you have specific questions, let me know and I can address them then. But I can't release them until around June 17-18
Is the size difference noticeable from the previous generation? I felt the X3 was the perfect SUV size, but seeing this one it looks really big. Is it actually that drastic of a change? Maybe the camo is just making it appear bigger.
Not that much bigger
This shape is going to sell like hot cakes! Its the new x1 but bigger!
I think so too.
Will the standard (circa 286 bhp) 3.0 litre 6 cylinder diesel be available in the 25 model? Currently looking at m sport trim G01 3.0 litre X3 but have been told by 2 UK dealers that the diesel version is being deleted.
There will be a six cylinder diesel. I don't know the power specs yet
@@bmwblog thank you so much.
But there won't be m40i/m50i in europe, unless a prev?
Would like to see bigger landscape or portrait orientated info screen. Better for maps, online viewing, reversing camera etc. Much easier to navigate when you avert your eyes to it.
Any mention of compound brakes or M sport seats as options for the M50? Thanks for the review! 👍👍
Unfortunately they will not focus on any of these details yet. They just wanted to show the new steering and suspension.
@@bmwblog 👊👊. Guess we just have to wait it out!
It would be nice to get these options in the X3 M50. It’s a possible deal breaker for me if they are not an option. The new X2 M35i have the sport seat and M compound brake options.
Do you think the kidney grill will be horizontal on the M50 and vertical on the xdrive or vertical on both? Or horizontal on both? Or web on the xdrive like the X2?
stay tuned
Will the 40d with B57 still considered part of the G45 lineup? Or is it just only 20d B47?
We don't know yet.
@@bmwblog Maybe we will have to wait and see during the world premiere.
We will find out mid June
I want the 40d/30d
40d xDrive is coming. But it will be an upgraded 30d.
Is it more comfortable than G01?
Yes
The new X3 looks massive! Definitely not the same size as the previous (current) generation.
Slightly bigger
Very happy for this reveal
great video
I have the 2018 lci m40 version and really looking to trade up to this
Excited for more videos and info
Stay tuned, we will have tons of new things in June
@@bmwblog will do
dont! the 2018 model sounds way better!
@@matheusborges9969 not sure about how this new one sounds but yes the 18/ 19 does sound better than the other years
Wait for the 2025 it will be worth it 😉
I was going to buy a 2024 in Mexico should I wait until fall for the 2025???
I would at least wait until fall to see the reviews on the car
What about the x4 (g46) though it hasn’t been confirmed that they’ll discontinue it
They won't confirm it's gone, but it's gone. Only iX4 coming
Very nice video. My only complain with new BMWs is curved screen. Why get rid off almost all the buttons. Love my X3M40i. Curious to see what is comfort like in the city over imperfected roads
I know, I complained a lot about the buttons
and now we know the interior is a huge downgrade. they got rid of the nice wood and aluminum and it's now nasty cheap plastic everywhere.
Great video and article guys. Would you get a current X3MC or this new m50?
Thank you! Tough one. Let me drive it some more in September and I'll tell you. It was too brief
Great ?
I am interested in your answer as well. I currently have a 2024 X3MC and thinking I will trade it in for the 2025 X3 M50i.
@@melissavelazquez4952 is there a reason why you would want to trade it so quickly?
As a performance car gal I enjoy the aggressiveness of the X3MC but sometimes it seems too much for regular city driving. For example if I make a turn off a stop sign and if I am not super gentle on the gas the shifting throws everyone around because it wants you to go!!! Roads in my area of CA are rough so yes you can feel all the imperfections because of the suspension, not back breaking or a complete deal breaker if it was just me, but for my family wouldn’t say it’s the most comfortable. Sometimes If I go fast off a red light and let’s say get stuck at the next light and don’t want to accelerate quickly after that the gears may say your back down but my rpm will stay high (3-4) while I slowly accelerate off the line again(not using paddle shifters). I turn it off and get it a rest it goes back to normal. Will mention it to the service department on my next check.
So wondering if the improvements in the M50 will be a step up from the current 40i but more comfortable than the X3MC to haul my kids around.
I’m very excited for the new X3M!❤
There is none
Also no m50i in europe, unless phev?
What’s the new power output of the B58?
Don't know yet. They will reveal that in June.
Why did they change it to m50i from m40i?
to make consumers think they are getting significantly more than the previous model, when they are actually getting less!
@@TMS5100 Facts!
I passed on a Porsche Macan for this. Better be worth it!
Same here. I was shocked at the interior of the Macan, it appeared to be sponsored by Tupperware. I think this will be worth the wait.
Is the new x3 now more similar to the current x5?
Maybe a bit from the side, but not by much
I wonder how the X3M competition is going to be😁😁😁😁Ⓜ️
Did they change the gear selector to the small toggle like on the X1?
Yes
Is this only for internal combustion ver.? iX3 should be totally different right?
Yes, iX3 is Neue Klasse, completely different
Good to know! When can we see the production ver. of iX3?
2025
Is there any production plan of new x3 in India.
At the plant in India?
Yes in - plant in India
WOWWWW
Is this gonna be the replacement of the X3M Competition?
Replacing the M40i
@@bmwblog with 4 exhaust tips??? Damn!
So im assuming they are phasing out the X3M? Maybe reducing how many models they offer? I'm just guessing based on the design and the new upgrades.
That's the rumor. No ICE X3M. Only EV
Why is the screen covered?
I guess they don't wanna show iDrive 9
I just hope they give me ambient lights in rear doors and for god sake have leather wrapped airbag cover and option to have stiched sensatec dash and door tops. I just can’t deal with plastics . Looking to upgrade my 22 x3
Hello Cole Trickle from S-Burg!
Hey Barry 😉 Kind regards
This looks good
Hopefully BMW nails this one perfectly!
Will the x3 m50i have 4 tailpipes?
Yes
@@bmwblog and x3m gonna have 8 then?😂
really tho, I dont how to feel about this
There is no X3M planned so far
@@bmwblog ohhh
Thank you for nice video hope bmw tune x3 steering better than previous model that make the car less fun to drive.
Let's see the final tune. So far so good
Am I right in saying that the next X3M is actually a iX3 M on the new platform?
That's what we heard
Since X1,X2 and 1 series are getting the quad exhaust pipes as well as on the new X3 M50.. And as long as there is no full fat M car for X1 X2, 1 series, Im guessing that we will not see a full fat X3 model. Lets see, im curious
x3m will then have 8 exhaust pipes 😀
@@thecoreYalex LoL 🤣🤣🤣🤣
no X3M is planned from what I know
BMW THE GREATEST
I have a 2023 x3M40i 20in black rims with the high-performance non rfl Yokohama with the sports rear differential. And I love it ! when my lease is up, I’m thinking about getting the M50 definitely
Full press reviews in September. So you have time
@@bmwblog I will be ready
But will they bring out a new X3 M Comp? Currently have a 2021 X3M comp and coming up to change it next year
Don't think there will be one. Only EV
Then x3 M50i it will be then
Debating between getting this when it comes out or the 2024 model local to me. They’re currently offering almost $13k off msrp for military
I think the 2024 is still a great car, especially the X3 M40i
get the 2024 model, the 2025 has much cheaper interior and loses a bunch of features but costs more. the new idrive is a huge step backwards.
And it is even bigger ! 😅
Is the adaptive suspension going to be air based?
No
@@bmwblogthank goodness
Did you happen to notice any improvements in leg room? That's the only area in which, I feel G01 lacks. Thanks!
It seemed about the same, but again, I need to sit in both one after another. Next month
@@bmwblog Thanks! Hope there's a bit more, that's the one thing I think the GLC has over the X3. Nothing else :D
It probably has a bit more, considering it's longer.
@@bmwblog I certainly hope so! :)
When they gonna unveil the new X3?
Mid June
WTH BMW tried to hide with all the bubble-wrapped.
Did you notice that around 13:50, the cars seats switch from black to oyster?
just b-roll from the other car
Still no air-suspension? You’re just giving market share to the GLC at this point.
No air suspension
audi SQ5 as well. even silly acura mdx has air suspension.
I like the new look of the performance steering wheel
Some people dont like the flat bottom
I'm waiting for the redesigned X5 which should be a beast.
Long way to go
September 2027 release date, no point waiting also not clear what engine will be available
When’s it for sale?
Fall 2024
please make a posibility to have huge-huge screens, even adding third screen, that would be a step ahead, please
😂 This comment will fly above most people’s heads
You should have asked the BMW guy to do something with the graphics of the instrument cluster.
He's in charge of steering
Will there be an X3M? And what’s going on with a new X4?
No X3 M, no X4. Only iX4
Oh no! That’s too bad. Was waiting for one of the new M models to come out. I had a 2023 BMW X4M Competition. Really liked it, but the Harman Kardon system was very subpar and interior quality wasn’t the best (very plastic, especially the dashboard)…so I went back to a 2024 Audi RS5 Sportback. Was hoping the new X3 and possibly X4 were going to have a true M model. Hopefully the X3 M50 will be much faster than the current X3 M40xi. Thanks for the update!
日本で発売されるのを楽しみにしてます！
When will this come to the U.S.?
Fall 2024
@@bmwblog Thanks!
@@bmwblog To China? also Fall 2024?
@@jasonguan9349明年四五月份了，没看这次试驾都没有国内媒体么，还早
I don't know by markets, too many to account for honestly
So M50 is a further tuned up B58 without any plug-in hybrid. Hope we see an M350i update soon as well.
Yes. But no m350i
@@bmwbloghp 450?
Nah, nothing even close
Is the M Sport Differential only available on the M50 and X3M?
Corect. And there won't be an X3M from what we know but BMW won't confirm that.
@@bmwblog look at this x3. It looks almost like an x3m. X3m will become plugin hybrid with more than 2,3tonns. Maybe way to much weight for an M Car...
There is no ICE X3M planned so far
I-drive dial FTW, hope it keeps the rear Energy Sword like lights 🥺
I love the covering on this car, do you tell us the the model and the reference. Thanks you
BMW X3 M50
@@bmwblog thx you my lord
Seems interesting.lets see how it looks like.So far the tail lights look like X5 ones and head lamps kinda looks like Chinese car chery tiggo 8!
The grill is hideous already. And they shortened the back window. Smh Why?!
The grille is fine, you'll see
Will those tires be all season? Can u speak to all season on 20 and 21 inch ……
There will be a variety of tires. I don't know what tires, but I know 18-21 and a 22" for M50
no more 19" option for x3. 20 and 21 only, at least in US.
Headlights from G30 LCI?
Somewhat similar
I hope it will be available in the EU. What is more, I hope it will be available in the next-gen x5 in the EU.:)
Don't think m50i will be available, maybe a phev like I the 5 series
Thank you for leaking the design in the chassis performance picture😂 you can see a lot of details in the front bumper an the side profile (hofmeister knick).
I'm sure BMW knew when they shared that slide. But honestly, no surprise. You can see the shape already in spy photos
2025 三系什么时候测评
and what can you tell about the new interior? That glass horizontal bar seems like the design seen in the new 5er and 7er, but in the video we can see some shard shaped patterns on the right of the glass. What are they? Look a bit unattractive.
It's a prototype. So not sure if all pieces are final. This one was a 1 year old prototype
Someone just posted on the Internet the new front light unit. Not what I expected but still good looking in my opinion.
Did they say if it has rear steering?
No rear steering
@@bmwblog oh dear given it has grown to almost as long as the current X5. Rear steering would be a must I think especially GLC already offers it.
Likely to be released too late in France to avoid the upcoming hybrid malus :(
Why do the headlights look better than the X5,M5 & X6 😢😢😢
Likely to bring them in line with the rest of the lineup
@@bmwblog The previous headlights look more aggressive and attractive 😍
These new ones we have on X5 and x6 are honestly not impressive 😑
BMW used to be the beast with their headlights and running day lights
Good morning
Am I the only one that hates these modern BMW interior/exterior design choices. It's almost like BMW hired Kia/Hyundai for this stuff.
Things I hate with new BMWs:
1.) No Cockpit like Design, and disproportionate bezels on the instrument cluster screen and Infotainment screen.
2.) No grab handles on the doors, instead we get cheap and flimsy door handles like in cheap cars.
3.) No gear lever selector as in earlier cars.
4.) Hidden exhaust.
Goodbye BMW
18 and a half minutes of technobabble and only one sentence about the engine. "It makes a little bit more power than before." ....Gee. Thanks. Useful information there.
Because they didn't wanna share that info yet
yep lots of words but saying basically nothing. it was annoying.
The next gen X3 is having a 6 cylinder engine means the X3 M is gonna have a 6 cylinder engine which also means the next-gen m3 m4 are gonna have a 6 cylinder engine
There is no X3M. And definitely no M4
@@bmwblogwhat does this mean?
And I wish they had gone for 22 inch even as optional
There is a 22 inch option. I think for M50 only