2018 BMW X3 M40i Performance Edition Test Drive Video Review
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- Опубликовано: 16 апр 2018
- The vehicle tested here is no mere entry base level crossover; this is the M40i performance edition which marks the marks the first M Performance version of an X3. New for 2018 is the 3rd generation luxury crossover with prices ranging from $42,650 for the base xDrive30i model up to $54,500 for the M40i model seen here.
There are 2 engine options available on the 2018 BMW X3 with the first being a 2.0 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that makes 248 horsepower and the second engine equipped on the M40i model is a 3.0 liter turbocharged 6-cylinder that makes 355 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy ratings check in at 20 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway.
The real magic is in the way it drives. The BMW M40i is surprisingly good. BMW engineers have tweaked and refined the chassis, suspension, and steering.
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This reviewer seems to be somewhat jaded when it comes to BMW. I think the car is worth every dollar given the amount of performance and the looks of the SAV. Also, the car out shines the competition by not just a little. Can't wait to get my hands on the New X4 M40i!
Good review, except for the comments re: price and practicality. As a new owner of an X3 M40i, I can't think of any other car i'd rather have at this price point. I actually think it's a relative bargain for the performance you are getting. The engine is very fuel efficient for a car that can do 0-60 in 4.6 seconds. Comparably equipped Macans, Velars, and GLC 43s are considerably more expensive. The SQ5 and Macan's trunk are tiny - the X3 utilizes its compact footprint really efficiently. Great car.
Could not say it better myself!
I don’t know what this loon was talking about 16 mpg. I just ordered my M40 yesterday and I’m coming out of an M4 which gets 20-21 mpg on a daily basis. 17 mpg on a bad day! And the price is great! 4.4 seconds to 60! 4.6 at the most!
I agree this thing is a beast. There is a YT of one on the autobahn going 260 km/h or about 160 MPH. That's insane for a SSUV. I wanted one but the MSRP is still too much for be to swallow. Ended up getting a loaded X3 30i for 47K. I got 7K off from rebates and dealer discounts. It had a 54K MSRP. You can really deal on BMW's unlike Mercedes. Still makes 60 MPH is just over 6 seconds. Good enough for my needs. But the design is spot on. Lots of room and the ergonomics are best in class. This is simply best in class SSUV IMO.
@@nikiller95 The engine is underrated for power...it produced at the wheel what BMW stated. It has around 415 HP.
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Great car ! We have had ours for 1 1/2 years and 20k miles. We love the way it handles and our mpg hangs around 26.2. Our price was 48k for our car.
I own it, and it is worth every pennies.
OMG, I wish I have what you have. Hope one day...
Me too, you're right
$65k for a fully loaded one? Reasonably priced I would say. Name me 1 competitor that is either a better car or much better priced.
It is why I'm looking at then right now.
That’s very well priced. It basically comes fully loaded unlike a Porsche. Bad analogy man
Love the X3 and that colour!!
We've got the 2020 M40I and love it...it's a Blast, comfortable and feels Solid!
Black on cognac with executive package. 0-60 in mid 4’s, amazing seats, comfortable highway/long distance cruiser, ambient lighting to make you feel like your sitting in a lounge, intuitive idrive, plenty of cargo space, tow 4000+lb and don’t have to worry about potholes or gravel....yeah I think it’s a pretty good deal
It's a solid ride for sure...Love it.
A 3 series wagon is 60k with a 4 banger, 65k for this top spec M40i is resonable. There is a big difference between the two.
What's wrong with spending 65 grand on this car? The mere fact that it's a compact SAV doesn't mean anything in regards to what it should be worth. Ok, so why would one pay 90 or even 100 grand on a Macan? And please don't tell me the Macan is a real sports car. Despite what some people claim about its athleticism, the Macan is still a crossover. And in fact in many ways, the M40i outshines the Macan for a lot less money. I spent 67 grand on my M40i and it's a better car than anything else in this price range.
I love my my M40i too great choice.
Agree 100%, the m40i isn't the best looking in its class but is so much more fun to drive than the Audi or the Merc and costs £30k less than the macan turbo s with the spec I wanted and you get more for your money too, wonder why Porsche don't have HUD yet - was a deal breaker for me.
웅이 totally agree
it ain't a macan tho
d p , you're right it's not and it's tens of thousands of less. So once again we're back to my original point. Why would you not think a Macan is overpriced and that the M40i is? Have you driven either one of them? The Macan is good by virtue of being a Porsche. It has Porache DNA. But it "ain't no" 911. It's a crossover and as someone who owns the M40i and whose brother owns a Macan GTS I'm here to tell you that both of us are convinced this M40i is a better buy than the Porsche.
This car is incredibly well priced. Do you know anything about how much cars cost?
Autobytel the Audi sq5 you tested before this, is slower, far less sporty(your words) fake exhaust tips and more expensive ($68k) yet you don't blink at the pricing? Why the big spiel here?
this suv is in line with all the rest I don't see a problem with the price, glc 43 around same price- jaguar f pace, audi sq5, etc etc
Thank you
No problem with you saying the price is too high, but you'll have to tell us what equils this unit for less. Or what you should be getting for your 65,000. From what I can tell the SQ5 or GLC 43 is the same price spec'd the same. The whole reason for saying the price is just too high should be because there is an obvious alternative to save without giving up anything or getting more for the same dollar figure.
$65k expensive? Try looking at the price of this in other markets. In Australia this will be closer to $120k on the road ! Stop whinging about price. You don’t know how lucky you are !
in here (turkey) 200k :) of course not turkish lira, Dollar...
93 k USD in France without any options !!
what? it's like the best value for price in it's segment......
This car's price is in line with the rest. We have a Q7 and will be downsizing (in size, not quality) to this car, expect to see it in a few weeks. Ours came to 67k and worth every bit. Drove the SQ5 as a comparison and liked this better both in performance and looks.
I really think this is a strong vehicle. I want one but I have discovered many owners having major issues with the drive train vibrating the cabin and steering wheel and no good fix. Lot's of frustration on the forums.
That said I don't think it's over-priced for what your getting. You could skip the Executive package and adaptive shocks and come in close to 60k new. There are some pre-owned ones out there now for 50k. It's a BMW... which means
BRING MORE WALLET.
What do you mean by m40i performance? Are there any other trims of m40i?
i would like an affordable m540i plz
Do the headlights swivel? In other words, do the headlights turn into the corner with you when you turn?
Some Times yes. They have adaptive high beams with an auto function too
16 mpg is good. My 2014 TL SH-AWD got the same gas mileage. And my F10 M5 got 13.7mpg. I consider 16mpg is good :)
mine in city is 14. 16 is understandable as sell, depends on your driving behavior
You failed to mention that it had top-tier safety picks from the iihs, above basically every SUV in its class, it scored on top. That is worth its weight in gold. If you're going to complain about the price please don't review cars like this. Awesome vehicle, good review, but I have to give a thumbs down because you complained about the price and brought up gas mileage. Get over it.
Turning the volume knob isn't as easy. At least not while driving. You have to reach out, grab something and then turn it vs just making circling motions with your hand.
or you could use that little button next to your hand on the steering wheel...
Yes. But those buttons show wear if you use them too much. My previous vehicles steering wheel volume buttons had visible wear.
I think you didn't close the hood all the way down. :) At least at the passenger side. :) It's strangely tilted.
What you pay is what you get in general.
65k?? There are too many rivals out there though....crazy
Not a fan of soccer mom's vehicles like this one, I'm curious to know when will m340i arrive, that would be a fun car to drive
Shuo Wang wait X3M and M3 coming, M3 could be AWD
Well, if you want performance + good fuel economy, you should take XC60 T8, it will do 0-100 at 4.9 and 2.1L/100km
Agreed, the XC60 looks better, is more efficient, and the performance is almost as good as the X3 M40i. BUT, the sound of the X3 M40i is amazing. I still agree that the XC60 T8 is the better choice though.
Jeff Glucker, you are obviously underpaid... $65,000 is a really good price for this car. In Europe loaded one costs $110,000
Iwo ok that’s just not factually accurate
Or just wait 12 months and get a CPO M40i with 6,000 miles on it for say 58k ?
Smart
Once you drive it the price just make sense. There is no other car in this segment that drives like it. You will have to spend 30k more to get GLC 63 or Macan Turbo to outperform this car.
Macan S..?
You obviously aren’t well read on the class… a similarly equipped Caddilac XT5 or Porsche Macan are just as expensive if not more.
Yeah, he's just biased. He can't get past the fact that this is a compact SAV and he feels it should be cheaper because it's not a "bigger car".
BMW ain't no Porsche. Get that in your head.
Also xt5 is not even in the same class. I mean similarly specd land cruiser is also in this range 😂😂
d p You talk a lot for someone who has no proof of anything to substantiate your opinions. Put your money where your mouth is and go buy a Macan.
d p clearly you don’t know what you’re talking about soooo... good luck with that. “BMW ain’t no Porsche”? 🤣😆🙄
The tester really thinks 65k for this powerful BMW is too much? Wow, I guess the tester hasn't been working in the car industry for too long
Which is better
Bmw x3 m40i
Audi sq5
They're both fantastic. It depends on what you're looking for. You have to go see the cars and drive them to find one for you.
m40i
Driven both and opted to buy the m40i, liked the looks and interior slightly better on the sq5 but the bmw was hands down better to drive (handling is not that far behind the Macan Turbo s) and sounds fantastic!
I chose the SQ5. Not the quickest of its peers, but for me, looks, cabin quality and tech was more important. And the SQ5 is hardly a slouch.
As you can see from the comments the only way you will truly know which is best (for you) is to drive both.
It is individual, both cars are great.
This is the first BMW I actually like BUT that price is...... probably 10-15 to high.
It's really not. You can have this car for under 60 grand. Depends on how you spec it. But even at that mid 60 range, believe me it's worth it.
go drive 1 its not to high
My X3 M40i does 4.1 seconds. I replaced the stock rims and runs flats to lighter rims and regular tires. It's a lot faster.
Better on gas??
@@davdez2704About 1 to 2 miles more, than epa estimates. But ifor me it is hard to take it easy on the gas pedal.
@@badimpulses17 dude, i test drove one last month, insane... im looking at a 2018 m40i fully loaded even with the radar driving assistance plus, 21k miles asking 41,900, maybe could offer 39k, is that a good deal?
@@davdez2704I would check the price at Carmax see if it comes close to what there price is. I would differently get extended warranty for it.
@@davdez2704 That’s a pretty good deal if it’s indeed fully loaded. Does it have the adaptive suspension? I am looking at a bunch of them (2018) and the fully loaded ones are in the $43-46K range.
No vented seats
Yep that's a miss for sure and lots of early owners of the 2018 having major drivetrain issues with rear drive axles being replaced. Not good. BMW means "Bring more wallet"
After taxes I paid $65. They took mine to as low as they could go cause when BMW wants to sell you a car they will make the numbers work. Even if it means they are making only $500-1000. They also gave me max for my trade in too. That’s a plus. Going from a TRD Pro Tacoma to this..........night and day in quality and performance. And to say the least, the X3 is a true AWD vehicle. Tacoma’s lack of power and quality killed me, I was using it for beach adventures and hunting, I’m 100% sure the X3 will do the same. The last straw that broke the camels back was Toyota’s SHIT QUALITY PAINT JOB, my paint was cracking under the clear coat and not just in one spot but 4 spots all over the truck. Their lack of response and blaming me and other factors was simply too much to handle. No more under powered Toyota for this guy ever again.
My X3 was almost fully loaded minus the gimmicky hand waving motion sensor thing.
Is the reviewer aware of what cars cost? Is there another similar vehicle with similar performance and features and quality that costs so much less? NO. He places a huge emphasis on the final price....which is par for the course and can be seen as a great deal when compared to the Macan. In many ways, this one short sighted point undermines all other points he makes in this review.
Get with the program BMW, put hybrid engines into your SUVs already. Or invent a new fuel efficient technology.
Point taken, the price tag is too high for conscious people.
Imagine living in Belgium and paying €65k for a kinda decent specced x3 2.0 diesel
You should buy a Kia and forget about German premium cars
I just dont understand why BMW doesnt offer M sport steering wheels to the new X3, especially the M40i..
They do since 2019 for the X3 M40i in the USA. Unfortunately, the X4 M40i did not receive the steering wheel for the 2019 model year.
I read a forum that said it was due to a lack of supply.
First MSport? Wrong. I have a 2012 35i MSport w the twin turbo inline 6
sabresrule716 first m sport in a x3 model
Simple solution just buy it later next year and save a ton of money.
How does one become not to like BMW cars, how is that even possible.
People who want a more reliable car (on paper). Ironically, those who buy a Toyota because it'll last 200,000 miles never drive it for 200,000 miles.
trade in for a new magoo model in the 3 years...
There are other good car brands. My personal favorites other than BMW are Audi and Volvo. BMW is great but some people don’t like their designs or price tags. Audi and Volvo can be slightly cheaper and still offer a great European Car experience. Idk why people buy Toyota though, any car that isn’t European sucks.
Damn Americans, saying $65k is expensive lolol.
Considering price and my heart's desire, I would get M40i over anything else, BUT (!!) it is not the fastest in the segment. Mercedes GLC 63 S is...
"coppery" color? Dude, you must have some color blindness. Have you been tested?
The side mirrors, nose, and front spoiler trim are all a brushed copper color, even though it looks silver in pics. He's correct.
jjl2112 I humbly withdraw my comment. However, he could still have some color blindness 😁
ah....No. I purchased it because it is the best of all worlds..and massively out performed my present 335 ix. Both mileage, performance and space! $60,000 fair enough.
wow 0-60 is the same as the X5 with the V8 lol
What SUV has this performance, quality and style for less money? The SQ5 has equal quality and better interior but lacks the performance and prices out almost the same. The Mercedes is more and is outdated.. the Macan of equal performance is outdated and way way more expensive. I think you need tone down your dislike of BMW and be honest here. All the german cars are about 20% overpriced. Call it how it is...
“19s would probably be better…” 🤣😂
I always love your reviews....but come on...it's a BMW...and that price is not outrageous at all. It's too to know that the price hasn't gone up that much from previous models.
It's a nice OVERPRICED small SUV.
Sc0tt69 I’m getting one for my wife. Like they say if you can’t afford it don’t do it
Price compared to what? An MDX, it competes with the GLC 43, SQ5s. Come back to earth.
Not a huge fan of the front end. BMW needs to stop stretching the front kidney look. I like the sporty engine & suspension, but the interior the Audi SQ5 is better & more attractive.
My biggest hang up with this video is the way you are wearing those shades, and this is coming from someone who doesn't care about your review or your cheapness...
The vehicle is fine but I didn't care for his review.
consider the price of this car would be double in China Hummmmmmm
Rather take my Gl’s from Mercedes
If you don’t want to pay $65k plus for the BMW X3 M40i, then let’s face it you’re a chump. It’s funny how people would compare this car against a Porsche Mecan GTS and y’all complaining about $65k, dude a GTS starting price goes at $68,900 and goes just north. This dude should be riding an American car if he’s complaining about the price, so fucken typical, (You want to drink Ace of Spades, but you want Miller Lite beer price, GTFO) pay up or don’t even talk about the car or make a review, because no shit it’s going to cost a lot.
All this and no remote start - go figure!!
Extremely stiff suspension even in comfort mode. Bounces down the road unless you are on new asphalt. Uncomfortable after five or ten miles.