2021 BMW X3 review: Best mid-sized luxury SUV?

When are you guys going to review the new x4!? Really keen to hear your opinions :)

What country are they made in??

You are my favorite car reviewer.

Hi Paul, love your channel, very honest and informative vedios everytime. Any chance you would do a BMW x1 review?

I drove an X4 3.0i and found it sluggish from take off. Wondering if the X3 is the same. Didnt see any comment of this in the review so I assume it is not an obvious flaw. The review was great BTW.

Interior is so outdated that you don't want to spend $80-90k on this car.

Crackle and pop with a four cylinder? 😏

Thank you for this video. I have one query related to x3 personal assistant. It doesn't operate for the simple features like adjusting temperature etc.. Is it a limitation with X3? I didn't see any specific video which take through all the available commands which can be used in bmw x3 (iDrive 7). It would be great if you can create a video on that. Thank you.

DCT is smoother than Torque converter by the way

I'm loving my 2021 X3i. IMO, besides it being a beautiful car, it is an incredible driving machine. I couldn't be happier. Hope it continues to amaze me.

I love your review! Also, can you please review X4 or X6?

4 words - I freekin love mine ! I never gave the previous models a look and the original X3 was a bit rubbish.

Does your X3 decelerate/light braking sensation once you put your foot off the accelerator?

Hey Paul, please please do some reviews on the Audi q3 and q5 cars. Hard do find any good and substantial independent reviews on these cars. And thanks heaps for this X3 review.

Top review. Very smooth flowing.

I bought my 2021 X3 i in April. I am loving everything about it. It is an amazing driving machine. I drove tested the other cars in its category, and this driving machine beat them out. I will never drive anything else.

Good review. You pay for what you get from BMW.

Isn’t there a BMW recall out for their cars with the steering wheels and gauges on the right side?

That extra profile gives that much extra comfiness in ride quality

Pls review for compitition as well ps

I own the US version of this car, love it. Same color combo and the M sport package, mine has heated seats, the matte fineline trim, and the upgraded stereo.

Made in America. Might as well buy a Ford...

I just sold my X3 30i and replaced it with a new M40i. Loved the 30i which never missed a beat and was pretty punchy but 40i is really exciting to drive and feels like a real performance SUV. There is an X3 face lift coming so deals on current vehicles are good.

I just bought my fully loaded X3 in the US. The driving assistance pro package does a good job, though the X5 I have is better at that. I do keep it on.

G’day Paul, I have a 2020 X3 30i and love the car all except for a flaw (I believe) in the live cockpit. I will do my own upload of it but, when you next test any BMW with live cockpit fitted have a look at how much the live cockpit display and the idrive screen as in camera display etc dims when you are driving in overcast or low light, such as reversing under a tree/shaded spot, into a garage, that sort of thing. BMW in there wisdom put an ambient light sensor in the upper left corner of the cockpit display that bizarrely dims all displays when daylight inside the cabin is reduced. 😳
Here is what to do. Park the car in a shaded area, then select the reverse camera, you can do that by pressing the sensor button and then select rear camera. Now grab your mobile and turn on the torch and shine the torch on the upper left of the cockpit display and watch how much brighter everything gets. On some days you can barely see the cockpit/speedo display as it’s so dull. I took mine to BMW and they said to bad we won’t be doing anything about it despite the obvious safety issues. It needs someone in the press to get it out there before they will do anything. I have also tested this on a brand new X5 M and it’s the same. Cheers

BMW: Best SUVs
MERC: Best Sedans
AUIDI : Best Estates/Wagons

Heated seats are standard in Europe - guess they think you Aussies are hot enough. Watched a few reviews- surprised how you were unsure about the 2l engine and ride, they are renowned for both over here.

Just ordered one today, got 6 weeks to wait for delivery. As for cost, we'll vs a Mazda suv it was around £15/m dearer, and much cheaper than the audi & merc equivalents.

Ahh,,,, Still loving these videos. I don't know people still dislike these honest and professional reviews of journalists. Like, WHY?! Hahaha nvm

so when bmw does a all black interior is nice and classy but when other do it is to dull and dark....i saw this with almost all reviewers...

Hi Paul, if you have to rate the Bridgestone Alenza on the BMW vs the Premium Contact 6 on the XC and Kia, which one would you recommend on a Hyundai Tucson on 19 inch wheel?

i don't like the rear design 😐

how is the diesel engine these days? i.e the 20d. if mostly drive short distances, is it still a no no to diesels?

waitttt
this has zoom?


if i only had a driving license...

looking forward for Q5 & GLC review!

1 & 2 series please Paul!

Thank you Paul, is BMX X3 sdrive 20i a good one to consider, or is it Volvo Xc60 better. any suggestions

Good review but why did BMW leave the diagonal bracing behind the the black grill in silver??? Once you see it, it's very hard to un-see. Surely a coat of matt black would make it less intrusive. Other than that, not a bad vehicle.

X7,Q7,GLE450 reviews please

Please review the 2 Series Gran Coupé

Outdated feeling....

The Volvo XC 40 and XC 60 are better cars both in build quality and driving experience.

Hi Paul can you do a review on the new Haval h6 please

Great review Paul, thank you.
I traded a Mercedes Benz GLA in on the new BMW X3 only because after a back injury I found the GLA was a little awkward entering and exiting and I think the Merc GLC is a little bland. I love the BMW but didn’t particularly like the look of the 19” wheels so I bought the 21” M40 wheels and noticed instantly the difference in ride quality. To compensate I replaced the run-flat tyres with ordinary tyres, this fixed that problem. Also, I went for the heated seats.
I love this car.

I drive the same car and love the semi autonomous driving. Works well for me on major roads and freeways

Hi, I hate to bug for reviews but would it be possible to review the new Haval H6 Ultra? It looks like really great value for money, awesome features and super modern interior, but I really want to find out what the engine and driving is like.

Hi Paul, did u wear the Rado captain cook?

Gee whiz Paul you're even rocking a bmw-esque hoodie!

X3 is not mid sized the X5 is