►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: kzfaq.info ►Compare the normal BMW X3 facelift: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jsmAZrpivdm-d40.html ►Comparison review with the competitors: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNFlesmZmLeRh6s.html 00:00 BMW X3 M40i facelift styling and sound 00:14 Exterior changes 01:02 Length and wheels 01:54 Suspension choices 02:05 New rear lights and exhausts 02:31 Exhaust note and 6-cyl engine 02:49 Key fob and doors 03:04 M steering wheel 03:15 Seat choices 03:30 New perforated sensatec 03:50 Seating position 04:03 Interior overview with BMW Live Cockpit Professional 04:22 Sensatec dashboard 04:32 Digital instruments 12,3” 04:44 User interface with real buttons 05:08 Voice assistant 05:20 BMW OS7 infotainment system 12,3” 06:55 Lower middle console 07:52 Rear seating area 09:06 Trunk / boot with measurements 10:44 Driving X3 M40i with motorway acceleration 15:34 About the adaptive suspension vs air suspension 16:50 Lane keeping assist 17:20 More high speed driving 18:29 Pricing of the M40i justified? 19:44 Sporty driving #BMW #BMWX3 Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

So many car reviews on KZfaq. The ones done here by Tomas however are the very best. Most meaningful and informative.

Even in the crossover/SUV segment, BMW still delivers the ultimate driving machine!

I also love your honestly Thomas, this engine is an GEM to own and hear all day but when it comes down to the every day person... money is a huge factor and you still get so much of this car from the base engine with some packages.

Tomas, I love your videos, very thorough. Keep up the great work! As far as USA pricing goes, the upgrade from base X3 engine to M40i is approximately $14K now and well worth it. I believe the difference was a little less back in December, around $11-12K. We just bought this car with tons of options. I think the European pricing may be much higher. You can get the M40i for high $50s to low $60K, depending upon options. You made an issue of the pricing. It's definitely under $70K fully loaded in USA. This BMW SUV is made in USA factory,, so maybe that's why it's cheaper (for us?) We ordered it in December and we got it in 1 month, even with all the shortages.

Germany is one of a few countries where "legally" you can test the top speed of a vehicle in a car review video.

B58 is the best BMW engine and one of the best overall

Thank you for your comments regarding the US regulations and laser lights!!! These nuances are good to know!

Interesting Review Thomas. I except the points you made on price and the X3 range opinions you have. Personally, after exhaustively testing competition (Audi, Mercedes, Volvo, Alpha Romeo, Genesis, Lexus, etc) in this market segment, from base model to sportier high-end models, this BMW M40I in my opinion hits the sweet spot across the X3 range and all other manufacturers ranges. Due to this, I ordered and will hopefully take delivery in UK, on the 20th April, as it has just come out of production at the Rossyln Plant in South Africa. The only 3 additions i did not upgrade and pay for, were, M Sport Seats (Uncomfortable unless on race track), Laser lights (Pointless on UK bendy and undulating roads and the Adaptive LED are really good anyway) as £1500 option, unless doing illegal speed of 200mph, adds no benefit and last of all, a towing hook, as have no need to tow. Choice is ultimately a personal thing, just as liking the look of something or not, as it is why we are all married to different people or have different partners! This BMW X3 M40I looks the part, while still being a drivers car and not a space-ship, as most cars are heading towards. I will remain with ICE until UK law takes away my freedom of choice in 2030, where an EV switch will have to happen. To me, a BMW should be black or white, just as a Ferrari should be Red and a Jaguar, racing green. So, I've gone for a non-metallic white, 21 inch wheels with red break callipers, black interior seating with blue stitching and full tech, professional pack, comfort pack, panoramic roof, etc. Only disappointment between this and pre LCI, is wireless phone charging, rear heated seats and the rear boot lowering leavers have all been removed (Don't know why the boot lowering seat leavers have been removed, as didn't think they were electronically or microchipped activated!). I first ordered a new X3 on April 30th 2021. So, this X3 will have taken just under 12 months from point of order and deposit made, to its arrival. I change out the summer tyres and put-on All Season run-flat tyres on the 21inch wheels. Done so with my current X5 40d M BMW. Changing wheel size and running winter tyres in UK is a waste of money in my view with the limited snow days we have. Hope this feed-back was of interest. You remain my go-to for KZfaq Car Reviews, great work.

The suv isn’t that exciting but you presented it with so much elegance and sophistication elevating the car to your class. Now that excites me!

🥰inline 6 cylinder BMW. Probably the last one😭

The M40i isn't really "double the price" of the base model. I have ordered a '22 M40i over the 30i because BMW made a number of options only available on the 40i. A few years back I could have optione a 30i exactly like the M40i. The price difference was under $10k US between the two vehicles.

The best option for the X3 is the 6 cylinder engine.

Thanks Thomas, balanced and informative as ever.👍🇦🇺

Excellent review. I had a 2018 X3 3.0d M and am replacing it with the same engine and M series 2022 model in Brooklyn grey. I will not have to read the manual….as thoroughly after viewing your video. Thank you.

Thomas...I've enjoyed your videos for a number of years...I miss Germany and the autobahn drives as I lived in Griesheim for 3 years back in the late 70's. We've had a '14 328 xi Sportwagon and recently sold our '19 230i xDrive. We now have an order for a '23 X3 M40i and your review was very helpful in our decision process. I, like you, much prefer tactile buttons verses controls buried in the infotainment screen and the I Drive 7 is much preferred over the new I Drive 8. We also chose the base 19" wheels for their comfort factor and lower tire replacement costs. Thankfully, while indeed more expensive than the base X3, it was certainly not 2x more here in the U.S., if so, we would have elected the base X3 model in M Sport trim for sure. Too bad we can no longer take delivery in Munich (as we did in 2014). Vielen Dank!

Already felt satisfied with my 2018 M40i now plan to move on to 2021 used same wow and wow this monster M40i x3 you must get one ok

Love the shout out to the car cleaning guys! 🤣

Autogefühl is a great channel, and Thomas is a brilliant reviewer. Only problem: Thomas is probably too tall. Great channel👏👏

Great review as always! How is the suspension in comfort mode comparing to an X3 30i in comfort? Are they both as comfortable, or maybe the 40i is a bit stiffer?

Thomas is my second favourite car reviewer after Doug DeMuro

Bravo to the cleaning crew!

I really like the facelift versions of BMW and other manufacturers. Because instead of reinventing everything they fix and improve previous design and features. So we still have the great BMWs infotainment and a lot of physical buttons instead of capacitive BS, controversial design choices and downgraded infotainment trying to mimic Android phone UI.

Even though the handling isn't as good, I feel this is more fun than the Macan. The engine note and gratuitous power is undeniable.

Portland, JAMAICA in The Building !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great work Thomas. How do you compared this car with Porsche Macan?

Carpet combing is an art.

This is the first time that I really didn’t mind not being able to get the sport wagon.

I’m lucky enough to own an M140i and can only imagine that 3litre performance in an SUV! 😮

hey Great Review !! One thing to keep in mind with summer performance tyres you get a lot more feedback while driving faster

Thanks 🙏 for a great review

I would be interesting in a video on the buying and service experience in Germany. I’ve bought several bmws in Japan which has fantastic amazing wonderful customer service. Lovely wonderful people at the Yokosuka bmw. However, upon my experience with bmw dealers in the US has been subpar. I recently gave my brother my m240i convertible because I hated taking it to the dealer for maintenance. It was a major culture shock for me. 😢 I’m curious about dealers in Germany or another European country. ❤ Thank you for your lovely videos.

Well base versions or 30i well equipped it is not that less expensive as you get a lot with 40i as standard.

0:10 wow is powerfull

Overall, it looks like an older BMW to me.

Hi Thomas. How would you compare suspension comfort between m340 and x3m40 on not ideas roads? Like patches and small bumps, etc. i know it different cars but still choosing upgrade over mine 3 series.

Bitte ein Vergleich X3 M comp. und X3 40i. Danke!

Hi Thomas….could you please test/review the m40d? Wonder if it’s worth the extra money 💰 (compared with the “normal” 30d)

I have also x3 f25 xline pro but sound of closing door is very poor 😢

instead of culture i think a perfect word is personality? With the m40i its very well rounded personality :)

Why 360PS? Here in US, MY 2022-2024 are 388PS? Strange BMW decision.

19" looking like 17s lmao. Needs 2 tone wheels tbh

Any ETA on when can we expect video on 2023 X5?

I still feel that the x5 45e plug in hybrid is a better buy. You still got the inline 6, plus a short range battery, and much more room for the similar price range.

Pre LCI was better.

Why there’s no X4 M40i review ???

Pre LCI looked nicer in my opinion.

Valeu canal 🇧🇷🇵🇹

Double the price where? 😂 some math issues here my dear ❤

Are these the BMW South Africa built units ?

@Autogefühl I see you cover many facelifts. Are you planning to make a review of the new 2022 Ford Focus facelift?

the US spec X3 M40i has 25 extra hp

This is the worst spec’d M40i I’ve ever seen. Idk who at BMW thought this should be the spec they show off. Colors, wheels, no black line trim, red brakes outside (opposed to the blue) but blue accent stitch inside, I could go on. No wonder you say the “base model” looked better, it was much more nicely spec’d!

Guys are building these on their days off from building Camaros 😅

Sorry but rear looks horrendous to me. Rear looks of the car is really important to me.

BMW's design team has either goven up or are messing with us with their latest cars..

a chic car in all respects, but narrow front seats. even though I'm pretty skinny

They continue to water down the M brand. Very sad indeed.

Thomas

You love BMWs don't you ? LOL

🎉

Суля по последрим моделям бмв - это почлелние классеые машины😢😢😢

I think it’s a little bit overpriced for what you get

Make less power then the g20 M40i...

Nice car, but to expensive 😁

What is with those tail lights?????? EEEEEWWWWW!

Poor choice of alloys. Needs 21' in black.

That iDrive OS is so laggy 😂....

I'm sorry ,but facelift has done very little for an already plain looking design.Mercedes and Audi are in front !

Hi

The rear has fake air vents too, I don`t want this car

The car feel and look already outdated... Sublim 6 inline but design is "meh"

Great review! The BMW looks outdated and runs on dino juice….

no more gas cars plz

Ugly. Those who buy is because of it's badge. I rather get the new Mazda CX 60 2.5 phev or soon inline 6.

Hi