B58 can’t be beat for a daily driver. The GV70 powertrain isn’t even close.

Always liked your videos! The Genesis' biggest problem when compared to x3 is its engine, b58 is just another league, first of all due to legendary efficiency of bmw's inline 6.

X3 beats the GV in every performance category. You are the ONLY car reviewers who claimed that the BMW interface isn’t the best in the category. Hint: when putting the car in drive, look at the display behind of the steering wheel.

Had a x3 second year they were out. It was amazing back then . It was even very reliable. My girlfriend drove it and kept the keys for herself.

Ive always loved the Halo energy sword tail lights of this model. Looks so futuristic.

Thank you guys for all the great car content all these years. Todd and Paul are awesome

I have 2020 and absolutely love it perfect car to own. Sporty, utilitarian, family friendly.

Another video! Keep them coming guys!!

I had the X3M Comp but this is the better car. All the strengths of a good sized SUV and all the handling / power you would need. The X3 M Comp ride just took all the utility’out of the SUV.

Wow thank you guys i was waiting for this review 🙏🏼

I wish I could like the gv70 but it looks like an amc pacer in the back. Idrive 7 is my favorite infotainment system - not sure what you’re on about with Mercedes and genesis having better systems. Mercedes systems are truly confusing and the genesis system is fine but lacks the quick and versatile control knob. Also love that you can use those preset buttons on the bmw to instantly navigate to any screen in the system (or set a destination, dial a certain number, etc). I don’t own a bmw currently so I’m not saying this out of bias.

This is my first video I’ve watched of you guys, I am in the market for one of these, we have a new addition on the way and I have to get rid of the daily to accommodate. Very very good first impression by you guys! Instant subscribe.

I just received mine yesterday and all I can say is Wow. I also believe it is faster than the Genesis model. I think it's more Manly too. Just saying. Loved your review.

You guys are absolutely fantastic presenters. Your conversational style is informative and refreshing. Kudos!

Guys that’s the vernasca leather for sure. Omg you brought up the shoe. The SO has an X3 so I see it everyday in the garage and I tell everyone it’s a puffed up with air clown shoe. Which is a favorite. So I ordered the build your driving! 😂

You guys need more views

Great review! Did you guys time it so the commercial matched the drivers switch?

X3 M40i fun Suv to drive real ultimate driving machine.

The value for the X3 M40i is insane when you buy a 2020 or 2021 with low miles. Just picked one up for $39k with 19k miles. One owner no accidents with m differential. You can get even better deals on the 2018 or 2019 ones, but they don't have the same supra engine. I also own a 2017 M2 and gotta say the smiles per gallon in the X3 M40i is really close to my M2

I think the problem with the Genesis style is that it will not age well… I personally do not like it. I sometimes see first gen X3s on the road and they still look good today after all these years… I think BMW is right in keeping their style toned down. That’s why I like bemers, even though I drive a big Honda box… ;-)

Are those wheels BMW winter rims? If not, what is the brand/ model/ size?

Biggest complaint about the X3 M40 is the harsh ride on stock runflat tires that gets worse with the optional larger wheels. This one looks to be on smaller snow tires. Would have been nice to hear how the ride was on these wheels.

I rented a car for the drive from Vancouver to Whistler this winter, and got lucky that the only thing they had left with winter tires was an X330. I was very surprised by it. Even with the 4 cylinder engine, it was fast, fun and comfortable. It confidently crushed the curvy road to Whistler. It wasn't as fun as the 2008 325i we had years ago, but it was way more fun and comfortable than the 2018 330GT that we had recently. I know they're in different classes, but how does it compare it to the Cayenne?

Why are all BMW guys saying their BMW’s have a Supra engine? It’s like a new trend. New Supra is all BMW. A real Supra engine from back in the day is not in any BMW. So your BMW B58 has a BMW engine, that Toyota agreed on a partnership building a new generation Supra. It’s a spectacular drivetrain.

Ya not sure about their opinions about gv70 though. Genesis has got a Cheapie” feeling to it. Just a little… compared to the tip top bmw.

I was not as impressed with the GV70 especially after factoring in reliability and the dealer service experience. Read many horror stories of owners dealing with Hyundai service and waiting for parts for Genesis vehicles. BMW has great reliability in the X3 and a great service experience.

RS3, then X3 M40, cool…

My 23’ Lexus NX350h is a wagon according to my documents from them. X3 would have been my 2ed choice!

I love the videos that you guys make however, I just want to make sure that you are telling me that the guys at Hyundai have out done the BMW Guys??

Me gusta bmw para mi familia

Wait for it ... the title comes at the end. Not like Marvel end credit scenes, but still enjoyable.

Nice video. It's not clear to me why steering wheel "feel" is important anymore. I realize some car brands have retained some feel despite transitioning to electric steering racks (necessary for driver assistance technology), but I'm not persuaded it's important. The car steers precisely; some cars have suspensions that automatically change when the road surfaces changes. But what's important is that you are in control of the automobile, are pointing it where it needs to go and it does exactly that - and that's it. Getting rid of the hydraulic steering rack reduces weight and improves fuel efficiency. Given the urgent need to reduce emissions and fight human-caused climate change, that's what's important. "Sterile feel" is a triviality. Get over it.

Can't you tune these to run E40 with a JB4 ?

What is the size of the wheel hub in the video？

I really hope this channel does well because I'm in . When I watch you guys I forget about the helicopter hovering over my house

Love this crossover, but the lack of steering feedback drives me crazy!

It’s not sensatec. It is Vernasca leather

They said, “The GV70 drives with more personality than this.” This has to be an April Fools video. They’re wrong.

Nice in depth review but you lost me at genesis having better infotainment than BMW’s idrive. Genesis doesn’t come even close to BMW in anyway.

It's interesting that you can feel the differences between Comfort and Sports modes, because I could never perceived them.

I came so close to buying an X3 M40i, then I took a test drive in a GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige, bought it after the drive. The Beemer is more enthusiast oriented, the Genesis is a better all rounder, no comparison in interior fit/finish and tech. Former BMW and Jaguar owner, the Genesis surprised me, zero regrets.

You want da toof!? Y'all can't handle the TOOF!

I dont thing the GV70 will age well… That style will look dated in a few years. It already does for me. I think BMW is keeping their designs fairly minimal and that’s a good thing.

I've been test driving these, and like these guys there is just something about this version that doesn't do it for me. The car is good, but I'm only willing to finance a new BMW if it is great, and I don't think these are great. I agree the screen and system is part of the problem. I think a good part of the problem is that everyone is rushing to put in too much technology and we get less car as a result. I don't want a mobile laptop, I want a car.

Aqui no Brasil não tem X3 nessa cor.

Fair analysis; however, I would never consider a Genesis over a BMW. Genesis is still a Hyundai! You can’t escape your humble beginnings/roots, lol! I’d summarize it this way: Macan GTS/S > BMW X3M > MB AMG > Audi SQ 5 > everything else follows. BTW, this channel deserves way more subscribers/views! Cheers all!

The GV70 ain’t it. I know it’s all subjective but I’m not sure what you two see in that. Perhaps you like dimples. And please, select SPORT PLUS! All that talk of it needing just a little bit more is solved if you just would have pressed the sport button one more time!

Hi, from Japan!! First of all, I’m glad that sounds like Paul gets back his holy voice♪♪ X3 M40i must be a great SUV. Good looking. Fun to drive. Usable for family. Only problem is we can’t afford to buy it. I’ve heard Mazda’s goal is becoming Japanese BMW. I believe they can become it. Then, they would be able to put good and inexpensive SUV on the market.

I know what you mean about the sterile feeling with modern petrol BMWs- they almost feel fully electric (in a bad way). I test drove a 220i coupe a few months ago and was left feeling very indifferent to it. The acceleration and braking felt too 'digital', it was either on or off, and it gathered speed a bit too clinically and efficiently, with little in the way of involvement or fun. Along with the fact that there is no manual, BMW as the 'ultimate driving machine' is utterly no longer true these days

Speaking of Autotempest... Why do they and all the other major third party car listing sights no longer list any new Porsche's?

Cool review guys, but sometimes controversy is good bmw has been doing it for yearssssss and ppl like controversy and the sells proves that, in other words majority rules.. I had a 2009 infiniti Fx50 the styling was very different outside the box , but the sales wasn’t there, GV70. I love that suv .. styling cues are nice. but will it look good over time? Hmm 🤔. BMW imo has always had that sporty look to them. That’s what they’re know for. If you want elegance , I’ll lean towards Mercedes , because that’s their design cues. Gv70 tends to try to mix those two together, but is it cohesive? 🤔 idk their designs can be a bit overwhelming to me especially with the exterior lighting designs. Those sharp two tiered headlights and taillights can be a big too much for my likings. I own a 23 X3M. I like the design. It’s simple but yet a bit classy too me. I have in all black with black wheels, black shadowline pkg.

Is this ride in comfort mode much stiffer than the 30i x3????

My theory about controversial styling is that BMW bosses looked at the marketing budget and went, 'too high. Get us talked about for free.' Tesla did /does this by winning drag races.

Inevitably, all vehicles in every segment have grown in size and girth to accommodate fat/obese people. Of course safety systems and tech have led to curb weights going up as well. It's a transportation device not a living room but it's what Americans want, big, lumbering SUVs and trucks.

The tester had Vernasca Leather - not sensatec. The seat pattern and door stitching are the giveaway. - Might annotate the comment that "sensatec" wasn't ready for anything in the vid. If the hosts spilled anything in the tester shown in the vid, they didn't spill it on sensatec. Shoppers take note - what the guys may not have emphasized is the performance and handling of this vehicle... which is the one thing that clearly separates X3m40i from its class competition. The other SUVs mentioned in the video can't compete with the go-go of the m40i. If you are buying an X3m40i, it's because you like curvy roads and revs - but need an SUV. The X3m40i is the best performance value in its class with B58 reliability to boot. GV70 just can't (love the interior!), and the Macan that matches performance cost between 20 and 25 thousand dollars more (if you can avoid ADM from porsche). If money is not an issue, then certainly buy the Macan GTS. It's the only Macan that is faster in a straight line (with added Sport Chrono, it starts at $89k US). MX will be more, but it's a more comfy cabin... by a large margin (though the back seat has less legroom and headroom), and the Macan will handle much better.

I was close to buying one of these (I’ve owned two new BMWs including one with a B58). As we already have an SUV in the family, I wasn’t concerned with absolute space so when Tesla dropped the price of the model Y by 20%, I test drove the Y. The Y has better steering than modern BMWs outside of full M cars IMO. The BMW does everything so well, and you can’t beat the noise. However, as you alluded to, it’s sterile. They need a bit more M in their M lights.

4.5s 0-60Mph is with no LC.

I can read and I still can't cook :)

Is not a supra engine, supra have BMW engine

Gosh, why does this leather look so bad, even Mazda has better leather on its seats! BMW should really reconsider this.

Strut front. 😐

Hot hatches are not dead. A $70k "compact" crossover is not a hot hatch. Good test drive otherwise.

You fucking lost me with that Genesis comparison.

This is not Sentatec

GV70 is hands down BETTER

Macan is a scam, super heavy, takes tons of gas, rides stuff, heavy steering wheel, noisey, 2 seconds turbo lag

Even though the GV70 has the same hp number it’s way slower then the m40i ,drag race them and you’ll see. So with all du respect, no I’d stick with the BMW thank you. Plus their driving on shitty winter tires.completely disagree with their review on this amazing car , these guys make no sense whatsoever