[nyalpine90]

what a disappointment

[EWL5]

Originally Posted by MidnightLight

So glad that the fabric dash is indeed just an option and not standard.

They wanted some of that Mazda action!

[julienjj]

They could just have stretched the current model for another 4-5 years, but no, they had to ruin this one too.

The interior just looks bad.

Meh exterior and unremarkable generic DRL design (is this an audi ?)

The light up grilles is just peak aliexpress tooning

The Mazda CX-70 looks nicer.

[HeatJoey]

Before I read and think about anything else did they fix or change the seats ? I sold my m40i in January mainly because of that problem. It actually hurt after driving something really wrong with the seat or position , on an otherwise amazing vehicle . I enjoyed it but that was a deal killer. I’m back in a charger 392 and they might be the best seats (comfort wise) of any car I’ve ever driven or owned and I’m 51 lol . That being said production ended on them now so might have to come back to bmw next year when I need the next car as I’m not driving anything Ev.

[EWL5]

Originally Posted by HeatJoey

Before I read and think about anything else did they fix or change the seats ? I sold my m40i in January mainly because of that problem. It actually hurt after driving something really wrong with the seat or position , on an otherwise amazing vehicle . I enjoyed it but that was a deal killer. I’m back in a charger 392 and they might be the best seats (comfort wise) of any car I’ve ever driven or owned and I’m 51 lol . That being said production ended on them now so might have to come back to bmw next year when I need the next car as I’m not driving anything Ev.

If I’m a betting man, it’s very doubtful seats have improved!

[Hassan1490]

That interior screams cheap, cheap, and cheap!
I canceled my i5 order because of the crappy interior compared to the old 5 series.

What's going on with BMW?
People used to praise them as designing the best interior and even over Mercedes.
Look what is happening now?

I can't believe that XLE Corolla has a more luxurious feel than a BMW.

Regarding the exterior, it is so boring, forlorn, and lacking any excitement.
Just compare the new X3 M50 with the old X3 M40, and see the huge difference by yourself.

Domagoj Dukec just killed the BMW beauty.

I might just buy the 2025 M340 before they will definitely mess it up.

[Zeroblade]

Good lord this looks bad. The only current year BMW I like now is only the X1. They seemed to turning back in a better way with that but this X3 is just... bad. I maintain the older BMW's look far better. I don't care about the performance increases as its not like the previous was lacking.

[bavarianboar]

Rear looks very flat, but maybe in pictures only. In metal we should see more lines instead of curves, clean design more like the G60 5er design direction. Not too bad, a tad boring but works on an SUV quite well.

Should be a fun car to see on the road, glad they kept somewhat of a hofmeister KINK

Not digging the interior, lost the design language on door trims, rear air vents. Those boomerangs everywhere ain’t helping!

This should not have any haters per say, a very functional soccer mom car and an M50 to supplement! Lol

[vmalho2]

Brothhaaaaaaa ewwwwwwwww

[bavarianboar]

Originally Posted by Hassan1490

That interior screams cheap, cheap, and cheap!
I canceled my i5 order because of the crappy interior compared to the old 5 series.

What's going on with BMW?
People used to praise them as designing the best interior and even over Mercedes.
Look what is happening now?

I can't believe that XLE Corolla has a more luxurious feel than a BMW.

Regarding the exterior, it is so boring, forlorn, and lacking any excitement.
Just compare the new X3 M50 with the old X3 M40, and see the huge difference by yourself.

Domagoj Dukec just killed the BMW beauty.

I might just buy the 2025 M340 before they will definitely mess it up.

Domagoj made a bet with Chris Bangle, that he will beat him in every department. Go figure.

I liked Bangle, seeing where things are going in our modern age of BMWs.

[bandersen]

Wow. Looks like an X2 from the rear. A horribly expensive X2 with a 80’s Korean interior (sorry, ROK!).

Engines - nice.

Everything else - well, you designers make me pine for Chris Bangle.

Guess I’m keeping my pre-LCI G05 for another 20-30 years…at least the value goes up every time a new design is released.

[10"]

Why is it like this?

[chrisk03]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

I think X3 will continue to sell and sell well in the US. Regardless of visual treatment debates, current X3 drivers who already appreciate the vehicle will lease or buy another one. There isn't anything else that is more compelling.

Probably right about sales, but respectfully disagree on more compelling...at least for my better half. After seeing this abomination, esp the interior, she'll want a 2024 or older to replace her 2019. She loves her present X3 and I'd be shocked if she says anything positive about this '25. Good news for me...leftover $$ to throw at this overheated market. 🙂

[drexplode]

i hate it. The interior looks like shit.

[Xtabi]

Bummer it looks like I’m not buying a BMW again this time around. G80 was my first pick…until I saw it. I’ve been holding out hope for this X3. And BMW delivered, not so shockingly, another turd. Everything about both cars is stellar…except the exterior design. And the interior design on this X3 is just plain awful.

Yes they will sell more of these than the prior generation. Just not doing it for me. They look like they were made sterile and no fun or emotion. No sportiness. No excitement. Looks like an econobox commuter car in both flavors. Big let down by every measure from a design standpoint.

Will be praying for some awesome designs to return in the future!

[OUGrad05]

I thought my car took geometric shapes to the extreme...eeeeek not a huge fan of this interior. I don't hate it but it's meh. The exterior looks interesing, not wild about it but it's not bad. Need to see in person because I think the new X1 looks great in person.

NO mention of PHEV

[M4Ghost]

Literally think this is a poor design. It’s like the old z3 shoe box looking design but like a poor attempt at modernizing it. The interior looks like a kids rgb set up. I was really hoping they’d combine the aggressiveness of the LCI x5/x6 with a more modern stylization of the 7 series. The front is the only of ok thing.

[vpatel867]

I love my 19 x3m40i more now.

[Ev0lutionx]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

I like the exterior styling but the interior design and materials is a let down.

100% The triangular ambient lighting looks like trash. And I’m also picking up a cheap material vibe.

[M5ddox]

Cloth interior is bush.

Glowing kidneys are hot people get the F over it, it’s coming.

They made this way less aggressive and too mom RAV4 IMO.

I hope the M5 reveals saves my thoughts on current BMW designers.

That crisscross grill is so so wack.

[internalaudit]

The two buddies hugging each other grill design should be allowed for some illumination magic haha.

Just imagine green and red for Christmas and Orange and Black for Halloween and maybe Purple and Pink for Pride Day.

It's not obnoxious for sure but it's there lol.

[ComingInHot]

From the responses on here I guess sales will drop significantly on the X3 over the next year.



Sure…