[JJJBlackSaph86]

I don’t about you guys but BMW is going to sell boat load of these.

Nothing in the Mercedes-Benz/Audi lineup comes close to how modern this looks despite losing some of it’s BMW designs (angel eyes, muscular flame surfacing).

I’m curious how the X3M is going to look.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by playswcars

A proper hood shut line, and a painted divider between the kidneys? Damn, this design is more BMW than most of the recent cars

Doesn’t the hood lines just suck on the m3/ 4 series and 2 series. Kills it for me.

[gblansten]

Despite my misgivings on the aesthetics and it being a PHEV, my wife (the intended driver) loves it. Will be getting an AWD 4-cyclinder X3 in the fall.

[WWM3]

Originally Posted by JJJBlackSaph86

I don’t about you guys but BMW is going to sell boat load of these.

Nothing in the Mercedes-Benz/Audi lineup comes close to how modern this looks despite losing some of it’s BMW designs (angel eyes, muscular flame surfacing).

I’m curious how the X3M is going to look.

Honestly, I don’t think it very looks modern. Not sure how I would describe it though.

[gblansten]

Originally Posted by WWM3

Honestly, I don’t think it very looks modern. Not sure how I would describe it though.

It looks like a poorly manufactured suppository.

[myg45]

Originally Posted by Galex999

Found few G45 X3 M50 images of Alpine White. I'm on the waiting list to order the vehicle as soon as the allocation opens.

Not a huge fan of overall style, especially the interior, but I'll hold my final decision until I see and drive the car in person.

I'm driving 2023 330e which I really like, but I need a bigger car for my skiing, camping and occasional people/stuff hauling. I considered GX550 but I'm hearing average ~15MPG on a 21 gal fuel tank size, which I think is ridiculous.

Current X5 has cargo space of 33.9 cu-ft and 72.3 cu-ft with rear seat folded. New X3 has 31.5 cu-ft and 67.1 cu-ft . If these numbers are true, new X3 has nearly equal cargo space of a much bigger and expensive X5, which I think is pretty cool.

Are you from the San jose area ? I'm curious about the new X3, and I will check it out when it arrives in the South Bay.

[JoeAyalaM]

Originally Posted by Skooba1231

Put a deposit for this a couple of months ago to replace the current X3 M40i we have. After seeing the official photos, we decided to go up to the X5 instead.

Wise decision, this new X3 is an eye sore.

[dcorn]

Originally Posted by gblansten

Despite my misgivings on the aesthetics and it being a PHEV, my wife (the intended driver) loves it. Will be getting an AWD 4-cyclinder X3 in the fall.

Mild hybrid, not plug-in. I rented an X5 with the mild hybrid I-6 and it makes the auto stop-start more bearable since you can't turn the system off, plus fills in the low end torque and increases gas mileage. I got 31 mpg over 2800 miles driving 80+ mph through the desert and mountains of AZ, UT, CO, and NM.

[Skooba1231]

Originally Posted by JoeAyalaM

Wise decision, this new X3 is an eye sore.

Picking it up Friday, same color combo as yours. 👍

[Galex999]

I'm also considering X5 (both 50e PHEV and M60i). I really like the new LCI design on X5, especially with the M-sport pkg.

However, both X5 will cost between $80k~$95 with minimum options while G45 X3 M50 starts around $65k.

G45 X3 M50 already comes with many standard features, including Adaptive M suspension, M sport diff, M sport body kit, so I'm sure I can buy one for slightly above $65k as I'm not planning to add any options.

I don't think you'll find another "one car for all" at $65k that can do 0-60 low 4 sec, ~30mpg on Hwy, ~67 cu-ft max cargo space, mild offroad capability and handles like a BMW. That's why I'm willing to look pass the bit underwhelmed new X3 styling.

Also as much as new LCI X5 looks nice, current G05 chassis and style are bit getting old as it was first came out in 2019 (5 years ago). Not sure if I'm willing to pay that much money for 5 years old design.

[gblansten]

Originally Posted by dcorn

Mild hybrid, not plug-in. I rented an X5 with the mild hybrid I-6 and it makes the auto stop-start more bearable since you can't turn the system off, plus fills in the low end torque and increases gas mileage. I got 31 mpg over 2800 miles driving 80+ mph through the desert and mountains of AZ, UT, CO, and NM.

Thought it was a PHEV. I had seen a Euro spec with the charge door. Thanks for clarifying.

[leon360x]

I will keep my M40i and get another BMW, really don’t like the front end and the interior, it’s not the kind of design that BMW should have, more like a toy car.

[335ifanatic]

Personally I love the exterior design. Very clean and modern. The interior to me looks like a downgrade.

[blockhead25]

I think we’ll grow into it, but I really don’t like the side profile from the stills. Looks just kinda cheaply made. Know it was intentional with the more simple monolith style, but doesn’t look righ.

But I suspect once we see a bunch of these on the streets in better colors we won’t think it is so bad.

Have zero regrets on going with the X5 though.

[solstice]

It’s a frustrating time for long time BMW petrol heads. BMW still manufacture these incredible engines as the B58 and the S68 and they could have chosen to be the value option for Porsche level car enthusiasts, However they went the total opposite direction and developed higher end options for the generic mass buyer. Waste of engine technology and supremacy IMO but likely a financial bulls eye.

No longer my type of car company but I’m pretty sure they won’t miss me and the G45 will do just fine-great.

[avi66]

It’s saddening that BMW did such a bad job with what is arguably the last ICE X3 with 6 cylinders.

It just removes another potential option before we are left with no new ICE sales following the proposed ban here.

It’s not a design that will grow on me, no matter how I try to justify it, it’s just bad, and a premium for a “cheapened” product.

[avi66]

Originally Posted by solstice

It’s a frustrating time for long time BMW petrol heads. BMW still manufacture these incredible engines as the B58 and the S68 and they could have chosen to be the value option for Porsche level car enthusiasts, However they went the total opposite direction and developed higher end options for the generic mass buyer. Waste of engine technology and supremacy IMO but likely a financial bulls eye.

No longer my type of car company but I’m pretty sure they won’t miss me and the G45 will do just fine-great.

BMW knows its days or great ICE engines selling cars is coming to an end. Hence, it’s move to becoming a mass market product that will attempt to leverage brand whilst it can.

Ultimately, I think the far east players will kill BMW when ICE dies.

[EWL5]

Originally Posted by avi66

It looks even better in the pitch black video with no lights on.

Reminds of a running joke on Married with Children when the Bundys prefer to have the lights off during sex!

[EWL5]

Originally Posted by JK479

Similar to Mazda now that we lost wheel arches…

I was seeing a CX5 when I first saw side profiles!

[EWL5]

Originally Posted by WWM3

Honestly, I don’t think it very looks modern. Not sure how I would describe it though.

It looks like a run-of-the-mill mass market Japanese car! If they want easy adoption from the likes of Acura, Mazda, Toyota, etc. buyers, then they've created the perfect entry vehicle for German luxury! Problem is, the X1 is supposed to be that car and it looks better than the G45!

[JK479]

Originally Posted by EWL5

I was seeing a CX5 when I first saw side profiles!

Good thing the cx5 is being phased out for the cx 50

[JK479]

Originally Posted by avi66

BMW knows its days or great ICE engines selling cars is coming to an end. Hence, it’s move to becoming a mass market product that will attempt to leverage brand whilst it can.

Ultimately, I think the far east players will kill BMW when ICE dies.

I disagree- I feel BMW will eventually have a hydrogen engine in the mainstream. Still internal combustion. Different fuel source.

Who knows- we may finally be allowed to use zero point energy if someone in the government releases all the patents on the shelf.