[bavarianboar]

Originally Posted by CarlosM4

Man what a shitty looking interior. Feels so cheap. What a joke. Tried all builds, still looks awful.

What the hell was BMW thinking?

Yes, indeed

[thebbandj]

I'm looking forward to seeing the Dune Grey in person. In most photos it looks more beige than I think I'd like and others more Porsche Chalk-like.

I was really hoping for Dravit Grey to be an option.

[nyalpine90]

shouldve kept gear knob instead of that stupid slider

[dcorn]

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

shouldve kept gear knob instead of that stupid slider

I don't understand the hate for the small shift lever. I've used it in an X5 and a 430 as rentals and it's completely intuitive and easy to use. It also doesn't block the other controls, idrive knob, or cupholders like a larger shift knob would. If the thing is electronic, there is no reason for it to be that large.

The only thing I miss is a place to rest my right hand while driving.

[Glazonyoursix]

Here is my spec:

X3 M50
Tanzanite Blue
Amber/Atlas Gray Interior
Dual Tone 5 Spoke Rims
Red M Brake Calipers

[MdW86]

Very nice color! It's unfortunate that this isn't an option for the 30e, which, due to tax reasons in my country, is $30k cheaper than the M50.

[MidnightLight]

Originally Posted by Glazonyoursix

Here is my spec:

X3 M50
Tanzanite Blue
Amber/Atlas Gray Interior
Dual Tone 5 Spoke Rims
Red M Brake Calipers

Love it! I'm going to go for a Tanzanite Blue M50 too. But I'll probably take the expresso brown leatherette instead.

[nyalpine90]

Originally Posted by dcorn

I don't understand the hate for the small shift lever. I've used it in an X5 and a 430 as rentals and it's completely intuitive and easy to use. It also doesn't block the other controls, idrive knob, or cupholders like a larger shift knob would. If the thing is electronic, there is no reason for it to be that large.

The only thing I miss is a place to rest my right hand while driving.

since when does shift knob blocks other controls....
before any of these fancy controls, there was shift knob and emergency brake.
you sound young.....

[Mavus]

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

since when does shift knob blocks other controls....
before any of these fancy controls, there was shift knob and emergency brake.
you sound young.....

Seriously … I guess driving with left hand on the steering wheel and right hand on the shifter is not going to be possible with video game interface

[skumar55]

Didn't like it at first, but more I see it, looks better and better. Think it looks better than the Velar? I will need to see it in my local showroom.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by thebbandj

I'm looking forward to seeing the Dune Grey in person. In most photos it looks more beige than I think I'd like and others more Porsche Chalk-like.

I was really hoping for Dravit Grey to be an option.

I see Dune being closer to the Range Rover launch color.

Chaulk is so over done now- Kia, bmw, they all copied Porsche on that one.

[avi66]

Originally Posted by skumar55

Didn't like it at first, but more I see it, looks better and better. Think it looks better than the Velar? I will need to see it in my local showroom.

Not inside it doesn’t lol.😂

I prefer this -

[Scorp10]

Why can you option the X1 and X2 with red seats and on the X3 they omitted this? Also, no more carbon fiber interior trims on the newer M lite models? The interiors look so cheap compared to the options on the SQ5.

[avi66]

Originally Posted by Scorp10

Why can you option the X1 and X2 with red seats and on the X3 they omitted this? Also, no more carbon fiber interior trims on the newer M lite models? The interiors look so cheap compared to the options on the SQ5.

Afaik the only trim is around the shifter console, and there is nothing on the dash or doors. Heck, there’s not even ambient lighting in the rear.

[EWL5]

Originally Posted by B///MWGuy

I mean, you can always touch the area with other parts of your hand.
This design seems clear that it is designed for you to use back of your hand to lock.

Its a change, but once you get the hang of it I think it will be less hassel than to use your thumb.

Until you mistakenly lock the car with the keyfob in the car (nearly any passing body part will qualify). Because that will never get old!

[EWL5]

Originally Posted by Scorp10

Why can you option the X1 and X2 with red seats and on the X3 they omitted this? Also, no more carbon fiber interior trims on the newer M lite models? The interiors look so cheap compared to the options on the SQ5.

One was designed in the middle of the Pandemic while the other was not. Care to guess?

[MysteriousGas]

Wow bmw really outdid themselves again with another garbage design. The exterior is horrendous and the interior screams economy car. Really giving me Q3 vibes or some very low end Audi. Even Mercedes GLA class has a better interior.

[MysteriousGas]

Originally Posted by marksandygill

Finally joining Tesla in being able to design something that’s ugly but also bland 🤷‍♂️😂

Seriously, I would even argue that a x3 from two generations ago feels more premium

[myg45]

Originally Posted by MysteriousGas

Seriously, I would even argue that a x3 from two generations ago feels more premium

Does anyone know if the rear seats can recline?

[DallasLife345M]

This

[JSY]

Originally Posted by DallasLife345M

This

I think he's totally spot on. What happened to the sleek lines on the side? It has lost that aggressive look and feels boxy to me. The interior with those big light bars is horrendous. Again, what happened to the sleek lines - the thin subtle lights across the door and also the rear doors (which seems like are not illuminated with accent lighting anymore). Totally non cozy nor premium feeling. I had a feeling this was going to be the outcome seeing what they've been doing to the designs the last few years.

I like how he describes the old school method of drawing the designed, etc. Do you all remember when the G01 first appeared? They had Calvin Luk everywhere explaining the details of his design and the flow of the lines as well as it's aggressiveness. None of that with this. They truly have embraced this minimalist design concept. It doesn't look like a performance vehicle and the M50 badge on it looks out of place.

[avi66]

Some detailed shots of the interior design and quality of materials. This is the M50, so lower models may use lower quality materials i.e. plastic rather than fabric.

The reviewer suggest the back seats also no longer recline, and the rear tailgate shots do remind me of the early 1 Series design from back in the day.