Audi 2nd quarter 2025 sales seems to be down 19% in total by figures published by Audi. The X3s competing Q5 sales are even down by 29%.

So I think in general X3 sales do fairly well in a currently volatile market.

Ravenous666 wrote

Audi 2nd quarter 2025 sales seems to be down 19% in total by figures published by Audi. The X3s competing Q5 sales are even down by 29%.

So I think in general X3 sales do fairly well in a currently volatile market.

That is a good data point but that is still based on the prior Q5, right?

When did the refreshed Q5 come out (because 2 different models coming out in the same year is never confusing)?

BroDoze wrote

Silly question. Is the X5 a more capable snow vehicle than the X3? Let’s assume all else being equal, with the same brand of all season tires. There should be more sidewall and ground clearance on the X5, right?

From years of snow driving the heavier the vehicle, while you would think getting stuck is less likley (Might agree on GC), you can toss a lighter vehicle around easier. Stopping distance will be much better on the lighter vehicle also. I actually think the X3 would perform better.

Recently sold my G01.. and I do miss it a little but I just think these things are objectivity so ugly not sure I could get back into one.

I just don’t get that one keeps sharing an objective view that she/he doesn’t like the design of a car. If you don’t like it, just move on.

Do you go around and yell you’re not attracted to a gal or guy?

I get the reasoning behind quality, performance, comfort etc… But style. Why would anyone care what you like or not? Move on and find another car you like.

I don't understand what "objective" means here in the first place. Is it an objective fact that style requires scalloped molded steel doors and a sloping hood? It always comes back to "well a lot of people don't like it" but that is subjective!

Sales rep here in LA, X3 sales are going alright, but our dealership probably won’t hit the target for this model by year’s end. A lot of SUV shoppers are now leaning toward the X5, and from what I’ve seen, many still prefer that classic BMW look. The new design is a bit polarizing...some love the modern touches, but others feel it’s straying too far from the brand’s traditional styling.

TLEHMANN wrote

Recently sold my G01.. and I do miss it a little but I just think these things are objectivity so ugly not sure I could get back into one.

My interior looks like this. My G01 had the Luxury interior — all leather everywhere — but looking back at my pictures, it feels like with this G45 interior BMW has jumped not just one but two generations. It’s much more modern, much newer, and even though they messed up the armrest with plastic, that’s still my opinion. After the G45, the G01 interior feels very old-fashioned.

madkiller wrote

My interior looks like this. My G01 had the Luxury interior — all leather everywhere — but looking back at my pictures, it feels like with this G45 interior BMW has jumped not just one but two generations. It’s much more modern, much newer, and even though they messed up the armrest with plastic, that’s still my opinion. After the G45, the G01 interior feels very old-fashioned.

Absolutely agree with you.

GoodGuyAvi wrote

Absolutely agree with you.

Second that
Had a slightly older loaner
Couldn’t wait to have the G45 back

Well, that “classic look” of the X5 is soon to be replaced by the Neue Klasse look. Which I feel is a more radical design departure than the current X3 G45.

After 15 years of owning BMW cars, I was really looking forward to the new X3, expecting it to be my next one. But when it was finally released, I was shocked by how disappointing the exterior design was and how cheap the interior materials felt. After months of thinking it over, I’ve decided to move on. My final choice is between the Mercedes GLC and the Audi Q5 — and the decision has now been made.

Recently went from a week with a new M50 to new Nissan Duke back to back….. Managed to check all the features I had questions over.

RussB wrote

Sales have certainly picked up for the G45 but more disturbing is that the X5 is still outselling the X3 YTD 2025 after 3 quarters!

EWL5 wrote

Sales have certainly picked up for the G45 but more disturbing is that the X5 is still outselling the X3 YTD 2025 after 3 quarters!

My guess is it’s due to less than expected Q1/Q2 numbers for G45 but certainly sees to have picked up steam in Q3. By EOY that number should continue to grow if trend stays. Nice to see G45 succeeding despite the online haters

Dcioni wrote

My guess is it’s due to less than expected Q1/Q2 numbers for G45 but certainly sees to have picked up steam in Q3. By EOY that number should continue to grow if trend stays. Nice to see G45 succeeding despite the online haters

Something tells me the incentives are going to be really crazy this upcoming holiday season!

EWL5 wrote

Something tells me the incentives are going to be really crazy this upcoming holiday season!

Looks like BMW put so much money on X3 hoods that the G45 finally pulled ahead in the end to take the crown of best selling BMW over the X5 by a mere 300 cars for 2025!

EWL5 wrote

Looks like BMW put so much money on X3 hoods that the G45 finally pulled ahead in the end to take the crown of best selling BMW over the X5 by a mere 300 cars for 2025!

Nice! Where do you get this data from? Wrong forum, but I'm interested to see YoY for the M-cars (e.g. G80 M3, etc.)..

The negative posts from G01 owners on pages 1 and 2 didn’t age well.

lexcruiser wrote

Nice! Where do you get this data from? Wrong forum, but I'm interested to see YoY for the M-cars (e.g. G80 M3, etc.)..

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0454803EN_US/bmw-of-north-america-reports-full-year-2025-u-s-sales-results

I don’t see a breakdown for M cars…

lexcruiser wrote

Nice! Where do you get this data from? Wrong forum, but I'm interested to see YoY for the M-cars (e.g. G80 M3, etc.)..

They don't break out M cars...they are lumped within the general model.