Official 2018 G01 X3 First Drives and Reviews

The Automotive Enthusiast · 06-30-2017, 10:17 AM

Featured on BIMMERPOST.com

Will update this as they roll in.

First Rides:

https://www.motor1.com/features/1499...x3-first-ride/

First Drives:

cbertels · 07-05-2017, 02:07 PM

Looking forward to the reviews, and especially the X3M!

BMWZ4 · 07-05-2017, 02:36 PM

Same here...looking forward to further reports.

jlstyle · 07-05-2017, 03:19 PM

oh the real life photos look very promising. Much more refined than outgoing model.

Germanauto · 07-05-2017, 03:23 PM

I'm glad they ditched the headlights being connected to the kidneys. It works on the 3er and 5er, but on larger models it looks forced and stupid. See the 7-series for further proof.

cncmastr · 07-05-2017, 05:09 PM

Decent review. I'd like to hear ones where people get to drive them!
Also, given what the product manager said, besides the M model, what else could be in the works? X3 M CS?

Eddien123 · 07-05-2017, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cbertels

Looking forward to the reviews, and especially the X3M!

Agreed. Should be an interesting car. BMW does a great job with the x5/6M so I assume they'll do even better with a lighter, smaller chassis.

Arcades · 07-05-2017, 06:29 PM

Isn't the X3M the baby M? In which I mean X3 M40i?

Or am I mistaken on that?

beammeupscottie · 07-05-2017, 08:28 PM

Yes bring on the true X3M; it'll likely be my next acquisition; downgrading from X5M next time.

Mako · 07-05-2017, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arcades

Isn't the X3M the baby M? In which I mean X3 M40i?

Or am I mistaken on that?

true X3M is coming late 2018 as a 2019 model

The Automotive Enthusiast · 07-05-2017, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arcades

Isn't the X3M the baby M? In which I mean X3 M40i?

Or am I mistaken on that?

The X3 xDrive M40i will be a car that isn't a full fledged M car, but has some M parts. There will be a full blown M car from the M division coming soon.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 07-05-2017, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arcades

Isn't the X3M the baby M? In which I mean X3 M40i?

Or am I mistaken on that?

The X3 xDrive M40i will be a car that isn't a full fledged M car, but has some M parts. There will be a full blown M car from the M division coming soon.

midwest 340xi 6sp · 07-05-2017, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mo@BMWofFairfax

The X3 xDrive M40i will be a car that isn't a full fledged M car, but has some M parts. There will be a full blown M car from the M division coming soon.

I love M cars, I've been blessed to own E46 and E92 M3's.

I totally get the anticipation for an X3M.

For me? The M40i will have plenty of everyday giddy-up and visceral experience.

Very much looking forward to getting behind the wheel of one this Fall.

ron_jeremy · 07-06-2017, 12:06 AM

So, the G01 is actually bigger inside than the original X5, the excellent E53, intresting.

ORIGIN M. · 07-06-2017, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cncmastr

Decent review. I'd like to hear ones where people get to drive them!
Also, given what the product manager said, besides the M model, what else could be in the works? X3 M CS?

X3 100% Electric

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 07-06-2017, 05:32 AM

Very detailed video from Autogefuhl...

ron_jeremy · 07-06-2017, 06:19 AM

I'm confused by the air curtain, is it functional on the luxury line, and not the M version?
Decent looking the Luxury line as well i think, a huge leap forward from the F25, the G01 will do excellent i think.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 07-06-2017, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron_jeremy

I'm confused by the air curtain, is it functional on the luxury line, and not the M version?
Decent looking the Luxury line as well i think, a huge leap forward from the F25, the G01 will do excellent i think.

I believe it is functional on both models.

AKRAPOVICOWNS · 07-06-2017, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo@BMWofFairfax

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron_jeremy

I'm confused by the air curtain, is it functional on the luxury line, and not the M version?
Decent looking the Luxury line as well i think, a huge leap forward from the F25, the G01 will do excellent i think.

I believe it is functional on both models.

I thought so, but the designer himself said that it's just a design feature.

goodNIGHT · 07-06-2017, 02:31 PM

I am really into this car. It really looks like an amazing product. i just feel it's hard to buy new tho, since hybrid/electric cars are coming out faster than I thought they would; Volvo will be all hybrid in 2 yrs, audi's etron division is getting serious, etc. I feel like you will have the car for two years and then youre gonna get pulled into electric/hybrid cars. and this car is gonna hit over 50k. decisions decisions

but nonetheless this is a proper built car. well done bmw

dr.roro · 07-06-2017, 02:31 PM

Nice first look, including some off-road driving footage:

hellrotm · 07-06-2017, 03:52 PM

^
That is just not an attractive automobile.

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