[SWOT1]

https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/01...m-competition/

Short, sweet and to the point... this is one hell of a SUV!!


"Standard on the X3 M is the throaty M Sport Exhaust system — which roars aggressive tones — Sport Braking, and the M Sport Differential, allowing you to be fast through corners without an ounce of worry as control is always assured.

Powering the BMW X3-M is a 3.0-liter, twin turbo inline six-cylinder engine, matched with an eight-speed Steptronic sport automatic transmission that is nothing short of amazing. The 503 horsepower and 442 lb.-ft. of torque vaulted the vehicle from zero to 60 mph in a scant 3.3 seconds. Wow.

Inside the BMW X3-M is an interior like no other, not even the recently tested Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio can compare. The seats, infotainment system and cabin accouterments are absolutely fantastic. BMW has the interior designed perfectly.

The X3 is truly a performance SAV and BMW makes sure you know that with its front air curtains and side vehicle live air-breathers. The ride was also notable … the X3 rode like a sedan as weight distribution was nearly perfect for every passenger. There was a bit of a trade-off with its overall stiffness, but that’s because of the emphasis on performance.

Only a few brands rise to the top in this segment. With the BMW X3-M, there really is no reason to look elsewhere."

[kzg1969]

Originally Posted by SWOT1

https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/01...m-competition/

Short, sweet and to the point... this is one hell of a SUV!!


"The seats, infotainment system and cabin accouterments are absolutely fantastic.

seriously....we dont even use that word this side of the pond!!!

[DC X3M40i]

Originally Posted by kzg1969

seriously....we dont even use that word this side of the pond!!!

I’m used to hearing that word only when reading a restaurant review or something.

[M5_M3_X3M]

Is that the US spelling

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by M5_M3_X3M

Is that the US spelling

haha, yes, should be ‘accoutrements’ a la francaise...

[AlpineWhite_SJ]

Thanks for posting the text - hate news sites that try and act like I've exceeded their monthly limit for "free" articles when I've never visited their site ever. Just be honest and acknowledge you're 100% behind a pay wall.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by SWOT1

The X3 is truly a performance SAV and BMW makes sure you know that with its front air curtains and side vehicle live air-breathers.

Nice article, but aren’t the side vents dead as in fake? Or are they referring to some other part?

[Mtxzptlk]

Side vents are non-functional. Don't think the side air curtain is being utilized on the X3/4M models either.

[BobsM3Coupe]

Article sounded more like a shill for BMW.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

Article sounded more like a shill for BMW.

No, it’s real. This car is so much faster and better than X3 M40i, it’s not even funny.