2018 BMW X3 | CarGurus Test Drive Review

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Fans didn’t originally like the idea of BMW building cars for use on dirt and in the woods, but the company now offers five X crossovers, and that number will soon grow to seven. Hardcore fans might find the latest BMWs a little softer and less communicative than the cars that preceded BMW’s “sport activity vehicles,” but the new X3 can still offer a performance driving experience—and the 2018 X3 will be the first BMW available with a factory-installed trailer hitch.

The 2018 X3 offers two engines, a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with 248 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque or a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder with 355 hp and 369 lb-ft. Reviewer Cliff Atiyeh had plenty of fun with the four, and while he observed more body roll than he’d prefer in a performance car, he found the cabin quiet and comfortable. He also appreciated the iDrive system’s speed and logical control layout as well as the 360-degree camera system’s great views and parking assistance.

Presenter: Clifford Atiyeh
Cinematographer: Andrew Zubatkin

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