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Originally Posted by Germanauto
Like the new 5-series it's a very good all-rounder, probably the best in class. Ticks all the boxes, BMW really did its homework on it.
With that being said, like the 5-series, it's not the emotional choice in the segment. That title belongs to the Macan, or at least the upper X3 trims like the M40 (whatever it's called) or the future X3M.
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That's how I'm thinking about the new X3. Not the prettiest, sportiest, or most feature-laden, but it makes a very strong showing in every category.
Methinks the real emotional choice will be the Stelvio QV when that comes out next spring. Italian reliability, bad infotainment, stiff ride but buckets of power and personality. If I were buying an SUV for myself, I'd consider making that kind of choice, but it's really hard to sell as a daily for someone who isn't a hardcore driving enthusiast.