The segments #2, the Porsche Macan, also has some pretty serious issues, needing rear diffs replaces at 3-5K miles. All over the Macan boards - Difference being Porsche knows about and is addressing the issue. To be fair, they are mid-cycle, unlike the X3. For those interested:
https://www.macanforum.com/forum/com...ferential.html
What as #3 in the segment? A 235hp Lexus NX? No thanks.