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Evo Magazine didn't think much of the X3 M:
"This might sound harsh, but the X3 M feels like a product of an internal department's will to have this small niche in the market filled, rather than a car engineered by people with the passion or interest to execute it properly."
https://www.evo.co.uk/bmw/x3/202087/...-wrong-package |
This is probably the worst X3M review I've read so far. Completely off. Numb handling? Dull powertrain? S58 is heavily based on B58? 0-62 in 4.1 sec? outright stopping power feels a little undernourished? Transmission lacks urgency in shifts? That's just lazy and wrong. They have probably spent 30 minutes with this car.
For comparison, check out these two reviews:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...mw-x3-m-drive/ |
I think the suspension and ride ruined it for them - plus they're comparing with the Stelvio and the Macan which are both fair comparisons. I'd take the Porsche tbh if I wanted a fast SUV otherwise I'll stick to cars which aren't as compromised. |
There's nothing wrong with the suspension nor the ride. Think you need to drive one to judge it for yourself. |
Don't get me wrong - I'm keen to get behind the wheel of one mate as I've only been a passenger ride so far in one - I'm just sharing that Evo didn't like the ride.
The Porsche Macan Turbo I drove did seem to ride better as wasn't as stiffly sprung and the damping seemed more sophisticated but also the Porsche engine doesn't feel as frantic or punchy as the S58 in the X3 M.
I wish BMW would do a M3 wagon instead for those of us who don't necessarily like riding high
I'm thinking an Alpina B3 Touring might be a good option to replace the F80.