X3 Interior Colors- Help!

tmccann0509 · 12-30-2022, 08:06 AM

Hi- Pulling the trigger on a '23 X3.
I'm set on the M Sport Package with Extended Shadowline in Alpine White.
Would love the 20inch black wheels but need AS tires so sticking with the standard 19inch.

I'm torn on the interior color:

Love the Tacora Red-- will I get tired of it? Is it trendy?
Cognac seems very orange to me
Canberra Beige is great, although I'm worried about color transfer and generally keeping it clean.

Would love to hear input/see pics of what you have, love and why!

aubs · 12-30-2022, 08:17 AM

I've just got an X3 M40i in Brooklyn Grey with Cognac interior. I absolutely love the interior - really lightens things up inside whilst hopefully being a bit more practical than Oyster. It looks orange in photos but not in person. My wife describes it as "tan" if that helps.

daejyi05 · 12-30-2022, 08:23 AM

i have the X3 brooklyn gray in red. it's nice. i always loved the red interior

DC X3M40i · 12-30-2022, 08:23 AM

I did dark graphite over cognac. Toyed with the idea of mocha but it was too dark for my
Taste. I liked the contrast of the cognac against the dark exterior paint.
As much as I dig a red interior I personally felt it would tire of it after a while. Also I personally would pair it with a grey exterior

Last few cars all had black interior and I wanted something different. The cognac added a nice classy pop of color against the dark grey. For white you really can’t go wrong with any color interior you choose. It’s a nice backdrop for any color interior (maybe except oyster but to each their own)

bocabimmer · 12-30-2022, 08:30 AM

I went with cognac. It’s awesome. I think it looks more orange in pictures than real life, but it is more orangey than some other interiors of a similar color.

Beige will be a great choice too. Makes for a nice bright interior. Usually it’s oyster that has issues with color transfer.

I’m not a fan of red.

Have fun deciding!

335is-dct · 12-30-2022, 08:37 AM

Cognac is not orange to my eyes. I have it and love it. Extremely durable and has not shown any color transfer or wear after 30k miles. Great color contrast and looks very upscale. Mocha is very dark. Red is cool if you are looking for a sportier interior vibe, ie alongside carbon fiber trim.

Artdnj · 12-30-2022, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tmccann0509

Hi- Pulling the trigger on a '23 X3.
I'm set on the M Sport Package with Extended Shadowline in Alpine White.
Would love the 20inch black wheels but need AS tires so sticking with the standard 19inch.

I'm torn on the interior color:

Love the Tacora Red-- will I get tired of it? Is it trendy?
Cognac seems very orange to me
Canberra Beige is great, although I'm worried about color transfer and generally keeping it clean.

Would love to hear input/see pics of what you have, love and why!

if your stuck on the 20" black get new tires and sell existing? Happy happy!

Bimmerforlife · 12-30-2022, 12:10 PM

The Tacora Red leather does not wear well, I’ve seen so many pre owned ones and the color doesn’t wear well at all. Not sure about the Senatec. But you lose the seat width adjustment on Sensatec.

Tacora Red use to be a rare color, no longer the case, it’s as plentiful as Cognac.

BMW really needs to come out with some new colors and add the seat width adjustment to sensatec. There are so many other variations to brown, the mocha is too dark.

509er · 12-30-2022, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

The Tacora Red leather does not wear well, I’ve seen so many pre owned ones and the color doesn’t wear well at all. Not sure about the Senatec. But you lose the seat width adjustment on Sensatec.

Tacora Red use to be a rare color, no longer the case, it’s as plentiful as Cognac.

BMW really needs to come out with some new colors and add the seat width adjustment to sensatec. There are so many other variations to brown, the mocha is too dark.

No experience with Tacora red leather - only seen pics of it from our friends up north. I've got the Tacora Red Sensatec, and so far am very pleased with it. The only surprise (other than the black center arm rest on my build) was that it is deeper red than expected - more of a light wine red in person (pinot noir?) than the bright red as it looks on the configurator. So keep that in mind. Best of luck!

Cheers~

dmicah · 12-30-2022, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 509er

No experience with Tacora red leather - only seen pics of it from our friends up north. I've got the Tacora Red Sensatec, and so far am very pleased with it. The only surprise (other than the black center arm rest on my build) was that it is deeper red than expected - more of a light wine red in person (pinot noir?) than the bright red as it looks on the configurator. So keep that in mind. Best of luck!

Cheers~

Pretty sure that that Tacora red is only available in Sensatec in the US at the moment.

I've got Cognac leather and I like it very much. As others have said, it's not orange when you live with it. That said, had Tacora been available in leather (or maybe at all) when I ordered, I would have totally gone for it. It looks really cool to me!

509er · 12-30-2022, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dmicah

Pretty sure that that Tacora red is only available in Sensatec in the US at the moment.

I've got Cognac leather and I like it very much. As others have said, it's not orange when you live with it. That said, had Tacora been available in leather (or maybe at all) when I ordered, I would have totally gone for it. It looks really cool to me!

Yeah, the pics I've seen with Tacora red leather have all been cars from Canada - except maybe one that was a one-off / not standard U.S. spec recently seen on a dealer lot IIRC? The red/black leather interiors the Canadian folks can (could previously?) option is really appealing IMO.

Cheers~

Oldguysrule · 12-30-2022, 05:16 PM

20" all season shouldn't be a problem. Michelin Crossclimate2 or Pilot Sport. You can always go up one size in aspect ratio if needed just like in a 21". I'd go cognac. Not a fan of white. Most popular colors are white, black, grey. I'd go blue exterior cognac interior. Sharp.

glennbk · 12-30-2022, 08:23 PM

Alpine White, Black Vernasca and 20" rims. I had one car (1999 SAAB 9-3SE) with beige interior and was showing wear after just a year. After that, every leather car I've had was black interior.

Jen4BMW · 12-30-2022, 09:41 PM

20 inch with red Sensatec gets my vote. I saw one at the dealer when I was picking up my Phyto over Cognac and loved it.

BillsGirlGina · 12-30-2022, 10:47 PM

I have a 23 M40i in alpine white with Shadowline & 20 in 787’s I’ve always had lighter interiors & went black this time. I was a little nervous waiting for it to be built, but I’m very happy with how it turned out.

glennbk · 12-31-2022, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BillsGirlGina

I have a 23 M40i in alpine white with Shadowline & 20 in 787’s I’ve always had lighter interiors & went black this time. I was a little nervous waiting for it to be built, but I’m very happy with how it turned out.

When was your build date?

RoundelM3 · 12-31-2022, 08:36 AM

Really enjoyng the Tacora Red:

turbobeagle · 12-31-2022, 09:51 AM

Only one day with Tacora Sensatec but I like it so far. As others have mentioned, this is not a bright red and more of a subdued color. If you want a color that really “pops” this may not be the one to get (it’s not like the Lexus red interiors for example). But if you want an alternative to black that is still somewhat restrained this is pretty good imho.

In terms of leather vs sensatec, I’m quite pleased with it. I have only ever had leather in prior BMWs because sensatec was so bad before. But this latest generation feels great.

BillsGirlGina · 12-31-2022, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by glennbk

When was your build date?

August 7

bmwforme · 12-31-2022, 02:01 PM

Didn't realize my 20" black non-RFT selection would come with summer tires.

May have to remedy that sooner rather than later being from the Northeast

glennbk · 12-31-2022, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwforme

Didn't realize my 20" black non-RFT selection would come with summer tires.

May have to remedy that sooner rather than later being from the Northeast

Everything 20"+ has summer tires. You've got a lot of options (compared to the 21")

rob175 · 01-01-2023, 09:52 AM

I was disappointed when I saw the Cognac leather. Each to their own, but I thought it was too orange. I had hoped it would be a more natural tanned color. The sales staff often referred to it, in combination with the black interior trim sections as a "Halloween" interior.

Since I definitely didn't want a black interior I went with the Mocha leather. I wish it was slightly lighter but I still like it. Many makes don't offer a Mocha type color and for that reason it's somewhat unique, and I like that.

Some of the interior choices of the X4, X5 and above are beautiful but unfortunately not available back in 2020 on the X3.

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tmccann0509 New Member 10 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Devon, PA iTrader: (0)	X3 Interior Colors- Help! Hi- Pulling the trigger on a '23 X3. I'm set on the M Sport Package with Extended Shadowline in Alpine White. Would love the 20inch black wheels but need AS tires so sticking with the standard 19inch. I'm torn on the interior color: Love the Tacora Red-- will I get tired of it? Is it trendy? Cognac seems very orange to me Canberra Beige is great, although I'm worried about color transfer and generally keeping it clean. Would love to hear input/see pics of what you have, love and why!
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aubs New Member 40 Rep 24 Posts Drives: BMW 320i Touring Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Bristol iTrader: (0)	I've just got an X3 M40i in Brooklyn Grey with Cognac interior. I absolutely love the interior - really lightens things up inside whilst hopefully being a bit more practical than Oyster. It looks orange in photos but not in person. My wife describes it as "tan" if that helps.
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daejyi05 Private 54 Rep 61 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	i have the X3 brooklyn gray in red. it's nice. i always loved the red interior
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DC X3M40i Captain 665 Rep 767 Posts Drives: 2023 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Long Island ny iTrader: (0)	I did dark graphite over cognac. Toyed with the idea of mocha but it was too dark for my Taste. I liked the contrast of the cognac against the dark exterior paint. As much as I dig a red interior I personally felt it would tire of it after a while. Also I personally would pair it with a grey exterior Last few cars all had black interior and I wanted something different. The cognac added a nice classy pop of color against the dark grey. For white you really can’t go wrong with any color interior you choose. It’s a nice backdrop for any color interior (maybe except oyster but to each their own) Attached Images
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bocabimmer Found the Search Button 1615 Rep 1,183 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 30i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 30i xDrive [10.00]	I went with cognac. It’s awesome. I think it looks more orange in pictures than real life, but it is more orangey than some other interiors of a similar color. Beige will be a great choice too. Makes for a nice bright interior. Usually it’s oyster that has issues with color transfer. I’m not a fan of red. Have fun deciding! __________________ 2022 X3 xDrive 30i M Sport, Brooklyn Grey / Cognac Previous BMWs: 2018 330i (F30), 2014 i3 BEV, 2007 328i (E92), 2013 X5 35i (E70), 2014 i3 BEV, 2006 325i (E90)
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335is-dct Second Lieutenant 184 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: south florida iTrader: (0)	Cognac is not orange to my eyes. I have it and love it. Extremely durable and has not shown any color transfer or wear after 30k miles. Great color contrast and looks very upscale. Mocha is very dark. Red is cool if you are looking for a sportier interior vibe, ie alongside carbon fiber trim.
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Bimmerforlife Major 390 Rep 1,280 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	The Tacora Red leather does not wear well, I’ve seen so many pre owned ones and the color doesn’t wear well at all. Not sure about the Senatec. But you lose the seat width adjustment on Sensatec. Tacora Red use to be a rare color, no longer the case, it’s as plentiful as Cognac. BMW really needs to come out with some new colors and add the seat width adjustment to sensatec. There are so many other variations to brown, the mocha is too dark.
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Oldguysrule Lieutenant 324 Rep 430 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: WI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [10.00]	20" all season shouldn't be a problem. Michelin Crossclimate2 or Pilot Sport. You can always go up one size in aspect ratio if needed just like in a 21". I'd go cognac. Not a fan of white. Most popular colors are white, black, grey. I'd go blue exterior cognac interior. Sharp.
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glennbk Major 585 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Alpine White, Black Vernasca and 20" rims. I had one car (1999 SAAB 9-3SE) with beige interior and was showing wear after just a year. After that, every leather car I've had was black interior.
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Jen4BMW Captain 781 Rep 622 Posts Drives: BMW 2022 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	20 inch with red Sensatec gets my vote. I saw one at the dealer when I was picking up my Phyto over Cognac and loved it. __________________ 2022 X3 M40i 2019 X3 30i M Sport 2013 X3 35i M Sport
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BillsGirlGina Lieutenant 469 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2023 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orange County/Southern California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW X3 M40i [7.50]	I have a 23 M40i in alpine white with Shadowline & 20 in 787’s I’ve always had lighter interiors & went black this time. I was a little nervous waiting for it to be built, but I’m very happy with how it turned out. __________________ Part of the week 32 club
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RoundelM3 Major General 1837 Rep 6,990 Posts Drives: 15 F80 M3, 22 G01 X3 30i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clayton, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 [9.83] 2015 BMW M3 [6.50]	Really enjoyng the Tacora Red: Attached Images __________________ 2015 F80 ///M3 Sedan 7DCT Tanzanite, 2022 X3 sDrive30i 8AT Brooklyn Grey
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turbobeagle Lieutenant 404 Rep 428 Posts Drives: 2020 540i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Only one day with Tacora Sensatec but I like it so far. As others have mentioned, this is not a bright red and more of a subdued color. If you want a color that really “pops” this may not be the one to get (it’s not like the Lexus red interiors for example). But if you want an alternative to black that is still somewhat restrained this is pretty good imho. In terms of leather vs sensatec, I’m quite pleased with it. I have only ever had leather in prior BMWs because sensatec was so bad before. But this latest generation feels great.
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bmwforme Lieutenant 257 Rep 557 Posts Drives: 2023 X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Didn't realize my 20" black non-RFT selection would come with summer tires. May have to remedy that sooner rather than later being from the Northeast __________________ NYC Main: 2023 X3 M40i Brooklyn Grey Secondary: 2020 X1 xDrive28i M Sport Alpine White
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rob175 Major 694 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: BMW X3 xiDrive30 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	I was disappointed when I saw the Cognac leather. Each to their own, but I thought it was too orange. I had hoped it would be a more natural tanned color. The sales staff often referred to it, in combination with the black interior trim sections as a "Halloween" interior. Since I definitely didn't want a black interior I went with the Mocha leather. I wish it was slightly lighter but I still like it. Many makes don't offer a Mocha type color and for that reason it's somewhat unique, and I like that. Some of the interior choices of the X4, X5 and above are beautiful but unfortunately not available back in 2020 on the X3.
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