First Ever BMW X3 M (F97) Prototype Spied!

Booster · 03-15-2018, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DANK221

X3 M40i seats... what a let down

agreed... so damn narrow...

Calvin36 · 03-15-2018, 08:14 PM

Looks quite tall. Can't wait to see the final production model!!

duky · 03-15-2018, 08:17 PM

Is that a Full Leather or is that the same dash offered on latest gen X3?

SamS · 03-15-2018, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharp_Cai

wonder if the price tag will be over 80k(well equipped). I would rather to drive a M3 if it has the same price.

Of course it will be $80K+ My X3 M40i was almost $70K.

"Would rather driver M3" = different cars for different folks. I had an F80. If you need an F97, you'll want an F97. Even if F80 is available.

Sharp_Cai · 03-15-2018, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SamS

Of course it will be $80K+ My X3 M40i was almost $70K.

"Would rather driver M3" = different cars for different folks. I had an F80. If you need an F97, you'll want an F97. Even if F80 is available.

Not every one will pick a $70k X3. like you said personal preference.

I personally prefer M3(G80) if F97 will be $80k+.

Mako · 03-15-2018, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DANK221

X3 M40i seats... what a let down

my exact thoughts, M3/M4 get special seats, why not X3M? $75K+ for a smaller SUV with boring seats.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 03-15-2018, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SamS

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Originally Posted by Sharp_Cai

wonder if the price tag will be over 80k(well equipped). I would rather to drive a M3 if it has the same price.

Of course it will be $80K+ My X3 M40i was almost $70K.

"Would rather driver M3" = different cars for different folks. I had an F80. If you need an F97, you'll want an F97. Even if F80 is available.

It has to be less than a Macan; better performing than a Macan; or both. I suspect Macan Turbo performance at Macan GTS pricing maybe? Could it be Macan GTS-level performance at Macan S price?

DCG · 03-15-2018, 09:47 PM

I like to see the exterior and rims be more aggressive, and it needs M4 Seats! Positives; is that the navigation screen is larger, and there is NO convoluted unnecessary top-heavy panoramic moonroof.

I would still like to see the shift lever be more Contoured/Ergonomic and less angular, the human hand is not square and sharper edges are not as tactilely comfortable.

Awaiting a badass X4M, get on it BMW M Division!!!

Teutonic · 03-15-2018, 11:44 PM

Don’t know...

The seats are just ordinary and that shifter is out of place not to say kind of ugly.
Previous shifters are more fluid and nice. This one is big, squarish and doesnt “melt” with the hand...
from all the possible shapes that can inspire, they came up with this stick...

chrispraeger · 03-16-2018, 12:01 AM

I like the new X3 a lot in General and the M Modell in Special.
It is definetly the most beautiful X3 BMW has ever build.
We have to wait until the final Version is out.
But I think you don't Need M seats for a proper M car.

hellrotm · 03-16-2018, 12:29 AM

I don't know...it would hard to pass up that TTV8 in the GLC63.

RPiM5 · 03-16-2018, 12:31 AM

Looks like they copied every interior ///M part from the F90 M5 and jus stuck in this new SUV. Lame! Can't they have bespoke parts for every different M car?

ORIGIN M. · 03-16-2018, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

I don't know...it would hard to pass up that TTV8 in the GLC63.

Point and shoot yeah the MB. Otherwise it's a Boat to drive around in.

That MB can not even touch the Standard X3's driving dynamics let alone M's.

ORIGIN M. · 03-16-2018, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RPiM5

Looks like they copied every interior ///M part from the F90 M5 and jus stuck in this new SUV. Lame! Can't they have bespoke parts for every different M car?

Not anymore.

Welcome to 2018.

raysspl · 03-16-2018, 01:11 AM

X3M interior looks promising!

f30ser3 · 03-16-2018, 04:44 AM

Not only that new X3 M will have side vents but also side vents behind front wheels be functional for air as we all know that side vents for regular G01 versions are just for decoration. I think this X3 M with excellent suspension and straight six will be the best on market in this segment.

1230vani · 03-16-2018, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mako

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Originally Posted by DANK221

X3 M40i seats... what a let down

my exact thoughts, M3/M4 get special seats, why not X3M? $75K+ for a smaller SUV with boring seats.

Perhaps M seats will be an extra option like on the current X5M/X6M

Lorde · 03-16-2018, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 1230vani

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Originally Posted by Mako

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Originally Posted by DANK221

X3 M40i seats... what a let down

my exact thoughts, M3/M4 get special seats, why not X3M? $75K+ for a smaller SUV with boring seats.

Perhaps M seats will be an extra option like on the current X5M/X6M

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SCOTT26 · 03-16-2018, 05:33 AM

It's not finished.

Roundown · 03-16-2018, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 1230vani

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Originally Posted by Mako

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Originally Posted by DANK221

X3 M40i seats... what a let down

my exact thoughts, M3/M4 get special seats, why not X3M? $75K+ for a smaller SUV with boring seats.

Perhaps M seats will be an extra option like on the current X5M/X6M

They're standard on the F85/6?

Roundown · 03-16-2018, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by glennQNYC

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Originally Posted by SamS

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Originally Posted by Sharp_Cai

wonder if the price tag will be over 80k(well equipped). I would rather to drive a M3 if it has the same price.

Of course it will be $80K+ My X3 M40i was almost $70K.

"Would rather driver M3" = different cars for different folks. I had an F80. If you need an F97, you'll want an F97. Even if F80 is available.

It has to be less than a Macan; better performing than a Macan; or both. I suspect Macan Turbo performance at Macan GTS pricing maybe? Could it be Macan GTS-level performance at Macan S price?

X5M delivers performance beating that of the Cayenne Turbo S at Cayenne S/GTS pricing...so sensible approach.

Kief · 03-16-2018, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

It's not finished.

Exactly...folks act like it's going to be released next month in NYC

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