ALL-NEW 2025 BMW X3 REVIEW: GREAT HANDLING BUT THAT DESIGN!

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The 2025 BMW X3, in its fourth generation, presents a significant evolution with a bolder design and increased dimensions. While the handling and performance, particularly with the potent inline-six engine in the M50 xDrive model, remain a strong suit for BMW, the new styling is polarizing. Reviewers find the interior design overly tech-focused and reliant on hard plastics, missing the elegance of previous generations, with a particular critique of the ambient lighting and haptic controls, which are seen as gimmicky and derivative of EV trends. The M Sport suspension on the M50 model is noted as being too firm for a comfortable ride, though the powertrain and 8-speed automatic transmission are praised for their refinement and efficiency. Despite interior reservations, the spaciousness and updated iDrive 9 system are acknowledged positives. The X3 is positioned as a capable, albeit controversially styled, luxury compact SUV.