Pros Agile chassis, cool exterior styling, sweetheart turbo four.
Cons Choppy ride over imperfect roads, staid interior doesn't match expressive exterior styling, limited practicality.
Pros Powerful and responsive turbo engine Confident handling makes it fun to drive Plenty of rear passenger and cargo room High-quality materials and fit and finish
Cons Ride quality gets a little jarring on rough roads Not particularly quiet on the highway No Android Auto smartphone integration support
The 2018 BMW X3 ventures into M territory, but doesn’t lose sight of its SUV duties.
Pros Nimble, sedan-like handling Excellent interior space and storage Great turbo-6 powertrain Standard all-wheel drive M40i a blast to drive
Cons Base 6.5-inch infotainment display Forward-collision warnings an option World’s most expensive Apple CarPlay Off-road? More all-weather
Though it has sporty handling, powerful engines, and roomy seats, the fully redesigned 2018 BMW X3 is only a midpack luxury compact SUV. Its drawbacks include a higher-than-average starting price and fewer standard features than the competition.
Pros Agile handling Strong engine lineup Spacious cargo area and cabin Premium interior
Cons Above-average starting price Minimal standard luxury features
