Pros Fun to drive Great engine choice Expressive style Fairly spacious for being so small
Cons Price climbs fast Interior not as adventurous Costly adaptive cruise Not as interesting as it could have been
Pros Distinctive looks that hardly hurt space. Refined powertrains. Strong cornering/ride compromise. Well-executed interior
Cons Cornering isn't as much fun as you'd hope from a BMW. No AWD on the petrol version at launch.
Pros Things we like Good electric/hybrid handover Fuel and battery efficiency Build quality Not so much
Cons Hefty price Compromised load area Under-servoed brakes Paranoid parking assistance
The X3 has never done BMW much credit, but the current one is a thorough enough job to take on the class best.
Pros Good ride and handling, fine engines, well-finished cabin, many high-tech options
Cons Note that word 'options'. And the steering is a bit numb, not helped by the thick steering wheel
PROS Good power and response in hybrid mode Premium styling and high-quality cabin Plenty of space for adults front and rear
CONS Not a lot of grunt in EV mode Short real-world EV range Battery packaging impedes on cargo space
