The 2020 BMW X3 M comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.Turbocharged six-cylinder engine produces 473 horsepower or 503 in Competition model.All-wheel-drive system sourced from the BMW M5.Updated suspension components and chassis reinforcement.
Pros Accelerates faster than many sports cars Grip and handling are excellent Still as practical as a standard X3
Cons Excessively stiff ride, even in the softest setting Exhaust can drone at highway speeds
BMW's heroic performance SUV lineup now has a compact offering in the form of the X3 M and the X3 M Competition. Honestly, we're surprised it took this long for the masters at the M performance division to swap out the X3's already sporty suspension with even sportier gear and drop in a more powerful engine.
BMW's X3 M Competition promises to blend urban family friendliness with spirited road and track performance. But we threw that out the window and instead went rallying in the Outback.
Pros Impressive surrogate rally car chops Great chassis on clay Proper M-spec running gear Bloody quick on dirt
Cons Cleaning out the bulldust afterwards
The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.New Heritage Edition trim reduces seating to five and adds bronze BBS wheels and retro exterior badges.
Pros Very capable off-road Comfortable ride for a large truck-based SUV Commanding view of the road ahead
Cons Third-row seats are cramped and impinge on cargo space Touchy brake pedal makes it hard to stop smoothly Poor fuel economy even by large SUV standards Limited smartphone connectivity
The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser is a bruiser with few luxuries for the money, but we love it anyway.
Pros Legendary off-roader Good power Comfortable inside Plush ride
Cons Wildly overpriced Very thirsty Lousy third row Curiously short on luxury
The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser's #7 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Large SUVs category. Currently the Toyota Land Cruiser has a score of 7.0 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 60 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Phenomenal off-road abilities Muscular V8 engine Extensive list of standard features
Cons High price, even for the class Cramped third-row seats Cumbersome handling Poor fuel economy