BMW X3 Impressions
04-23-2018, 04:49 PM
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BMW X3 Impressions
I have a 2016 Q5 2.0T on lease. I drove a new BMW X3 (4 cyl) the other day. I would say it's much improved from when I drove it in 2016. It rides much better - without the harshness over road imperfections. It feels like a larger vehicle than my Q5 even though I think it's similar in size. My lease isn't up for a while but it's on my shortlist. Anyone else compare the 2018 X3 before deciding on the Q5?
04-23-2018, 05:31 PM
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Test drove both. The interior of the new x3 isn’t up to par with the Audi.
The interior of the x3 looks more dated. In addition for the x3 if u don’t go for the nav you are stuck with a small infotainment screen.
X3 might be fun. But it’s too dated imo
The interior of the x3 looks more dated. In addition for the x3 if u don’t go for the nav you are stuck with a small infotainment screen.
X3 might be fun. But it’s too dated imo
04-23-2018, 06:41 PM
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Here is a link to a recent thread about comparing SQ5 to X3 M40i
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-...hange-2946105/
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-...hange-2946105/
04-24-2018, 02:57 PM
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Umm no, the nav screen is much bigger in the X3 than Q5/SQ5. I've owned both a 2018 SQ5 and X3 M40i, each has their own strong areas. I think Audi has a better instrument cluster, but BMW beats them everywhere else inside. I'll post my review today which should answer most questions regarding the X3 M40i.
04-24-2018, 03:05 PM
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Umm no, the nav screen is much bigger in the X3 than Q5/SQ5. I've owned both a 2018 SQ5 and X3 M40i, each has their own strong areas. I think Audi has a better instrument cluster, but BMW beats them everywhere else inside. I'll post my review today which should answer most questions regarding the X3 M40i.
04-24-2018, 03:19 PM
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edit:see my review here: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-...-m40i-2947960/
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04-24-2018, 05:16 PM
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Umm no, the nav screen is much bigger in the X3 than Q5/SQ5. I've owned both a 2018 SQ5 and X3 M40i, each has their own strong areas. I think Audi has a better instrument cluster, but BMW beats them everywhere else inside. I'll post my review today which should answer most questions regarding the X3 M40i.
04-24-2018, 05:22 PM
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The standard Q5 still has a smaller screen without the nav package 7" vs 8.3") per Audi. The M40i like SQ5 share nearly identical interiors to their normal counterparts with a few exceptions.
04-24-2018, 07:00 PM
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I didn't think the X3 interior felt cheap at all. Let's be honest the new Q5 interior has its share of hard plastic. The Q5 dash has a simpler design which is a plus. I will have to drive the new Q5 to see how I like it compared to my 2016.