Pros Entertaining to drive, ride is terrific regardless of wheel size, palatial interior with plenty of tech.
Cons Acceleration lags at city speeds, some practicality sacrificed for style, lower touchscreen controls are distracting.
Pros Spacious, high-end interior Powerful engine lineup Balanced ride and handling Mostly intuitive tech features
Cons Poor fuel economy High starting price
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
