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 2019 Cadillac ATS-V waves goodbye this year, but not before one final two-door blast.
Pros Strong twin-turbo V-6 Great transmissions Ride/handling balance Muscular style
Cons No automatic emergency braking No AWD Interior quite cramped
The 2019 Cadillac ATS-V comes with rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed manual.Sedan version has been discontinued.The ATS-V coupe carries on unchanged.
PROS Excellent steering and handling capabilities Turbo V6 engine generates abundant power for quick acceleration The ATS-V is a true driver's car, built to perform on road or track
CONS Back seat and trunk are small compared to competitors Ride might be too punishing for some drivers Many interior controls prioritize form over function Lacks the interior polish of most rivals
Pros Excellent handling Smooth power with turbo four-cylinder engine Respectable gas mileage Inventive cabin materials Sharp styling
Cons Disappointing manual transmission Snug interior Some poorly fitted cabin materials Tiny trunk
