Wi-Fi hotspot now standard.No other significant changes for 2021.
Pros Wickedly quick acceleration Grip and handling are excellent Still as practical as a standard X3
Cons Excessively stiff ride, even in the softest suspension setting Tire roar on the highway can be wearing on long drives
For 2021, the X3 M adds newly standard features and some fresh options. Most notably, its infotainment system now includes Android Auto, which had been conspicuously missing. Likewise, a Wi-Fi hotspot and a one-year subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio with 360L are now standard; a matte wood finish is a new interior option. BMW also changes the Competition designation from a model to a package.
Pros As quick or quicker than many sports cars, mind-boggling agility for an SUV, more practical than a sedan.
Cons Ride is stiffer than desired, fewer driver-mode settings would be fine, how much power is too much power?
The 2021 BMW X3's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Compact SUVs category. Currently the BMW X3 has a score of 8.5 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 30 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Muscular engine options Poised ride and handling Easy-to-use infotainment system Roomy seating and cargo space
Cons Higher starting price than many rivals
New Black Line Special Edition package
Pros Impressive off-road capability in a segment largely without it High seating position provides a good view of the road Easy-to-use interior controls
Cons High floor and side-hinged cargo door can make it hard to load cargo Uncomfortable seats Poor fuel economy and acceleration Rough ride on broken pavement
A Black Line Special Edition of the Lexus GX joins the lineup this year and comes with a host of blacked-out exterior trim, unique 18-inch wheels, a black interior headliner, and black faux-leather upholstery. The GX receives several new standard features for 2022, including a new, larger 10.3-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Also newly standard this year is a parking assistant feature, in-dash navigation, and power-folding heated exterior mirrors. Lexus's desirable Nori Green paint color is now available as an option on the GX for the first time.
Pros Able to tackle off-road trails, plenty of standard driver-assistance features, surprisingly hushed cabin.
Cons Uncomfortable rear seats, lacks cargo space with third row in use, dated design.
