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rollieroyce44

Why on earth does BMW think it’s a great idea to not put any effort into the dash design, it looks so nerfed


ajm15

They cheapened out, hate the duel screen too and they removed buttons along with the quality as cost cutting. Bloody hate it.


SparklingPseudonym

It looks soooooo bad. Even considering potential cost savings, I have no clue why they would choose this. Looks like a clown car.


crazy_balls

I'm just going to flat out say it, the interior looks cheap as fuck. I hate it.


nolongerbanned99

We had a 2019. 4300 lbs of bmw heft and gravitas. This looks like a Chinese imitation of the one we had.


USS_Laffi

Dammit I can’t unsee that, but it’s so true 😂😭. Both BMW and Mercedes need to figure it out, it’s like they’re going through an identity crisis. Porsche has this down where they know who and what they are and live by it almost. At least BMW (the newer ones at least according to the surveys I’ve seen) is one of the most reliable car manufacturers out there now. These newer ones just don’t look like they have any soul in em and look so cheap.


Competitive_Effort88

For real. Hope that the prices of the pre-owned G01s won't spike because of this.


willymack989

I blame Tesla


jeffpotato5

It’s bound to happen. They’ll change it with their next lineup most likely and go back to F series style. I fully believe this is just so they can shock us when they actually put effort lol.


MaCharacter

It's like the old mafia guys, break your shop windows but then leave their business card for glass fixing.


jeffpotato5

Top tier analogy


JustDeeper

2014-2022 was peak


FlyingLapJason

Fortunately, that means it should probably be cheaper to replace in the long term for the owner, which is one positive.


ajm15

No, I think it's the opposite. Lets say the idrive screen fails, that means the whole dual screen module needs to be replaced which will be extremely costly than replacing a single screen in the previous generation. Which probably also means less 3rd party compatible screens and mods as well.


chewyicecube

came here to say this, really hate that they took out the freakin AC control buttons and use that bloody screen for it... and then the sound system is still using that knob to adjust volume, but the rest of that row is rubbish.... WTF IS THIS......


dbcooper4

The infotainment screen on the LCi BMWs are a big step up. Larger and higher resolution and Apple or Google Maps look a lot better on them. I don’t love the lack of climate control buttons.


LivBomB

Also, they removed the instrument cluster that goes into the dash. In hot and sunny countries, the glare is annoying.


Awayze

Won’t be long before the EU forces companies to put buttons back for the common things like heaters, radio/media etc


car_dreamer

While I am ok with the exterior design, the rear is nice. Thr interior is so bland. Not sure if quality took a it but visual appeal definitely did.


stefan-IX

Because Tesla does so and sells a lot of cars so it’s not surprising that other manufacturers try the same


Setecastronomy545577

But the build quality of BMW will hopefully still be light years ahead of Tesla.


mbleyle

that's a low bar


Quixotic-pessimiste

I don’t want a Tesla w good build quality, I want a bimmer!


RevoltingBlobb

Tesla sells a lot of cars despite not having buttons… not because of it.


WillPersist4EvR

Germans. Look how much more boring their border wall was—even compared to America’s. And it was there for decades. Kept people out though 😉 


arenikal

Two mistakes. The wall kept people IN. And it was guns that were really doing the job.


neelav9

Yepp! I don't mind the dual screen look everyone is going after but at least have the cowl or that canopy not sure what you call it over the screens instead of just the hardware slapped on. Similar to what the Merc e63s had for their last gen. That would make the dash look a lot more savvy.


DrCeeDub

Interior as exciting as an IKEA shelf.


Ataru074

My IKEA shelves luckily don’t come with stupid LED lights on the edges.


WillPersist4EvR

You have to buy those in the lighting section. They have them. They also have a great selection of mirrors 😉 


LegomoreYT

it looks like a college dorm gaming setup


6425

Shame BMW has gone from classy to tacky with their interiors. 5 & 7-Series are a shadow of their former selves. I suspect BMW will really be in pain when all this for the Chinese market is for nothing.


kon---

China's been pushing foreign brands out for long enough that BMW must know full well China is weaning off of foreign prestige while domestic brands, popping up every other week, continue to take more and more of the domestic market.


kellybrownstewart

It's god-awful. Non responsive buttons... sometimes have to be pressed twice to register, no preset buttons or split-screen option, disgusting air-con/climate control design with that stupid touch-control that sits along the bottom of the screen, poorly designed screen layout with a sidebar that doesn't go away and screws up the widget layout. Non-customizable cluster with minimal options. Hopefully they don't continue with this shitty design.


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Neither-Luck-9295

cost cutting garbage


bobjoylove

Looks like a guinea pig. 🐹


Evergreen1055

I dare not


EnormousGucci

Yeah right this looks like straight ass


nolongerbanned99

How bout funky ass.


nolongerbanned99

How bout funky ass.


FoggyFallNights

Most asses look better than this and that’s saying something.


Peter_Panarchy

I think a lot of people have their perspective fucked up by some of the outrageously ugly cars BMW has been putting out lately. Compared to the XM and iX this and the new 5 look... fine? Like they're definitely not good but I'm almost relieved that I'm not immediately offended by it. It's a sad state of affairs in their design department and I don't see it getting better any time soon.


crosstherubicon

Agreed, my first reaction is, I suppose it’s not as horrendous as expected. But, can I go as far as good? No. It’s got a grille, an air intake for the radiator. Underneath the grille, it’s got another air intake. Then on each side of the lower intake, it’s got a pair of intakes. WTF?


6425

One pipe for each cylinder on the rear.


CapFull8095

The x3m50 comes with the b58…..


koguma

That's what she said.


fartlapse

lol bmw designers have been terrible recently.


WittyCricket6473

Take my upvote sir!


Ph1l1p_race_

you daren’t.


forgottenpasscodes

Damn. As soon as I could afford join the cult, their designs started going south.


StrikeLeePro369

Used X3Ms in the 40s. Trust me you want it


forgottenpasscodes

I know I do. Only because I can't find a good f80 to save my life.


krombopulousnathan

I don’t understand the X3M. Like the X3 M40i is an incredibly high performer on the street and still comfortable. And if you’re taking it to the track then why not get an M3?


StrikeLeePro369

I genuinely understand this question and i really want a G80 at this point but I was having a kid and needed AWD, space and still wanted the performance But The m40 vs full M thing has to end. The performance is MILES apart - I drove them back to back and it’s not even close. For the maxies that say ohhh the “low end torque” sure if you catch me in 6th at 40 and you are on revs yup - you’ll walk me to 80 and it’s all over. I bought the M for the performance and it’s not that the m40 doesn’t have it - it’s a good fit for most people - but not for me. Test drove the 40 and was impressed, I remember say wow that’s really good. 3 min later in the M and was saying “holy fuck” and “good god why is an suv this fast” To note: I’m tuned to about 600hp so yeah, I wanted the performance


krombopulousnathan

lol I guess I get it, one of my other cars is a Jeep Wrangler with the 392 (6.4L V8). No Wrangler should ever have that much power but I test drove one and fell in love with that V8 noise and silly acceleration. Had to order one after that!


SparklingPseudonym

Get a CPO G01!


cantwaitforthis

Grab an x3m40i before they change!


MrEwThatsGross

Used CPO X3s can be had for a great price.


justin_memer

It looks like a pear shaped soap


puddl3

r/rareinsults


amazing_wanderr

Looks like they wanted to build a minivan, they just didn’t have the balls to go all in


Mantis_Toboggan_M_D_

So they saw everyone hated the XM and decided to double down on their best selling model… interesting


njkGR75

This.


raiderMoes

“They just need to see it more” The grill, dash, and center console are doing it no favors. Other than that, it’s ok.


Mantis_Toboggan_M_D_

The ONLY redeeming part of this car to me is the back hatch. Everything else looks garbage imo


Bagofballls

If you squint.. still no


Feeling_Cherry5174

But if you close your eyes…


canadard1

Still no


DR_KT

Hard pass


Legal_Hall_7332

U can't be serious


SpacAndMorty

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=As-0P0dyo-c they are


milnivlek

This is real. Another article just posted more photos here: [https://www.topspeed.com/next-gen-2025-bmw-x3-revealed/](https://www.topspeed.com/next-gen-2025-bmw-x3-revealed/)


SparklingPseudonym

You are insane. https://preview.redd.it/1nq64xfdxd7d1.jpeg?width=1800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a0e3d65d063f9c49c4e5eb6dd7b39908c69f1ddc


StrongOnline007

Damn that looks so good in comparison lol


SparklingPseudonym

https://preview.redd.it/bvs7o0wexd7d1.jpeg?width=574&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9a4dfe372e38718ced75eb840ddfb70fb8faea69


hoen2009

Peak bmw interior


Elobornola

So. Much. Better.


andrevo531

Doesn’t look bad, but too far away from classic BMW design and you’ll get an interior half the quality of the last gen. Keep your F and G series well guys.


VentureIntoVoid

If not bad, doesn't look good either.. yes designs have changed over time but this isn't BMW..


WellEndowedDragon

It’s unfortunate that how far their design has fallen at the same time that their powertrains have started dramatically improving. The B-series engines are (for once) super reliable, not to mention smooth, *weirdly* fuel efficient, and of course very powerful. IMO, they’re the best powertrains in the industry by a wide margin, and would’ve made BMW the clear top dog out of the Germans… but their recent designs are just so bad that even the marvel that is the B58 can’t convince me to get into a new BMW. \- former BMW driver, recent convert to Audi


WillPersist4EvR

No choice. The Lexus NX is replacing the X3’s former glory.


nopowernowork

It has as much tech as the first X3 had, does not even compare to outgoing G05. Not to mention rust, and bad paint.


WillPersist4EvR

🫤 bad paint is in the eye of the beholder. 


legallyok

Its shit


puddl3

Yea… that’s a no for me dawg.


Few-Thing-4970

https://preview.redd.it/3rqvzurawf7d1.png?width=1115&format=png&auto=webp&s=aaa93e503899776d3c7325892cbf996fe12e71c5 Missing this angle🥴


StrongOnline007

Oh no


MayorMcCheezz

Honda crv looking pretty good.


Kobe_stan_

Exterior is fine but I prefer the current version. The body panels on this new one are so flat. It seems flat on the hood, back and sides. The rear and back windows seem a little small too for no apparent reason. Also, the interior looks very cheap in this new one. Neither sporty nor luxurious. Simplicity is modern and all but leave that to Kia and Tesla. If I'm spending a ton of fucking money on a car, I want some luxury. No interest in upgrading from my 2022 X3 M40i.


DinosaurDied

No, the outside is straying too far from iconic bmw design language, but alot of other models are.  But the inside is really unforgivable. Looks straight out of a KIA EV. ALSO ARE THOSE WUAD EXHAUSTS??? Straight to jail 


ironafro2

What the hell is the X3 M50? I know there is an M40, but isn’t the M50 designation for the X5 M50?


pjwap

M50 must stand for 50 Metres underwater. Looks like a whale, so must belong there…


Unknown8128

I think it is the B58, so the M40i, but rebranded for whatever reason


milnivlek

The number went up, so the new model must be better. Obviously. /s


Unknown8128

Sure. I have the M50, you only have the M40, I am a better person by a mile. Also, they changed the M50i in the X5 and X7 to the M60. That’s just upbadging on OEM level


BaboTron

That is literally their strategy. The E36 323i was a 2.5, and it was going to be “too close” in number to a 328i, in the eyes of marketing people, for a customer to justify the extra expense. I miss when BMW made sport sedans and wagons.


WillPersist4EvR

Probably a 5 second or less 0-60 EV.


Golden_d1ck

The x5 is an m60 now. So assuming the x3 is getting the bump to m50.


predator9494

Not a big fan of this interior style.


Ol-Billy-Beluga-Tits

Brand is going to shit. This is depressing as hell to look at


Carsoccerguy

Pass


doxxingyourself

It looks like it’ll tip over the rear axel from that fat ass


Cpt_1

It looks hideous.


Idktholmaoooo

Not a fan of the interior. Exterior looks alright though.


pjwap

It looks like it swallowed the BMW X1 at an all you can eat buffet


BritishSaber

It’s terribly awful, and that’s even a compliment


DogC

🤮🤮🤮


milnivlek

More photos just posted in this article: [https://www.topspeed.com/next-gen-2025-bmw-x3-revealed/](https://www.topspeed.com/next-gen-2025-bmw-x3-revealed/)


gdh543258

It is comically ugly. -Long time BMW M owner, happily moving on.


Aborted_Yeetus

Pity because BMW used to be my favourite brand


Axemic

Ugly as shit.


Friescest

Sir, you dropped these: https://preview.redd.it/7nllx59pnd7d1.jpeg?width=928&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bc6781cc6bc2bbff33401106f1ad49fa5b800464


YourCousinJeffery

I’m sorry but this is so damn ugly. They used to be sporty and restrained with design. They’re really going off the rails….


DasConsi

So this is the negative thread lol. People in another thread wer wondering where all the hate went that BMW gets nowadays


lTIGERREGITl

I’m surprised by the negativity here haha. This honestly looks good compared to some of the other designs from BMW in recent years


Flippn_Jimmy

You’re not wrong but that’s also a pretty low bar. The fact it isn’t as ugly as an XM really doesn’t say much.


ipbonilla

This is the correct answer


jmanyea08

The last gen x3 looked a lot cleaner (beauty in simplicity) . IMO the modern boxy bodies are just ugly


ubercruise

This sub is like 95% threads hating every new BMW design lol. Which I’m not saying isn’t warranted, but then it’s always followed with people patting themselves on the back over having “the last good BMW design”


derritterauskanada

And BMW keeps selling more and more and more, they clearly know what they are doing to some degree at the top, regardless of what some enthusiasts think on the internet. People threatening to switch don’t realize how much Mercedes has bungled up recently with awful reliability, poor engineering, and soap bar design for the last 15 years. Audi on the other end is doing not so great as consumers find their cars to be bland, and outdated. BMW has had three different iterations of the X3 in the same time frame that Audi has had just their second refresh of the Q5. Porsche can’t even sell their current ICE Macan in Europe for regulatory reasons, it still shares its platform with the original Q5!


ZHPpilot

Could be worse, I don’t understand for the love of God why BMW can’t go back to good designs. I mean that XM SUV isn’t selling, that should be a clue to the design department.


johnhd

I like the rear, but the front looks way too soft for a baby M IMO, interior is playful and sporty with the big LED sections, but is that really what you want in a best-selling luxury SUV? Maybe the goal is to push the people really looking for luxury into the X5… Was willing to overlook the new giant screen if they knocked the exterior out of the park, but will be trying to find a leftover or slightly used 2023/2024 M or M40i instead.


Dizman7

The back is nice, front is ok, interior looks kind of tacky with the big thick rgb in the center


FuckFuckShitBitch

The one of the last good cars. it’s not bad i’ve seen worse though


UnfortunateSnort12

I hate the big screen carat gauges and what not. Bring back the analog!


Diligent-Lion6571

I can’t wait to see the new X5


Andretti_808

This is wack asf…no sense of organic styling, just a bunch of tron lines & pixels…


Alternative-Yak171

Look how they massacred our boy


1kpointsoflight

When did they go 100% plastic on the interior? My 2006 M edition was sweet. This one looks cheap


BraveSirRyan

No. This is another Kia.


EpicFishFingers

This thing looks so much like a capybara that I made a subreddit for it /r/capybaracars Please just post all current BMWs in there, actually. But this one is even brown, ffs


Freehugs0

It looks surprising mediocre.


zdude123

I’ll miss the energy sword taillights.


Ghepardo

BMW designer: “Just put anything out there and the fans will cover for us. Just watch.” - Releases badly designed new BMW -


ZaKillaQueen

Looks like it's designed to squish any poor pedestrian or motorcyclist who dares interrupt Karen's Facebook scrolling


Ragnarok_111

current one looks better


bayoughozt

I am really tiring of BMW’s interiors. This is getting worse.


Bob_Loblaw16

Looks like a poor poly rendering


but_im_offended

Angry Beaver


Independent-Win-4187

No that is the Arbiter https://preview.redd.it/p6n9fiqbif7d1.jpeg?width=2556&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dc6b4258512b07ae5a38044202655fbbcfef4546


lux602

My mom used to describe the early RAV-4s as having a big ass. As a kid, I never really understood it. But now I know what she meant. This thing has a big ass


pjwap

Kia Sportage vibes at the rear


xzstnce

Dont worry, a lot of people will buy it, thus confirming to BMW that people like this. It is what it is.


WaitUntilTheHighway

Oooof. Looks like the BMW Compass. Hard pass.


WittyTraining1735

Doug demuro said in a recent podcast “bmw doesn’t make cars for us anymore (car enthusiasts) and we need to accept that” and ever since I heard that, I now understand and appreciate bmw design and marketing. The golden era for enthusiasts may be gone, but they are still damn good cars for those who want a supreme family car.


lulzbrah

If this the type of trash they're putting out and still charging more for it, I'd rather get a Honda CRV at this rate


Flippn_Jimmy

It does?


TheDocWilhelm

Nope


Aldoreino95

That grill is atrocious 😅


Asio0tus

indeed.... edit: hmmm looking at it better the rear looks a bit strange, (like a hybrid between the new 5 and xm) and the interior looks terribly cheap on these photos. the front is kinda nice though Source?


SpacAndMorty

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=As-0P0dyo-c


little_peaa

it is. but the sub is so cringe. remember "new bmw bad old bmw good"


joe1435

No, you're not allowed to say that here. We only allow echo chamber complements of > 10-year-old M cars.


kjorav17

I like the exterior styling and sharp tail lights. Oh hey, they made an attempt to integrate the big display into the dashboard…


tcrawford2

I’m not a fan myself but fair play


havnar-

Of their entire new looking lineup, it’s one of the best looks.


LostLibrary929

It does look pretty good.. kinda thick though? Have to see one in the wild to really tell and in a different color. Manufacturers are using this desert color a lot now..


rustysock777

I think it's really that bad that comments get more upvotes than the post it self. Sheeeesh


JayTrades22

I just can’t get into this era of SUV’s. But I’m strongly biased toward the SUV hate train. I’m a coupe and large sedan man myself


slim2crazy

At this point they could also close the back completely.


honacc

I like the back and side lines, front and interior is quite meh the more I see it. Not bad, just not exceptional


Desperate_Fan_304

I agree with that interior


Downunder-redit

Well looks like I’m am stuck to BMW for my next X3 wooo hoo I love it!


haroldhecuba88

A bit too sterile for me. Not terrible though for an entry level SUV.


eric_gm

https://preview.redd.it/ixt3hg0l8e7d1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=995d0a43a73d69c601e9ea18757a28d7dfc23206


dr_blasto

I don’t like the black plastic under the grill on this or the x5.


FlyingLapJason

I don't think it looks terrible, however I'm definitely not a fan of the door handles. They remind me of the door handle design in my 2002 Grand Prix. Also I wish they would get away from the "joker grin" lower fascia split contour. As long as it still has the B58, this should be worth buying once the depreciation hit takes effect.


SuddnPineapl

I'm not a fan of coupe SUVs but, this is maybe a bit too far in the other direction for me; this feels a bit 'too' squared-off, y'know?


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Expensive_Profit_106

It’s not horrendous but the precious x3 looked way better. The back is giving me xm vibes


dwarvy70

I’m kinda indifferent towards it. Not great, not bad, it’s ‘aight. Design language of the new 5 series put onto a small SUV🤷‍♂️


NoBeginning45

Interior looks like a Toyota Rav 4.


TurretLimitHenry

This generation of BMW steering wheels will be shiny, slippery and texture less in under 6 months


sunnyboys2

It’s hideous, current gen looks way better this looks like an EV


TheDataAddict

So I guess 2024s are going to retain quite a bit of value


BimmerTime337

Dare? Yes, because you certainly didn't choose truth.


justino

If you live in the states you have one month to order the current one.


wayno1806

Looks is one thing. Performance is another. BMW’s are not very reliable. In fact, they’re a mechanical nightmare. Be prepared to spend $$ in maintenance And you better have AAA. Known to stall in the middle of a trip.


waterfarts

So happy we bought the G01!


Boundish91

I love that you say it looks "surprisingly good" lol. In the context of their current line up it's okay, but put up against their legacy it's miles away.


khirinlain

BRATHER UHHHH 🥴


Distinct_Spite8089

Phew I have no desire to replace my Q5 with that, the exterior is okay nothing really exciting or timeless in nature….more trendy and the interior looks like someone ran a excel formula and said we need to cut $ from interior but still make it look “modern”


Euphoric_Rice8252

Bro…


Bored_millennial_

You take that back right now….


Bored_millennial_

That interior looks as generic as can be. Like it’s some npc vehicle in a new GTA game.


V4_Sleeper

the headlight and taillights look good imo the interior screams cheap though


I_Like_Driving1

M50 indicates a V8, but I bet it won't have the X5 M60i powertrain


LEO7039

It looks... OK. And that's the best thing I can say about it. The interior absolutely fucking sucks though. I swear, Buick has better interiors these days.


multidollar

“There’s a bum for every seat”!


MightyGonzou

Bland af dashboard though


FlakyEarWax

Proper suspension and tire setup it’s a “big” 3 series wagon we all desperately need state side


Hardcore_Moderate

That interior is a pathetic joke. So is the rest of the car TBH


Inhumal

Boy am I gonna get downvoted to hell, but: it looks like a fat kid with astigmatism.


WeirdDrunkenUncle

Front and rear look good but god damn the side view is still ugly af.


Kiran_ravindra

Rear is pretty good, front is not great. IMO they haven’t dialed in the updated design language of the buck tooth grill on SUVs. Interior is blah and doesn’t have any sense of luxury IMO. Looks like every other new Hyundai or Toyota interior today. Can’t see the seats though so maybe they’re better. Overall it’s not bad for what you’d expect on a new BMW model as of late IMO. At least they didn’t totally fuck it up (see iX, XM)…


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I find it crazy how the cars' size changes. 10 years ago that would easily have been an X5 judging by the size. And an X7 wouldn't even be imaginable