 Love him so, when he flips that dough, he's pizza boy USA. What is up, you guys? Welcome back to another one of you in the digital channel. I am Gold Pony. I do new car truck SUV reviews on YouTube. And today, we are in the 2020 BMW X3M. Courtesy of Apple BMW in your PA. Always excited to drive any M car, including this X3 SUV. So needless to say, I am pretty darn hyped to be in this one today. And as always, I will be going over everything about this one, testing everything out that I possibly can on the X3M. So what do you guys say? Let's just go ahead and jump right into it. And as always, let's start with pricing. And so MSRP for the 2020 X3M will start at $69,900. Did one also mention there is an X3M competition package that goes for $76,900 if you wanted to go that route. But regardless, power setup is going to come from a 3-liter twin power turbocharged inline 6-cylinder. Definitely beefed up from the typical engine setup that you'll find on the X3 and the X5. This one is the M performance tuned one. So this one, therefore, is going to put out 473 horsepower at 5,600 RPM, 442 pound-feet of torque available at 2,600 RPM. Power sent to all wheels through BMW's XDrive all-wheel drive system. By the way, this all-wheel drive configuration in the X3M is actually sourced from the M5. In case you guys were curious there, this is pretty darn cool. Power sent to the ground through an 8-speed M Sport automatic with paddle shifters, which you guys know, of course, we will be testing out in a little bit here. But with launch control, because I know everybody is wondering, 0 to 60 time comes in in approximately 4.1 seconds. That's crazy for an SUV. Top speed, 155 miles per hour with MPG numbers coming in at 14 in the city, 19 on the highway, of course, taking premium on lit-of-fuel. But so if you did want a little extra horsepower, the X3M competition package will do that for you. Same engine set up, tuned a bit differently, putting out 503 horsepower at 6,000 RPM, 442 pound-feet of torque available at 2,600 RPM, sent to all four wheels once again through an 8-speed automatic, 0 to 60 time, 4 seconds flat, 10th of a second, quicker to 60 if you were to go with the competition. MPG numbers, 14 city, 19 highway. And so before we do that paddle shifter tester, acceleration test on the X3M did want to mention the drive modes. And by the way, if you guys are wondering, looking at the screen right now, what those bright red little shifter paddle looking things on the steering wheel are, those are the drive mode buttons. You can preset them, actually. That's what the one and the two is there for. You can make one your sporty driving mode, one your comfort driving mode, let's say, and you really can adjust just about everything. All those buttons are located just to the left of the shifter, whether it be steering sensitivity, throttle response, shift points, suspension settings, and there is actually a button to adjust the exhaust sound as well. So I'm going to actually leave it on the loud exhaust mode because that is my style. I have a super loud Mustang, so that's just what I'm going to do. And we will get to the exhaust clip a little later in the video, don't worry about that. But so having said all that, there is actually a manual shift mode. All I need to do is simply slide the shifter to the right. Now I'm in fourth gear. The gauge setup is telling me is not shifting for me. That's pretty darn cold. So my shift before I get too high there. Having said that now, what I want to do is test out the paddle shifters. We'll see how quickly they react for us and I'm sure we're going to get some nice engine sounds out of that too. So what do you guys say? Let's do that. And then we'll do the acceleration test on this one. Did I mention you can actually adjust how quickly the X3M shifts by using the buttons on the shifter there. But having said that, let's put it in first gear. We'll do it together, acceleration and paddle shifters. And here we go. Oh my gosh. Ha ha ha ha. Oh my gosh. I feel like that gives you an ab workout. That acceleration was absolutely ridiculous. Oh my goodness. That was fun. And there was no slippage whatsoever of course with an all wheel drive system. You're not going to get that. You definitely are going to scare your friends and family if you hit the gas like that with them in this SUV. That was absolutely freaking wonderful. I like this. But anyways, as always to go along with that acceleration braking is equally important. So as expected, you will find M compound four wheel ventilated disc brakes. As far as sizing goes up front, they're going to come in at 15.6 inch ventilated front discs. In the back, 14.6 inch ventilated rear discs. As far as that 15.6 inch goes, I have a Mustang GT. My brakes are 15 inches even. So these are quite beefy brakes, especially considering this is an SUV. So that is absolutely wonderful. I will say that. And of course with that cross drilled rotors, blue painted cowpers, as far as the braking feel goes, it's absolutely brilliant. There's no brake pedal delay whatsoever in this thing. So instantly brings you to a stop in the X3M. You've got to love that. Touching on suspension and handling up front, you're going to get an independent strut type front suspension in the back, independent multi link rear suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars. It's all pretty standard for the most part. But X3M also gives you an adaptive M suspension. So any adaptive damping suspension, the way it works, it's going to give you the best of both worlds. It's going to tighten up the suspension during heavy cornering, but it is also going to monitor each shock so we're individually giving you better ride quality as well. So again, best of both worlds. That's definitely a feature you want on any performance car, including the X3M here. So absolutely love that. And so we're touching on as far as ride quality goes, definitely smoother than my Mustang. We'll say that. Certainly no issues with that. This is a luxury BMW. It's pretty much as expected. We'll say it doesn't feel quite as smooth as the X7 I just drove or an X5 or something like that. But it is a performance car. And again, you can actually adjust the suspension settings using the button to the left of the shifter. I just have it on the super sportiest setting right now. But again, you can adjust it if you did want to smooth the ride in the X3M as well. So best of both worlds once again, as far as cabin noise goes, I'm just basically getting the air from the climate control right now. But other than that, not a whole lot of exterior noises coming into the cabin. So another big plus there for you. Touching on visibility, I can see perfectly fine out the back, not as good as the X7 I just recently got done driving. But still, visibility is definitely on point for this particular SUV. So new issues there. Rain-sensing windshield wipers also coming standard on this. That's definitely nice. And I should mention, I am looking at a head-up display projecting my speed and the speed limit up on my windshield right now. That is actually gonna come with the executive package that goes for $3,900. The executive package is also going to include, in addition to that, a panoramic moonroof rear window sunshades, gesture control, wireless charging heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, and parking assistant plus. And I'll get more into all of that as I go on in the video, but definitely a very inclusive package, especially for the price you're paying there. Quite a lot included in that one. So that's a good thing. But I think as far as driving dynamics go overall, the best part about the X3 M is the steering feel is so heavy. I absolutely love it. And I actually changed that before I started driving this one too. I put it on the heaviest weighted setting. And again, that button's still located just to the left of the shifter. But in addition to that, you got the 10 and two grips, which are super thick. And BMW is known for that, especially in their M cars. So it gives you a better feeling of being in control of the car. And the power side bolsters on the seat, they hug you in place. So if you did want to take the turns a little heavier in this thing, you can do that because you got the power side bolsters kind of hugging you. And again, they're adjustable. So you can move them out or in as needed, depending on your body type really. That's a good thing as well. But that about rounds out the performance segment of this review. Let's now go ahead and take a look at the exterior of this Toronto Red Metallic 2020 BMW X3M. All right, so here she is, you guys. The 2020 BMW X3M, such a beast of a car. Do want to start by looking at the front grille up here. BMW active kidney front grille, will come standard. Of course you got the X3M logo found in the upper corner on the side there. Chrome grille surrounds come with the X3M. That's what you're looking at right now. However, that competition package I was mentioning to you guys that will actually add gloss black grille surround. So it's going to differ slightly depending on which setup that you go with. Either way down below you have some gloss black accents including some nice air curtains directing air around the wheel and tire combination. That's definitely a plus for aerodynamics. Also when it comes to that lighting adaptive LED headlights do come standard. That comes with the automatic feature of course meaning when it starts to get dark out at night those headlights will turn on automatically for you there. So you never have to worry about that. And actually automatic high beams come standard on the X3M as well. Definitely doesn't come standard on every SUV out there. So that's nice too. But now let's go ahead and make our way to the side on this one. Gloss black roof rails come standard regardless of if you go with the X3M competition or not. That's what you're looking at right now. Of course rear privacy glass coming standard across the board as well. Gloss black windows surrounds again, standard either way you go with. When it comes to the side mirrors they are body color power adjustable side mirrors. They will come heated with LED integrated turn signals. And of course you can't help but notice that little fender accent down there with the M3 badging. It definitely makes it stand out from the other X3 trim levels out there. When it comes to that wheel setup 20 inch double five spoke by color jet black wheels are the standard setup. Of course there are 21 inch wheel designs available and that 21 inch wheel size actually comes standard on the competition package as well. I should mention that but overall definitely a very sleek looking, very good looking SUV and that carries on to that rear spoiler. Let me show you guys up close on that. Rear spoiler definitely does have a very unique design. Definitely looks spoilerier back there and this is an M specific rear spoiler for the X3M of course with an integrated brake light as expected. Just below that rear window wiper. Of course you have the M badging found on the rear lift gate there as well. LED tail lights coming standard on this one and perhaps my very favorite part about the back of course without a doubt dual exhaust outlets with very large quad chrome tips. So I'm gonna go ahead and just put this in the best exhaust mode because again there's a button next to the shifter where you can do that and make it super loud and fun. That is what I'm gonna do and I think you guys know what we have to do next as always here is that exhaust clip. All right so now since we are around back when it comes to opening that rear lift gate as expected it is a power lift gate. There is a button on the key fob that's one way where you can simply lift up underneath on the hatch itself. That's the other way to go about opening it up. Once opened up, cargo capacity is gonna come in at 28.7 cubic feet behind that second row at least. With that second row folded down it bumps it up to 62.7 cubic feet which is a decent amount back there. Didn't want to mention to fold down that second row there's a lever in the cargo area. That's gonna be how you're gonna go about folding the second row down at least. There's some cargo netting back there, LED cargo lighting. You don't always find LEDs in the cargo area so I always like to mention that. Tie down hooks and you have a cargo area cover actually as well so plenty going on in the cargo area. Making our way to the rear leg room that is gonna commit 36.4 inches. So for reference, I'm even six feet tall. This is how much space I have back there. Also for those rear passengers, they will find rear ventilation. There is a rear center armrest with cup holders, 12 volt power outlet. And if you go with the executive package that we have today, you will also find those rear passengers will then get rear heated seats and rear window sunshades. And this is definitely a plus if you have a newborn or even a toddler. I always like to keep the sun out of my kids eyes. At least when you're at that awkward angle and it's blinding them. So rear window sunshades are definitely a plus especially if you have kids. So that's gonna come with the executive package. Make your way up to the front seats. 14-way power adjustable front seats come standard. That includes four-way power lumbar, memory settings for up to two different drivers and power side bolsters. Again, I mentioned that that is the best function when it comes to the seating at least in my opinion because it really does hold you in place around the turns. And in an SUV like this, that is important. Also another plus here, you have an illuminated M logo found in the headrest. You do have heated front seats and the seats are definitely plenty comfortable. Absolutely no issues with seat comfort. And again, it kind of hugs you in place. I absolutely love that. But now let's go ahead and take a look at the steering wheel. It is tilt and telescoping. It is leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel is optional but it is available there if you wanted that. And we do happen to have that. Again, the button's located just above the M logo and there is an M logo at the bottom of the steering wheel as well. That's definitely pretty nice. And make your way to the startup. Let me first start by showing you guys the key here. You do have your M colors on the side of the key I guess you could say. Then all of your buttons are located on one side being lock, unlock the button to pop the rear hatch. Lock button is gonna be the BMW logo in the middle there in case you were curious there. But it is all keyless entry. So simply just put the key in your pocket, walk up to the X3M. There is a bright red push button start found just to the right of the gauges. So simply put your foot on the brake and press that engine start button there. And just below that is where you're gonna be able to turn on or off the engine shut off function when you come to a stop sign or a red light. It can turn off the engine to save you a little bit of MPGs there. If that gets annoying, just turn that feature off. That's where you're gonna be able to do it. But once started up, there is a 12.3 inch digital gauge cluster that comes standard. It looks very, very nice. It's got the X3M logo found within the tachometer on the right side. Speedometer is on your left along with the digital speedometer within that. I love the digital needles that they put on here. They put little red tips at the end. I think that's pretty cool. Nice little added touch there. Overall, it gives you your basic information like outside temperature, trip A, trip B, different driving modes or suspension settings, whatever that you put it in. So all of that information you can find up there including the speed limit of any given road you're on. If you don't wanna find it on the head up display, it is within the gauges actually as well. Now let's go ahead and make our way to overall interior quality. BMW always does an amazing job when it comes to this. Panoramic moonroof comes with the executive package. That's why we have it there today. Anthracite headliner comes standard, dual zone climate control comes standard, universal garage door openers. Also standard for up to three different garage doors. They can be found just underneath of the rear view mirror there. Ambient lighting also comes standard. You can adjust the colors by using the tech display. I'll show you guys how to do that in a second here but plenty of different color options you can check out up there. I do like the M logos found throughout the X3M including just in front of the wireless phone charger another feature I wanted to mention there. So that's pretty cool. Dual cup holders, 12 volt power outlet. You have nice authentic wood trims around the shifter. By the way, this is an M specific shifter. If you were to look at the X3, you're not gonna find this shifter. This is specific to the M, so that's pretty cool. Lecture mechanical parking brake just behind there. And within the center armrest you have a decent amount of storage along with the USB charging port actually as well. I do like the contrast stitching found up in the dash here as well. Again, the authentic wood trim carries on to the doors, not just around the shifter. You have an aluminum trim passenger side glove box opener. A lot of times companies will leave that plastic so that's a nice little accent too. M floor mats, the list continues. So very nice interior quality as pretty much as expected for any BMW. But now let's go ahead and take a look at that tech display. 10 and a quarter inch color touch screen display comes standard and although it is touch screen it is also voice activated. There is a circular dial and buttons and you do have gesture control if you go with the executive package. So we do have that today as well. Bluetooth and audio streaming comes standard Android Auto Apple CarPlay meaning if you have a smartphone simply hook it up to the X3M you will find free navigation up on that tech display. There is also factory navigation that goes standard as well whichever you're more familiar with or whichever you like better. Climate control settings, there's weather up there. Ambient lighting, let's get to that part here real quick. That can be found under my vehicle and then vehicle settings, lighting, interior lighting and then you have colors like blue, green, lilac, orange, bronze. I think since we have kind of this Toronto red exterior, we're gonna have to set this to orange you guys because that's gonna look a lot better. Although I will say blue shows up a heck of a lot better in the daytime at least. But yeah, orange is gonna look better anyways at night so I'm gonna leave it there. Also of course you can check out your radio information though and when it comes to the sound system the standard sound system you guys is not the 10 speaker hi-fi sound system that you may be used to in BMWs. For the X3M the standard sound system here is the 16 speaker Harman Kardon sound system that's wonderful. 600 watts, two bass speakers under the front seats, seven tweeters. I think you guys know what we have to do next. Let's go ahead and turn on the radio, see what we got playing today and let's test out the clarity of this one. ["Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy"] Ridiculous amount of bass. That is the first thing I'm gonna say. Wonderful sound system for the X3M really. No complaints from me. Absolutely love that. Last thing I wanted to mention to you guys on that tech display though is when you do put the X3M in reverse, you will find a rear view camera letting you know who or what is behind you which is always is going to lead us into safety. And so first thing I wanted to mention when it comes to safety, the BMW X3M is an IIHS top safety pick plus. That is the very highest designation given by IHS. That's a wonderful start right there. Front side side carrying airbags do come standard. In the back you're gonna have latch aka lower anchors and tethers for children for the rear car seats. Tire pressure monitoring system come standard front and rear parking sensors. But in addition to that, some of the more exciting or enjoyable standard advanced safety features are going to include pedestrian warning and braking, frontal collision warning, city collision mitigation, lane departure warning and blind spot monitoring system with rear cross traffic alert. It's gonna be the little triangle icons in the side mirrors there. But overall in the end, when it comes to my final thoughts of the X3M, acceleration is absolutely amazing. You're gonna get a kick out of your friend's reactions or family's reactions if you were to hit the gas with them riding in this thing. Grip and handling are actually great as well and yet practicality is still there. It feels like a sports car. It handles great, it accelerates great and you got the practicality of an SUV. So you could take it to get groceries, you could take it on road trips. It's really the best of both worlds quite honestly. However, because the M performance suspension is gonna be a little stiffer of a ride comparatively speaking to the standard X3 or the X5 as we are kind of in the X5 or even X7 price territory. Nonetheless, this is still very enjoyable and it really only caters to a select buyer that enjoys a nice blend of performance and practicality including that beautiful exhaust note. You gotta love that as well. So overall, me personally, you guys know I am going to love this thing and I do. Definitely a very solid pick and it's an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus so you can have the kids in it too and feel perfectly fine. So anyways, that is about it for this one. You guys, thank you so much for watching. Feel free to follow me on social media at the bottom of the screen there. If you like, be sure to hit the subscribe and the bell notification button if you're into new car reviews. That is what we do here on this channel after all. Do appreciate you guys watching more than you know and I will see you guys all in the next video. Big old. Rains, sinks, and the, the, uh.