Review: 2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i - Carrying on the legacy in unexpected ways.
When I was handed the keys to the new 2022 BMW X3 xDrive 30i, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It had been a while since I had driven a BMW, and I had heard whispers that BMW was becoming distanced from its “ultimate driving machine” mantra — even with some of its performance-focused “M” cars.
Admittedly, I was skeptical. If BMW had indeed lost their way, I had little hope of an exciting time with the ever-popular X3.
I’m not sure how those rumors align with the rest of BMW’s lineup, but I am happy to report that the refreshed for 2022 X3 is a fun-to-drive example of what BMW does best. If my 2005 E46 M3 had this transmission instead of its SMG, I would still have that car today. It’s just so zippy and smooth, the X3 was a great SUV to drive, no matter my mood.
