2021 BMW X3 review: Best mid-sized luxury SUV?

Is the BMW X3 the best mid-sized luxury SUV? It offers a punchy four-cylinder petrol engine, along with a nicely kitted out interior and the BMW badge. But, does the 2021 BMW X3 offer enough to take it to the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5? Paul Maric finds out! Hardness tester results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/121Auf6HGvaBqRToYcuAz94alin7Sw55SpOPECBDlnKE More BMW content: https://www.carexpert.com.au/bmw More BMW X3 content: https://www.carexpert.com.au/bmw/x3 Skip Ahead: Intro: 00:00 Exterior 00:49 Interior 03:06 Infotainment 04:26 Safety Tech 06:28 Practicality 07:31 On the road 10:59 Verdict 15:30 We review every new car on the market, bust car myths, cover the latest car tech and answer your burning questions. Whether you need new car advice, purchase validation or simply love learning more about new cars and technology, we are your car experts. Subscribe to Car Expert: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DvMhvy3H7ntEgn9n3xQcQ?sub_confirmation=1 You'll find us dropping new video content three times a week. If you'd like to ask a question about one of our videos, simply leave us a comment. If you'd like to give us any feedback on our content, feel free to email us, or alternatively, hit us up on social media. Finally, we want this channel to grow with your support and feedback. If there's anything you don't like or would like to see us change, we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on social media to see what we're up to and to ask any questions! CarExpert: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarExpertAus Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CarExpertAus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carexpert.com.au Paul Maric: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulMaric Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/PaulMaric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PaulMaric #bmw #x3 #review

Added 3 May 2026