BMW finally built the Aztek

@THroneXII

24 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@zhila5958

24 күн бұрын

They’ve been building many azteks for a while

@will5150

24 күн бұрын

you win made me laugh

@TheCloser1

24 күн бұрын

☠️

@Techjunkiero

24 күн бұрын

Quite offensive to the Aztek.

BMW has been bravely challenging the notion that you need make expensive cars good looking.

@JJVernig

24 күн бұрын

A lot of brands were trying to do the same, but indeed BMW takes it to a new level.

@v12-s65

24 күн бұрын

@@JJVernig audi does great and porsche. Merc is only bad with the eq series

@Areku06

24 күн бұрын

@@v12-s65yeah but Audi engines are not reliable.

@WhiteLivesMatterPL

24 күн бұрын

This car is ugly AF

@seal-65_gggg39

24 күн бұрын

@@Areku06uhhh ok?

A car designed for Instagram/Influencers to take a picture of the BMW logo with their nails and expensive watches.

@AustinF516

24 күн бұрын

Nothing says Credit Karma told me I could afford it quite like an X2.

@dragospahontu

24 күн бұрын

It turns out this market segment is profitable enough to target😅

@Unicornpirate

24 күн бұрын

That perfectly describes EVERY G-series BMW. From the 2 up to the 7 series and X models.

@Userxxx840

24 күн бұрын

Bingo

@ArtVandelayOfficial

24 күн бұрын

Influencers wouldn't want this low model though

Pontiac Aztek was decades ahead in design after all.

@eseir64

24 күн бұрын

and the tech at the time (FM radio) was flawless

@user-qc7dr3cd3q

24 күн бұрын

@@eseir64 All you need.

@devn3813

23 күн бұрын

It would’ve sold really well today. People seem to love that hideous round egg look now.

@drsg9124

20 күн бұрын

Original ZDX too.

“Aggressively over styled.” Sums it up.

@sk-un5jq

23 күн бұрын

or just "hideous"

I hate the "The younger generations want X" bruh the younger generations can't afford a beater honda, let alone this. PS: We know the real reason for a touch screen, its cheaper to produce.

@anaveragehuman2937

24 күн бұрын

I dunno man, it's all about getting $800-$1000 car payments or lease deals these days... like no one has ever heard of net worth

@barathdandu7652

24 күн бұрын

Im 23 and i do not use the screen in my car. I love the rotary dial, but mine is Idrive 6. I can imagine the dial being way more harder to use with the newest idrives

@MR3DDev

24 күн бұрын

@@barathdandu7652 This is why I think its just an excuse to lower production cost.

@phatgringo2.0

24 күн бұрын

Saying bruh is something a gen Z would say.

@supercyan4869

23 күн бұрын

as an older gen z person (24), i can confirm with the state of everything i cannot feasibly afford this. automakers are only ridding of physical controls and putting everything in stick on screens to save costs and make manufacturing easier. anything else is just a lie. i'm only going to have cars with real buttons and knobs for things like hvac bc why would i want it behind 3 menus in my infotainment?

Wow, revolutionary, exciting changes in car paint options. From primer gray to 'frozen silver'.

@scott8919

21 күн бұрын

The sexiest thing about this car is the fifty shades of gray.

@yrasphong

15 күн бұрын

Avant black was made by BMW.. it's an illegal color

@yrasphong

15 күн бұрын

Avant black.. BMW made it but it's illegal

@Dowlphin

15 күн бұрын

@@yrasphong Vanta Black. And it was not invented/developed by BMW.

I can't imagine this riding very nice with 21 inch 35 series tires.

@scottieray

24 күн бұрын

Imagine the cost to replace a bent wheel.

@bbc_junior4863

21 күн бұрын

@@scottierayTime for some after market wheels

When your mom Crosstek look better than the latest BMW sport suv.

@NewCastleIndiana

24 күн бұрын

I call the Crosstrek the Aztrek

I’m a Bmw Genius in italy, unfortunately here in europe we also have the 18i/18d engine options. They are basically undrivable. Just imagine the issue you had with the gearbox but with a 3 cylinder engine with 136hp, not only that they are also fwd only. Absolute garbage

@papa_pt

24 күн бұрын

yeah that 3 cyl motor is fun in a Mini Cooper.. not strapped to this monstrosity

@raffefly2148

24 күн бұрын

18d obviously all with msport pro

@evac311

23 күн бұрын

That doesn't sound too good.

@RubenRamirezDaKingSon

23 күн бұрын

So sad to hear😢

Not a car I'm interested in, I watch because you two provide the best car evaluation channel there is.

The iDrive knob is the reason I love iDrive 7. Removing it because "younger" people are used to touch is like marketing grape juice to college students because they aren't used to wine.

@KK-od9ss

23 күн бұрын

"younger" people need a tight slap rather than touch. At the rate we are going we'll all soon be driving on a iPad

Adding a butt chin is impressive dedication to ruining car design

I like the addition of lease costs being mentioned

@esbee1

24 күн бұрын

Just looked at BMW and the x28i is advertised with $599 / mo on 36 months, but $4,180 down pmt. Apply the down pmt to monthly and it makes it $715/mo. X35i is at $759/mo with $4,630 down pmt. Extended out, that's $888/mo. $32k to drive this ugly thing over 3 years.

@ARentz07

24 күн бұрын

​@@esbee1 A few years ago, $599 a month would've gotten me into an M340i. Yikes.

@dazzlingd

24 күн бұрын

@@esbee1 Most people should just get the X3. The leases are comparable, if not cheaper.

@ARentz07

24 күн бұрын

@dazzlingd Agreed. The wife has a 2023 X3, and we had a 2024 X1 as a loaner at one point. The X3 is so much smoother and more comfortable. The X1, even though it did not have the M Sport package, was stiff. The DCT was laggy off the line. The best thing I can say about it is that the steering was pretty good compared to other BMWs, and the sound system was great. But, it didn't feel as luxurious as the X3.

@gaara4667

24 күн бұрын

@@esbee1I mean you lot called the X6 ugly and even though it’s lower production than the X5 it leaves the lot very quickly So just wait and see how well this does 🤔

21s on the 4 popper that's what I call value

3:11 imagine buying a bmw just to deal with stuff like this

@1MTEK

24 күн бұрын

Ship it and fix it later mentality.

@TommyPickIes

24 күн бұрын

I thought they were the tech brand 😆

@gaara4667

24 күн бұрын

@@TommyPickIesovercompensating with technology that will far a part in time is a Mercedes thing

@MrTickleBean

24 күн бұрын

Now try to imagine racing a Model S Plaid in your new M Sport CUV and they get to 60 mph before you can get off the line 😂

@gaara4667

24 күн бұрын

@@MrTickleBean a 4 cylinder vs the most powerful electric car of that brand. What’s the point of this comment?

You said "frozen silver" for the paint color, i see " My car is still on the primer" paint option

This makes the Corolla look desirable

@normt430

6 күн бұрын

Except this is better than any Japanese.

Wow this thing does NOT look good on the outside. What the hell is going on at BMW???

@ArtVandelayOfficial

24 күн бұрын

Ikr

@dammyo6010

24 күн бұрын

They hired blind stylists, isn't it obvious.

@singular9

24 күн бұрын

Deliberate change in aesthetics to make new cars look worth it. Its like apple changing the look of the phone for no reason. The depreciation is so bad they need to justify why buy new.

@ArtVandelayOfficial

24 күн бұрын

@@singular9 they're designing for Chinese buyers because they are the majority buying demographic

@fuhrerhosty

24 күн бұрын

The new X3 looks somehow even worse than this.

That's a Dodge Caliber with the prop badge

@fjoco1

18 күн бұрын

I was looking for this comment. Haha. 👍👍👍

Thank you for the audio review too. One of the big differentiators of your channel!

For me I liked the look of the old x2

@Xolition

24 күн бұрын

Same.

@bassandtrebleclef

24 күн бұрын

The old x2 had the highest inventory of any bmw. They were/are anchored to dealer lots.

@MG-Alexandrovich

24 күн бұрын

Had previous gen x2 as a loaner while my x3 was in service, after 2 days Driving it, I wouldn’t touch that car with 10 ft pole.

All the cars in this genre give me a Pontiac Aztek vibe (not to be confused with the Pontiac Vibe), which is not a pleasant feeling. Shifting gears, would you guys consider doing a video on audio systems in cars? Not being an audiophile, I don’t know how to interpret the plots that you show, or how to translate some of your interpretations and comments into the laypersons’ listening experience.

Wheel size has become a trend, just like tech and screens, I bet most people that buy these kind of cars have no idea what the number even means, they just want the highest one. I don't know why you'd want more than an 18/19" driving on the street

@povertyspec9651

24 күн бұрын

Then they have a heart attack when they see the cost for tire replacement.

@rsac43

24 күн бұрын

Bigger = cooler 😎

@chrisss73841

24 күн бұрын

About ten years ago I found a used Buick Regal GS with the rare 6 speed manual. I wanted to buy the car, and I could afford it, but it had 21" wheels from the factory. The car was $13,000 with 40k miles. a set of 4 tires ran over $1500. If you bend a wheel on it, that's an insurance claim. I didn't buy the car and that's a shame.

@Cal94

24 күн бұрын

The cause can differ tho. I know in Toyota Land, often times the dealers get what they get. Other times, whatever's on the lot is what the product manager thinks will make him $, and sometimes that product manager has 💩 for brains and no understanding of what their buying demographic needs and wants

@donswier

24 күн бұрын

It's as if 10" wheels weren't enough to win the Monte Carlo Rally 3 separate times in the 1960's 🤔

Real exhausts! Mind boggling!

I love the technical stuff under the car! No one doing that nowdays besides you guys 🙏

I subscribed to savagegeese and now my mini turned into a bmw suv

I remember paying 50K for my E92 335i. Good-looking, and an N54 with a manual transmission. This on the other hand...

@ArtVandelayOfficial

24 күн бұрын

You're living in the past man

@neelkrishna

24 күн бұрын

These comments baffle me because did you really expect 50k to get you as much now as it did then? I dropped almost 40 on an accord in 2023 😂

@JacesOwnWorld

24 күн бұрын

@@neelkrishnato answer your question, yes. We do expect it. The only reason vehicles are expensive now is because of COVID. So yes, getting f’ed over on everything because our government shut down the entire economy makes us upset!!

@BCJDM

24 күн бұрын

​@@JacesOwnWorldlow brow, room temperature iq take

@papa_pt

24 күн бұрын

With inflation 73k today is about equivalent to 50k in 2009. Holy

No B58 No Buy

@MrTresto

24 күн бұрын

The engine is not the problem. The B48 is a very good engine too, it's just a B58 with two cylinders less. The problem is a lot of the rest, such as how ugly it is, the poor visibility, the stupid touch screens, etc. PS: but the B58 is indeed amazing, I own a car with a B58 in it...

@Areku06

24 күн бұрын

Yeah but transmission is let down on this one.

@Jordan-ql8pv

24 күн бұрын

@@MrTresto Ugly is right. I look back on the days of the E39 and I cannot help but think that BMW execs are smoking something these days.

@ouch9326

24 күн бұрын

inline3

The last time I was this early, my hairline wasn't receding.

What a terrifyingly ugly car.

@ArtVandelayOfficial

24 күн бұрын

🇨🇳 market

@thehonestdoctor3590

24 күн бұрын

Looks chinese 😂​@@ArtVandelayOfficial

@ArtVandelayOfficial

24 күн бұрын

@@thehonestdoctor3590 True Some of the other models do too Pretty obvious who they're marketing for

love the audio testing, thanks!

Nice mini

I really appreciate the detailed audio assessments and hope they are a part of most or all reviews moving forward. I'm not a believer in "the stereo doesn't matter in fun cars".

Well this is going to depreciate faster than a rock over a cliff.

@Jordan-ql8pv

24 күн бұрын

HAHAHAHAHAHA. I could not agree more. Like a bag of cow manure dumped out of a plane.

Some of your best work in a while. Very even-handed, very informative. Thanks.

No Idrive controller instantly a no-go. BMW needs to be reminded that.

Hey that looks neat. Oh, crap. WHAT, how much? Yah it's no wonder everyone buys Toyota's and Honda's.

Considering car sales are falling off a cliff you could lease for less than owning, and you can do it with better and more reliable brands. Going for anything over 30K at this point is also, a complete and utter waste of money since the depreciation of german vehicles has only gotten worse and compensating with higher prices isn't working.

@MikeForsythe

24 күн бұрын

Car sales are on pace to sell over 16 million cars, pre covid levels

@future62

24 күн бұрын

Car sales are def not falling off a cliff lol. And there's a lot you just cant get for under 30K. This car is crap but that doesn't mean everything German or 30K+ is.

@johnnybravo5044

23 күн бұрын

​@@future62Mazda 3 select sport for 26.5 K. Nice deal.

hey DCT let the clutch out already!😆 I think this is the nicest you've been to a BMW, and it wasnt even a rear biased platform, thanks for the techincals!

@ruleslawyer

24 күн бұрын

What is hilarious is they have a DCT in this, but not the M cars. WTF? This should have absolutely been a slushbox.

@MrTickleBean

24 күн бұрын

@@ruleslawyer Makes no sense, but from the looks of it the ZF8 torque converter is vastly superior to whatever the hell this DCT is doing.

Great review as always.

It's a shame because the interior of modern BMW is really nice imo, but these exteriors are like an unrendered videogame car

Can't believe this looks better than the upcoming X3..

@evaristocorripio5434

24 күн бұрын

Every new release, bmw ups themselves in releasing an uglier car😂

Apple Carplay connectivity seems to be common even on the idrive 8 version. there's an inherent issue with staying connected to your phone but when it is connected, it's great.

I recently had the now prior gen X2 as a loaner and went from disappointed when I was presented with it, to enjoying it. Surprisingly enjoyable and enough utility.

6:20 Jack without glasses? That's a rare spot.

Great review

Mark said all that he needed to say, it was built to be leased. And that's the level of quality it's built to, to be disposable after 3 years. If it lasts longer than the warranty with mechanical repairs that don't total the thing, miraculous.

CORY WOOOOOOONG. Excited to see these in dashcam footage of college-aged DUIs in a few years.

Where did you get that Stanley sticker for your Contigo? I've been looking at doing the same thing lol.

I see people in cars like this and I respect their confidence. I would not be caught dead in that thing.

The point about the "younger generation" liking the touchscreen is bullshit. There isn't a single Gen Z'er that doesn't agree that physical controls are better for most things in cars. Its just stupid to put everything in the screen.

I love the outro song. 🎵

So like, when is the new styling language meant to start growing on me? Any day now ...

@neurokinetik

24 күн бұрын

The strategy is to make the next generation even uglier, so that by comparison the previous generation looks less bad. 😆

Incredible review my sir

I'd be very intrested to see a video of how you set up the audio tests (mic placement).

BMW helped LEGO create new bricks that have seamless lines when joined together.

The best looking bmw so far.

Love the comparison to buy or lease. Often I think about that, would I buy or should I lease? Thanks!

A young person with a $750 lease. I don't want to hear any complaints.

Is there a Paragonia branded bamboo cloth interior with some Sierra Club logos?😅

Amazing how much effort they put into this interior, looks great. Contrast that with the new X3 interior which looks like they absolutely phoned it in and cost cut it to the bone. 5 series was similarly nerfed quality wise.

@sanzserif

24 күн бұрын

Both interiors look bad IMP. I saw in a new X1 and while flashy, it still feels cheap compared to the previous gen X3.

Entry level, big shop, associate on the audit team ride.

Rear 3/4 angle in this color reminds of Stinger

Great video, but slightly disappointed in the lack of chocolate long johns.

How are cars of this type worth buying at these prices?

@papa_pt

24 күн бұрын

90% are leased

You guys should do the BMW 1M

It is so sad that bmw has become known for having steering with "not a lot of feel but very direct." I have an e60 at home that is definitely less direct and precise but has loads of feel....like a bmw should. It brings me so much joy simply commuting just because of how beautifully the car communicates the road. I drove a 2024 3 series recently. I have zero desire to own any bmw from the F series and onward.

The only thing coming through those good speakers is disappointment- They nailed the market though . Especially with what folks are paying for entry luxury SUVs. Looks good and looks like if feels good. Just too many close rivals to have any type of overwhelming success.

Crossover / tall hatchback.

Jack confirmed that the Macan is a sports car. As a base Macan owner I appreciate this comment.

Goodness the previous x2 looks understated, handsome even, compared to this.

Murano convertible looks pretty good now, doesn’t it?

What software is used to get the data of Audio system testing?

Thinking about competitors and my next BMW. This coming from the current owner of a 2009 328i Wagon and 2017 X3 (last X3 model that actually looked good!). We've got almost a 1,000,000 mile BMW history. Looking at Merc, Audi, or BMW... I seriously think that the Genesis GV70 may have beat the Germans at their own game! Have I lost my mind!? Also looking at the Ionic 5 NSport. Sadly, BMW has lost our vote going forward.

My Hyundai Kona N-line has a DCT my wife hates it but I love it because my driving is very spirited so I don’t feel the shutters it just has harsh shifts which I love so this is a good upgrade choice

I loved the last gen x2, it has lots of nice features that even the x3 (current car) doesn’t. Overall I can admit the x3 is a better car, but the x2 was lovely in almost every way and suited my needs perfectly. I liked it more than the current one - especially with the old school controls. It was reliable and great. I chose it over a rav4 prime because the Toyota dealer wanted an extra 30k markup (LOL). I miss it (it was totaled). Shame it didn’t sell well, I loved it and I’m sure others did too - there were dozens of us!😂

Where are you getting those payment options? That must take a lot of money fown

Goddamn! That is how your fire me up on Friday Morning! A FWD based BMW! Yes, LETS GOOOOO!!!!

U cant deny no other car drives like BMWs..once u buy one u most likely buy another..the feeling of driving a bmw is so addicting tho.

I didn’t know I needed my barf bag coming into this video. C’mon guys give us a warning☠️

Surprised we didn't get another Ad read ;P

I love the look. I guess it’s really build for young ppl.

@karinblumel8447

12 күн бұрын

I‘m 59 and I have ordered mine. Can’t wait to drive it. I drove a BMW1coupe and then an X1 when I had kids to carry but right now back to more sporty version.

I'm puzzled that BMW can't launch a front-drive-based auto. The 8-speed torque converter auto I had in my Clubman JCW (same engine as M135) also had a bad delay getting under way.

XM design language is goated

it is so, so hideous

First goes the physical buttons, now the iDrive knob...

BMW is following the Homer Simpson school of design

Concrete gray is one of the colors ever.

10-15 years from now that thing is WORTHLESS. But we're all freaking out about emissions and the climate and that?

light up M logos in the seats is wild

any thoughts on this vs the AMG GLA35?

Can anyone explain what is it about the 28 option engine that makes it "safer"? The guys mentioned this twice in the video with no explanation.

i personally think it looks good, just needs to be lowered like 4 inches

I like this 🚗

BMW went from the Ultimate Driving Machine (dubious claim, but at least it's a good aspiration) to a lifestyle brand.

Central console is like in Fiat 500e :D

That takeoff from a stop is... yeesh. I thought my Nissan CVT took a while to engage, but good lord

I feel like having a white Monster in the cupholder should be a requirement to driving this thing

At this price point, just step up to the X3. Rear drive dynamics, smoother automatic transmission, a bit more space and practicality. As mentioned, no enthusiasts are going to choose this X2 over other practical sports cars.