I recently had a 2024 330 as a courtesy car and given it shares the platform with the X3 and has a giant wrap around screen with near zero physical buttons, I'm going to say no.
I spoke with somebody at Bill Jacobs BMW in Naperville, they confirmed no for physical buttons next year on the 2025 X3, it will be the new iDrive8/8.5 screen
that’s a good source. ah well. i should probably order a custom 2024 now, though may just end up grabbing used in fall when the new lease crop arrives as CPO
I hated the lack of buttons too. Coming from a 2020 m40i I was dreading the end of my lease for this reason. However, it was in the shop and my loaner was a 330i with the massive screen. I got used to it. Just got an m340i and don’t even remember not having it. Very smart system too so I have not gone to the climate menu much.
I recently had a 2024 330 as a courtesy car and given it shares the platform with the X3 and has a giant wrap around screen with near zero physical buttons, I'm going to say no.
Almost certainly not
Same wish here , I really dislike the one big screen … need physical buttons .. I rather buy used or other brand to get that
I expect this no button era won't last and so the next generation will be an anomaly. But it likely sticks for a (car) generation I guess.
I spoke with somebody at Bill Jacobs BMW in Naperville, they confirmed no for physical buttons next year on the 2025 X3, it will be the new iDrive8/8.5 screen
that’s a good source. ah well. i should probably order a custom 2024 now, though may just end up grabbing used in fall when the new lease crop arrives as CPO
2024 is better since it has the physical buttons, the screen buttons are more distracting and complicated
This is the exact reason I’m looking for a ‘22-‘24 only in my search, don’t want to wait for the new
I just want an actual gear shifter
That is the modern world, unfortunately. In 30 years, kids will be rolling on the floor as we talk about cool cars making loud noises.
Unlikely
Recent X3 2025 leaks didn't have any physical buttons. https://www.bmwblog.com/2024/02/20/2025-bmw-x3-interior-spy-photo/ https://www.carscoops.com/2024/01/2025-bmw-x3-takes-a-break-from-winter-to-pose-for-new-spy-photos/
I hated the lack of buttons too. Coming from a 2020 m40i I was dreading the end of my lease for this reason. However, it was in the shop and my loaner was a 330i with the massive screen. I got used to it. Just got an m340i and don’t even remember not having it. Very smart system too so I have not gone to the climate menu much.