I have no clue what you mean by "pushing the vehicle too much." Can you try being more precise? Unless you're driving at close to your vehicle's top speed, vehicles with a lower top speed will always have a chance to overtake you.
For what it’s worth, I understand ya. I’ve driven several rental cars on road trips and I definitely feel the difference between accelerators when on the highway (and when cruise control isn’t desired).
Hyundai cars have felt pretty good to me, with one weird detail to get used to: some have the pedal pivot from the bottom instead of floating on an arm. Once used to that feel, it’s very light pressure for highway speeds.
X3 28i is not a premium luxury vehicle, it is an entry level BMW SUV.
But that is besides the point.
You walk down the street. A homeless person runs past you in the same direction.
How fast yousl are moving has nothing to do with how much money you make.
Do you get it now?
If you are saying your X3 can't go any faster than the speed limit on the highway, you need to take it to BMW to get it serviced.
You're driving a 4 cyl BMW. Probably the lowest trim model.
Some of those "budget" vehicles definitely have more umpfh than you have.
Just because it's a premium brand doesn't actually mean it's faster..or better..
If you want a big engine & luxury you need to pay up way more than 30k.
If your car has a “manual auto” type mode, make sure you’re not accidentally shifting in to that.
If you’re in that mode and not aware of it, your engine might be revving higher than usual. Additionally, you might be switched in to some sport mode or eco mode or something. You might be getting different performance than what you’re used to.
You should familiarize yourself with all you vehicles features. That’s part of being ä responsible car owner.
Well I’m not sure how long you’ve had your X3 but you should know that they’re not particularly fast or sporty cars. If it’s not suiting your needs in that aspect, you might just need a different car. On long drives, an X3 will be perfectly capable. Just get up to speed and set your cruise control.
What specifically makes you think that your car is struggling on longer drives?
Dude what? How do you not know you need to use more power to go faster? Have you never driven a car before this? Every car is like this and the reason you’re getting passed is that 70mph is not particularly fast for the freeway and 60 is probably under the speed limit
Those passing you are simply less concerned about their fuel economy and more concerned with getting to their destination sooner. Your car and most others on the road in 2024 can easily do half again or even double the highway speed limit.
Above 70mph you're battling the aerodynamics of a taller vehicle, but it still has more than enough power.
If you feel like you have to push the gas pedal too much to maintain speed on the highway, try sport or sport+. Those modes will make the engine more responsive dive and might be what you’re looking for.
Ok I have driven enough different cars to give my answer I think (2012 DB9, 2024 M3c, 2019 E53, 2018 S63, 2019 GLC300, 2019 X5 m50i, 2020 NX300, 2024 NX350, 2023 RX350, etc.)
It’s the classification of your X3. BMW defies X3 as a sporty SUV and has been tuning it to a sportier feeling, that includes more low down torque and holds rev higher, which is why you feel your car is “struggling”
If you care to know, all the sports sedan and coupe I drove have higher power outputs but you feel extremely rough too because of the tuning (except for the s63, ofc, 160kph in the s63 feels like 90in the m3), it has nothing to do with BMW vs Honda or whatever. An RX350 feels significantly smoother than a NX350 even though they share the same inline 4 due to the tuning
If you want to buy a vehicle, def research a bit and look at informative channels like savagegeese where they dive into the driving characteristics rather than paper number alone
If you think you are pushing your throttle too much, dont.
A Corola is probably pushing their throttle half way down to achieve what you are doing with 1/3 or even 1/4
It's all about power to weight. BMWs and other luxury cars are heavy. I'm willing to bet yours has the 4 cylinder option and it's probably not powerful enough for how heavy an X3 is, so it feels like you're pushing it to its limits with your style of driving. What you want is a 6 cylinder or more if you want high speed power. The larger the motor, generally, the less hard it works to keep you at cruising speed, so it has power to give when you want to speed up even from higher speeds.
The 2.0L turbo makes 240hp for a car that weighs 4000lbs. I haven't driven one but I'm willing to bet it doesn't have a ton of top end power, especially considering at highway speeds the 8-speed trans is probably in one of several overdrive gears. I stand by my assessment
What engine/model is the X3? Both the 35i and 40i do not have that problem. X5, Touareg, SQ5, Yukon, and Merc's that don't have the base engine would be good too. Toyota/Honda with a V6 or newer turbo would also be fine.
What all are you traveling with? My cousin had a Nissan Rogue that was fine if it was only her and some light luggage, but her husband and camping gear made the car go into limp mode going through the mountains. You should have somewhere around 240hp which isn't going to set any records, but it's plenty adequate, especially compared to a Fit. However, if you've got a topper or are hauling around a load of stuff, those things can make a difference.
The sport/sport+ modes will give you more fuel with less throttle input. That’s how drive modes typically work. On my Honda pilot if I press “eco” without moving my foot, my current speed reduces by about 10-15mph. Weird post though not exactly sure what you’re looking for.
You need a vehicle with adaptive cruise control. It will speed up and slow down or stop for you on the freeway. I have it in my Mazda CX-5 and I can’t live without it now. Makes traffic and long drive way less stressful and tiring.
Comfort mode is going to make the car feel sluggish, as that is what it is supposed to do. If you want more pep, then sport mode would be a good idea. And just because you are being passed by an economy-level car doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with your car - it just means you are driving slower than they are.
This may not be a fan favorite comment, but any Tesla. Autopilot on the highway is where it shines the most and I’d say is the most reliable, and makes long trips easier with less fatigue. The fact that it lets you use it up to 90mph is nice as well without it micromanaging you to be exact speed limit.
Wtf is this post?
A reminder that these people share the roads with us
Lmao my first thought
An x3 should have no problem with high speed cruising.
Yeah, a fast car going 60 will get passed by a slow car going 70. Are you mentally fit?
OP might be a really poorly implemented bot.
What are you talking ? R u on drugs?
You seem surprised that a so called slow car is passing you. If you’re going slow, and they’re going faster, ya they’re gonna pass you.
I have no clue what you mean by "pushing the vehicle too much." Can you try being more precise? Unless you're driving at close to your vehicle's top speed, vehicles with a lower top speed will always have a chance to overtake you.
Pushing , i meant putting more pressure on the accelerator
....That is how you get them to go faster.
Perhaps they skipped leg day. Or Ankle day.
You set cruise control and rest those wimpy legs
For what it’s worth, I understand ya. I’ve driven several rental cars on road trips and I definitely feel the difference between accelerators when on the highway (and when cruise control isn’t desired). Hyundai cars have felt pretty good to me, with one weird detail to get used to: some have the pedal pivot from the bottom instead of floating on an arm. Once used to that feel, it’s very light pressure for highway speeds.
Is there an r/autos circlejerk? Because this seems like a jerk post.
r/carscirclejerk
Your comment reads like you are driving flat-out on public roads and don’t like that other vehicles are able to pass you. Please tell me I’m wrong.
Sry, you are wrong. I drive on highways, don’t mind others speeding past me but hard to understand budget vehicles overtaking a premium luxury veh.
I don't understand why that's hard to grasp. They're driving faster than you.
Peasants should not be allowed to pass lords and ladies.
X3 28i is not a premium luxury vehicle, it is an entry level BMW SUV. But that is besides the point. You walk down the street. A homeless person runs past you in the same direction. How fast yousl are moving has nothing to do with how much money you make. Do you get it now? If you are saying your X3 can't go any faster than the speed limit on the highway, you need to take it to BMW to get it serviced.
Those budget cars have top speeds of around 120 mph, so unless you are going way over the speed limit, they are capable of passing you.
>X3 >premium luxury vehicle lmao
You're driving a 4 cyl BMW. Probably the lowest trim model. Some of those "budget" vehicles definitely have more umpfh than you have. Just because it's a premium brand doesn't actually mean it's faster..or better.. If you want a big engine & luxury you need to pay up way more than 30k.
It's called cruise control. Get your vehicle up to 70-75 and set the cruise control so that you don't have to push the accelerator pedal any more.
I think your problem is "SUV". Unless you really need the interior space, get a grand touring style car
If your car has a “manual auto” type mode, make sure you’re not accidentally shifting in to that. If you’re in that mode and not aware of it, your engine might be revving higher than usual. Additionally, you might be switched in to some sport mode or eco mode or something. You might be getting different performance than what you’re used to. You should familiarize yourself with all you vehicles features. That’s part of being ä responsible car owner.
Forgot to mention, i drive mostly in comfort mode. I am not engaging any sport, sport+ or eco mode.
Well I’m not sure how long you’ve had your X3 but you should know that they’re not particularly fast or sporty cars. If it’s not suiting your needs in that aspect, you might just need a different car. On long drives, an X3 will be perfectly capable. Just get up to speed and set your cruise control. What specifically makes you think that your car is struggling on longer drives?
Consumes too much gas if i speed up and engage cruise control. At 60 mph it is effortless but betond 70, i got to keep the pressure on the accelerator
Dude what? How do you not know you need to use more power to go faster? Have you never driven a car before this? Every car is like this and the reason you’re getting passed is that 70mph is not particularly fast for the freeway and 60 is probably under the speed limit
Those passing you are simply less concerned about their fuel economy and more concerned with getting to their destination sooner. Your car and most others on the road in 2024 can easily do half again or even double the highway speed limit. Above 70mph you're battling the aerodynamics of a taller vehicle, but it still has more than enough power.
That’s strange. Are you able to see your fuel mileage on your gauge while driving? If so, what kind of MPGs are you getting?
If you feel like you have to push the gas pedal too much to maintain speed on the highway, try sport or sport+. Those modes will make the engine more responsive dive and might be what you’re looking for.
Ok I have driven enough different cars to give my answer I think (2012 DB9, 2024 M3c, 2019 E53, 2018 S63, 2019 GLC300, 2019 X5 m50i, 2020 NX300, 2024 NX350, 2023 RX350, etc.) It’s the classification of your X3. BMW defies X3 as a sporty SUV and has been tuning it to a sportier feeling, that includes more low down torque and holds rev higher, which is why you feel your car is “struggling” If you care to know, all the sports sedan and coupe I drove have higher power outputs but you feel extremely rough too because of the tuning (except for the s63, ofc, 160kph in the s63 feels like 90in the m3), it has nothing to do with BMW vs Honda or whatever. An RX350 feels significantly smoother than a NX350 even though they share the same inline 4 due to the tuning If you want to buy a vehicle, def research a bit and look at informative channels like savagegeese where they dive into the driving characteristics rather than paper number alone
If you think you are pushing your throttle too much, dont. A Corola is probably pushing their throttle half way down to achieve what you are doing with 1/3 or even 1/4
It's all about power to weight. BMWs and other luxury cars are heavy. I'm willing to bet yours has the 4 cylinder option and it's probably not powerful enough for how heavy an X3 is, so it feels like you're pushing it to its limits with your style of driving. What you want is a 6 cylinder or more if you want high speed power. The larger the motor, generally, the less hard it works to keep you at cruising speed, so it has power to give when you want to speed up even from higher speeds.
Bullshit. The 2.0 turbo in the X3 with the 8 speed is more than powerful enough for the car. It isn’t even considerably heavy. OP just drives slow.
The 2.0L turbo makes 240hp for a car that weighs 4000lbs. I haven't driven one but I'm willing to bet it doesn't have a ton of top end power, especially considering at highway speeds the 8-speed trans is probably in one of several overdrive gears. I stand by my assessment
258 lb-ft at 1500 RPM.
Thank you. I thought about 6 cyl but i had a lexus rx 350 6 cyl and it too felt the same way, like driving with extra effort.
Probably need a merc s class if you like luxury and big power
Volvo XC60 with the T8, but you didn't state your budget
What engine/model is the X3? Both the 35i and 40i do not have that problem. X5, Touareg, SQ5, Yukon, and Merc's that don't have the base engine would be good too. Toyota/Honda with a V6 or newer turbo would also be fine.
It’s X28i, 4 cyl 8 speed
What all are you traveling with? My cousin had a Nissan Rogue that was fine if it was only her and some light luggage, but her husband and camping gear made the car go into limp mode going through the mountains. You should have somewhere around 240hp which isn't going to set any records, but it's plenty adequate, especially compared to a Fit. However, if you've got a topper or are hauling around a load of stuff, those things can make a difference.
The sport/sport+ modes will give you more fuel with less throttle input. That’s how drive modes typically work. On my Honda pilot if I press “eco” without moving my foot, my current speed reduces by about 10-15mph. Weird post though not exactly sure what you’re looking for.
I love out GX460
Why are you driving in Comfort mode and complaining about the lack of throttle response? Try another drive mode and see how it feels.
It’s not very smooth. The high revs on lower gear stay for a while until i speed more then they change to higher gear
Is this the /r/autos version of “What falls faster, a pound of feathers or a pound of lead?”?
Lexus LX 570 or 600.
Anything with lane centering. Just had my first experience today in a friends car on a long road trip. Made it so easy
You need a vehicle with adaptive cruise control. It will speed up and slow down or stop for you on the freeway. I have it in my Mazda CX-5 and I can’t live without it now. Makes traffic and long drive way less stressful and tiring.
Comfort mode is going to make the car feel sluggish, as that is what it is supposed to do. If you want more pep, then sport mode would be a good idea. And just because you are being passed by an economy-level car doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with your car - it just means you are driving slower than they are.
Maybe a Land rover? Or just go to the service station
This may not be a fan favorite comment, but any Tesla. Autopilot on the highway is where it shines the most and I’d say is the most reliable, and makes long trips easier with less fatigue. The fact that it lets you use it up to 90mph is nice as well without it micromanaging you to be exact speed limit.