BMW Australia has introduced pricing for its incoming next-generation X3 SUV forward of the medium phase SUV’s arrival in native showrooms in the beginning of subsequent 12 months (2025).
Priced from $84,500 plus on-road prices – a rise of $1400 over the present providing – the BMW X3 will proceed to rival the likes of the Audi This fall, Lexus NX, and Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class with two variants at launch – the X3 20 xDrive (previously the sDrive 20i) and the X3 M50 xDrive (taking up from the M40i xDrive).
Importantly, the entry-grade X3 20 xDrive provides an all-wheel drive chassis configuration and gentle hybrid driveline know-how to the vary, combining a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with 48-volt know-how to ship 140kW of energy (+5kW) and 310Nm of torque (+10Nm).
From there, the X3 vary steps up a whopping $42,400 to the M50 xDrive (from $126,900 + ORC). With its 3.0-litre turbocharged straight six-cylinder petrol, the sporty variant develops 293kW of energy (+8kW) and 580Nm of torque (+80Nm) to set an improved 0-100km/h normal of 4.6 seconds (-0.2 seconds).
Expectedly, the fourth era (G45 collection) X3 brings refreshed styling, technological updates and improved driving dynamics to the line-up.
It’s each longer (+47mm to 4755mm) and wider (+29mm to 1920mm) than earlier than, whereas using on an extended wheelbase (+1mm to 2865mm). The mannequin is nonetheless shorter in peak, now 1660mm (-16mm).
The modifications are stated to bestow the X3 with a extra interesting and sportier design which is additional enhanced by an elevated wheel monitor entrance and rear, enabling extra assured dealing with.
Tools highlights for the entry mannequin embrace 19-inch alloy wheels, acoustic glazing, adaptive LED headlights, adaptive damping, automated tailgate, BMW Iconic Glow illuminated kidney grille, electrical seat adjustment and heating (entrance), head-up show, keyless entry and ignition, M headliner in anthracite, M Sport package deal, M Sport leather-based steering wheel, three-zone local weather management, and Veganza artificial leather-based upholstery.
Infotainment gear consists of twin 14.9- and 12.3-inch shows, a six-speaker/100-watt audio system that includes digital radio (DAB+) reception, BMW Digital Premium (90-day introductory subscription), BMW Clever Private Assistant, distant software program updates, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and wi-fi machine charging.
On the security entrance we discover normal inclusions akin to adaptive cruise management with Cease & Go performance, blind spot monitoring, lane management, parking assistant with 360-degree digital camera system and tyre strain monitoring.
Along with the uptick in mechanical efficiency, the athletic M50 xDrive provides 21-inch alloys, quad exhaust shops, a panoramic glass roof, M particular kidney grille, mirror caps, and aerodynamic components, privateness glass, rear window blinds, M Sport Professional package deal, M brakes, M seatbelts, and M Shadowline content material (together with a heated steering wheel, entrance seat air flow and rear outboard seat heating).
The mannequin additionally provides a premium 15-speaker/750-watt Harman Kardon audio system.
Optionally, the X3 vary consists of myriad metallic and Particular person paint choices (most of that are normal on the M50 xDrive), with package deal alternate options restricted to the ‘lesser’ 20 xDrive.
Obtainable for the X3 20 xDrive is the Enhancement Package deal ($6000) and together with metallic paint, an alarm system, panoramic glass sunroof, and Harman Kardon encompass sound; Consolation Package deal ($4000) together with second-row seat heating, rear window blinds, entrance seat air flow, privateness glass, and baggage compartment web; and M Sport Professional Package deal ($3000) with high-gloss Shadowline trim particulars, M Sport brakes and M seatbelts.
A 2200kg tow package is out there for $2200 on every variant.
2025 BMW X3 pricing*:
20 xDrive (a) | $84,500 | (+$1400) |
M50 xDrive (a) | $126,900 | (+$100) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices