Full equipment details for BMW X3

FULL particulars of the newly launched BMW X3 vary at the moment are accessible, the fourth-generation rival to the Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class accessible from $84,100 plus on-road prices.

In reality, fast rivals embrace the Audi Q5 (from $73,400), Genesis GV70 (from $78,500), Lexus NX (from $63,400), Mercedes-Benz GLC (from $97,500), Porsche Macan (from $94,000), and Volvo XC60 (from $73,990).

Bigger and higher geared up than earlier than, the X3 provides a selection of drivelines properly suited to the altering calls for of contemporary patrons, together with two petrol models with 48-volt mild-hybrid help and a single plug-in hybrid. All have commonplace all-wheel drive.

The BMW X3 can be accessible as a purely electrical providing, with additional particulars on the iX3 accessible right here.

By way of measurement, the X3 is 34mm longer (to 4755mm), 29mm wider (to 1920mm), and 25mm decrease (to 1660mm) than earlier than. Monitor width on the entrance has elevated by 16mm (to 1636mm) and by 45mm on the rear (to 1681mm).

The good points see cargo house on petrol fashions now vary from 570-1700 litres, whereas the PHEV ranges range from 460-1600 litres as a result of fitment of the high-voltage battery.

The 2025 line-up begins with the X3 20 xDrive (from $86,100) which is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit producing 140kW of energy and 310Nm of torque. Paired with an eight-speed computerized transmission, it may well speed up from relaxation to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

Mixed cycle gas consumption is listed at 7.5 litres per 100km and CO2 emissions 171 grams per kilometre.

In the course of the pack, the X3 30e xDrive (from $104,100) combines a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electrical motor and high-voltage battery to ship 220kW of energy and 450Nm of torque.

The mannequin incorporates a 19.7kWh battery which might allow an all-electric driving vary of as much as 91km – greater than 50 per cent higher than the earlier mannequin. Charing is through an 11kW AC port with a full recharge obtained in two hours and quarter-hour.

Mixed cycle gas use is listed at 1.6 litres per 100km, CO2 emissions at 38 grams per kilometre, and the 0-100km/h time at 6.2 seconds.

Lastly, and in the interim, the X3 M50 xDrive (from $128,900) tops the vary with probably the most highly effective six-cylinder in-line petrol engine ever fitted to an M Efficiency mannequin, based on BMW Australia.

The three.0-litre turbocharged ‘six’ produces 293kW of energy and 580Nm of torque, accelerating the mannequin from standstill to 100km/h in simply 4.6 seconds – in enchancment of 0.2 seconds on the X3 M40i.

Gas consumption is listed at 8.2 litres per 100km and CO2 emissions 187 grams per kilometre.

The brand new design language of the BMW X3 sees Australian fashions function a big break up kidney grille with BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting as commonplace gear. BMW’s signature twin headlights with new L-shaped gentle parts flank the grille, the models incorporating adaptive LED expertise with matrix excessive beam and blue design detailing.

BMW says the “distinctive silhouette” of the brand new BMW X3 contains brief overhangs, a roofline extending deep into the rear finish and flush door handles. It enhances this with “distinguished” entrance and rear wheel arches.

The LED tail-lights include a T-shaped graphic and three-dimensional sculpted glass lenses. These mix with a brand new apron to offer a powerful and distinctive look on the rear.

A number of exterior paints allow prospects to personalise their new BMW X3, with the vary that includes newly launched Dune Gray. BMW Particular person paints, together with Frozen choices, are additionally accessible.

Nineteen-inch alloy wheels are commonplace on the X3 20 xDrive, whereas the BMW X3 30e xDrive is fitted with 20-inch M gentle alloy wheels. The X3 M50 xDrive comes with 21-inch M gentle alloy wheels.

The X3 M50 xDrive is delivered as commonplace with M Sport Package deal Professional, which incorporates M lights Shadowline, M seat belts and M Sport brakes completed in high-gloss purple. The opposite X3 variants may also be optioned with M Sport Package deal Professional.

The lighter, stiffer, and wider physique is suspended by a double-joint spring strut entrance axle and five-link rear with adaptive damping throughout the board. Steering is electrically assisted and braking is all disc.

Inside, the cabin is dominated by the high-definition BMW Curved Show, BMW Interplay Bar, a flat-bottomed steering wheel, and new-look gear selector. It additionally has model-specific gentle parts in a contrasting color within the centre console and door trims.

The seating is electrically adjustable and heated up entrance, with upholstery in synthetic Veganza ‘leather-based’ (real leather-based accessible optionally).

The BMW X3 options the most recent model of BMW iDrive, underpinned by Working System 9. It incorporates QuickSelect, which permits capabilities to be activated instantly with out requirement to enter a sub-menu. We discovered it just a little tough, however would little doubt modify to it with time.

Superior driver help programs come as commonplace on Australian-delivered BMW X3 variants. Headline parts embrace entrance collision warning, Steering and Lane Management Assistant, Lane Departure Warning, Driving Assistant Skilled and Parking Assistant Plus with encompass view digicam.

It additionally has Stay Cockpit Skilled, which options BMW Head-Up Show and the Augmented View perform within the management show.

Throughout the grade stroll, we discover the X3 20 xDrive as commonplace with 19-inch alloy wheels, tri-zone local weather management, six-speaker sound, acoustic glazing, a powered tailgate, Consolation Entry, DAB+ digital radio reception, anti-dazzle mirrors, M headlining, M Sport steering wheel, Parking Assitant Plus, tyre strain monitoring, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and a wi-fi system charging pad.

The X3 30e xDrive provides 20-inch alloys, M Sport brakes, Mode 2 and three charging cables, Drive Recorder, rear window privateness glass, a hard and fast panoramic glass roof, outboard rear seat heating, steering wheel heating, entrance seat air flow, a baggage compartment internet, and curler sunblinds for the rear aspect home windows.

For the flagship X3 M50 xDrive, we observe commonplace metallic paint, 21-inch alloy wheels, a 15-speaker/750-watt harman/kardon audio system, quad exhaust retailers, M particular kidney, mirror caps and aerodynamic parts, privateness glass, and M Sport Professional bundle.

Optionally, the vary contains an Enhancement Pack ($6000 on 20 xDrive and $4000 on 30e xDrive) together with metallic paint, alarm system, panoramic glass roof (20 xDrive solely), and harman/kardon sound; M Sport Professional Pack ($3000 on 20 xDrive and $2000 on 30e xDrive) together with M Excessive Gloss Shadow Line prolonged contents and lights, M Sport brakes, and M seatbelts; and Consolation Package deal ($2000 on 20 xDrive solely) together with second-row seat heating, rear window curler blinds, entrance seat air flow, a heated steering wheel, privateness glass, and baggage compartment internet.

All grades can be found with a 2200kg towing pack for $2200.

Metallic paint finishes appeal to a $2000 surcharge. Colors embrace Arctic Race Blue, Black Sapphire, Dune Gray, Hearth Crimson, M Brooklyn Gray, and Sophisto Gray. Alpine White is the one no-cost paint choice.

BMW Particular person colors appeal to a $4000 premium (Tanzanite Blue), whereas Frozen hues (Pure Gray) add $6000 to the invoice.

Particular person Merino leather-based upholstery, in Black over Atlas Gray or Amber over Atlas Gray, is a $4000 choice on all variants, whereas a knitted textile dashboard higher is a $1200 choice.

Australian-delivered BMW X3 M50 variants are manufactured in the US, whereas the X3 20 xDrive and 30e xDrive are produced in South Africa.

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