8.5
2025 BMW X3 review
The fourth-generation X3 brings a higher-tech interior coupled with more electrified powertrains. The classic formula remains unaltered.
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Jack Quick
2024 BMW X3 vs 2024 Isuzu MU-X Comparison
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2024 BMW
X3
vs
2024 Isuzu
MU-X
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Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
55 to 721 km
80L
592 to 664 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
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MSRP
$76,600 - $169,500
$47,400 - $74,400
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mild-hybrid engines are silky smooth
- M50 xDrive is an absolute weapon
- Flashy interior tech
Misses
- Some hard finishes grate for the price tag
- Fiddly air vent setup
- No diesel options available for now
Marton Pettendy
Managing Editor
Marton Pettendy drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smarter new exterior design
- Finally there are physical volume and tuning controls
- Upgraded Rough Terrain Mode makes it even more capable off-road
Misses
- Price hikes across the range
- Still no standard wireless phone charger
- Cheapest and most efficient 4x2 versions will be axed
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
The 2024 Isuzu MU-X is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Basalt black mica
- Cobalt blue mica
- Galaxy blue mica (LS-U and LS-T only) (NEW)
- Magnetic red mica
- Mercury silver metallic
- Mineral white
- Moonstone white pearl (LS-U and LS-T only)
- Obsidian grey mica
All premium paints cost an additional $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 16.3 | |
