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2025 BMW X3 20 xDrive review
The entry-level BMW X3 20 xDrive is likely all the mid-size luxury SUV you'd ever need, but ticking options boxes can get pricey.
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Jack Quick
BMW X3 vs Isuzu MU-X Comparison
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2025 BMW
X3
vs
2025 Isuzu
MU-X
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Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
80L
592 to 664 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
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MSRP
$83,100 - $178,000
$48,400 - $75,100
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet and efficient mild-hybrid powertrain
- Flashy interior tech
- Fun and easy to drive
Misses
- Option packs add up quickly
- Fiddly air vent setup
- Lots of glossy piano black finishes
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels made to be used and abused by families
- Cheaper than equivalent flagships
- 3.5-tonne towing capacity
Misses
- Behind the times for interior tech
- No power bump for updated model
- Off-roaders may be better off buying a cheaper version
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, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6250 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2600 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
