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2024 BMW X3 review
Base model luxury SUVs used to be pretty stripped back, but the cheapest BMW X3 feels every bit a luxury car.
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Scott Collie
BMW X3 vs LDV D90 Comparison
BMW X3
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LDV D90
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2024 BMW
X3
vs
2024 LDV
D90
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
WorkFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
75L
683 to 818 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$76,600 - $178,000
$38,937 - $52,095
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical, spacious interior
- Base engine has just enough go
- Better equipped than old-school base models
Misses
- It's still pricey
- No adaptive cruise control
- Lack of AWD undermines versatility
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- So much metal for your money
- Adult-accommodating third-row seats
- Very urban-friendly light steering
Misses
- Diesel variant might be overkill
- Media controls are a bit fiddly
- Shorter warranty than MIFA MPV
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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$500)
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 2023 LDV D90 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Metal Black metallic
- Ocean Blue metallic
- Lava Grey metallic
- Metal Ash metallic
- Aurora Silver metallic
- Blanc White
- Warm White
Metallic shades cost an additional $500.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TURBO MPFI, TWIN TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1995 - 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 160kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 320Nm - 480Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 10 - 15.9 | |
