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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.
Scott Collie
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 | ||
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
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Type | ||
TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1995 - 2998 | 1950 - 2999 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 3.0L | 2.9L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
Power | ||
135kW - 375kW | 180kW - 280kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4000 - 5950 | 3600 - 5500 | |
Torque | ||
300Nm - 650Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1350 - 2750 | 1200 - 1600 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9.3 - 16.5 | 10.5 - 15.5 |