8.1
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 Renault Koleos Comparison
BMW X3
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2024 BMW
X3
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2024 Renault
Koleos
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How they stack...
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8.1
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Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Based on the Renault Koleos
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
60L
486 to 498 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$76,600 - $169,500
$37,500 - $48,500
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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
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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
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- Metallic Paint (+$800)
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 Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Metallic White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 226Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 9.6 | |
