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
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2025 BMW
X3
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2025 Volkswagen
Touareg
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Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
76L - 90L
160 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$83,100 - $178,000
$89,490 - $133,490
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive all-rounder
- Cheaper with more kit
- Isn't too nice to get dirty
Misses
- Servicing is a little pricey
- Fiddly touch-heavy interior
- No third row will deter some
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 170kW - 340kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6250 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2600 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
