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BMW’s medium SUV enters the 2021 model year with a price increase but no new standard equipment, with the range now starting at $71,900 before on-road costs.
The 2021 BMW X3 is available with three petrol powertrains and two diesels.
It was just edged out in the sales race by its arch-rival, the Mercedes-Benz GLC wagon, last year (4470 v 4360 sales).
The X3 is closely related to the coupe-styled X4 SUV.
All prices exclude on-road costs.
The 2021 BMW X3 sDrive20i uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 135kW of power and 300Nm of torque.
The xDrive20d uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine producing 140kW of power and 400Nm of torque.
The xDrive30i uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 185kW of power and 350Nm of torque.
The xDrive30d uses a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engine producing 195kW of power and 620Nm of torque.
The M40i uses a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine producing 285kW of power and 500Nm of torque.
All 2021 BMW X3s use an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
The sDrive20i does the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds while the xDrive20d does it in 8.0 seconds, the xDrive30i in 6.3 seconds while the xDrive30d does it in 5.8 seconds, and the M40i does it in 4.8 seconds.
The 2021 BMW X3 sDrive 20i uses 7.1L/100km while the xDrive20d uses 5.7L/100km.
The xDrive30i uses 7.4L/100km, the xDrive30d uses 6.0L/100km, and the M40i uses 8.7L/100km.
All of these above figures are on a claimed combined cycle.
All petrol models require 95 RON petrol and have a 65L fuel tank. Diesel models have a 68L fuel tank.
The majority of the 2021 BMW X3 range measures 4708mm long, 1891mm wide and 1676mm tall, with a 2864mm wheelbase.
The M40i is is slightly different, measuring 4716mm long, 1897mm wide, and 1604mm tall.
Boot space is 550L with all of the seats up, but can be expanded to 1600L with the second row of seats folded flat.
All 2021 BMW X3 models have a braked towing capacity of 2000kg.
The 2021 BMW X3 is covered by a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
BMW offers a five-year/80,000km servicing package for X3 models priced at $1950.
This includes all of the fluids, filters and spark plugs required during the first five services.
Tested by Euro NCAP, only the BMW X3 xDrive20d and xDrive30i variants have a five-star ANCAP rating based on testing in 2017.
All other variants are listed as unrated.
All 2021 BMW X3 models include the follow safety features:
The sDrive20i and xDrive20d come standard with the following standard features:
The M Sport package available on sDrive20i and xDrive20d models includes:
Stepping up to the xDrive30i/30d M Sport includes the following:
The Visibility Package available on all models apart from the M40i includes:
The Comfort Package available on all models apart from the includes:
The M40i adds:
The M Sport Plus Package available on the M40i includes:
The Rear Seat Comfort Package available on all variants includes:
All other paint options than solid Alpine White and Black (not available with M Sport Package and M40i) is an additional $2000.
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Jack Quick is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne. Jack studied journalism and photography at Deakin University in Burwood, and previously represented the university in dance nationally. In his spare time, he loves to pump Charli XCX and play a bit of Grand Theft Auto. He’s also the proud owner of a blue, manual 2020 Suzuki Jimny.
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