8.5
2025 BMW X3 review
The fourth-generation X3 brings a higher-tech interior coupled with more electrified powertrains. The classic formula remains unaltered.
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Jack Quick
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Based on the Ford Escape
Based on the BMW X3 M50 xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
50L - 68L
55 to 721 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
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MSRP
$36,490 - $54,940
$76,600 - $169,500
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Jack Quick
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Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mild-hybrid engines are silky smooth
- M50 xDrive is an absolute weapon
- Flashy interior tech
Misses
- Some hard finishes grate for the price tag
- Fiddly air vent setup
- No diesel options available for now
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
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
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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 DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1999 - 2488 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.5L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 167kW - 183kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 - 6250 | 4000 - 5950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 210Nm - 387Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3100 - 4500 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 13 | 9.3 - 16.5 | |
