BMW has unveiled the 4th generation BMW X3 codenamed G45 globally with new design, features, and updates. Let’s see what the X3 has to offer.
BMW X3 (G45) Specifications
BMW X3 is offered in four engine options
- BMW X3 20 xDrive
- BMW X3 20d xDrive
- BMW X3 M50 xDrive
- BMW X3 30e xDrive
Available in petrol, diesel, and a plug-in hybrid.
First, let’s check out petrol and diesel engine options
BMW X3 20 xDrive details
- 2.0-liter turbo petrol engine
- Four cylinders
- 48 v mild hybrid technology
- 208 hp and 330 nm
- 0 to 100 in 7.8 seconds
- Top speed of 215 km/hr
BMW X3 M50 xDrive details
- 3.0 liter turbocharged inline 6 cylinder engine
- 398 hp and 580 nm
- 0 to 100 in 4.6 seconds
- Top speed of 250 km/hr electronic limited
- M sport brakes
- M sport differential
- M suspension
- M kidney grill
- M design bits all around
BMW X3 20d xDrive details
- 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine
- Four cylinders
- 48v mild hybrid technology
- 197 hp and 400 nm
- 0 to 100 in 7.7 seconds
- Top speed of 220 km/hr
BMW X3 30e xDrive
- Plug-in hybrid
- xDrive
- 2.0-liter petrol engine
- Four cylinders
- 300 hp and 450 nm combined with an electric motor
- The electric-only mode top speed is 140 km/hr
- Combined top speed of 215 km/hr
- 19.7 kWh battery
- Range of 90 km
All models come with xDrive as standard, an 8-speed Steptronic sporty gearbox, and a 48 v mild hybrid system. An inline 6-cylinder Diesel engine is to be introduced in early 2025.
BMW X3 Features and Technology
- 18-inch rims are standard
- 21-inch sporty rims offered as optional
- BMW Matrix LED headlights
- Options for adaptive headlights offered
- New BMW kidney grill with lighting
- Active cooling grill system which opens the grill when the car gets heated
- Panoramic sunroof
- M sport package and M sport package pro options
- Twin pipe exhaust system for M50 model
- The 12.3-inch new curved infotainment display
- Heads up display
- BMW steering wheel
- Wireless charger
- BMW operating system 9
- I drive with quick select
- 9 color ambient lighting
- Parking assistant
- Harman Kardon sound system
BMW X3 India launch to be happening in late 2024 with petrol and diesel engines, and plug hybrid model will be hesitant to the Indian market.