8.1
2023 BMW X3 sDrive20i 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
2023 BMW X3 vs 2024 Hyundai Tucson Comparison
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2023 BMW
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
54L
340 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$76,600 - $169,500
$35,650 - $55,150
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Torquey diesel powertrain
- Palatial second row and boot
- Comfortable, effortless driving experience
Misses
- Diesel engine is getting the axe
- Too many harder plastics
- Dashboard layout hasn't dated well
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
NA
- Mica Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$595)
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)
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 10.5 - 16 | |
