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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
BMW X3 xDRIVE20d vs BMW X3 xDRIVE30e M SPORT (HYBRID) Comparison
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2024 BMW X3
xDRIVE20d
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2024 BMW X3
xDRIVE30e M SPORT (HYBRID)
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Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
68L
401 km
50L
160 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$86,100
$111,800
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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
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
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
- Active Seat Ventilation (+$1,000)
- 20 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$2,000)
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$4,000)
- Comfort Pack (+$1,200)
- Executive Pack (+$3,000)
- Active Seat Ventilation (+$1,000)
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$2,000)
- Executive Pack (+$5,000)
- Leather Upholstery - Contrast Stitching (+$1,400)
- Rear Seat Comfort Package (+$2,000)
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)
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 CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.5 | 11 | |
