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
BMW X3 vs BMW iX Comparison
BMW X3
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Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Based on the BMW iX
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$76,600 - $178,000
$135,900 - $228,400
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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
NA
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
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$600)
- Solar Control Glass (+$1,000)
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)
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 240kW - 455kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 630Nm - 1100Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | - | |
