BMW

BMW X3

Price $49,450 – $62,950
Fuel consumption 8.0 – 11.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 81%(view ratings)
The X3 belongs to the ever-popular compact luxury SUV segment. There are two available engines: a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo in the xDrive30i and a 3.0-litre inline-six that generates 355 horsepower in the powerful M40i. Having debuted in 2004, the BMW X3 is now in its third generation.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 81%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 9/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2019

N/A

Pros

  • Awesome engines
  • Fun to drive
  • Outstanding driver position
  • High-end finishes

Cons

  • Comes with a whopping bill
  • Firm suspension (M40i)
  • Hit-or-miss reliability

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