BMW

BMW X3

Price $52,550 – $94,000
Fuel consumption 8.2 – 16.6 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 75%(view ratings)
BMW’s compact SUV, the X3, is available in a number of trim levels. In addition to the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine delivering 248 horsepower, customers have the option of a plug-in hybrid powertrain offering about 30 kilometres of zero-emission range, a turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine that produces 382 horsepower, or an M variant that cranks output up to 503 horsepower in Competition trim. Clearly, there’s an X3 for all types of drivers.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 75%
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 7/10
Compact luxury SUVs
The Car Guide rating 74%
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 7/10

What's new in 2021

No major change

Pros

  • Energetic and energy-efficient engines
  • High performance (M40i and M)
  • Good habitability

Cons

  • Numerous and expensive options
  • Firm suspension (M and M Competition)
  • Conservative exterior design

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