2024 BMW X3: Bigger, bolder, and packed with tech
Scheduled to arrive in South Africa in Q4 2024, the fourth-generation X3 aims to build on its predecessor’s ‘best-seller’ status.
Measuring 4 755mm in length and 1 920mm in width, the box-fresh BMW X3’s bodywork is 34mm longer and 29mm wider than its predecessor’s. However, the height has been decreased by 25mm, to 1 660mm. According to the German marque, together with the increases in track width, the latter adds to the midsize.
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Viewed from the front, the most notable redesigned element is a new interpretation of BMW’s kidney grille, which now features vertical and diagonal bars. The grille, which is available with contour lighting, is flanked by new LED headlamp clusters, replete with L-shaped daytime-running lights. The taillamps have also been revised. A selection of alloy wheels, ranging from 19 to 21 inches, are available.
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Stepping inside, BMW’s Curved Display arrangement takes centre stage. The setup, which runs the automaker’s latest operating system, comprises a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and touch-enabled infotainment display, replete with screen mirroring and sat-nav, measuring 14.9 inches. A new multifunction steering wheel with column-mounted shift paddles is also present, as are electrically adjustable and heated sports seats. A head-up display and panoramic sunroof are among the cost options.
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The engine line-up comprises a duo of petrol powertrains (the 20 xDrive and M50 xDrive, which replaces the M40i), a plug-in hybrid petrol (30e xDrive, the first electrified BMW produced by BMW SA) and a single diesel, the 20d xDrive. The diesel derivative’s two-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged unit, which is coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission, develops 145kW and 400Nm. BMW claims a fuel consumption figure of 5.8L/100km. All models direct power to all four corners via the Bavarian brand’s familiar eight-speed automatic transmission.
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