BMW X3
Though it has redefined the compact SUV segment standards, the BMW X3 has more difficulty than ever to keep up the rhythm. Whatever the outcome, a new X3 is coming probably sometime this year. But, while we wait, the current model has its share of appealing qualities. The 3.0i version gets a 215 horsepower six in-line cylinder engine, while the 3.0si is fitted with a 260 horsepower engine. Even if the automatic transmission works well, the six-speed manual transmission is much more enjoyable!
BMW X3
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$45,200 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$850/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 12.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.5 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | optional |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (38′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/55R17 |
| Rear tires | P235/55R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,569 mm (180″) |
| Width | 1,854 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,674 mm (66″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,797 mm (110″) |
| Front track | 1,524 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,542 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,845 kg (4,068 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 850 l and 2,011 l |
| Fuel tank | 67 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 6/10 |
| Average | 73%(view ratings) |