BMW X3
The BMW X3 is a compact luxury SUV and the German brand’s most popular vehicle in Canada. Thanks to a large selection of powertrains, it can meet the needs of many different drivers. The X3 comes standard with a four-cylinder engine producing 248 horsepower. An inline six-cylinder engine is also available, with either 382 horsepower or 503 horsepower depending on the model. Let’s not forget the plug-in hybrid variant that offers 29 km of EV range.
BMW X3
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$55,200 |
| Fees | CA$2,445 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,039/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 248 hp @ 5,200 rpm (185 kW) |
| Torque | 258 lb·ft @ 1,450 – 4,800 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Compact luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Spartanburg, SC, US |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 656 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 229 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | optional |
| Wireless phone charging | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/50R19 |
| Rear tires | P245/50R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,721 mm (186″) |
| Width | 1,891 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,676 mm (66″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm (113″) |
| Weight | 1,882 kg (4,149 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 813 l and 1,775 l |
| Fuel tank | 65 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 kg (4,409 lb, with trailer with brakes) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.0 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 39 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 75%(view ratings) |