BMW

BMW X3

Price $56,700 – $97,000
Fuel consumption 8.4 – 15.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 75%(view ratings)
The X3 has been around for 20 years and remains just as popular as ever. Four turbocharged engine options are available: a 2.0-litre four-cylinder producing 248 horsepower, a plug-in hybrid system rated at 288 horsepower (but with just 29 km of pure electric range) and a 3.0-litre six-cylinder that cranks out either 382 horsepower (M40i) or 503 horsepower (M Competition). Sharp handling is always a highlight of the X3, and the fourth generation soon coming up won’t change that.

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 N/A
Fuel economy N/A
Reliability N/A
Safety N/A
Infotainment N/A
Driving N/A
Overall N/A

What's new in 2024

No major change.

Pros

  • Agile and precise handling
  • Fierce Competition version
  • Precise multimedia interface
  • Practical luggage compartment

Cons

  • Ride too firm (Competition)
  • Annoying automatic transmission selector
  • Dry braking at first glance

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