BMW has kickstarted the new year with the launch of the BMW X3 facelift at ₹59.90 lakhs. Considering the success of the BMW SUV, the German luxury carmaker has spruced up the 5-seater SUV to perfection and ensured the highly competitive price helps it take the lead from its rivals. Here is everything you need to know about the new BMW X3.
Revised Exterior
The exterior of the BMW X3 has received many noteworthy updates. The shapelier front fascia sports a reshaped kidney-grille flanked by new adaptive headlamps and LED daytime running lights. Along with the revised front and rear bumpers, there are new 19-inch alloy wheels, new exhaust tips, and sleeker tail lamps with new LED inserts. The overall design receives many sharper and angular aesthetics giving the new BMW X3 a sportier vibe.
Refreshed Interior
The most considerable change on the inside is the new centre console with a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system. There are many other differences between the two variants, SportX Plus and M Sport.
The lower variant, BMW X3 SportX Plus is given an analogue instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with BMW Live Cockpit Plus. A panoramic sunroof standard in both variants. The higher variant, BMW X3 M Sport features a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster display and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with BMW Live Cockpit Professional. Moreover, it also has an M steering wheel wrapped in Walknappa leather.
Luxurious Feature List
- Three-zone climate control
- Panoramic sunroof
- Hands-free parking
- Six colours- Ambient lighting
- 12-speaker, 205-watt sound system
- Driving modes – Ecopro, Comfort, Sport and Sport+
- Cruise control
- Reverse camera
- Multiple airbags
- Cornering brake control
The additional features which are limited to the top variant are dynamic damper control, BMW gesture control & 360-degree camera, Adaptive suspension, and a 16-speaker 464-watt Harman Kardon Sound system.
New BMW X3 Powertrains
Powering the new BMW X3 is a 2.0L turbocharged petrol engine that produces 253 PS of power and comes mated with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. An all-wheel-drive drivetrain comes as standard in both variants.
New BMW X3 Price & Rivals
As aforementioned, BMW has ensured competitive pricing of the new BMW X3. With the starting ex-showroom price of ₹59.90 lakhs, the BMW X3 will rival Mercedes GLC, Land Rover Discovery Sport, and the petrol-powered Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60. Only the Audi Q5 can match the X3 on price, and BMW’s new SUV might be the more enticing option if you are considering a new luxury 5-seater SUV.
Model | Ex-Showroom Price |
BMW X3 | ₹59.90 - 65.90 lakhs |
Mercedes GLC | ₹61- 66.90 lakhs |
Land Rover Discovery Sport | ₹65.30 - 67.95 lakhs |
Audi Q5 | ₹59.22 - 64.09 lakhs |
Volvo XC60 | ₹63.50 lakhs |
