BMW X3

The 5-seater SUV now features a futuristic cabin design which is also seen over the elder siblings such as the BMW X7 SUV. The use of Nappa leather is prominent throughout the cabin with soft-touch material used over the dashboard as well as the door panels. The all-digital instrument cluster is carried over from the BMW stable which is also seen over the sedans such as the BMW 3-series, BMW 5-series, and the BMW 7-series as well. Overall a very luxurious and comfortable experience for the driver as well as the passengers is what the new 2022 BMW X3 SUV offers.

Features of the new X3 include the use of modern technology such as the 3-zone climate control, BMW ConnectedDrive which includes the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring navigation along with 3D maps. Apart from these, the X3 diesel also features technologies such as the automatic start/stop function along with the brake energy regeneration.

The new X3 SUV is offered in two different iterations. The petrol X3 features a 2.0 Lt, 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine which produces peak power of 252 hp @ 5200 rpm and peak torque of 350 Nm. This power is mated down via an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox developed in-house by BMW.  The diesel variant of the new X3 is offered with a  2.0-Lt, 4-cylinder, turbocharged-diesel engine which produces a peak power of 190 Bhp @ 4000 RPM with a peak torque of 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM. The diesel variant also uses an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox for transmission purposes.

The 2022 BMW X3 SUV is priced between Rs 59.90-65.90 Lakhs (ex-showroom). The main rivals include the Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLC, and the Volvo XC60 mid-size luxury SUV. Entry level pricing is lower than most of its rivals