KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The BMW X3 will enter its fourth generation in 2025
- Will featuring a new design, a new interior, and two engine options.
- Expected starting price is Rs 72 lakh.
In January 2025, at the Bharat Mobility Expo, the all-new BMW X3 will be launched. This will be the fourth generation of the BMW X3, and the first car from the brand to launch in 2025. It will be offered with two engine options: diesel and petrol. All the details of the vehicle were revealed in June of this year, and its design has received polarizing reviews. Lets discuss these facts about the car below. In the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates!
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Fourth Generation BMW X3 Design
The newest generation of X3 from photos appears like a baby XM-the flagship BMW SUV, and the shark like LED matrix headlights are striking that they capture your attention even from a distance. Also, the dimensions have changed and it has become 34 mm longer and 24 mm wider, yet 25 mm shorter than the previous generation.
The rear end might disappoint enthusiasts, as the new set of tail lights is very different from what we have seen on the current generation. Additionally, the overall design has become slimmer, which appears unique.
Talking about the interior, it feels like a subdued version of the latest BMW car interiors, featuring hidden AC vents, a crystal finish on the dashboard, and the BMW Curved Display.
BMW X3 Engines
Biggest difference in the newer X3 would be that the petrol models won't use the 'i' suffix, because the company is reserving it for only the electric car variants. To add more, the BMW X3 petrol engine will be of 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 208hp and 330 Nm of torque. Plus, an 8-speed automatic transmission will be there, and as per the previous press release, it will do the 0 to 100 km run in 8 seconds.
The second is the 2.0 litre diesal engine, also known as xDrive 20d. It was 197hp and 400Nm of peak torque, plus it an highly efficient engine, which gives a average of 16 to 17 km per litre.
Upon launch, this SUV will compete head to head with Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5 and the Volvo XC60.
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Verdict
The X3 is one of the best-selling BMW cars in India, and its ability to provide a sportier driving experience along with ample space makes it a perfect vehicle for enthusiastic families. The new model will start around Rs 72 lakh and go up to Rs 80 lakh. Let's see what updates the German automaker makes before the launch to make it even more exciting.
