BMW Australia has confirmed the pricing and standard specification of the fourth-generation X3 mid-size SUV ahead of its local launch in early 2025.
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There will only be two petrol-powered BMW X3 variants offered at launch – the 20 xDrive and M50 xDrive – with both featuring a 48V mild-hybrid system and all-wheel drive.
Gone are the plug-in hybrid and diesel options from the local lineup, though both will continue to be offered in other markets.
Pricing for the 2025 BMW X3 range starts at $84,500 before on-roads for the 20 xDrive, which is up $2800 over the outgoing sDrive20i.
The M50 xDrive extends to $126,900 before on-roads, a $100 increase over the M40i xDrive it replaces.
The new BMW X3 is longer between the bumpers, wider and shorter to the top of its roof than the outgoing model. All Australian-specification models also receive standard adaptive suspension.
Other standard inclusions on all Australian X3s are adaptive LED headlights and an Iconic Glow illuminated double kidney grille.
Inside, the X3 has had an overhaul and now features a curved display which houses a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system running BMW's Android-based Operating System 9.
Australian-bound versions of the fourth-generation BMW X3 will be produced at the BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA.
Addition production is planned at BMW Group Plat Rosslyn in South Africa starting in 2025.
Pricing
There are now only two variants in the X3 range currently.
Prices are before on-road costs
Powertrains
All BMW X3 variants offered at launch have all-wheel drive.
BMW claims the X3 M50 xDrive has the most powerful inline six-cylinder engine to ever be fitted to an M Performance model.
Efficiency
Both BMW X3 variants now receive a 48V mild-hybrid system.
Local fuel economy figures haven't been detailed yet, however BMW published the following figures at the reveal of both variants.
On the WLTP lab test cycle, the X3 20 xDrive consumes 6.9-7.6L/100km, while the M50 xDrive is thirstier with a combined fuel consumption of 7.7-8.3L/100km.
Dimensions
The 2025 BMW X3 is longer, wider and shorter than the previous-generation model. It also has a larger boot, both with the rear seats up and down.
Servicing and Warranty
The 2025 BMW X3 is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty like the wider BMW range.
Servicing pricing hasn't been confirmed just yet.
Safety
The 2025 BMW X3 hasn't been crash tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP yet.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitor
- Lane departure warning
- Steering and Lane Control Assistant
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Surround-view camera
- Parking assistant
- Reverse Assistant
- Drive recorder
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
Standard Equipment
There are two variants of the 2025 BMW X3 on offer at launch.
2025 BMW X3 20 xDrive highlights:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Run-flat tyres
- M Sport package
- Adaptive suspension
- Adaptive LED headlights
- BMW Iconic Glow illuminated kidney grille
- Acoustic glazing
- Power tailgate
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring Operating System 9
- BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
- BMW Digital Premium (90-day trial)
- Remote software updates
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Six-speaker sound system
- Wireless phone charger
- Head-up display
- Three-zone climate control
- Anti-dazzle exterior and interior mirrors
- Comfort Access and Digital Key Plus
- M Sport leather steering wheel
- Anthracite M headliner
- Veganza upholstery
- Electric front seats
- Heated front seats
X3 M50 xDrive adds:
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- Metallic paint
- M-specific kidney, mirror caps and aerodynamic elements
- Quad exhaust outlets
- M Sport Pro package
- M braking system with red calipers
- Fixed panoramic glass sunroof
- Privacy glass
- M Shadowline headlights and extended contents
- 15-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system
- Roller blinds for rear side windows
- Heated steering wheel
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated outboard rear seats
- M seat belts
Optional Equipment
There are a wide range of optional packages available for the X3 range.
The $6000 ($4800 w/ Alpine White paint) Enhancement package for the X3 20 xDrive adds:
- Metallic paint
- Alarm system
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- 15-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system
The $4000 Comfort package for the X3 20 xDrive adds:
- Heated outboard rear seats
- Roller blinds for rear side windows
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Privacy glass
- Luggage compartment separating net
The $3000 M Sport Pro package for the X3 20 xDrive adds:
- High-gloss Shadowline with extended contentsRadiator grille frame and strutsTail light trim detailingTailpipe trims
- M Lights Shadowline
- M Sport brakes with red calipers (blue also available)
- M seat belts
A trailer tow hitch is available as a single option for the X3 range at $2200. Regardless of the variant it has a maximum braked towing capacity of 2200kg.
There are also optional alloy wheels, upholstery finishes, and interior trims. A new knitted texture on the instrument panel can be optioned for $1200.
Colours
A new exterior paint colour option for the fourth-generation X3 range is Dune Grey.
The 2025 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire
- Arctic Race Blue
- Sophisto Grey
- Dune Grey
- M Brooklyn Grey
- Fire Red
- BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue
- BMW Individual Frozen Pure Grey metallic
- BMW Individual Frozen Deep Grey
Only Alpine White is available at no extra cost. The metallic finishes add $2000 to the purchase price, while the BMW Individual paints can add $2000 to $6000.
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Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
