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TESTED: BMW X3 xDrive20d is impressive all round, but getting pricey
But as desirable as the BMW X3 is as an all-round package, prices have become somewhat steep these days. The aforementioned 18d base model costs R895 658, while getting yourself into the 20d is a R997 176 deal. And that’s before extras. Granted, BMW has improved the level of standard equipment, but our test car arrived with R98 000 worth of options, making it a R1.1 million car.
Its rivals are not exactly cheap either, although the Audi Q5 40TDI does undercut it at R912 000, as does the Mercedes GLC 220d at R952 142. The Jaguar F-Pace D200, on the other hand, commands a hefty R1.16m.
All considered, if you’re willing to pay the price it commands, the BMW X3 xDrive20d is a desirable package that’s stylish, hi-tech, comfortable, practical and satisfying to drive.
FACTS: BMW X3 2.0d
Price: R997 176 (March 2022)
Engine: 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbodiesel
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drive: All-wheel drive
Power: 140kW @ 4000rpm
Torque: 400Nm @ 1750-2500rpm
0-100km/h: 8.0 seconds (claimed)
Top speed: 213km/h (claimed)
Fuel use: 5.6 litres per 100km (claimed)
Fuel use: 8.0 litres per 100km (tested)
Boot capacity: 550 litres
Kerb weight: 1840kg
Ground clearance: 204mm
Towing capacity: 2000kg (braked)
Fuel tank capacity : 68 litres
Warranty: 2-year/unlimited km
Maintenance plan: 5-year/100 000km
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But as desirable as the BMW X3 is as an all-round package, prices have become somewhat steep these days. The aforementioned 18d base model costs R895 658, while getting yourself into the 20d is a R997 176 deal. And that’s before extras. Granted, BMW has improved the level of standard equipment, but our test car arrived with R98 000 worth of options, making it a R1.1 million car.
Its rivals are not exactly cheap either, although the Audi Q5 40TDI does undercut it at R912 000, as does the Mercedes GLC 220d at R952 142. The Jaguar F-Pace D200, on the other hand, commands a hefty R1.16m.
All considered, if you’re willing to pay the price it commands, the BMW X3 xDrive20d is a desirable package that’s stylish, hi-tech, comfortable, practical and satisfying to drive.
FACTS: BMW X3 2.0d
Price: R997 176 (March 2022)
Engine: 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbodiesel
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drive: All-wheel drive
Power: 140kW @ 4000rpm
Torque: 400Nm @ 1750-2500rpm
0-100km/h: 8.0 seconds (claimed)
Top speed: 213km/h (claimed)
Fuel use: 5.6 litres per 100km (claimed)
Fuel use: 8.0 litres per 100km (tested)
Boot capacity: 550 litres
Kerb weight: 1840kg
Ground clearance: 204mm
Towing capacity: 2000kg (braked)
Fuel tank capacity : 68 litres
Warranty: 2-year/unlimited km
Maintenance plan: 5-year/100 000km
TESTED: BMW X3 xDrive20d is impressive all round, but getting pricey
If you’re willing to pay the price it commands, the BMW X3 xDrive20d is a desirable package that’s stylish, luxurious and satisfying to drive.
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BMW iX3 (2022) Price Announced for SA
Pricing for the all-electric BMW iX3 SUV has been announced ahead of the vehicle launching in SA. Here’s how much you can expect to pay for it.
The locally-built BMW X3 has been quite the success story for the Bavarian carmaker, but as European brands start transitioning to electrification, it was only a matter of time before mainstream electric models came to our shores. We’re not talking about uniquely styled anomalies like the i3 and i8, which have their place, of course, but rather your run-of-the-mill family SUVs that have swapped out a petrol/diesel motor for an electric powertrain.
What you see here looks like your normal BMW X3, but it’s actually the all-new and all-electric BMW iX3. Subtle styling touches like the closed grille, aerodynamic wheels and discrete iX3 badging let you know this is the electric version.
Inside, the cabin gets unique styling touches like a blue start/stop button and blue detailing on the gear selector.
How much does the BMW iX3 cost in South Africa?
BMW iX3 M Sport R1 290 000
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Pricing for the all-electric BMW iX3 SUV has been announced ahead of the vehicle launching in SA. Here’s how much you can expect to pay for it.
The locally-built BMW X3 has been quite the success story for the Bavarian carmaker, but as European brands start transitioning to electrification, it was only a matter of time before mainstream electric models came to our shores. We’re not talking about uniquely styled anomalies like the i3 and i8, which have their place, of course, but rather your run-of-the-mill family SUVs that have swapped out a petrol/diesel motor for an electric powertrain.
What you see here looks like your normal BMW X3, but it’s actually the all-new and all-electric BMW iX3. Subtle styling touches like the closed grille, aerodynamic wheels and discrete iX3 badging let you know this is the electric version.
Inside, the cabin gets unique styling touches like a blue start/stop button and blue detailing on the gear selector.
How much does the BMW iX3 cost in South Africa?
BMW iX3 M Sport R1 290 000
BMW iX3 (2022) Price Announced for SA
Pricing for the all-electric BMW iX3 SUV has been announced ahead of the vehicle launching in SA. Here's how much you can expect to pay.
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Which is the Better EV? Electrified Genesis GV70 or BMW iX3? - Asian Petrolhead
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CarExpert review of the 2022 X3 M40i
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MotorMatters review of the updated X3 xDrive 20d
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Mustang Mach-E GT or iX3? Fast Ford takes on brilliant BMW - CarGurus UK
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This dude must be the largest plonker in the motoring journo fraternity. The most interesting part of the entire review was his comically shaped belly
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BMW ups its electric car game in SA with new iX3 and i4
BMW South Africa is hoping to take its electric car game closer to the mainstream with the local launch of the iX3 and i4.
The iX3, which is effectively a battery-powered X3, is priced from R1 290 000, while the 4 Series Gran Coupe-based i4 is yours for R1 600 000. Although they don’t exactly make EVs accessible to the masses, the former is still among the more affordable electric offerings in the country, and costs about the same as an X3 xDrive30d.
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BMW South Africa is hoping to take its electric car game closer to the mainstream with the local launch of the iX3 and i4.
The iX3, which is effectively a battery-powered X3, is priced from R1 290 000, while the 4 Series Gran Coupe-based i4 is yours for R1 600 000. Although they don’t exactly make EVs accessible to the masses, the former is still among the more affordable electric offerings in the country, and costs about the same as an X3 xDrive30d.
BMW ups its electric car game in SA with new iX3 and i4
BMW South Africa has expanded its electric car family with the launch of the new iX3 and i4. Here’s how much you’ll pay for the new battery Bavarians:
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The iX3 is BMW’s latest all-electric SUV to hit the shelves
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The iX3 is BMW's latest all-electric SUV to hit the shelves
BMW’s SUV range has long since been established as a larger, and often more powerful segment than the firm’s coupes and sedans. Now with decades of internal combustion-engined SUVs under BMW's belt, the next step is electrification. Alongside the BMW i4 M50 comes the BMW iX3.
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DRIVEN: Electrified BMW i range to lead the charge
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DRIVEN: Electrified BMW i range to lead the charge
The automotive world is changing with or without South Africa which is why the conclusive electrified BMW i range has now touched down on local soil. We spent time behind the wheel of the BMW iX3, BMW i4 M50 and the BMW iX to better understand the purpose these models serve in the Bavarian...
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BMW iX3 (2022) Launch Review
The iX3 is the all-electric version of BMW’s popular executive SUV, the X3. We took it for a quick drive in Gauteng to see if it is as good as the ICE derivatives in the range.
The South African X3 portfolio is one of the most comprehensive executive-SUV line-ups in the country; it seems there is a derivative for everyone! If you want a frugal premium family car, the excellent xDrive20d and xDrive30d fit the bill. If you’re after some performance, there are some great turbopetrol-powered options, such as the M40i and the hardcore M Competition.
Now, the X3 family has been joined by an all-electric derivative that’s claimed to retain the best qualities of the X3 in combination with an advanced battery-electric powertrain.
Summary
If you’ve been considering “going electric” with your next new-vehicle purchase and by that, we mean “all-electric” (as opposed to hybrid electric), we think the iX3 is well worth a look. For those who find the BMW iX‘s appearance a little too futuristic or flashy, this offering is more conservatively styled (besides, the entry-level iX derivative costs a notable R400k more than the iX3 M Sport).
Although the iX3 offers all the benefits of electric motoring (such as instant full torque delivery), its general driving experience is not too dissimilar to that of petrol- and diesel-powered X3 derivatives. The claimed range of 460 km (from a fully charged battery) is credible and range anxiety should be less of a factor now that there are almost 300 DC chargers in South Africa that are spread throughout nearly all of the country’s main urban areas.
At R1.3 million, the iX3 costs only slightly more than its xDrive30d M Sport sibling and it’s great to see price parity between ICE and electric vehicles in the same class. If you’re not planning to venture on many long trips (at least not ones that have to be planned based on the locations of specific fast-charging points) and want all the features and functionality of an X3, this iX3 may be of interest to you.
We’re keen to spend more time with the all-electric iX3 and we’ll be compiling a comprehensive assessment of the differences in cost of ownership between the newcomer and its ICE siblings.
How much does the BMW iX3 cost in South Africa?
The BMW iX3 M Sport costs R1 290 000 and it’s sold with a 2-year unlimited kilometre vehicle- and 8-year/100 000 km battery warranty. A 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan is also standard.
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The iX3 is the all-electric version of BMW’s popular executive SUV, the X3. We took it for a quick drive in Gauteng to see if it is as good as the ICE derivatives in the range.
The South African X3 portfolio is one of the most comprehensive executive-SUV line-ups in the country; it seems there is a derivative for everyone! If you want a frugal premium family car, the excellent xDrive20d and xDrive30d fit the bill. If you’re after some performance, there are some great turbopetrol-powered options, such as the M40i and the hardcore M Competition.
Now, the X3 family has been joined by an all-electric derivative that’s claimed to retain the best qualities of the X3 in combination with an advanced battery-electric powertrain.
Summary
If you’ve been considering “going electric” with your next new-vehicle purchase and by that, we mean “all-electric” (as opposed to hybrid electric), we think the iX3 is well worth a look. For those who find the BMW iX‘s appearance a little too futuristic or flashy, this offering is more conservatively styled (besides, the entry-level iX derivative costs a notable R400k more than the iX3 M Sport).
Although the iX3 offers all the benefits of electric motoring (such as instant full torque delivery), its general driving experience is not too dissimilar to that of petrol- and diesel-powered X3 derivatives. The claimed range of 460 km (from a fully charged battery) is credible and range anxiety should be less of a factor now that there are almost 300 DC chargers in South Africa that are spread throughout nearly all of the country’s main urban areas.
At R1.3 million, the iX3 costs only slightly more than its xDrive30d M Sport sibling and it’s great to see price parity between ICE and electric vehicles in the same class. If you’re not planning to venture on many long trips (at least not ones that have to be planned based on the locations of specific fast-charging points) and want all the features and functionality of an X3, this iX3 may be of interest to you.
We’re keen to spend more time with the all-electric iX3 and we’ll be compiling a comprehensive assessment of the differences in cost of ownership between the newcomer and its ICE siblings.
How much does the BMW iX3 cost in South Africa?
The BMW iX3 M Sport costs R1 290 000 and it’s sold with a 2-year unlimited kilometre vehicle- and 8-year/100 000 km battery warranty. A 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan is also standard.
BMW iX3 (2022) Launch Review
The BMW iX3 is the electric version of the popular BMW X3. We took it for a quick drive in Gauteng to see if it is as good as its siblings.
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New BMW i4 and iX3 driven: Do you want fast or sensible?
When BMW introduced the stunning i8 and smaller i3, we suddenly started to take note of electric vehicles (EVs).
We didn’t understand or take it too seriously. Fast forward eight or so years, and things have changed drastically. Whether it’s legislation, eco awareness or a desire to do the right thing, there’s not a manufacturer in the world that isn’t building them, with some going as far as setting a date for the demise of their internal combustion engines.
Although there are many options when it comes to EVs in South Africa, the uptake is slow and is likely to be so for a while, thanks to the government’s ludicrous taxation of EVs, the perceived future of a stable power supply, pricing and charging infrastructure.
These are challenges that manufacturers are addressing through the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa, but you know how it goes with government institutions.
Meanwhile, though, new EVs are being launched regularly, the latest being BMW with its impressive i4 and iX3. Both form part of the group's transformation towards a 50% global share of fully electric sales in 2030.
www.iol.co.za
When BMW introduced the stunning i8 and smaller i3, we suddenly started to take note of electric vehicles (EVs).
We didn’t understand or take it too seriously. Fast forward eight or so years, and things have changed drastically. Whether it’s legislation, eco awareness or a desire to do the right thing, there’s not a manufacturer in the world that isn’t building them, with some going as far as setting a date for the demise of their internal combustion engines.
Although there are many options when it comes to EVs in South Africa, the uptake is slow and is likely to be so for a while, thanks to the government’s ludicrous taxation of EVs, the perceived future of a stable power supply, pricing and charging infrastructure.
These are challenges that manufacturers are addressing through the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa, but you know how it goes with government institutions.
Meanwhile, though, new EVs are being launched regularly, the latest being BMW with its impressive i4 and iX3. Both form part of the group's transformation towards a 50% global share of fully electric sales in 2030.
New BMW i4 and iX3 driven: Do you want fast or sensible?
While not in Joe Average’s budget, the new BMW iX3 and i4 are well priced for the EV market they’re aimed at.
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DRIVEN: BMW iX3
Fast Facts:
Model: iX3
Price: R1 290 000
Powertrain: Single electric motor
Power: 210 kW
Torque: 400 N.m
Range: up to 460 km
0 to 100 km/h: 6,8 seconds
Consumption: 19,5 – 18,5 kWh/100 km
The iX3: Priced to compete
Considering its closest counterpart in terms of performance is the M Sport xDrive30d which comes in at R1 242 500; the iX3, which is almost all in, provides a competitive alternative to mobility at R1 290 000.
The current generation of iX3 is based on the same platform as the third generation of X3 which has been in existence since 2017, an updated model will likely be on the cards within the next few years but for now the electrified SUV is worth a consideration to prospective buyers in the market wanting affordable and green mobility.
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Fast Facts:
Model: iX3
Price: R1 290 000
Powertrain: Single electric motor
Power: 210 kW
Torque: 400 N.m
Range: up to 460 km
0 to 100 km/h: 6,8 seconds
Consumption: 19,5 – 18,5 kWh/100 km
The iX3: Priced to compete
Considering its closest counterpart in terms of performance is the M Sport xDrive30d which comes in at R1 242 500; the iX3, which is almost all in, provides a competitive alternative to mobility at R1 290 000.
The current generation of iX3 is based on the same platform as the third generation of X3 which has been in existence since 2017, an updated model will likely be on the cards within the next few years but for now the electrified SUV is worth a consideration to prospective buyers in the market wanting affordable and green mobility.
DRIVEN: BMW iX3
The BMW X3 has become a mainstay for the German automakers lineup so it only made sense for an electrified version to help lead their charge into greener mobility. We spent time with the all new iX3 to find out whether the newcomer has carried over all of the traits that made its conventional...
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What Car? review of the 2022 iX3