The BMW X3 Thread

BMW to shut down South African factory for a month

This week has seen most European car manufacturers announce plans to temporarily shut their assembly plants in order to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus and to prevent a situation of oversupply as global vehicle sales plummet.

BMW’s plan, however, also includes South Africa’s Rosslyn plant, which builds the X3 for both local consumption and export.

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BMW to shut down South African factory for a month

BMW's Covid-19 plan of action includes the temporary halting of BMW X3 production at its Gauteng plant.
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BMW readies all-electric iX3

Marketing images of the upcoming Chinese-built BMW iX3 – the Munich-based firm’s fully electric executive SUV that’s closely based on the X3 – have popped up on the ‘net, which leads us to believe that the newcomer’s official reveal is imminent.

Last month we reported that BMW would have 5 EV models on the market by the end of 2021 and 25 electrified derivatives by 2023. In announcing the results for the Group (including Mini and Rolls Royce) at the end of the 2019 financial year, BMW also declared its intention to reduce the number of traditional-drivetrain variants (which we understand to be non-hybridised turbopetrol and -diesel derivatives) by 50%.

The Concept iX3 made its debut at the Beijing Show about 2 years ago, so, depending on the extent of the delay in BMW’s product rollout programme caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the production version should be introduced at some point in 2020. We assume left-hand-drive markets will have first dibs and right-hand-drive markets will probably receive the newcomer in 2021.

Considering that its rivals are either already in South Africa (Jaguar’s 2019 World Car of the Year-winning I-Pace) or heading to our shores in the near future (Audi e-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQC), the iX3 is a good bet for Mzansi, considering that BMW SA has been offering EVs in the local market since 2015; last year it expanded its X5 premium-SUV range with the launch of the xDrive45e.

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All-Electric BMW iX3 Revealed, Coming to SA

The BMW iX3 – the Munich-based firm’s fully electric executive SUV that’s closely based on the X3 – has been fully revealed! We recently reported that BMW would have 5 EV models on the market by the end of 2021 and 25 electrified derivatives by 2023. In announcing the results for the Group...
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All-Electric BMW iX3 On The Way

The BMW iX3 – the Munich-based firm’s fully electric executive SUV that’s closely based on the X3 – has completed homologation testing and plans are on track for global market launch by the end of 2020.

We recently reported that BMW would have 5 EV models on the market by the end of 2021 and 25 electrified derivatives by 2023. In announcing the results for the Group (including Mini and Rolls Royce) at the end of the 2019 financial year, BMW also declared its intention to reduce the number of traditional-drivetrain variants (which we understand to be non-hybridised turbopetrol and -diesel derivatives) by 50%.

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All-Electric BMW iX3 Revealed, Coming to SA

The BMW iX3 – the Munich-based firm’s fully electric executive SUV that’s closely based on the X3 – has been fully revealed! We recently reported that BMW would have 5 EV models on the market by the end of 2021 and 25 electrified derivatives by 2023. In announcing the results for the Group...
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BMW SA RAMPS UP X3 PRODUCTION, RESUMES EXPORTS FROM ROSSLYN

BMW Group South Africa says it is ramping up production of the X3 after resuming exports of the SUV from Plant Rosslyn.

The Munich-based firm’s local arm said it this week shipped off “almost 2 000” SA-built X3 units “with an approximate value of R1,5 billion” to Europe. Meanwhile, Plant Rosslyn ramped up production by adding a second shift.

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BMW SA ramps up X3 production, resumes exports from Rosslyn

BMW Group South Africa says it is ramping up production of the X3 after resuming exports of the SUV from Plant Rosslyn. The Munich-based firm’s local arm said it this week shipped off “almost 2 000” SA-built X3 units “with an approximate value of R1,5 billion” to Europe.
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All-Electric BMW iX3 On The Way

The BMW iX3 – the Munich-based firm’s fully electric executive SUV that’s closely based on the X3 – has completed homologation testing and its full reveal will take place on 14 July 2020.

We recently reported that BMW would have 5 EV models on the market by the end of 2021 and 25 electrified derivatives by 2023. In announcing the results for the Group (including Mini and Rolls Royce) at the end of the 2019 financial year, BMW also declared its intention to reduce the number of traditional-drivetrain variants (which we understand to be non-hybridised turbopetrol and -diesel derivatives) by 50%.

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All-Electric BMW iX3 Revealed, Coming to SA

The BMW iX3 – the Munich-based firm’s fully electric executive SUV that’s closely based on the X3 – has been fully revealed! We recently reported that BMW would have 5 EV models on the market by the end of 2021 and 25 electrified derivatives by 2023. In announcing the results for the Group...
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New BMW iX3: electric SUV to be revealed tomorrow

BMW's second EV will take styling influence from 2018 concept and conventionally fuelled X3

BMW will officially unwrap the new iX3, its second series-production EV, tomorrow, just over two years since it was shown in concept form at the Beijing motor show.

While an official preview image gives little away, images of the Mercedes EQC rival leaked on social media in April, all but confirming its final production styling.

First published by Instagram user cochespias and since circulated more widely, the images - alleged to be official BMW pictures - showed the Jaguar I-Pace and Mercedes EQC rival's exterior with no body cladding for the first time.

We can see the X3's trademark kidney grille has been blanked out for production, as is often the case with EVs that no longer require air cooling to the same extent. Vertical intakes at each edge of the front bumper seem to be brake cooling ducts, while blue backlighting appears to feature around the grille and down the sills.

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New BMW iX3: electric SUV to be revealed tomorrow | Autocar

BMW's second EV will take styling influence from 2018 concept and conventionally fuelled X3
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New BMW iX3: Munich's second EV offers 285-mile range

Rear-driven, 282bhp electric version of X3 SUV arrives in production form two years after concept debut

BMW’s second fully electric model, the iX3, has been revealed in full production form two years after making its debut as a concept.

Based on the third-generation X3, the electric SUV is positioned above the i3 supermini and introduces what BMW describes as its fifth-generation eDrive system. It features a newly developed electric motor and battery combination that provides it with 282bhp and an official WLTP range of 285 miles.

First previewed at the 2018 Beijing motor show, the iX3 breaks new ground by being the first BMW to be produced in China for export to key world markets.

Production of the iX3, the first of three new electric, i-branded BMW models due to go on sale within the next 18 months, will take place exclusively at a joint-venture factory operated by BMW and Chinese car maker Brilliance in Shenyang, Liaoning, with right-hand-drive UK deliveries planned to begin in March 2021.

Holding true to the appearance of the concept, the production version of the iX3 is differentiated from the standard X3 by a blanked-off front grille with vertical air ducts at each corner, an altered breather element behind the front wheelhouses, revised sills and a lightly revised rear bumper. Blue elements within the grille, sills and rear bumper are used to signal the iX3’s electric propulsion. Aerodynamically optimised 19in wheels contribute to a drag coefficient of 0.29.

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New BMW iX3: electric SUV priced from £61,900 in UK | Autocar

Rear-driven, 282bhp electric SUV available to pre-order in Premier Edition form; cheaper variants could follow
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BMW iX3

Full electric mobility makes its debut in the BMW brand's product line-up as a Sports Activity Vehicle ushers in a new form of locally emission-free driving pleasure. The new BMW iX3 is the first vehicle in the core brand's model range to be driven purely on electric power. The arrival of the new BMW iX3 represents the latest stage in the rollout of the BMW Group's electrification strategy. This is the first time a pure-electric drive system has been combined with the rugged characteristics, multi-faceted functionality and spaciousness, comfort and hallmark sporting ability of a BMW X model.

The premiere of the new BMW iX3 also fires the starting gun for the fifth generation of BMW eDrive technology and kicks off a new era of electrified drive systems for premium cars. Significant progress has been made in terms of performance characteristics, operating range, weight, the installation space required and flexibility. The latest innovations developed by the BMW Group to optimise the electric motor, power electronics, charging technology and high-voltage battery give the new BMW iX3 a maximum output of 210 kW/286 hp, a range of up to 460 kilometres (285 miles) in the WLTP test cycle - equivalent to up to 520 kilometres (323 miles) in the NEDC test cycle - and a level of energy efficiency beyond that of any other model in its class. These innovations will also be feature in the upcoming fully electric BMW i4 and BMW iNEXT models.

Bespoke products and services from BMW Charging and innovative digital services from BMW Connected Charging give customers a broad variety of choices when it comes to simple, fast and convenient charging of the high-voltage battery at home, at the workplace or mid-journey. This wide-ranging offer reflects the BMW Group's all-encompassing approach on electric mobility, which continues beyond the vehicle itself. It covers a variety of customer requirements and circumstances and helps new BMW iX3 owners to make optimum use of their car's capabilities both in everyday driving and over longer distances.

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BMW iX3 (2021)

BMW iX3 is a fully-fledged Sports Activity Vehicle whose myriad qualities are rooted in the conceptual blueprint of the globally successful, conventionally powered BMW X3.
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New BMW iX3 revealed: popular SUV goes fully electric; confirmed for SA

BMW has finally revealed the production version of its new iX3, positioned as a fully electric version of the popular SUV.

Previewed by the Concept iX3 unveiled in 2018, the rear-driven iX3 (no xDrive arrangement here, interestingly) is scheduled to hit the market in South Africa in the final quarter of 2021. From what we understand, the newcomer will be imported from China rather than built alongside the standard X3 at Plant Rosslyn.

The new iX3’s current-excited synchronous electric motor, single-speed transmission and power electronics are arranged together in a single housing. The powertrain’s maximum outputs are 210 kW and 400 N.m, translating into a sprint from zero to 100 km/h in a claimed 6,8 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 180 km/h

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New BMW iX3 revealed: popular SUV goes fully electric; confirmed for SA - CAR Magazine

BMW has finally revealed the production version of its new iX3, positioned as a fully electric version of the popular SUV. Previewed by the Concept... Read more →
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BMW X3 xDrive30e 2020 review

Should I buy one?

Looking beyond this aspect, it’s also an excellent all-rounder, combining impressive real-world economy with solid performance, relaxed cruising qualities, secure handling and a driving range that can’t be matched by its electric sibling, the recently unveiled iX3.

If you can live with small the compromise in versatility brought on by its reduction in boot space and have easy access to electricity for regular charging of its battery, whether that’s at home or at work, it could just be the SUV for you.

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BMW X3 2017-2024 review | Autocar

BWW's evergreen X3 is just as good as ever. But how does it fare against newer competition?
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Spy Shots: 2021 BMW X3

German manufacturer BMW is preparing to update its entire X portfolio over the new few years. Here's the 2022 BMW X3.

According to our spy photographers, the BMW X3 mule you see here was spotted cruising around the streets of Munich. Given the fact there's a BMW plant in SA which churns out the X3 for both local and international market, we're surprised these photos weren't taken in Pretoria.

From what we can see, the front end is going to receive a big update, with the bumper getting an all-new design. It remains to be seen whether the trademark kidney grilles will grow in size like the X5 and X7, or adopt something radical like the 4-Series setup. Expect more modern daytime-running lights too. At the back, there are some changes and we're expecting some subtle updates.

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Spy Shots: 2021 BMW X3

German manufacturer BMW is preparing to update its entire X portfolio over the new few years. Here's the 2022 BMW X3. Picture credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien. We have paid for these photos and at the photographer's request, have watermarked them.? According to our spy photographers, the BMW X3 mule...
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BMW iX3 2021 review

Should I buy one?

Right now, the iX3 is pretty much out on its own. It’s positioned above crossover-style SUVs like the new Volkswagen ID 4 and upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQA but below larger and more powerful offerings such as the Audi E-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQC. Its most obvious rival is the Jaguar I-Pace in terms of price in the UK, where pre-orders for the new £61,900 iX3 Premier Edition have already opened ahead of the planned start of deliveries next summer.

If you’ve decided that it’s time for an electric car and the iX3 fits your budget, you would be foolish not to give it a good look. It’s not the most powerful or the fastest in its class, but it offers great balance, entertaining handling and quite a reasonable range as well.

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Is this actually the most important car of the year? Our full road test verdict | Autocar

This is the future of BMW – and maybe the future of electric motoring too
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Is this also made on South Africa?
 
BMW X3 xDrive30e M Sport 2020 UK review

Should I buy one?

For fleet drivers in need of a good-sized family car, who like SUVs but also enjoy a good drive, this is a very commendable option. Just make sure you get one with the M Sport Plus package and those adaptive dampers.

BMW’s plug-in hybrid technology has, for the most part, now done for the X3 what it did for the 3 Series, 5 Series and elsewhere: preserved the dynamic selling point of buying a BMW while making the car a tax-efficient modern company car of the performance, refinement and polished drivability that you would hope for. If you charge it, it will reward you with excellent running efficiency, too.

While other mid-sized SUV have less challenging dynamic briefs, happy to just be comfy and plush-feeling or roomy and capable, the X3 is expected to offer something on driver appeal. And, compared with other PHEVs, the X3 xDrive30e does that pretty well in most respects. All respects, potentially - as long as you get your order right.

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BMW X3 2017-2024 review | Autocar

BWW's evergreen X3 is just as good as ever. But how does it fare against newer competition?
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FiestaST said:
DRIVEN: BMW X3 M40d Steptronic Sport

Summary

There's something quite satisfying about driving a product as competent as the X3 M40d and then considering the fact it's manufactured right here in South Africa. I’ve said it before but if your budget can’t quite stretch to an X5, the X3 is a great option. It's only marginally behind the X5 in terms of comfort and technology ... and once you climb behind the wheel, you'll likely be impressed on so many levels.

FAST FACTS

Model: BMW X3 M40d Steptronic Sport
Price: R1 083 184
Engine: 3,0-litre, six-cylinder turbodiesel
Power: 240 kW at 4 400 r/min
Torque: 680 N.m at 1 750 r/min
0-100 km/h: 4,9 seconds
Top Speed: 250 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 6,7 L/100 km
CO2: 176 g/km
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Maintenance Plan: 5-year/100 000 km

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DRIVEN: BMW X3 M40d Steptronic Sport - CAR Magazine

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – We’ve experienced our fair share of diesel-powered versions of BMW’s latest-generation, locally built X3. The xDrive20d variant took part in our 2019... Read more →
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