The BMW X3 Thread

BMW X3 (2025) Review

FAST FACTS

Model: BMW X3 20d xDrive M Sport
Price: R1 186 417 (March 2025)
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel with mild hybrid
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Power/Torque: 145 kW/400 Nm
0-100 kph: 7.7 sec (claimed)
Claimed fuel consumption: 6.2 L/100 km
Luggage capacity: 570-1 700 litres

Price and After-sales support

The BMW X3 20d xDrive M Sport retails for R1 186 417 (before options, in April 2025), which includes a 2-year/unlimited km warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.

Verdict

“Evolution rather than revolution” may be a motoring journalism cliche, BUT it’s particularly relevant in the case of the G45-series BMW X3. Apart from a slightly firm ride, shouty interior lighting and a few minor trim issues, the 20d xDrive M Sport emulates its predecessor and improves on it in a few ways.

Should you buy one? Perhaps the biggest plus is the variant’s price compared with that of its G01-series predecessor. In October 2024, the X3 20d M Sport cost R1 137 731 before options, and 6 months later, it’s refreshing to see only a nominal price difference between variants of successive model generations.

Finally, as an additional vote of confidence, the G45-series BMW X3 (in 30e xDrive M Sport guise) won the Executive SUV category of the 2024/25 Cars.co.za Awards. The Bimmer’s rivals have work to do.


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FiestaST said:
BMW X3 (2025) Review

FAST FACTS

Model: BMW X3 20d xDrive M Sport
Price: R1 186 417 (March 2025)
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel with mild hybrid
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Power/Torque: 145 kW/400 Nm
0-100 kph: 7.7 sec (claimed)
Claimed fuel consumption: 6.2 L/100 km
Luggage capacity: 570-1 700 litres

Price and After-sales support

The BMW X3 20d xDrive M Sport retails for R1 186 417 (before options, in April 2025), which includes a 2-year/unlimited km warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.

Verdict

“Evolution rather than revolution” may be a motoring journalism cliche, BUT it’s particularly relevant in the case of the G45-series BMW X3. Apart from a slightly firm ride, shouty interior lighting and a few minor trim issues, the 20d xDrive M Sport emulates its predecessor and improves on it in a few ways.

Should you buy one? Perhaps the biggest plus is the variant’s price compared with that of its G01-series predecessor. In October 2024, the X3 20d M Sport cost R1 137 731 before options, and 6 months later, it’s refreshing to see only a nominal price difference between variants of successive model generations.

Finally, as an additional vote of confidence, the G45-series BMW X3 (in 30e xDrive M Sport guise) won the Executive SUV category of the 2024/25 Cars.co.za Awards. The Bimmer’s rivals have work to do.


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Im really not liking the new interiors :(

maybe im just getting old and fussy
 
BouncyNinja said:
Im really not liking the new interiors :(

maybe im just getting old and fussy
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or Maybe the new interior IS Kak! That plastic and red lining, so.. its ugly really

Some said you have to see the car in the metal. The front I can forgive and get over but the rest is Fugly
 
TheTwo said:
or Maybe the new interior IS Kak! That plastic and red lining, so.. its ugly really

Some said you have to see the car in the metal. The front I can forgive and get over but the rest is Fugly
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Agreed. The previous model was all-round better looking.
 
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