The 2024 BMW X3 stands out from the crowd of luxury compact SUVs with its strong performance and sophisticated style. Explore five key drive-enhancing features of this sleek crossover, which carries over from the previous model year with few changes.
1. Thrilling Powertrains
The engine lineup for the X3 starts with a 248-horsepower turbo-four that gets 258 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain delivers a 6.2-second zero-to-60 time and fuel efficiency of up to 29 highway miles per gallon.
Next up is a turbocharged six-cylinder with a boost from hybrid assist. This powertrain delivers 382 hp and 369 pound-feet of torque, with a zero-to-60 time of 4.4 seconds. At the top of the lineup, a more powerful version of that engine gives you 473 horses and 457 pound-feet of torque, achieving a zero-to-60 time of just 4.1 seconds.
2. Outstanding Handling and Utility
The base engine comes with rear-wheel drive while the top two feature all-wheel drive. All three powertrains feature an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The X3 can tow up to 4,400 pounds when properly equipped, so it doubles as a luxury adventure vehicle. You can upgrade this crossover with adaptive suspension and selectable driving modes.
3. Unmatched Cabin Comfort
The X3 comes with standard power-adjustable front seats and reclining rear seats, both with generous space. You’ll also have lots of cargo space, with almost 29 cubic feet behind the second row. The rear seats fold to give you nearly 63 cubic feet of space. Standard comfort and convenience amenities include three-zone automatic climate control and push-button start. You can add a heated steering wheel and heated front seats.
4. Modern Infotainment Tech
The X3 includes a standard 10.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and built-in navigation. The base model also has USB, a Wi-Fi hotspot, a 12-speaker stereo with satellite radio, and Bluetooth. Higher trims give you a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless charging, a drive recorder, a Harman Kardon surround-sound system, and a second USB port.
5. Advanced Driver Assistance
The X3 is one of the safest vehicles on the road, with a five-star overall crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Every trim includes driver assistance tech like lane departure warning, driver attention alert, pre-collision and post-collision safety systems, forward collision warning, front and rear parking sensors, and automatic emergency braking. Available upgrades include adaptive cruise control and a head-up display.
The 2024 X3 received the Car and Driver Editor’s Choice award. Visit BMW of Westbrook, ME today to test drive this exceptional compact SUV, available in 12 exterior finishes and eight interior palettes.
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