The 2023 BMW X3 will compete to be the best new luxury compact SUV. It rivals popular models like the Mercedes-Benz GLE. Is the 2023
BMW X3 SUV really worth over $45,000? RELATED: Is the New BMW X1 a Better Compact SUV Than the BMW X3? The 2023 BMW X3 starts at $45,400. It uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine to make 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The base model goes from 0-60 miles per hour in
6.0 seconds. The quickest model, the X3 M Competition, can go from 0-60 miles per hour in just 3.7 seconds. The 2023 BMW X3 M can reach a top speed of 155 miles per hour. The X3 achieves 23 miles per gallon in the city and 29 miles per gallon on the highway. It is expected to release sometime this July. The 2022 model year is considered one of the next luxury compact SUV options on the market. Most of its rivals are within the same price range as the 2023 model year. So, is the
latest BMW X3 overpriced? Not for its vehicle segment. Luxury SUVs come with luxury price tags. Now, is the X3 the best compact SUV for the money? That’s a different story entirely. RELATED: 2022 Audi Q5 vs. 2022 BMW X3 If you aren’t sold on the BMW X3, don’t fret. You don’t need to buy a luxury SUV to get plenty of standard creature comforts and luxurious features. There are plenty of affordable final trim level compact SUVs that offer comfort and performance specs that are reminiscent of luxury models. The 2022 Honda CR-V Touring is an example of an affordable compact SUV that’s loaded with great standard features like a wireless phone charger, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock, and Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow. If you’re looking for the closest thing to a luxury compact SUV, your best bet is the 2022 Mazda CX-5 Turbo Signature. The Turbo Signature starts at $39,000. It features Caturra Brown Nappa Leather-trimmed seats and heated front and rear seats. The 2022 Mazda CX-5 Turbo Signature also comes standard with paddle shifters. The CX-5 Turbo Signature includes a heated steering wheel, a genuine layered wood trim interior, and a wireless phone charger. Mazda’s compact SUV’s final trim level is as close to a luxury SUV that compact SUVs get. Should you buy a 2023 BMW X3? RELATED: Compact BMW X3 or X5 Midsize? What’s the Better Bimmer? The BMW X3 may not be the best compact SUV for the money, but few automakers know luxury like BMW. There’s somethin’ about a luxury automobile that makes spending over $45,000 seem easy. The X3 is a status symbol as well as a representation of modern German engineering. Car and Driver praises the X3’s acceleration and great handling. So, if it’s a luxury experience you’re after, the BMW X3 delivers enough to justify its price tag. Learn how the BMW X3 compares to the Mazda CX-5 Turbo Signature in the next article below. RELATED: Race Around Like Tara Sutaria in the BMW X3 M With its agile handling, quick acceleration, practicality, and a wide array of premium amenities, the 2023 BMW X3 is a superb choice for the compact luxury SUV segment. Find out what we know so far about the
release date, price, specs, and new features of the 2023 BMW X3. With a slated release of late Summer 2022, the 2023 X3 can be priced on BMW’s site and will soon hit the roads. It will be available at BMW dealerships throughout the United States, as well as in various international markets. The BMW X3 is currently built at BMW’s Spartanburg plant in South Carolina. However, BMW might
move production of the X3 to its plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. How much does the 2023 BMW X3 cost?The starting price of the 2023 BMW X3 ranges from $45,400 MSRP for the sDrive30i trim up to $72,900 MSRP for the X3 M trim. Also, the 2023 X3 costs $1,700 more than the 2022 X3, which has a starting base price of $43,700 MSRP. 2023 X3 specs: Engine options, 0-60 mph acceleration, fuel economy, and towingBuyers of the 2023 BMW X3 have a choice of four engine options: a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, and a more powerful variant of the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six for the X3 M Competition. The X3 offers both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive systems. Here are the horsepower and specs for each X3 engine:
The X3 is very quick and fast. Its 0-60 mph acceleration time ranges from 6.0 seconds for the base trims to as low as 3.7 seconds for the X3 M Competition. For the top speed, the X3 M models can go as fast as 155 mph. On the efficiency front, the X3 has an estimated fuel economy of up to 23 city/29 highway mpg. When properly equipped, the X3 can tow up to 4,400 pounds. Compared to most other SUVs, the X3 is very agile. Also, the X3 offers a Dynamic Damper Control adaptive suspension with selectable drive modes. This includes settings for Comfort, Sport, and Eco Pro. Technology features in the BMW X3The 2023 BMW X3 offers a multitude of useful technologies. For the interior, this includes the BMW iDrive infotainment system, which is available with either a 10.3-inch or a 12.3-inch infotainment system. Additional interior features include a Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, a wireless smartphone charger, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Also, the X3 offers many safety-enhancing driving assistance technology features. This includes adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking with forward collision warning. What are the compact luxury SUV competitors of the BMW X3?RELATED: 2023 BMW XM: Hybrid Specs, Range, and Features The compact luxury SUV competitors of the BMW X3 include the Porsche Macan, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Volvo XC60, Audi Q3, Lexus RX, Acura RDX, Genesis GV70, and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. As detailed earlier, the expected release of the new 2023 BMW X3 compact luxury SUV is in late Summer 2022. Also, with a starting base price of $45,400 MSRP, the 2023 X3 costs $1,700 more than the 2022 version. This article was updated for clarity on 7/25/2022 with the latest vehicle information. RELATED: BMW Might Move Production of the Best-Selling X3 to Mexico What changed on the BMW X3 2022?However, look closely and you'll see new tail lights, new front headlights and lower level air vents. The X3 has new wheels with run-flat tires for 2022. And on the rear you'll see chrome exhaust pipes that are actual exhaust pipes, not simply tips that imply exhaust but don't channel fumes to the outside.
Is the 2023 BMW X3 available?The 2023 BMW X3 compact luxury SUV is available in three trim levels, the sDrive30i and xDrive30i (with all-wheel drive), M40i, and X3 M.
Is the BMW X3 a new model in 2022?The X3 receives a refresh to its styling for 2022, which includes a revised grille, new headlamps and taillamps, updated front and rear bumpers, new wheel designs, and tweaked exhaust tips. The base X3 is now available with an M Sport appearance package that dresses it up to look similar to the racier M40i model.
Is there a new BMW X3 coming out?The current X3 was facelifted in June 2021 so we're not likely to see the next-generation car revealed until the end of 2023, with an on-sale date of 2024. This arrival is an awkward time for BMW as the X3 would just miss out on the introduction of the 'Neue Klasse' platform scheduled to launch in 2025.
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