Discover the BMW X3, a luxury compact crossover that embodies BMW's strengths—engaging handling, silky turbo power, and a controlled, compliant ride. The 2024 model continues to deliver on practicality, quality, and offers a range of powertrains including four-cylinder gasoline, four-cylinder plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and six-cylinder gasoline options. Competing against formidable rivals like the Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLC, Audi Q5, Cadillac XT5, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60, Genesis GV70, Jaguar F-Pace, and Alfa Romeo Stelvio, the X3 stands out with its blend of luxury, performance, and technology.

The X3 is available in three trim levels, each distinguished by its powertrain. The sDrive30i and xDrive30i models utilize a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, delivering 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, while the M40i variant features a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine producing 382 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, complemented by a 48-volt mild hybrid system. All models are equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission, with the sDrive30i featuring rear-wheel drive and the xDrive30i and M40i offering all-wheel drive.

Standard features across the sDrive30i and xDrive30i include 19-inch wheels, LED headlights with automatic high beams, auto-dimming mirrors, front and rear parking sensors, a power liftgate, push-button ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, synthetic leather upholstery, remote monitoring and control via a smartphone app, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel and central touchscreen, over-the-air software updates, a navigation system, Wi-Fi hotspot, and a 12-speaker audio system. Safety features include blind-spot warning, frontal collision mitigation, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control with a lane-keeping system.

Optional packages enhance the X3's appeal, offering a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and infotainment touchscreen, heated steering wheel, heated front seats (upgradeable to heated front and rear seats), head-up display (available on the M40i), and an automated parking system with a surround-view camera system. The X3's interior is praised for its stylish and well-executed design, despite not featuring BMW's new curved screen display and latest infotainment system. The standard 12.3-inch display is sufficiently large, and the driver benefits from a configurable digital gauge cluster. Additional features such as rear seat heat and recline function, ambient lighting, glass sunroof, wireless charge pad, and ventilated front seats are available at an extra cost.