Luxury car brand BMW India has launched two new diesel variants in the X3 lineup. The biggest feature of this car in the SUV segment is that it accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 7.9 seconds. At the same time, its top speed is 213 kmph.
The xDrive20d xLine is priced at Rs 67.50 Lakh and the X3 xDrive20d M Sport costs Rs 69.90 Lakh in India. Both the prices are ex-showroom Delhi. Both variants are being assembled at the company's plant in Tamil Nadu.
The company is offering service packages with the BMW X3 with the option of plans for 3 years or 40,000 km and up to 10 years or 2 lakh km. The SUV comes with a standard warranty of two years, which can be extended up to 5 years. The new X3 is available in Mineral White, Phytonic Blue, Brooklyn Grey, and Black Sapphire colour schemes.
The BMW X3 comes with a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo engine, which generates 190 bhp power and 400 Nm of peak torque. This engine is tuned with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The car comes with a 4-wheel drive option.
The diesel variant of the new BMW X3 gets the signature kidney grille with air inlets, adaptive LED headlamps and LED taillights, aluminum-finished roof rails, and 19-inch alloy wheels. The X3 xDrive20d M Sport also gets the M Sport package, which includes M inscriptions on the front quarter panels and a chrome-finish exhaust.
The window graphics, roof rails and kidney grille and bar are all finished in high-gloss black, while the M Sport trim gets lightweight 19-inch Y-spoke alloy wheels. The car gets 550 litres of boot space.
At the same time, the car cabin looks quite stylish. It gets leather upholstery, M leather steering wheel, M interior trims and sports seats. Apart from this, advanced features like a panoramic sunroof, welcome light carpet, ambient lighting, three-zone climate control and electrically adjustable front seats with memory function have also been given.
The car gets a 12.3-inch instrument console and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto. The unit also supports gesture controls, a heads-up display, 360-degree cameras and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon music system.
The SUV gets safety features like cruise control, 6 airbags, automatic differential brakes with electronic differential lock (ADB), dynamic traction control, hill start assist and hill descent control.