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[UPDATE: The story has been updated with images of a different prototype that, based on the smaller-diameter wheels and the concealed exhaust pipe, looks to be the base-spec X3. We also catch our first glance of the dashboard, which is comparable to the current BMW lineup and features a fully digital cockpit.
A disguised prototype of the SUV, which our undercover photographers captured for the first time as it was being transported, serves as proof that BMW is already working on the next-generation X3.
The prototype appears to be sporting the production body of the fourth generation of the X3, which is apparently still in the early phases of development. The new car has similar-looking headlamps and a well-known windowline to the previously unveiled 2023 BMW X1, giving it the appearance of a bigger sibling.
It’s reassuring to see that BMW’s iconic linked kidney grille doesn’t appear to be much larger than the current X3; in fact, we think it might even be a little bit smaller, at least on this early prototype. The shape is still recognizable, but it now features smoother surface, more pronounced front and rear fenders, and slightly boxier wheelarches comparable to its forerunner. A fresh set of alloy wheels with a more intricate variation of the traditional five-spoke design can also be seen.
The model’s distinctive LED taillights are concealed by what appear to be false taillights at the rear. We anticipated them to resemble the angular design of the X1 but be smaller than in the current X3. However, the quad round exhaust tailpipes and the enlarged rear spoiler give away the presence of a performance-oriented derivative. In this regard, according to our sources, the prototype shown is the M40i model, a scaled-down version of the X3 M.
We don’t know the new X3’s specs, but we assume that it will be similar to the 3-Series in terms of architecture. Similar to the existing model, the SUV is anticipated to be sold in ICE-powered, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric (iX3) varieties, albeit with cleaner and more effective powertrains. This is consistent with BMW’s approach of providing a wide range of alternatives for each model, however we anticipate this will be the final X3 to be powered by an ICE before the Bavarian carmaker switches to an all-electric lineup.
The BMW X3’s current third generation was unveiled in 2017 and underwent a facelift in 2021. This indicates that a new model could debut in 2024 at the earliest, possibly as a 2025MY, thereby completing the regular seven-year lifetime for BMW goods. Along with the performance-oriented M-branded cars, which will undoubtedly survive to the next generation with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, a coupe-style BMW X4 will probably come soon after the X3.
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The small SUV could be a little bit bigger overall and appears to have a bigger grille.
Update: 17 spy images of a base model X3 test vehicle have been added to a new gallery.
Our spy teams only gave the current BMW X3 a small facelift for 2022, but they have already seen the new model in action. Two next-generation X3 prototypes were seen being unloaded from a covered trailer by BMW workers as they were captured on video, providing an early look at the upcoming vehicle.
The main conclusion is that BMW will maintain a traditional approach to styling. This X3 seems fairly recognizable, even though it is camouflaged and has false panels and temporary lighting added. When we zoom in on the nose, we can see that the grille will somewhat expand and dip deeper into the fascia, but not as far as we see on the 4 Series. While we’re there, pay attention to the corners of the fascia. The holes beneath the kidneys show where the grille should extend. We can make out what appear to be spherical apertures, which may be driving lamps placed above corner vents that are narrower.
Despite receiving a redesign, the 2022 BMW X3 loses a plug-in.
The BMW X3 sits above the miniature X1 and below the larger X5, serving as the company’s small but not compact SUV. The X3’s size places it in the category of athletic, appropriately sized, and fuel-efficient sport utilities. And that’s everything.
The X3 will undergo a number of changes for the 2022 model year, including front and rear stylistic adjustments, interior improvements such as a larger infotainment touchscreen, and a mild hybrid system for the six-cylinder turbo engine option. Unfortunately, BMW discontinued the plug-in hybrid xDrive30e model and has not indicated whether it would be brought back. The iX xDrive50 is most likely anticipated to serve as the replacement as a comparable-sized EV.
BMW X3 and X4 facelift details, including cost and availability
The BMW X3 and X4 have been updated with new appearance, improved equipment, and mild hybrid technology throughout. To learn more, continue reading.
- updated BMW X3 and X4 models
- Updated styling for an SUV combo
- more apparatus inside
- Eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive come standard.
- Mild hybrid technology everywhere
- Available now
- beginning in September, deliveries
- X3 costs PS43,370, and X4 costs PS49,010.
The updated BMW X3 and X4 SUVs are now available for purchase, with starting MSRPs of PS43,370 and PS49,010, respectively.
A few new pieces of equipment, updated appearance, and mild hybrid technology are all standard across the board.
Will the BMW X3 get a facelift?
Compared to the pre-facelift model, the 2022 BMW X3 has a sportier, more upscale, more aggressive appearance. Here is our opinion of the upgraded SUV after spending a day with it recently.
- We had a test drive in a Brooklyn Grey Metallic-colored BMW X3 xDrive30i M Sport.
- A 2.0-liter petrol twin-turbocharged engine powers the SUV.
- Priced between Rs. 59.90 lakh and Rs. 65.90 lakh, the X3 facelift
BMW India opened the year 2022 with the introduction of a significant product that underwent a Life Cycle Impulse, or LCI. And what is that? The BMW X3 is the company’s highly coveted SUV, and that phrase is used by BMW to describe a mid-cycle makeover of that vehicle. With its 2022 facelift, the X3, one of the Bavarian automaker’s more well-liked models in India, looks sportier, more upscale, and more aggressive than it did before. In fact, the 2022 X3 gets a number of new and updated features and technology in addition to its redesigned appearance. Here is our opinion of the 2022 BMW X3 after spending a day with it lately.
The BMW X3 received a facelift when?
Based on the BMW 3 Series platform, the first generation BMW X3, internally known as the E83, was manufactured from 2003 to 2010. BMW and Magna Steyr of Graz, Austria, who also produced all first-generation X3s for BMW under contract, collaborated to design the E83.
The xActivityconcept car, which served as a prototype for the X3, was unveiled by BMW in 2003 at the Detroit Auto Show. It was built on the 3 Series platform and had a fixed-profile convertible body style. Reinforced longitudinal rails connect the A-pillars to the rear of the vehicle on both sides, doing away with the need for B- or C-pillars.
The X3 made its debut in September 2003 at the Frankfurt Auto Show (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung). It used an automated four-wheel drive system known as xDrive and shared its rear suspension with the E46 330xi. BMW’s all-wheel drive system, with a default 40:60 torque distribution between the front and rear axles and the option to send all torque to either axle, is a standard feature of all X3 variants. Utilizing an electronically controlled multiple-plate clutch, the system allowed for totally variable, indefinitely adjustable front-to-rear torque distribution, with the capacity to send up to 100% of engine torque to either axle. In order to describe its X-line of vehicles, BMW refers to the crossover as a Sports Activity Vehicle.
The X3 was designed to combine the agility of a little car with the X5’s driving experience. The upright, high H-point seating arrangement on the X3 was advertised as “command seating.” The styling included a reinterpreted Hofmeister kink as well as interacting concave and convex surfacing, which were distinctive for the brand at the time.
BMW made changes to the engine, interior décor, body bumpers, and suspension in the model’s 2005 update and 2007 facelift.
The 2005 Canadian Car of the Year Best Sports Utility Vehicle title went to the X3 3.0i. Initial complaints about the X3 focused on its rough ride, drab interior, lack of off-road capability, and high pricing.
The BMW Business A/M-F/M-CD radio, an eight-speaker premium audio system, leatherette-trimmed seating surfaces, dual power front bucket seats, aluminum interior trim accents, keyless entry, and seventeen-inch (17″) aluminum-alloy wheels were all standard on US-spec X3 models. These models were well-equipped. A ten-speaker premium audio system with Digital Sound Processing (DSP), Sirius Satellite Radio, a dashboard-mounted color GPS navigational system, eighteen-inch (and later nineteen-inch) aluminum-alloy wheels, Nevada leather-trimmed seating surfaces, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a security system, and more were all available extras.
Is BMW getting rid of the X3?
Is the BMW X3 being phased out? A: No, BMW has not stated that it intends to stop selling the X3 as of December 2021. But according to BMW, the X3’s plug-in hybrid model, the xDrive30e, will be replaced by a mild hybrid model for the 2022 model year.
What does BMW mean by a facelift?
The phrase “facelift,” which is occasionally used by automakers to refer to a “small change,” “little update,” or “refresh,” describes a minimal alteration to a model that typically also occurs with a change in model year.
The term “facelift” is a general one used by the industry, however different manufacturers may have their own terminology. Facelifts are referred to by the abbreviation LCI (“Life Cycle Impulse”) by BMW. Some brands only refer to a specific car as a “new” model, while other marques may refer to it as a facelift model. In the automotive industry, the phrase “new” typically refers to a facelifted model, but the term “all-new” signifies a whole new generation with new underpinnings in addition to the design makeover.
“Mid-cycle facelifts for automobiles are typically only cosmetic: a little nip here, a little tuck there, new lights, and possibly a couple of different trim pieces to sustain interest in an aged vehicle for an additional couple of years before a full redesign.”
Is a new BMW X3 on the way?
The next fourth-generation BMW X3 is being tested on the road for the first time, and it appears that the mid-size SUV will have a completely new look. Along with all-electric versions, we anticipate it to be the last X3 to include an internal combustion engine.
Compared to the existing X3, this test vehicle has a wider kidney grille and slimmer headlights up front. The new BMW 7 Series and X7’s split headlamp styling appears to be abandoned in the headlight design. The BMW badge, which is ridged in the bonnet and shared by the M3, i4, and XM, was also visible.
The wheel arch contour and upswept window line to the rear pillar, which creates the company’s renowned “Hofmeister kink,” are comparable to those of the present model. We anticipate that the rear lights, which are heavily camouflaged in our spy photos, will be two independent pieces rather than a single light bar. There are currently no distinguishing elements on the lower bumper, but the roof spoiler at the back appears to have gotten bigger.
The next-generation X3 received a redesign in June 2021, thus it’s unlikely that it will be unveiled until the end of 2023, with a 2024 release date. The timing of this arrival is tricky for BMW because the X3 would barely miss the introduction of the “Neue Klasse” platform, which is slated to debut in 2025.
It implies that the entirely electric iX3 (based on the current X3) will continue to be produced well into the life of the future X3. The redesigned CLAR platform from BMW, which is compatible with mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and pure-EV powertrains, will likely serve as the foundation for the next X3.
The majority of the range is anticipated to be made up of a combination of four-cylinder gasoline engines and six-cylinder gasoline engines with electric assistance. The current BMW X3 M employs the same 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six engine as the M3, so don’t be surprised if the X3 M does too. We’ll see the introduction of hybrid technology in a M automobile with the next BMW XM.
Although we haven’t yet seen inside the new X3, the infotainment system will undoubtedly be based on the company’s OS 8 operating system. It should appear on a curved display that combines a 12.3-inch infotainment screen from the iX with a 14.9-inch digital instrument cluster.
When the new BMW X3 goes on sale in the UK in 2024, it’s anticipated to inch closer to a PS50k entry price tag, once again competing against premium rivals like the Audi Q5 and Mercedes GLC, with the present BMW X3 starting at PS45,585.