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It's the fourth generation of BMW's most popular SUV, however does the most recent iteration offer enough to sway you towards rival automobiles like the Mercedes GLC? Let's take a better look.
In regards to the style, the look of current BMWs has been pretty dissentious, and it's no various with the brand-new X3! However, we believe it looks pretty smart, and the M50 edition we have here has a really imposing search the roadway. At the front, there's a large grille, paired with an aggressive front bumper which is flanked by a set of real vents. The imprint on the bonnet is likewise smart and advises us of the M4. Along the side black roofing bars and M Sport side mirrors, while at the back there's a set of perfectly created tail lights coupled with quad tailpipes.
On the within, the X3 has a quite minimalist style. There's a large curved screen that houses the dials and infotainment system, and the seats are likewise quite comfortable. However, the infotainment system can be a bit convoluted at times, especially when all performance is housed within it – you will not discover any physical buttons here! What's more, while some areas of the cabin are great to touch, we saw quite a few places covered in scratchy, cheap-feeling plastic.
There are a couple of engine choices readily available. There's a 2-litre diesel with 197hp and a 2-litre turbo gas with 208hp. The plug-in hybrid edition uses the exact same 2-litre turbo petrol engine coupled with an electric motor to create 299hp, while the range-topping M50 is powered by a 3-litre straight-six turbo to produce 398hp.
In regards to cost, the X3 starts at around ₤ 48,000, rising to around ₤ 67,000 for the range-topping M50. The thing is, it's possible to include a load of options – the automobile we have here costs around ₤ 77,000! So is it worth it? Stick to Mat and see for yourself!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Style
02:42 Interior
05:24 Price
07:17 Infotainment
09:22 Storage
10:27 Boot
11:20 Annoying Features
13:29 Cool Functions
15:22 Engines
16:09 0-60mph
16:49 Back Road Driving
17:58 Motorway Driving
18:42 Town Driving
20:00 Verdict
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