2018 BMW X3 Off-Road Test Drive

The BMW engineers have employed far-reaching chassis modifications to significantly improve the driving dynamics, directional stability and steering feel of the new BMW X3. The car that emerges is even sportier than its predecessor, yet avoids compromising on ride comfort. Chassis options include M Sport suspension, Dynamic Damper Control, M Sport brakes and variable sport steering. Two diesel engines and three petrol units will be available from launch (or shortly afterwards) for the new BMW X3. The 265 kW/360 hp BMW X3 M40i (combined fuel consumption: 8.4 - 8.2 l/100 km [33.6 - 34.5 mpg imp]; combined CO2 emissions: 193 - 188 g/km) gives the X3 range its first M Performance Automobile and is joined by a second petrol model in the shape of the BMW X3 xDrive30i producing 185 kW/252 hp (combined fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100 km [38.2 mpg imp]; combined CO2 emissions: 168 g/km). The two diesel models are the BMW X3 xDrive20d with 140 kW/190 hp (combined fuel consumption: 5.4 - 5.0 l/100 km [52.3 - 56.5 mpg imp]; combined CO2 emissions: 142 - 132 g/km) and the BMW X3 xDrive30d developing 195 kW/265 hp (combined fuel consumption: 6.0 - 5.7 l/100 km [47.1 - 49.6 mpg imp]; combined CO2 emissions: 158 - 149 g/km). The BMW X3 20i with 135 kW/184 hp (combined fuel consumption: 7.4 - 7.2 l/100 km [38.2 - 39.2 mpg imp]; combined CO2 emissions: 169 - 165 g/km) and choice of all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive (not in Europe) will follow shortly after the launch of the new X3. All the...