Tag Archives: X3

NEWS

2025 BMW X3 (G45) officially unveiled – new design, hybrid powertrains only

81 Comments

BMW has introduced the fourth-generation X3 known by the codename G45. Replacing the previous G01 model, Munich’s latest Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) showcases a more prominent design, an upgraded chassis, and various new technologies.

Here’s what you need to know about the new X3:

Larger footprint

The X3 G45 measures 4,755 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, and 1,660 mm in height, making it 34 mm longer, 29 mm wider, and 25 mm lower than the model it replaces. The wheelbase has also increased by 1 mm to 2,865 mm.

New design language

BMW claims the new design language featured on the X3 gives it an almost monolithic overall appearance. This is further accentuated by a new structure for the grille, as well as L-shaped lighting elements for daytime running lights, side lights, and turn signals.

There are nine colorus available for the new X3, with one being soild and the rest metallic, including Dune Grey. Models produced at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg will additionally be available with BMW Individual paint finishes.

Depending on the variant, the model comes with lightweight alloy wheels ranging from 18 to 21 inches. The M Sport and M Sport Pro packages are also offered.

High-tech interior

Like most current BMW models, the X3 features a Curved Display and Interaction Bar. The gear lever has been redesigned, while the centre console and door trim are accentuated with lighting elements in contrasting colours.

For infotainment, it employs the latest BMW iDrive with QuickSelect powered by BMW Operating System 9. The operating system also brings selection of additional digital services, which can be made available over the air.

Other standard features include a three-zone climate control system, acoustic glazing, Comfort Access, automatic tailgate, ambient lighting, wireless charging, and BMW Live Cockpit Plus. Customers can also opt for the BMW Live Cockpit Professional, which includes a head-up display and the Augmented View function in the control display.

The X3 comes standard with features such as Front Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info, and a Driving Assistant package that includes Lane Change Warning and Speed Limit Assist.

Comprehensive ADAS suite

Onboard the X3 are features such as Front Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info, and a Driving Assistant package that includes Lane Change Warning and Speed Limit Assist.

The Parking Assistant, which is also a standard feature, includes Reversing Assistant and a Reversing Assist Camera.

Additionally, BMW offers Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Automatic Speed Limit Assist, and Route Speed Control when using Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function.

The optional Parking Assistant Professional allows parking and general manoeuvres to be controlled from outside the car using a smartphone.

It’s hybrid or nothing

The X3 is available in mild hybrid (20 xDrive, 20d xDrive, and M50 xDrive) and PHEV (30e xDrive) guises. The 20 xDrive variant is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine (190 PS/310 Nm), while the 20d xDrive has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine (197 PS/400 Nm).

The X3 M50 xDrive features a 3.0-litre inline-six mill with mild hybrid technology generating 381 PS and 540 Nm, while the X3 30e xDrive comes with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine and an electric motor producing a total system output of 299 PS and 450 Nm.

Market launch

The new X3 will be assembled at BMW Group plants in Spartanburg, USA, and Rosslyn, South Africa. Its market launch will get underway in Europe and the USA in the fourth quarter of 2024, progressing across numerous other markets from January 2025.

NEWS

BMW Malaysia launches 218i Gran Coupe, X3 Final Edition

82 Comments

BMW Malaysia today introduced the Final Edition model for three of its locally assembled models, namely the 218i Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive20i, and X3 xDrive30e.

All three models retain the powertrain and M Sport package but gain sportier looks, alongside a more comprehensive equipment list.

For the 218i Gran Coupe Final Edition, the sedan’s appearance is now accentuated by the addition of Shadowline with Extended Contents and 18-inch M light alloy wheels Y-spoke 553 M Bicolour.

Furthermore, the cabin now features telephony with wireless charging and a 10-speaker HiFi loudspeaker system with 205W amplifier output.

Meanwhile, both the X3 sDrive20i Final Edition and the X3 xDrive30e Final Edition now come with M Lights Shadowline and M high-gloss Shadowline with extended contents. contents. Exclusive for the latter is the M Sport brake in red high-gloss.

Moving onto driving assistance systems, the two Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) are now equipped with Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function on top of their existing Driving Assistant.

The X3 xDrive30e Final Edition also gets the head-up display, as well as the Parking Assistant Plus, which gives it a 360-degree surround view camera and Remote View 3D.

For their Final Editions, both models now feature telephony with wireless charging.

In terms of colour availability, the 218i Gran Coupe Final Edition is available in exterior colours Skyscraper Grey, Black Sapphire and Alpine White, while the interior upholstery is available in Leather Dakota in Black with Blue highlights.

The X3 sDrive20i Final Edition and X3 xDrive30e Final Edition can be had in exterior colours Carbon Black, Alpine White and M Brooklyn Grey.

As for the interior upholstery options, the former is available in Leather Vernasca in Mocha with Décor stitching and Leather Vernasca in Black with Décor Stitching, while the latter is available in Leather Vernasca in Mocha with Décor stitching and Leather Vernasca in Black with Blue stitching.

The selling price of the 218i Gran Coupe Final Edition starts from RM223,800. Customers who opt for the Service & Repair Inclusive package will have to fork out an additional RM20,600.

Meanwhile, the X3 sDrive20i Final Edition and X3 xDrive30e Final Edition are each sold at RM311,800 and RM357,800, respectively. The Service & Repair Inclusive package for both variants is available for RM26,700.