The compact luxury SUV that’s been a hit for BMW—sporty, practical, and fun to drive. It’s the SUV for people who want BMW handling in a smaller package.
The X3 is a front-engine, rear-drive or AWD (xDrive), unibody compact luxury SUV. E83 (2004-2010): 2.5L M54 I6 (184 hp) or 3.0L M54 I6 (225 hp). Transmissions: 5-speed manual or 6-speed auto. F25 (2011-2017): 2.0L N20 I4 (240 hp) or 3.0L N55 I6 (300 hp). Transmissions: 6-speed manual or 8-speed auto. G01 (2018-2026): 2.0L B48 I4 (248 hp) or 3.0L B58 I6 (382 hp). Transmissions: 8-speed auto. G45 (2024-2026): Electric (iX3) and hybrid options. The X3 M performance variant (2020-2026) carries a 3.0L S58 twin-turbo I6 (473-503 hp) and an 8-speed auto.
The X3 is reliable. The M54 has cooling system issues. The N20 has timing chain guide issues on early models—avoid. The N55 is reliable. The B48 and B58 are excellent. The 8-speed auto is superb. The X3 M’s S58 is excellent too. The X3 is a reliable compact luxury SUV.
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