BMW X3 2026 | CarsGuide

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Price and features

Practicality

Driving

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Overview

Likes

M performance

Rear seat knee/headroom

Versatile family/driver’s car

Dislikes

No ANCAP

Prefers premium fuel

Rear seat shoulder room for three adults

BMW X3 2026 Reviews

FAMILY

BMW X3 2026 review: M50 xDrive

8.1/10

5 Jul 2025

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BMW X3 2026 News

PRICE AND SPECS

Diesel not dead yet! 2025 BMW X3 40d to join the range in Australia to tackle the Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC premium family SUVs

30 Apr 2025

SALES

What is Australia's favourite premium brand? How the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA helped the German giants in 2024

17 Jan 2025

CONCEPT CARS

First look inside new 2026 BMW iX3 and 3 Series! Neue Klasse-based i3 interior revealed as 'driver-centric' tech fiesta to decimate Tesla and BYD's systems for involvement

The truth about fuel use: The cars furthest from efficiency ratings include the Chery Omoda 5, GWM Haval Jolion, Suzuki Swift, Audi A3 and BMW X3 but what's the solution? | Analysis

24 Oct 2024

SAFETY

BMW Australia issues urgent airbag recall affecting more than 60,000 cars including 3 Series, X1 and X3

Is this Australia's next favourite luxury SUV? 2025 BMW X3 Australian prices revealed as it prepares for battle with Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC with new mild hybrid power

15 Jul 2024

UPCOMING MODELS

This is the new 2025 BMW X3, and this family SUV is coming to Australia to take on the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5

19 Jun 2024

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BMW X3 2026 VS The Competition

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BMW X3 2026 2026 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the BMW X3 2026 2026 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

BMW X3: replacement key cost

Generally the cost will depend on the variant and year. You can get more information on quick and cheap key replacments from dealers or automotive locksmiths here.

What car should I buy for $70,000?

You’ve pretty much covered the field there, so it should come down to what you want from your car. Do you want comfort, safety, fuel efficiency, offroad capability, cabin space? If you are mostly driving on the highway, then a diesel SUV is probably the best bet. I would rule out a dual-cab ute because of comfort, unless you need the flexibility a ute gives you. I would rule out a hybrid, they’re not at their most efficient on the highway; they’re better suited to town use. Based on your annual mileage I wouldn’t keep the car any more than 3-4 years, that way you’ll have a decent resale value when you get out of it.

BMX X3 2015: is it good around town?

The diesel is fine around town. Being just three years old there shouldn't be anything wrong, so apart from overall condition of the body, paint, and interior make sure it has been routinely serviced.

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BMW X3 2026 Interior

The G45 BMW X3's opulent interior design is a mix of soft-touch materials and high-gloss hard surfaces in a variety of surface finishes and tastefully contrasting tones. The seats are upholstered in synthetic leather as standard, but genuine leather is available as an option.

BMW X3 2026 Colours

The G45 BMW X3 range exterior colours include non-metallic 'Alpine White' as standard, with optional metallic colours comprising 'Black Sapphire', 'Arctic Race Blue', 'Sophisto Grey', 'Dune Grey', 'M Brooklyn Grey' and 'Fire Red'.

Alpine White

Arctic Race Blue

Black Sapphire

Dune Grey

Fire Red

M Brooklyn Grey

Sophisto Grey Brillant Effect

Tanzanite Blue

BMW X3 2026 Boot Space

The BMW X3 range offers internal load volumes from 460 litres up to 1600 litres for the 30e xDrive. The 20 xDrive and M50 xDrive models share larger load volumes from 570 up to 1700 litres.

BMW X3 2026 Accessories

The entry-level model in the BMW X3 range is the 20 xDrive, with standard features that include 19-inch M alloy wheels, adaptive suspension, curved dash display that combines a 12.3-inch driver's instrument display and 14.9-inch multimedia display, M Sport leather-rimmed steering wheel and front seat heating to name a few. The top-shelf M50 xDrive adds 21-inch alloys, panorama glass roof, premium 15-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system, metallic paint choices and much more.

BMW X3 2026 Engine

The BMW X3 engine range comprises the 20 xDrive's 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with 48V mild-hybrid technology and outputs of 140kW/310Nm. The 30e xDrive's 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine employs BMW's fifth-gen eDrive plug-in hybrid technology to produce 220kW/450Nm. The top-of-the-range M50 xDrive is equipped with a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six-cylinder petrol engine, also with 48V mild-hybrid assistance, that delivers 293kW/580Nm.

BMW X3 2026 Seats

The G45 BMW X3 can accommodate up to five occupants, on seating that comprises two front buckets and a rear bench. There is no third-row/seven-seater option.

BMW X3 2026 Speed

BMW claims 0-100km/h acceleration times for the G45 X3 range of 8.5 seconds for the 20 xDrive, 6.2 seconds for the 30e xDrive and 4.6 seconds for the M50 xDrive. Top speed for the fastest of this trio, the M50 xDrive, is 250km/h.

BMW X3 2026 Range

The BMW X3 fleet offers different driving ranges from its 65-litre petrol tank. The 20 xDrive's official combined average consumption of 7.5L/100km results in a theoretical driving range of around 860km using 95 RON petrol, while the top-shelf M50 xDrive's 8.2L/100km results in a theoretical range of around 790km using 98 RON. The 30e xDrive PHEV has a claimed electric-only driving range of up to 91km and engine-only petrol consumption of up to 7.9L/100km when the traction battery is exhausted. So, according to our calculations, they produce a combined theoretical driving range of more than 900km.