2025 BMW X3 M50 Design Review
The 2025 BMW X3 marks the fourth generation of this popular luxury sport-utility SUV from Germany’s premium sport-luxury brand. This version boasts improved agility and more comfortable highway rides as well as upgraded driver assistance features.
For drivers who prioritize performance and technology, the 393-hp M50 model provides an exceptional luxury driving experience suitable for daily commuting or weekend adventures.
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BMW’s entry-level luxury SUV, the X3 is situated between subcompact X1 and larger X5. Redesigned for 2025, its fourth generation features refreshed body creases and muscular M50 model options among other amenities.
The 2025 X3 may not be perfect, but it remains one of the top driving crossovers in this class. Its turbocharged four-cylinder engine accelerates quickly while offering a pleasant driving experience as you accelerate through its rev range.
Standard features on this vehicle include 19-inch wheels, power-adjustable front seats with heated front seats, panorama roof, parking assist and remote start. A $1400 Convenience package adds remote start and heated steering wheel while a $2,400 Premium pack features head-up display, interior camera Park Assist Plus automatic tailgate opening capability as well as assisted driving functionality capable of managing stop-and-go traffic conditions.
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BMW says the new X3 boasts significant efficiency and dynamic performance improvements over its predecessor model, and this can be seen when sitting behind the wheel. It’s smoother, more comfortable, and quicker thanks to more powerful four-cylinder engines in both our 30 xDrive test vehicle and turbocharged six-cylinder M50 test vehicle models; inside lies an enormous curved display powered by BMW’s latest version of their iDrive tech interface that takes center stage.
The system is both quick and responsive, offering an impressive selection of apps like AirConsole for in-car gaming. Furthermore, BMW’s 48V mild hybrid technology adds efficiency without compromising driving dynamics – both X3 variants have achieved 27 combined mpg according to EPA estimates.
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The fourth-generation BMW X3 exudes an aura of boldness and increased product substance. As a premium SUV it excels at both weekend adventures and cross-country journeys with equal aplomb. Furthermore, its beefed up M50 model offers more power and sportier feel, boasting 393 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque to turn into an enthused mountain road conquering vehicle.
The X3 features suspension changes and wider rear track to deliver surgical cornering abilities without compromising ride comfort, making it fun to navigate an autocross course with its precise responses. Although its steering might feel heavier than some drivers would prefer, its responsive nature offers satisfying weighty feels from behind the wheel. Mild hybrid tech comes standard on both engine options for increased performance and efficiency.
Interior
BMW’s 2025 BMW X3 refresh could hold great promise. Competitors such as Audi Q5 and Mercedes GLC have been challenging its best-selling SUV’s market share; its rejuvenation could help it keep it.
Starting inside, both the X3 30 and M50 boast updated versions of BMW Operating System 9 infotainment software that are quicker in responding to inputs while offering a user-friendly screen layout and feature that adjust ambient lighting according to drive mode.
Both models also benefit from upgraded engines that add power. The four-cylinder X3 comes equipped with a mild hybrid system to increase output by 7 horsepower while its six-cylinder counterpart was updated to improve efficiency through an optimized Miller cycle, enhanced variable valve timing and higher-performance turbocharger – giving both models an edge over their less powerful predecessors and making them more competitive against market leaders.
