TL; DR
- BMW has launched the new X3 30 xDrive M Sport in India, starting at ₹71.20 lakh, with the Pro variant priced at ₹74.50 lakh (ex-showroom).
- It gets a 258 PS 2.0L turbo-petrol engine with AWD, refreshed styling, premium interior tech (14.9-inch display, iDrive 8.5, Harman Kardon audio), and Level 2 ADAS.
- The SUV rivals the Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, and Lexus NX 350h in the luxury midsize segment.
The German automaker BMW has launched the most powerful version of the BMW X3, the X3 30 xDrive M Sport, in India. The luxury SUV is available in the country from Rs. 71.20 lakhs (ex-showroom), and bookings for the car are already underway.
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BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport: Variant-Wise Pricing
The X3 30 xDrive M Sport is available in two variants in the country.
- X3 30 xDrive M Sport: Rs. 71.20 lakhs (ex-showroom)
- X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro: Rs. 74.50 lakhs (ex-showroom)
The X3 xDrive 20d M Sport (diesel) sits between these variants, with an ex-showroom price of Rs. 73.10 lakhs. However, it is part of the existing lineup (it isn’t new like the other two models).
BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport: Design
The BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport offers minor visual refinements, like an illuminiated grille, smoked LED projector headlights, 20-inch alloy wheels with red callipers, gloss black roof rails, and a tweaked bumper with a gloss-black diffuser. The car is available in the following colors: Dune Grey Metallic, Alpine White, Individual Tanzanite Blue, Black Sapphire Metallic, and Brooklyn Grey Metallic (new).
On the inside, buyers get a new dual-tone (black/brown or black/beige) theme, leatherette finish at the top of the dashboard, and the M-specific seatbelt stripes.
Other features include a 14.9-inch central curved touchscreen infotainment system with the BMW iDrive 8.5 operating system, a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster, a 15-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system, heated/ventilated and powered (with memory function) front seats, and three-zone automatic climate control.
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BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport: Powertrain
Powering the BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport is the same two-liter, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, but with a slightly tweaked output. The engine produces 258 PS of peak power and 400 Nm of peak torque that is sent via an 8-speed TC transmission unit to all four wheels.
BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport: Safety Features
The BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro is equipped with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety features, including eight airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, traction control, TPMS, and Level 2 ADAS features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, collision warning, and automatic emergency braking. The car also gets a 360-degree surround-view camera system.
BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport: Booking & Delivery Timeline
While bookings for the luxury SUV have already begun, there isn’t a confirmed delivery timeline. The car will compete with models like Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, and the Lexus NX 350h in India.
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BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro: Tech Specs
- Engine: 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-petrol with 48V mild-hybrid system
- Displacement: 1,998 cc
- Maximum Power: 258 hp (190 kW)
- Peak Torque: 400 Nm
- Transmission: 8-speed Steptronic automatic
- Drivetrain: BMW xDrive all-wheel drive (AWD)
- 0–100 km/h: 6.3 seconds (claimed)
- Top Speed: 250 km/h (electronically limited)
- Fuel Efficiency (ARAI claimed): ~14.6 km/l
- Length: 4,755 mm
- Width: 1,920 mm
- Height: 1,660 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,865 mm
- Ground Clearance: ~204 mm
- Boot Capacity: ~550 litres
- Wheels: 20-inch M alloy wheels
- Infotainment: 14.9-inch curved touchscreen (BMW iDrive 8.5)
- Driver Display: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Audio System: 15-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound
- Safety & Assistance: Level-2 ADAS, 6 airbags, 360° camera, ESC, ABS, TPMS
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