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The freshly minted 2025 BMW X3 20 xDrive ushers in a sharper look, smarter cabin and standard all-wheel drive, positioning it as the most complete entry-level X3 yet. Under the bonnet sits a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid set-up, delivering 140 kW and 310 Nm through an eight-speed automatic. The electric assistance smooths low-speed pull-away and adds a useful shove when you dig into the throttle, while fuel stops arrive less often than before.
Inside, BMW’s curved glass panel houses a 14.9-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch driver display in a single sweep, flanked by a head-up unit that projects key data onto the windscreen. The traditional joystick gear lever has made way for a neat rocker switch, freeing space for a twin-slot phone cradle, dual cup-holders and USB-C points. Cabin quality is largely solid, though a few hard plastics on the door cards remind you this is the entry point of the range. Opting for the knitted-textile dash covering lifts the ambience, and the panoramic glass roof—albeit fixed—floods the interior with light.
On the road, the X3 leans into BMW’s dynamic DNA. Steering is light yet direct, the chassis reacts promptly to changes of direction, and mid-corner bumps are dispatched without upsetting the line. Ride quality tilts firm compared with softer rivals, but never strays into harshness, and the tall glasshouse keeps sight-lines clear in town or on winding country routes. Road noise is well suppressed, and adaptive cruise with lane-centring makes motorway work effortless.
Practicality remains strong: 570 litres of boot space behind the powered tailgate, a flat load floor with the rear seats folded, plus a 645 kg payload and a 2200 kg braked-towing limit for weekend escapes. Factor in a five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty and an affordable prepaid servicing plan, and the BMW X3 20 xDrive stands out as a well-rounded medium SUV that marries engaging road manners with everyday usability—proof that an entry-level badge need not mean compromise.
