BMW's hot-selling X3 mid-size SUV now has a new sub- $60,000 price point with the arrival of the 2.0-litre petrol powered xDrive 20i model.
Priced from $59,200 (well that is under 60,000 – just!) the BMW X3 xDrive20i employs BMW's latest N20 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine which is good for 135kW/270Nm, combined cycle fuel consumption of 7.5l/100kms and exhaust CO2 emissions as low as 175g/km. Drive is via BMW's eight speed automatic transmission and BMW says the newcomer accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds - almost identical to the time of the X3 20d turbo-diesel.
The BMW X3 xDrive20i doesn't short change on technology, boasting BMW EfficientDynamics fuel- saving goodies such as automatic start/stop, brake energy regeneration and low rolling resistance tyres.
Specifications are also appropriate for BMW X3 including 17 inch V-spoke alloy wheels, a rear-view camera, cruise control with automatic braking function, park distance control and automatic climate control.
Look for the BMW X3xDrive20i in dealerships from next month.
