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BMW X3 adds to engine line-up

BMW is to add two more engines to its X3 a month after the third-generation model launches.

BMW X3 M40i

BMW X3 adds to engine line-up

Available from 11 November 2017, the new X3 will initially just offer the 187bhp 132g/km four-cylinder xDrive20d and straight-six 261bhp 149g/km xDrive30d but from December, these will be joined by a new four-cylinder xDrive20i engine variant.

Priced from £37,980 OTR, the model comes as standard with eight-speed Steptronic transmission and intelligent all-wheel drive technology, offering 181bhp and a peak torque of 214lb.ft. This brings a 0-62mph time of 8.3 seconds, official combined fuel consumption of 39.8mpg and CO2 emission levels of 163g/km.

December will also see the first ever M Performance X3 become available, priced at £48,950 OTR.

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Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.