The X3 is BMW’s family line of SUVs. The family car is listed as a sports activity vehicle, indicating BMW’s intention to create something practical and sporty at the same time. The new X3 comes with the latest in BMW technology and includes a number of new petrol, diesel, and hybrid powertrain options to choose from.

The X3 is classy and comfortable, making it perfect for almost every occasion. Whether you are looking for something to cross the country with or something with enough space to get the whole family around town, the X3 is the perfect choice. The X3 even comes in high-performance editions, the X3 M and X3 M Competition.

Want to learn more about the X3 from BMW? You’re in the right place. Here are 10 things we absolutely love about the BMW X3 line.

10 A Sports Activity Vehicle

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As mentioned above, the X3 is listed by BMW as being a sports activity vehicle. This indicates the idea that BMW was going for with the X3 as they have managed to infuse performance with luxury to create something truly unique for the whole family.

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The X3 comes in both a two-wheel-drive and an all-wheel-drive option. This means that you can choose the level of performance you want from the car. The xDrive version of the X3 offers more off-roading capabilities but still comes with the same powertrain and on-road performance.

9 Aggressive Yet Classy Design

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The X3 is undeniably classic in design. While the X3 has been upgraded a few times over the years, the general design language has remained. As with all BMW vehicles, the German automaker offers an M Sport Kit as an optional extra. This kit replaces the front bumper and various other exterior components to create a more aggressive look for the car.

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The interior of the BMW X3 is comfortable and elegant. BMW lets owners choose from a wide range of interior leather and veneer options to customize their X3 exactly how they want it. The interior also benefits from the latest in BMW technology such as ambient lighting, an adjustable steering wheel, massage seats, and the latest iDrive system.

8 BMW’s xDrive Technology

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When it comes to all-wheel-drive, BMW has one of the most advanced systems on the market. Comparable to the Quattro system from Audi, BMW’s xDrive adds impressive amounts of grip both on and off-road.

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While all the performance editions of the X3 come with xDrive, the standard version of the X3 is available with either rear-wheel or all-wheel-drive. Both of these versions of the car come with the same 248-hp powertrain and can both accelerate from 0 to 60 in 6 seconds. This means that going for the all-wheel-drive model is purely for its off-road capabilities.

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7 Modern Interior Design

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The interior of the X3 is incredibly familiar. BMW has managed to standardize its design language throughout the brand’s lines, with similar infotainment screens and center consoles in all its cars. This means that you can expect the same practicality and features in the X3 as you would from any new BMW.

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The interior does set itself apart from the rest of the industry through quality and attention to detail. The X3 offers a wide range of options within the interior of the car and includes badging to match the model you choose. The X3 M40i comes with M badging while the X3 M and X3 M Competition will come with their own unique interior options.

6 iDrive 7 Infotainment

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The iDrive system from BMW is widely referred to as one of the best infotainment systems on the market. While Tesla and Mercedes have entered the debate recently, the latest version of BMW’s iDrive software makes a significant improvement over the previous version.

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iDrive 7 allows for over-the-air updates so that your car will always have the latest software available. In addition to this, iDrive 7 allows owners to remotely control their car from the BMW app and even supports digital keys from Apple. The system itself supports Apple CarPlay but also comes with a bunch of useful apps including a BMW News app to keep you up to date no matter where you are.

Related: Here's The Best Feature Of The 2021 BMW X3 M40i

5 Impressive Performance

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The standard version of the X3 is one of the most practical and powerful family SUVs you can get your hands on. While owners who want more power can go for the X3 M and X3 M Competition, the standard range still manages to pack a punch. The sDrive30i and xDrive30i models come with a 248 HP engine that can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 6 seconds.

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The M Performance version of the X3 improves on those figures with a 382 HP engine that can accelerate to 60 in just 4.4 seconds. This is a massive improvement over the standard model due to its 3-liter, turbocharged, in-line 6-cylinder engine.

4 Modern Safety Features

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The X3 is designed to be the comfortable family line of SUVs from BMW. This means that safety is one of the most important development areas for the entire line. BMW included the very best in safety technology including a few driver’s aids as well.

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This includes lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree cameras, and distance control sensors at the front and rear of the car. The X3 also comes with automatic high beams and a Head Protection System to keep both the driver and passengers safe.

Related: Here's What Makes The BMW X3 The Best Reliable SUV From Europe

3 Performance Edition

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As mentioned above, there is an M Performance edition of the X3. While many BMW fans would rightfully state that it’s not a true M car, the M Performance line is slowly becoming its own sub-brand. The X3 M40i is a serious improvement over the standard X3 and includes a 382 HP engine.

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In addition to this, the X3 M40i includes a ton of design extras to make it stand out from the rest of the line. This includes a new front bumper, a wider overall stance, M Suspension, and an intelligent all-wheel-drive system for exceptional levels of grip.

2 The X3 M

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The X3 M is the high-performance edition of the X3 that was designed for performance. Engineered by BMW’s M Division, the X3 M comes with upgraded brakes, suspension, and a new engine that can effortlessly produce 473 HP.

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The X3 M can also produce around 442 lb-ft of torque, enough to accelerate the car from 0 to 60 in just 4.1 seconds. This makes it one of the fastest family SUVs that money can buy. The X3 M also comes with a number of convenience and safety features as standard. This includes blind-spot assist, auto stop-start, and adaptive cruise control to make the car even more practical for everyday use.

Related: Here's What We Know So Far About The 2022 BMW X3

1 The X3 M Competition

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If the X3 M is still not enough for you, BMW has created an additional performance package to extend the performance of the X3 M even further. The X3 M Competition comes with a tuned engine that can produce an extra 30 HP.

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The Competition model comes with a host of unique badging and exterior upgrades to make the SUV even more aggressive and powerful on the road. The X3 M Competition offers more performance, allowing the SUV to accelerate from 0 to 60 in just 3.7 seconds.