BMW India has launched a new top spec variant of the X3 SUV – the petrol-powered 30 xDrive M Sport Pro – priced at Rs 74.5 lakh. The X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro offers a stronger petrol engine and some cosmetic enhancements over the standard variants. It also allows the X3 to better compete with its primary rivals: the Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5, Lexus NX, and the Volvo XC60.
- X3 30 xDrive gets 258hp, 400Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine
- Exterior additions include larger alloys, new colour option, red brake calipers, and more
- Interior uses more premium Veganza leatherette and retains features list from lower variants
Here’s the updated price list for the entire BMW X3 line-up:
BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro engine and gearbox
Uprated 2.0-litre turbo-petrol motor.
Under the bonnet, the 30 xDrive M Sport Pro offers the same 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine as the base X3 20 xDrive variant, but in a stronger state of tune – 258hp and 400Nm. That’s 68hp and 90Nm more than the 20 xDrive, and is identical to the output of the GLC 300.
The 48V mild-hybrid system, 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox and AWD layout have been retained from the X3 20 xDrive. In our BMW X3 30 xDrive review, we recorded a 0-100kph time of 6.11 seconds as part of preliminary testing, outperforming the 20 xDrive by over 1.5 seconds.
BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro exterior and interior
Core design remains unchanged, but gets racier cosmetic changes.
To reflect its improved performance credentials, the X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro is equipped with a host of sportier visual upgrades, including smoked headlights and tail-lamps, gloss black exterior trim instead of chrome, M badging on the fenders, larger 20-inch alloy wheels, red brake calipers and a new Brooklyn Grey colour option.
More premium materials used inside.
The most notable change in the 30 xDrive’s cabin is the usage of ‘Veganza’ leatherette on the dashboard and door liners, instead of the less premium recycled polyester in lower X3 variants. It also sports M logo projection from the puddle lamps, M stripes stitched into the seat belts and metal sill plates.
X3 30 xDrive features list.
As far as creature comforts go, the X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro is matched with the lower variants, packing in a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, a fixed panoramic glass roof, a 15-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a 360-degree camera, a head-up display, a powered tailgate, ambient lighting, ADAS, ventilated and powered front seats, 3-zone climate control, rear sunblinds, 8 airbags, and more.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
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