BMW has revealed all the specifications of the new X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro, for which the pre-bookings have now commenced. It is offered with a 258hp 2-litre turbo-petrol engine, making it the most powerful X3 variant in India.
- X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro gets bigger 20-inch rims and debuts Brooklyn Grey paint option
- It also offers a couple of distinct exterior design elements
- Features are the same, including dual screens and 3-zone climate control
BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro powertrain option
New 258hp turbo-petrol engine does a 0-100kph run in 6.3 seconds
The X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro features a 2-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with a 48V mild hybrid assist, which produces 258hp and 400Nm. The engine is mated with an 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission that sends power to all the wheels (AWD). The brand says it is capable of a 0-100kph dash in 6.3 seconds, making it the most powerful X3 version in India. It has a claimed fuel efficiency of 14.61kpl.
The BMW X3 is also available in lower-spec 20 xDrive (190hp, 310Nm) and 20d xDrive (197hp, 400Nm) variants, which have a claimed 0-100kph time of 7.8 seconds and 7.7 seconds, respectively.
BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro: Exterior design
Gets distinct M Sport Professional exterior design elements
The new 30 XDrive variant of the BMW X3 comes with an M Sport Professional pack, which renders it with a few distinct exterior design elements. These include a gloss-black grille and red M Sport brake calipers. The illuminated grille surround, M badges on the front fenders, illuminated door sills and M-specific pedals are, however, the same as the xDrive 20 and xDrive 20d variants.
Other than this, it comes with an all-LED lighting setup and 20-inch alloy wheels, which are a size up compared to the other variants that feature 19-inch rims. Naturally, the dimensions of this new variant are the same as those of the other variants.
The new 30 xDrive M Sport Pro is also available in a new Brooklyn Grey exterior colour option, in addition to the existing Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Tanzanite Blue and Dune Grey shades.
BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro: Interior and features
Gets the same convenience and safety features as the other variants
Inside, it gets the same dashboard layout as the xDrive 20 variants, with dual digital screens, a flat-bottom 3-spoke steering wheel and sport seats for the front passengers. Features are also the same, including a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, a 14.9-inch infotainment system, a head-up display (HUD), a 3-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof and a wireless phone charger. It also gets a 15-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, powered and ventilated front seats with memory function for the driver’s seat and a powered tailgate.
On the safety front, it is equipped with a 360-degree camera, a tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS), ADAS and an electronic parking brake with auto hold.
The BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro launch is slated for February 16, 2026. Expected to be priced slightly higher than the 20 xDrive (Rs 72.10 lakh) and 20d xDrive (Rs 73.20 lakh) variants, it will rival the Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.
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