Classified amongst the best new SUVs and Crossovers of 2021, the 2021 BMW X3 is an amazing compact luxury SUV with refined features. It is manufactured by the giant German automaker BMW since 2003 and has indeed gone far with incredible improvement and amazing surprises for the satisfaction of the consumers. The 2021 BMW X3 really stands with the current best SUVs and crossovers like the Volvo XC60 with outstanding style, the KIA Sorento 2021, powerful with all-weather performance which is quite muscular as a midsize crossover, or the KIA Telluride 2021 with good towing, not forgetting the Porsche Cayenne which is a sport car by nature or the Chevrolet Suburban, the king of the road, the Chevrolet Tahoe 2021 large and attractive, the list quite long.
The 2021 BMW X3 Specs
It comes with a stylish cabin and sportier than the BMW X5 also classifies amongst the best SUVs of the year 2021. Since the introduction of the modified design in 2018, this compact SUV has let everyone speechless. The current X3 has powerful engine, more upscale cabin, larger vents. The rear-wheel is standard compare to the all-wheel drive which is optional and more stable. The overall interior is really impressive, its 5 seating spaces and the cargo are great. It is about 28.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 62.5 cubic feet with the seat folder which makes it more available cargo room compare to other luxury SUVs. A power liftgate is also available in this model. Another amazing feature is the 10-way power-adjustable front seat with adjustable side bolsters easing the way to a comfortable position.
The BMW X3 performance
The performance of the 2021 BMW X3 is surely attributed to its 2.0l turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that generates 248 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The X3 also displays a good fuel economy with an EPA-rated of 25/29mpg city/highway with RWD, and 23/29mpg with AWD. Despite these amazing features, the BMW X3 has less horsepower, less seating compare to the BMW X5, meanwhile if you are interested by more space, the X5 could be a better choice.
Infotainment and connectivity
The 2021 BMW X3 has great technology features; from the Android Auto to the standard 8.8-inch infotainment touchscreen it’s up to performance. It has as well an incorporated GPS maps, two USB port, the Apple CarPlay present in most of the new SUVs model, a built-in hard drive. A standard 12-speaker audio system is another sparkling feature for the high tech connectivity. Some of the features could be present depending on the trim level. Meanwhile the BMW X3 has four trim levels including the BMW X3 Sdrive30i, BM X3 M40i, BMW X3 M and the BMW X3 XDrive30e.
The 2021 BMW X3 safety features
The safety aspect of the 2021 BMW X3 is predominantly the presence of the standard driver-assist suite with LED projector headlights. Other expanded features included the Forward Collision Warning with Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, the Rear Cross-Traffic and Blind-spot Monitoring. Some important features like the Adaptive Cruise Control for lane assist is optional in the different Trims. The last but not the least is the active headrests, seatbelt pre-tensioners and airbags which all could be deploy for an amazing safe drive.
2021 BMW X3 M40i
An important fact about Cars could be the trim level which somehow guide you on the model and the interesting features you might require in your car. The 2021 BMW X3 offers in this case different trims just as mentioned above. The highest trim level is the 2021 BMW X3 M40i model with a starting price of about $56,600, it has a twin turbo premium unleaded 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine producing 382 horsepower with an All-Wheel Drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission, the EPA fuel economy is about 23mp.
2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e
The second on the list is the 2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-In Hybrid equipped with an Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric 2.0liter 4cylinder engine with a total of 288 horsepower and 310lb-ft of Torque. It is all-Wheel Drive model as well with a starting price of $49,600.
The 2021 BMW X3 xDrive30i
At the third position you have the X3 xDrive30i coming this year with an ALL-Wheel Drive as a new feature, combine to a hill descent control. While the engine is a 2.0liter 4cylinder couple to the standard 248 horsepower and 258lb-ft of torque. The starting price for this model is about $45,000.
The 2021 BMW X3 sDrive30i
The base model is the 2021 X3 sDrive30i, it is a Rear-Wheel Drive vehicle equipped with a 2.0liter Twin power turbo Inline 4-cylinder engine pumping 248horsepower. Some safety features like the lane departure warning and the blind spot monitoring are new options here. The price of this trim starts by $43,000.
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