2025 BMW X3
2025 BMW X3
The 2025 BMW X3 arrives as the fourth generation of BMW's widely successful premium midsize Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). This latest iteration enhances the model's reputation for combining everyday practicality with dynamic driving performance. With a fresh exterior design, a more luxurious interior featuring the BMW Curved Display and iDrive 9, and new powertrains equipped with 48V mild hybrid technology, the X3 continues to evolve, offering more efficiency, personalization, and advanced digital options. The global market launch is set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking another chapter in the X3's legacy of innovation and excellence.
What’s new on the 2025 BMW X3?
Exterior
The 2025 BMW X3 introduces a bold new design language that emphasizes its athletic proportions and powerful presence. The vehicle is now 34 mm longer, 29 mm wider, and 16 mm lower than its predecessor, giving it a more imposing stance on the road. The upright front end is dominated by a large BMW kidney grille, which has been redesigned with a fresh internal structure featuring vertically and diagonally arranged bars. The grille, available with contour lighting on certain models, enhances the X3’s commanding appearance. The LED headlights, which now integrate L-shaped, overlapping light sources for the daytime running lights, side markers, and turn indicators, further contribute to the modern and assertive look. Optional Full LED Headlights with cornering lights and blue accents add an extra touch of sophistication.
The side profile of the new X3 is characterized by bold side skirts and a roofline that extends deeply into the rear, creating a dynamic silhouette. Prominent wheel arches emphasize the vehicle's width, especially at the rear, where the flush-mounted rear window is complemented by a long roof spoiler and side air deflectors. The rear design is modernized with a fresh interpretation of the T-shaped tail light graphic, featuring a satin-finished horizontal bar with integrated turn signals. For customization, the X3 offers a wide range of paint finishes, including a new Dune Grey metallic and over fifteen BMW Individual colors for a more personalized exterior. Standard 19-inch alloy wheels on the X3 30 xDrive can be upgraded to 20-inch or 21-inch wheels, while the M Sport Package introduces additional dynamic features like 20-inch M alloy wheels, M Sport brakes, and aerodynamic enhancements.
Interior
Inside the 2025 BMW X3, the focus is on blending sporty sophistication with spacious versatility. The cabin’s design is anchored by the BMW Curved Display, which integrates seamlessly with the latest iDrive 9 system, providing a modern and intuitive interface. The flat-bottomed steering wheel and the new gear selector toggle add to the vehicle's sporty ambiance, while model-specific light elements in contrasting colors accentuate the premium feel. These light elements are strategically placed around function buttons and ventilation controls, enhancing both the aesthetics and functionality of the interior.
The X3 offers generous interior space, with the ability to expand the luggage capacity from 570 liters to 1,700 liters by folding the rear seats. This versatility is complemented by practical features like a trailer hitch, available as an option, which allows the vehicle to tow up to 2,200 kg depending on the variant. The standard electrically adjustable and heated sport seats are upholstered in Veganza, available in three different colors, while options include Merino Leather and an M-specific Veganza/Alcantara combination for the X3 M50 xDrive. A new interior option includes a woven fabric made from recycled polyester, covering the dashboard and upper doors, offering a sustainable and premium texture for the first time in a BMW model.
Features
Powertrain
The 2025 BMW X3 introduces significant enhancements in both its 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engine variants, emphasizing performance, efficiency, and responsiveness. The X3 M50 xDrive is powered by a 3.0-litre inline 6-cylinder engine that has been extensively updated with BMW’s Efficient Dynamics Next technology package. This includes advanced features like the Miller combustion cycle, redesigned intake ports, and an optimized turbocharging system, resulting in a total output of 393 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque. The 48V mild hybrid system, integrated with the engine, provides instantaneous throttle response and improved efficiency. The hybrid system’s starter generator helps to smooth power delivery and reduce fuel consumption, while the M-specific exhaust system with quad tailpipes delivers a distinctive and sporty sound.
For the X3 30 xDrive, the 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine also benefits from the latest technological advancements, including the Miller cycle and a new dual injection system that optimizes fuel delivery for better performance and efficiency. This engine produces 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, enabling the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. The 48V mild hybrid system enhances this powertrain as well, contributing to both performance and fuel economy by providing additional electrical assistance during acceleration and by reducing the load on the engine during cruising.
Technology
The 2025 BMW X3 is packed with advanced technology designed to improve both the driving experience and in-car comfort. The new BMW iDrive 9 system, based on BMW Operating System 9, offers a more intuitive and customizable user experience through its large touchscreen display. The system supports a wide range of digital services, from real-time navigation updates with BMW Maps to video streaming and in-car gaming through the BMW Digital Premium package. The BMW Curved Display, combined with the optional BMW Head-Up Display, ensures that important driving information is always within the driver’s field of vision, reducing distractions and enhancing safety.
The X3 also offers a comprehensive suite of driver assistance systems, including standard features like Forward Collision Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assistant, and Speed Limit Info. The Parking Assistant, now standard, includes the Backup Assistant and a Rear View Camera, making parking in tight spaces easier. For those seeking even more advanced features, the optional Parking Assistant Professional adds capabilities like remote parking control via the My BMW App and the BMW Manoeuvre Assistant, which can store and execute complex parking maneuvers automatically. The Driving Assistant Professional, available as an option, extends the functionality of these systems with features like Lane Keeping Assistant with Side Collision Protection and Traffic Jam Assistant for hands-free driving in congested traffic.
New Versions
The all-new 2025 BMW X3 continues the evolution of BMW’s midsize SAV, introducing new model designations and dropping the traditional "i" suffix in favor of a simpler naming convention. The X3 30 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive now reflect the model's focus on advanced powertrains and dynamic driving characteristics. These new versions maintain the X3’s legacy of blending performance, luxury, and practicality while introducing the latest in digital and automotive technology.
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2025 BMW X3
The 2025 BMW X3 is already available at BMW dealerships across Canada.
The 2025 BMW X3 will be available with a starting price of $58,900 CAD for the X3 30 xDrive and $74,900 CAD for the X3 M50 xDrive. These prices reflect the vehicle’s advanced technology, enhanced performance, and premium features, positioning the X3 as a strong contender in the competitive midsize luxury SAV market.
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