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{{Short description|Compact luxury crossover SUV}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = BMW X3
| image = BMW G45 20 IMG 3794.jpg
| manufacturer = [[BMW]]
| production = 2003–present
| class = [[Compact luxury crossover SUV]] ([[D-segment|D]])
| body_style = 5-door [[SUV]]
| caption = BMW X3 (G45)
}}

The '''BMW X3''' is a [[Compact crossover SUV#Luxury vehicles|compact luxury crossover SUV]] manufactured by [[BMW]] since 2003, based on the BMW 3 Series platform. BMW markets the car as a ''Sports Activity Vehicle'', the company's proprietary descriptor for its X-line luxury vehicles.

The first-generation X3 was designed by BMW in conjunction with [[Magna Steyr]] of [[Graz]], Austria—who also manufactured all X3s under contract to BMW. BMW manufactured the second-generation X3 at their [[BMW US Manufacturing Company|Spartanburg plant]] in [[South Carolina]], United States. Starting with the third generation, BMW South Africa's Rosslyn plant began production of the X3, alongside the Spartanburg plant, after the facility underwent a major upgrade to prepare for the X3 production, replacing the long-running 3 Series production in the plant. About 76,000 units will be manufactured there annually.<ref>{{cite web|title=SA-built BMW X3's ready for export to Europe|url=https://www.wheels24.co.za/News/Industry_News/local-is-lekker-sa-built-bmw-x3s-ready-for-export-to-europe-20180507|website=Wheels24|publisher=News24}}</ref>

The car was the first mid-size, premium SUV on the market.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BMW X3 review|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/x3|access-date=21 March 2021|website=Auto Express|language=en}}</ref> In 2008, BMW started competing with the [[Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class]] (renamed [[Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class|GLC-Class]] since 2016), and numerous other SUVs in this segment. The X3 is smaller than the [[BMW X5|X5]] and [[BMW X6|X6]], and bigger than the [[BMW X1|X1]] and the [[BMW X2|X2]].

The [[Battery electric vehicle|battery electric]] model is sold as the [[BMW iX3 (G08)|BMW iX3]].

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== {{anchor|E83}} First generation (E83; 2003) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = 2010 BMW X3 SE xDrive20d - 1995cc 2.0 (176PS) Diesel - Montego Blue - 05-2024, Front.jpg
| model_code = E83
| production = August 2003 – August&nbsp;2010<ref>{{cite web | last = Snyder | first = Jesse | date = 6 October 2003 | url = http://www.autonews.com/article/20031006/SUB/310060703/independent-business-units-key-to-success-ceo-says | title = Independent business units key to success, CEO says | publisher = [[Automotive News]] | access-date = 13 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release | url = https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/canada/pressDetail.html?title=the-new-bmw-x3-new-generation-replaces-the-previous&outputChannelId=21&id=T0084146EN | title = The new BMW X3: New generation replaces the previous. | publisher = BMW | date = 1 September 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160113043050/https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/canada/pressDetail.html?title=the-new-bmw-x3-new-generation-replaces-the-previous&outputChannelId=21&id=T0084146EN | archive-date = 13 January 2016 | url-status = live}}</ref>
| assembly = {{Unbulleted list
  | Austria: [[Graz]] ([[Magna Steyr]])
  | Thailand: [[Rayong]] ([[BMW Manufacturing (Thailand)|BMW Thailand]])<ref>{{cite web |title=BMW X3 to be assembled in Thailand for local market as of 2006 |url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/canada/article/detail/T0025686EN/bmw-x3-to-be-assembled-in-thailand-for-local-market-as-of-2006?language=en |website=press.bmwgroup.com |access-date=7 January 2019}}</ref>
  | Egypt: [[6th of October City]] ([[Bavarian Auto Group|BAG]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bag-eg.com/AboutUs.aspx |title=Bavarian Auto Group |publisher=Bag-eg.com |date=9 April 2010 |access-date=3 October 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100914211634/http://www.bag-eg.com/AboutUs.aspx| archive-date= 14 September 2010| url-status= live}}</ref>
  | Russia: [[Kaliningrad]] ([[Avtotor]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.avtotor.ru/bmw/ |title=Группа компаний Автотор :: Автомобили BMW |publisher=Avtotor.ru |access-date=3 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030608051801/http://www.avtotor.ru/bmw/ |archive-date=8 June 2003 }}</ref>
}}
| layout = [[Longitudinal engine|Longitudinally mounted]], [[Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout|front engine]], [[four-wheel drive]]
| related = [[BMW 3 Series (E46)]]
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
  | 2.0&nbsp;L ''[[BMW N46|N46]]'' [[Inline-four engine|I4]]
  | 2.5&nbsp;L ''[[BMW M54|M54]]'' / ''[[BMW N52|N52]]'' [[Straight-six engine|I6]]
  | 3.0&nbsp;L ''M54'' / ''N52'' I6
  | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:'''
  | 2.0&nbsp;L ''[[BMW M47|M47]]'' / ''[[BMW N47|N47]]'' I4
  | 3.0&nbsp;L ''[[BMW M57|M57]]'' I6
}}
| transmission = 6-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]] and [[manual transmission|manual]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|2795|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4564-4570|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1855|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1673-1675|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| designer = Pascal Tanghe,<ref>{{cite web |title=Bmws Designers |url=https://bmwism.com/bmws-designers/ |website=bmwism.com |date=26 November 2020 |access-date=19 September 2022}}</ref> Geoff Velasco<ref>{{cite web |title=Heroes and Villains: BMW Design (Part Two) |url=https://driventowrite.com/2021/05/10/heroes-and-villains-bmw-design-part-two-e65-7-series-e83-x3-e90-3-series-e84-x1-f07-5gt-f34-3gt-g05-x5-g07-x7-g15-8-series-g22-4-series-ix-ev/ |website=driventowrite.com |date=10 May 2021 |first=Daniel |last=O'Callaghan |access-date=6 December 2024}}</ref>
| model_years = 2004–2010
}}

The first-generation BMW X3, internally designated as the ''E83'', was produced from 2003 to 2010 and based on the [[BMW 3 Series]] platform. The E83 was designed by BMW in conjunction with [[Magna Steyr]] of [[Graz]], Austria who also manufactured all first-generation X3s under contract to BMW.

[[File:BMW X3 06 int.JPG|thumb|left|Interior]]

As a precursor to the X3, in 2003 BMW presented the ''xActivity'' [[concept vehicle]] at the [[Detroit Auto Show]] featuring the 3 Series platform and a [[convertible#Variations|fixed-profile convertible]] body style with reinforced longitudinal rails connect the [[A-pillar]]s to the rear of the car on both sides, eliminating B- or C-pillars.

The X3 premiered in September 2003 at the [[Frankfurt Motor Show|Frankfurt Auto Show (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung)]], sharing its rear suspension with the E46 330xi and using an automatic four-wheel drive system marketed as ''xDrive''. All X3 models feature [[BMW xDrive|BMW's all-wheel drive system]], with a default 40:60 torque split between the front and rear axles and the ability to direct all torque to either axle. The system used an electronically controlled multiple-plate clutch to enable infinitely adjustable, fully variable distribution of torque from front to rear with the capability of up to 100 per cent of engine torque going to either axle. BMW markets the crossover as a ''Sports Activity Vehicle'', the company's descriptor for its X-line of vehicles.

The X3 was conceived to combine the agility of a compact model with the driving experience of the company's X5. The X3 featured an upright, high [[H-point]] seating configuration, marketed as "command seating". Styling exhibited interacting concave and convex surfacing, characteristic for the company at the time along with a reinterpreted [[Hofmeister kink]].

BMW upgraded the model in 2005 and [[Facelift (automotive)|facelifted]] the model in 2007, with revised body bumpers, engine, interior trim, and suspension.

The X3 ''3.0i'' won the [[Canadian Car of the Year]] ''Best Sports Utility Vehicle'' award for 2005. The X3 was initially criticised for its harsh ride, austere interior, lack of off-road capability and high price.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hanley |first=Mike |url=http://www.cars.com/bmw/x3/2011/expert-reviews/?revid=57086 |title=2011 BMW X3 Review |publisher=Cars.com |date=15 April 2011 |access-date=1 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923200643/http://www.cars.com/bmw/x3/2011/expert-reviews/?revid=57086 |archive-date=23 September 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

U.S-spec X3 models were well-equipped, with standard equipment such as: the BMW Business A/M-F/M-CD radio (with optional dealer-activated Bluetooth functionality for wireless phones), an eight-speaker premium audio system, leatherette-trimmed seating surfaces, dual power front bucket seats, aluminium interior trim accents, keyless entry, and seventeen-inch (17") aluminium-alloy wheels. Optional equipment included a ten-speaker premium audio system with Digital Sound Processing (DSP), Sirius Satellite Radio, a dashboard-mounted colour GPS navigational system that replaced the upper dashboard storage compartment and contained a modified version of BMW's "iDrive" multimedia system, eighteen-inch (and later nineteen-inch) aluminium-alloy wheels, Nevada leather-trimmed seating surfaces, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a security system, BMW Assist, a panoramic dual-pane moonroof, Xenon front headlamps with adaptive front headlamps, and sport front bucket seats.

=== 2003–2006 ===
* [[Bluetooth]] could actually be ordered straight from the factory (part of the Premium Package) and functioned without dealer intervention. (Although the BMW X3 was originally offered and promised with Bluetooth support in 2004, none of the cars that shipped from the factory actually had it installed. Few were able to get it to work with servicing from their dealer.)
* The interior was upgraded with more consistent plastic panels. Also instead of having grey carpeting which was present on all 2004 X3s, the 2005 X3 came with carpeting that matched the leather ordered (with the exception of the Terracotta interior with black carpeting).
* Slightly softer suspension.
* Front fenders are one-piece, as opposed to the two-piece found on 2004 models.
* A 2.0d engine became available in 2005 for some markets – joining the 2.5i and 3.0i engines (found stateside) as well as the 3.0d engine sold elsewhere in the world.
* An 'Open-Door' indicator was added on the 2004 models.

=== 2006–2010 ===
For 2006, the U.S.-spec X3 lost its 2.5L [[BMW M54|M54]] inline [[Straight-six engine|6-cylinder]] engine for the '''2.5i''' model. The only model available from 2006 onwards for the U.S.-spec X3 was the 3.0L [[BMW M54|M54]] inline 6-cylinder engine (later, the [[BMW N52|N52]] inline 6-cylinder engine) and the '''3.0i''' model (later, '''3.0Si''' or '''xDrive30i'''). This further increased the X3's base price.

In September 2006, the E83 received a [[facelift (automotive)|facelift]] with revised headlights, grille, front bumper, tail lights, rear bumper, and interior.

For the 2007 model year, the US market X3 was powered by the [[BMW N52|N52]] inline 6-cylinder engine that debuted on the 2006 E90 3 Series. Internationally, the X3 received smaller engines including the 4-cylinder petrol and diesel options. In Europe, the range started with a 2.0-litre [[Straight-4|4-cylinder]] petrol, a 4cyl. turbo diesel and continues with 6-cylinder turbo & [[Twin-turbo|bi-turbo diesels]]. The largest diesel offered was the sport diesel with {{convert|210|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}.

U.S. market 2006 X3's were equipped with a version of the 'M' technik body kit with unpainted door sills and wheel arches. U.S. spec Sport Package 2006 X3's received the full 'M' body kit (with painted front, side and rear plastic) available internationally as a factory accessory. 2.5i was removed for sale from the U.S. and [[Adaptive headlamp]]s and a panoramic sunroof were made available, as well as upgraded dashboard components and leather seating.

Since September 2008, the Edition Exclusive and Edition lifestyle were available. The M-Sport Package was replaced in March 2009 by the Sport Limited Edition.

'''Pre-facelift styling'''
<gallery widths="200" perrow="4">
File:BMW X3 (E83) Facelift front 20100926.jpg|Front
File:BMW X3 (E83) Facelift rear 20100926.jpg|Rear
</gallery>

'''Post-facelift styling'''
<gallery widths="200" perrow="4">
File:2006-2008 BMW X3 (E83) 2.5si wagon (2011-10-25) 01.jpg|Front (2.5si)
File:2006-2008 BMW X3 (E83) 2.5si wagon (2011-10-25) 02.jpg|Rear (2.5si)
</gallery>

=== Engines ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Petrol engines
|-
! Model !! Years !! Engine !! Power !! Torque !! 0–100&nbsp;km/h<br /> (0–62&nbsp;mph) !! Top speed
|-
| 2.0i,
xDrive20i
| 2005–2010 || 2.0 L ''[[BMW N46#N46B20|N46]]'' <br /> straight-4 || {{convert|110|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} <br /> at 6200 rpm || {{convert|200|Nm|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 3750 rpm || 11.5 s ||{{convert|198|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
| 2.5i || 2004–2006 || 2.5 L ''[[BMW M54#M54B25|M54]]'' <br /> straight-6|| {{convert|141|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} <br /> at 6000 rpm || {{convert|245|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} <br /> at 3500 rpm || 8.9 s ([[manual transmission|MT]]) /<br /> 9.8 s ([[automatic transmission|AT]]) ||{{convert|208|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
| 2.5si,<br /> xDrive25i || 2006–2010 || 2.5 L ''[[BMW N52#N52B25|N52]]'' <br /> straight-6 || {{convert|160|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} <br /> at 6500 rpm || {{convert|250|Nm|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 2750–4250 rpm || 8.5 s (MT) /<br /> 8.9 s (AT)|| {{convert|221|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (MT) /<br /> {{convert|220|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (AT)
|-
| 3.0i || 2004–2006 || 3.0 L ''[[BMW M54#M54B30|M54]]'' <br /> straight-6 || {{convert|170|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} <br /> at 5900 rpm || {{convert|300|Nm|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 3500 rpm || 7.8 s (MT) /<br /> 8.1 s (AT) || {{convert|224|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (MT) /<br /> {{convert|210|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (AT)
|-
| 3.0si,<br /> xDrive30i &nbsp; || 2006–2010 || 3.0 L ''[[BMW N52#N52B30|N52]]'' <br /> straight-6 || {{convert|200|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} <br /> at 6650 rpm || {{convert|315|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} <br /> at 2750 rpm || 7.2 s (MT) /<br /> 7.5 s (AT) || {{convert|232|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (AT) / <br /> {{convert|228|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (MT)
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Diesel engines
|-
! Model !! Years !! Engine-<br /> [[turbocharger|turbo]] !! Power !! Torque !! 0–100&nbsp;km/h<br /> (0–62&nbsp;mph) !! Top speed
|-
|xDrive18d || 2009–2010 || 2.0 L ''[[BMW N47#N47D20|N47]]'' <br /> straight-4 || {{convert|110|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} <br /> at 4000 rpm || {{convert|350|Nm|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1750 rpm || 10.3 s || {{convert|195|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |2.0d,<br /> xDrive20d || 2005–2007 || 2.0 L ''[[BMW M47#M47TUD20|M47]]'' <br /> straight-4 || {{convert|110|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} <br /> at 4000 rpm || {{convert|330|Nm|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 2000 rpm || 10.2 s ||{{convert|198|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|2007–2010 || 2.0 L ''[[BMW N47#N47D20|N47]]'' <br /> straight-4 || {{convert|130|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} <br /> at 4000 rpm ||{{convert|350|Nm|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1750–3000 rpm || 8.9 s (MT) /<br /> 9.2 s (AT) ||{{convert|206|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (MT) / <br /> {{convert|205|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (AT)
|-
| rowspan="2" |3.0d,<br /> xDrive30d || 2003–2004 || 3.0 L ''[[BMW M57#M57TUD30|M57]]'' <br /> straight-6 || {{convert|150|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} <br /> at 4000 rpm || {{convert|410|Nm|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1500–3250 rpm || 7.9 s (MT) /<br /> 8.2 s (AT) || {{convert|218|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (MT) /<br /> {{convert|215|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (AT)
|-
|2004–2010 || 3.0 L ''[[BMW M57#M57TU2D30|M57]]'' <br /> straight-6 || {{convert|160|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} <br /> at 4000 rpm || {{convert|500|Nm|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1750–2750 rpm || 7.4 s (MT) /<br /> 7.7 s (AT) ||{{convert|210|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
| 3.0sd,<br /> xDrive35d || 2006–2010 || 3.0 L ''[[BMW M57#M57TU2D30|M57]]'' <br /> straight-6 || {{convert|210|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} <br /> at 4400 rpm || {{convert|580|Nm|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1750–2250 rpm || 6.4 s ||{{convert|240|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|}

=== Cross Country ===
[[File:Jutta Kleinschmidt Dakar2007.jpg|thumb|X3 CC in the 2007 [[Dakar Rally]]]]

The X3 Cross Country, also known as the X3 CC is an X3 prepared for [[rally raid]] competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crash.net/motorsport/wrc/news/166780-0/pwrc_al-attiyah_wins_baja_espana.html |title=PWRC: Al-Attiyah wins Baja Espana |publisher=Crash.Net |date=25 July 2008 |access-date=2 April 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bmwheaven.com/index.php/articles-and-reviews-mainmenu-3/motorsport-news/57-171 |title=The BMW Knowledge Base – Three X-raid BMW X3 CC for the Dakar 2006 |publisher=BMW Heaven |date=3 November 2005 |access-date=18 April 2011 |archive-date=23 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023053020/http://www.bmwheaven.com/index.php/articles-and-reviews-mainmenu-3/motorsport-news/57-171 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It features a 2.9-litre [[inline-6]] (debore and destroked [[BMW M57|M57TU2D30]] engine from 3.0 litre to 2.9-litre), twin turbocharged diesel engine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.x-raid.de/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070421002058/http://www.x-raid.de/index.php?id=26|url-status=dead|title=Home|archivedate=21 April 2007|website=X-raid Team}}</ref>
=== Safety ===
==== ANCAP ====
{{ANCAP
|overall_stars=4
|year=2008
|reference_code=f38c3f
|description=BMW X3 all variants
|frontal_offset=11.77/16
|side_impact=15/16
|pole=1/2
|seat_belt_reminders=0/3
|whiplash_protection=Not Assessed
|pedestrian_protection=Poor
|electronic_stability_control=Standard
}}

==== Euro NCAP ====
{| class="wikitable"
|+[[Euro NCAP]] scores (2008 BMW X3)<ref>{{cite web |title=Ergebnisse des BMW E83 beim Euro NCAP-Crashtest |trans-title=Results of the BMW E83 in the Euro NCAP crash test |url=http://www.euroncap.com/tests/bmw_x3/311.aspx |access-date=15 July 2009 |language=de}}</ref>
|Adult Occupant:
|{{rating|4|5}}
|-
|Child Occupant:
|{{rating|4|5}}
|-
|Pedestrian:
|{{rating|1|4}}
|}

==== IIHS ====
{| class="wikitable"
|+[[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety|IIHS]] scores (2004 model year)<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 BMW X3 4-door SUV |url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/BMW/x3-4-door-suv/2004 |access-date=2025-06-08 |website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety |language=en}}</ref>
|Moderate overlap front (original test)
| style="color:white;background:green" |Good
|-
|Head restraints and seats
| style="color:black;background:red" |Poor
|}
{{Clear}}

== {{anchor|F25}} Second generation (F25; 2010) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| image = 2012 BMW X3 (F25) xDrive30d wagon (2018-11-22) 01.jpg
| model_code = F25
| production = September 2010 – August&nbsp;2017
| designer = Erik Goplen (2006)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Oagana |first1=Alex |title=Exclusive Interview with BMW X3 (F25) Designer Erik Goplen |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/exclusive-interview-with-bmw-x3-f25-designer-erik-goplen-25184.html |website=autoevolution |access-date=10 February 2019 |language=en |date=9 October 2010}}</ref>
| layout = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] (''[[sDrive]]'')
  | [[Front-engine, four-wheel-drive]] (''[[BMW xDrive|xDrive]]'')
}}
| platform = BMW L7<ref>{{cite web|url=https://autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com/_assets/sampledownloads/ihs-supplierbusiness-supplyingbmw-2015edition-sample_1449059976.pdf|title= Supplying the BMW Group|website=ihsmarkit.com|access-date=16 February 2024}}</ref>
| related = {{ubl 
    | [[BMW X4 (F26)]]
  }}
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
  | United States: [[Greer, South Carolina]] ([[BMW in the United States#Spartanburg manufacturing plant|Plant Spartanburg]])
  | India: [[Chennai]] ([[BMW India]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bsmotoring.com/storypage.php?autono=3921 |title=BMW launches new X3 at Rs 41.2 lakh |publisher=Bsmotoring.com |date=25 August 2011 |access-date=14 January 2012 |archive-date=20 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320195309/http://bsmotoring.com/storypage.php?autono=3921 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
  | Thailand: [[Rayong]] ([[BMW Manufacturing (Thailand)|BMW Thailand]])<ref name="BGMT 15 years pattayamail.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.pattayamail.com/features/bmw-group-manufacturing-thailand-announces-11-billion-baht-rayong-plant-expansion-51081 |title=BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand announces 1.1 billion baht Rayong plant expansion |publisher=pattayamail.com |date=9 September 2015 |access-date=3 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103142946/http://www.pattayamail.com/features/bmw-group-manufacturing-thailand-announces-11-billion-baht-rayong-plant-expansion-51081 |archive-date=3 January 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="BGMT 10k exports paultan.org">{{cite web|author=Gerard Lye |url=http://paultan.org/2016/04/15/bmw-thailand-aims-to-export-10000-cars-this-year/ |title=BMW Thailand aims to export 10,000 cars this year |publisher=Driven Communications |date=15 April 2016 |access-date=3 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103143556/http://paultan.org/2016/04/15/bmw-thailand-aims-to-export-10000-cars-this-year/ |archive-date=3 January 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
  | Malaysia: [[Kulim, Kedah]] ([[Inokom]])
  | Indonesia: [[Jakarta]] ([[Astra International|Gaya Motor]])<ref>{{cite web|title=BMW Celebrates 50.000 Units Assembled in Indonesia|url=http://indonesien.ahk.de/news/detail-news/artikel/bmw-celebrates-50000-units-assembled-in-indonesia/?cHash=fe16905b7db285fb1f3c864c20d4a51c|website=indonesien.ahk.de|access-date=10 September 2017|language=de|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910221317/http://indonesien.ahk.de/news/detail-news/artikel/bmw-celebrates-50000-units-assembled-in-indonesia/?cHash=fe16905b7db285fb1f3c864c20d4a51c|archive-date=10 September 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
  | Russia: [[Kaliningrad]] ([[Avtotor]])
  | Egypt: [[6th of October City]] ([[Bavarian Auto Group|BAG]])<ref name="alborsanews.com">{{cite web|title="بى إم دبليو" تطرح سيارتى x4 وx6 تصنيع محلى بسعر يقل 30% عن المستورد – جريدة البورصة|url=https://www.alborsanews.com/2016/05/18/844542|website=جريدة البورصة|access-date=16 May 2018|language=ar-AR|date=18 May 2016}}</ref>
}}
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:
  | 2.0&nbsp;L ''[[BMW N20|N20]]'' [[Inline-four engine|I4]]
  | 3.0&nbsp;L ''[[BMW N52|N52]]'' / ''[[BMW N55|N55]]'' [[Straight-six engine|I6]]
  | [[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:
  | 2.0&nbsp;L ''[[BMW N47|N47]]'' / ''[[BMW B47|B47]]'' I4
  | 3.0&nbsp;L ''[[BMW N57|N57]]'' I6
}}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 6-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]
  | 8-speed [[ZF 8HP transmission|''ZF 8HP'' automatic]]
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2810|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4652|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1884|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1713|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| model_years = 2011–2017
}}
[[File:2017 BMW X3 xDrive35d M Sport Automatic Interior.jpg|thumb|left|Interior]]

The F25 is the second generation of BMW X3. The vehicle was unveiled in 2010 at the [[2010 Paris Motor Show]].<ref>{{cite news|date=21 September 2010|title=Paris Preview: 2011 BMW X3 to feature start-stop tech, 8-speed auto|language=en|work=Autoblog|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/21/paris-preview-2011-bmw-x3-to-feature-start-stop-tech-8-speed-a/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=14 July 2010|title=New BMW X3 revealed|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/251396/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100716231007/http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/251396/|archive-date=16 July 2010|access-date=20 July 2010|work=Autocar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-09-30 |title=Paris 2010: BMW X3 is new yet familiar |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/30/paris-2010-bmw-x3-is-new-yet-familiar/ |website=Autoblog}}</ref> For this generation, production moved from [[Magna Steyr]] in Austria to at [[BMW US Manufacturing Company|BMW's United States plant]] in [[Greer, South Carolina]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.automobile.com/next-x3-to-be-built-in-usa-plus-ongoing-plans-for-magna-and-bmw.html |title=Next X3 to be Built in the USA plus Ongoing Plans for Magna and BMW |publisher=Automobile.com |access-date=2 April 2010}}</ref> Production started on 1 September 2010,<ref>{{cite web|title=The new BMW X3: New generation replaces the previous.|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/pressDetail.html?title=the-new-bmw-x3-new-generation-replaces-the-previous&outputChannelId=6&id=T0083998EN&left_menu_item=node__4241|website=press.bmwgroup.com}}</ref> and ended in August 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Model selection – X3 F25 (2009–2017) – SUV – X3 20i – EUR|url=https://www.realoem.com/bmw/en/select?product=P&archive=0&series=F25&body=SAV&model=X3+20i|access-date=12 June 2020|website=realoem.com}}</ref>

Dimensions-wise, the F25-based X3 is almost as large as the original [[BMW X5 (E53)|E53 series X5]].<ref name="theglobeandmail.com">{{cite news| url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/new-cars/reviews/bmws-refreshed-x3-is-smooth-and-sleek/article1778356/ | location=Toronto | work=The Globe and Mail | first=Michael | last=Bettencourt | title=BMW's refreshed X3 is smooth and sleek | date=29 October 2010}}</ref> At launch, all models use [[all-wheel drive]], badged as xDrive. Transmission choices are a six-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] or eight-speed [[ZF 8HP automatic transmission]]. The emission standard for all engines was Euro 5, until the June 2014 LCI facelift when all diesels became Euro 6.<ref>{{cite web|title=BMW unveils facelift X3|url=https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/new-cars/2014-02/bmw-unveils-facelift-x3/|work=Honest John}}</ref> A rear-wheel drive only model called [[sDrive]] was added to the range in some markets in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=2WD BMW X3 revealed|url=http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2wd-bmw-x3-revealed/263707|work=What Car?|access-date=8 August 2013|date=20 August 2012}}</ref>

M Performance Parts were released in the facelift and can be installed to all models. These include carbon fibre mirrors, a sport steering wheel, M rims, black kidney grilles and Aluminium pedals. 30d models also get a power boost kit making 27&nbsp;hp more (286&nbsp;hp) and 18d and 20d models can be fitted with a dual exhaust.

'''Europe'''

UK models went on sale on 18 November 2010. Early UK models included the xDrive20d.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/pressDetail.html?title=the-new-bmw-x3&outputChannelId=8&id=T0090998EN_GB&left_menu_item=node__4241|title=The new BMW X3|website=press.bmwgroup.com}}</ref> xDrive30d was added in April 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/pressDetail.html?title=bmw-x3-april-2011-pricelist&outputChannelId=8&id=T0105200EN_GB&left_menu_item=node__4241|title=BMW X3 April 2011 Pricelist|website=press.bmwgroup.com}}</ref> xDrive35d was added from September 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/pressDetail.html?title=bmw-x-september-pricelist&outputChannelId=8&id=T0123879EN_GB&left_menu_item=node__4241|title=BMW X September Pricelist|website=press.bmwgroup.com}}</ref> sDrive18d was added on 20 August 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/pressDetail.html?title=the-new-bmw-x3-sdrive18d&outputChannelId=8&id=T0130345EN_GB&left_menu_item=node__4241|title=The new BMW X3 sDrive18d|website=press.bmwgroup.com}}</ref> From early 2013, the latest generation of BMW Professional Navigation System became available.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/pressDetail.html?title=bmw-model-introductions-and-updates-spring-2013&outputChannelId=8&id=T0136214EN_GB&left_menu_item=node__4241|title=BMW model introductions and updates, Spring 2013.|website=press.bmwgroup.com}}</ref>

'''North America'''

US models arrived in US BMW Centres by the end of 2010 as 2011 model year vehicles. Early US models included xDrive28i, xDrive35i.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/13/bmw-announces-pricing-for-2011-x3/|title=BMW announces pricing for 2011 X3|website=Autoblog |date=13 October 2010 }}</ref> In 2013 model year (produced in April 2012 and delivered in May 2012), a turbo four cylinder xDrive28i was introduced as replacement for the inline six xDrive28i, with new features such as standard Auto Start/Stop, Driving Dynamics Control with ECO PRO, New [[Driver Assistance]] Package (includes [[Lane Departure Warning]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/17/bmw-adds-four-cylinder-twin-scroll-turbo-power-to-x3/|title=BMW adds four-cylinder twin-scroll turbo power to X3|website=Autoblog |date=17 February 2012 }}</ref> All US market vehicles come with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

For 2011, the F25 X3 is available in the US, only with a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder gasoline engine either normally aspirated or with a twin-scroll turbocharger.

In 2012, the F25 X3 xDrive28i model's 3.0L naturally aspirated inline six-cylinder gasoline engine was replaced by the 2.0L TwinPower twin-scroll, single-turbo inline four-cylinder gasoline engine that was first introduced on the [[BMW 3 Series (F30)]], the [[BMW N20]], more specifically coded N20B20O0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bimmerpost.com/goodiesforyou/N20engine-techguide-BIMMERPOST.pdf|title=Technical Training. Product Information. N20 Engine}}</ref> A rear-wheel-drive sDrive28i model joined the X3 model line-up, marking the first non-xDrive BMW SAV to ever be sold in the United States.

In 2013, the F25 X3 xDrive28d model joined the X3 line-up, powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline four-cylinder diesel engine, again first introduced on the [[BMW 3 Series (F30)]]. As of 2017, the xDrive28d model of the F25 X3 is no longer available for sale in the United States.

=== 2014 facelift (LCI) ===
In 2014 for the 2015 model year, the F25 received an LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) facelift. Changes include new modified twin circular headlights (optional [[LED headlight]]s), redesigned kidney grille, new front, and rear bumpers, and exterior mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators; a centre console with the optional automatic climate control system in high-gloss black-panel look, new cup holders with a sliding cover for the centre console, new exterior colours, upholstery designs, interior trim strips, and light-alloy wheels; new xLine equipment package, optional Smart Opener for the automatic tailgate and storage packages.

The vehicle was unveiled in 84th Geneva International Motor Show 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/pressDetail.html?title=bmw-at-the-84th-geneva-international-motor-show-2014&outputChannelId=6&id=T0165727EN&left_menu_item=node__4241|title=BMW at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show 2014.|website=press.bmwgroup.com}}</ref> followed by 114th New York International Auto Show 2014 (xDrive28d).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/pressDetail.html?title=bmw-at-the-114th-new-york-international-auto-show-2014&outputChannelId=6&id=T0172307EN&left_menu_item=node__4241|title=BMW at the 114th New York International Auto Show 2014.|website=press.bmwgroup.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2014/04/05/bmw-bringing-x3-diesel-x5-phev-concept-to-new-york/|title=Yahoo!|website=green.autoblog.com}}</ref>

===Emission violations reported===
BMW X3 20d diesel was reported to exceed EU Limit [[Euro 6]] by over 11 times.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-09-24/bmw-drops-on-report-that-x3-diesel-s-emission-exceeded-eu-limit |title=BMW Drops on Report That X3 Diesel's Emission Exceeded EU Limit (archived) |publisher=Bloomberg L.P. |date=24 September 2015 |access-date=22 July 2017}}{{Subscription required|date=July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/bmw-drops-on-report-of-diesel-cars-exceeding-emissions-limits/article7685041.ece |title=BMW drops on report of diesel cars exceeding emissions limits |work=The Hindu |date=24 September 2015 |access-date=22 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Matt Clinch |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2015/09/24/bmw-shares-slip-on-report-of-high-emission-levels.html |title=Europe's carmakers caught up in VW storm |publisher=CNBC |date=24 September 2015 |access-date=22 July 2017}}</ref> On 24 September 2015, BMW denied this report in a statement.<ref>{{cite news|title=BMW disputes report its diesel X3 also failed emissions test|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/volkswagen-emissions-bmw-1.3241472 |publisher=CBC News |date= 24 September 2015 |access-date= 24 September 2015 }}</ref>

'''Pre-facelift styling'''
<gallery widths="200" perrow="4" heights="115">
File:2011 BMW X3 (F25) xDrive28i wagon (2011-11-18) 01.jpg|Front (xDrive28i)
File:2011 BMW X3 (F25) xDrive28i wagon (2011-11-18) 02.jpg|Rear (xDrive28i)
File:BMW X3 M-Sportpaket (F25) – Frontansicht, 1. Mai 2012, Düsseldorf.jpg|Front (M Sport)
File:BMW X3 M-Sportpaket (F25) – Heckansicht (1), 1. Mai 2012, Düsseldorf.jpg|Rear (M Sport)
</gallery>

'''Post-facelift styling'''
<gallery widths="200" perrow="4">
File:2015 BMW X3 (F25 LCI) xDrive20d wagon (2015-06-27).jpg|Front (xDrive20d)
File:BMW X3 Sdrive20i X-Line 2015 (2).jpg|Rear
File:BMW X3 M-Sport (F25); facelift (front) (2).jpg|Front (M-Sport)
File:BMW X3 M-Sport (F25); facelift (rear).jpg|Rear (M Sport)
</gallery>

=== Engines ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Petrol engines<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/pressDetail.html?title=specifications-bmw-x3-11-2010&outputChannelId=6&id=T0087117EN&left_menu_item=node__4241|title=Specifications BMW X3, 11/2010|website=press.bmwgroup.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/pressDetail.html?title=specifications-of-the-new-bmw-x3-04-2014&outputChannelId=6&id=T0165242EN&left_menu_item=node__4241|title=Specifications of the new BMW X3, 04/2014.|website=press.bmwgroup.com}}</ref>
|-
!Model!!Years !!Engine !!Power !!Torque  !!0–100&nbsp;km/h <br /> (0–62&nbsp;mph)!!Top speed
|-
|sDrive20i,<br /> xDrive20i||2011–2017|| 2.0 L ''[[BMW N20#N20B20|N20]]'' <br /> straight-4 turbo ||{{convert|135|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 5,000–6,250 rpm||{{convert|270|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1,250–4,500 rpm||8.5 s ||{{convert|210|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|rowspan=2| xDrive28i ||2011–2012|| 3.0 L ''[[BMW N52#N52B30|N52]]'' <br /> straight-6 ([[naturally aspirated engine|N.A.]]) ||{{convert|179|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 6,600 rpm||{{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 2,750 rpm||6.5 s ||{{convert|230|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|2012–2017|| 2.0 L ''[[BMW N20#N20B20U0|N20]]'' <br /> straight-4 turbo ||{{convert|242|hp|kW|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} <br /> at 5,000 rpm||{{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1,250–4,800 rpm||6.5 s ||{{convert|230|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|xDrive35i &nbsp;||2011–2017|| 3.0 L ''[[BMW N55#N55B30M0|N55]]'' <br /> straight-6 turbo || {{convert|225|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 5,800 rpm||{{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1,200–5,000 rpm||5.9 s ||{{convert|245|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Diesel engines<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bmwblog.com/2014/02/07/next-generation-bmw-b-code-engines/|title=Next generation BMW 'B code' engines are here|date=7 February 2014}}</ref>
|-
!Model!!Years !!Engine !! Power !!Torque !!0–100&nbsp;km/h <br /> (0–62&nbsp;mph)!!Top speed
|-
|rowspan=2| sDrive18d||2012–2014|| 2.0 L ''[[BMW N47#N47D20|N47]]'' <br /> straight-4 turbo ||{{convert|105|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 4,000 rpm||{{convert|360|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1,750–2,500 rpm||9.9 s ||{{convert|195|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|2015–2017|| 2.0 L ''[[BMW B47#B47D20 (85 kW version)|B47]]'' <br /> straight-4 turbo ||{{convert|110|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 4,000 rpm || {{convert|360|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1,500–2,250 rpm || 9.5 s||{{Convert|195|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
|rowspan=2| xDrive20d||2011–2012|| 2.0 L ''[[BMW N47#N47D20|N47]]'' <br /> straight-4 turbo ||{{convert|135|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 4,000 rpm||{{convert|380|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1,750–2,750 rpm|| 8.3 s || {{convert|210|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|2015–2017 || 2.0 L ''[[BMW B47#B47D20 (85 kW version)|B47]]'' <br /> straight-4 turbo || {{convert|140|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 4,000 rpm || {{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1,750–2,250 rpm || 8.1 s|| {{convert|210|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|xDrive28d <br /> (U.S. only*)||2015–2017|| 2.0 L ''[[BMW N47#N47D20O1|N47]]'' <br /> straight-4 turbo ||{{convert|134|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 4,000 rpm || {{convert|380|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1,750–2,750 rpm || 7.9 s || {{convert|210|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|xDrive30d||2011–2017 || 3.0 L ''[[BMW N57#N57D30O1|N57]]'' <br /> straight-6 turbo ||{{convert|190|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 4,000 rpm||{{convert|560|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 2,000–2,750 rpm||6.2 s ||{{convert|230|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|xDrive35d||2011–2017 || 3.0 L ''[[BMW N57#N57D30T1|N57]]'' <br /> straight-6 turbo ||{{convert|230|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 4,400 rpm||{{convert|630|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1,500–2,500 rpm||5.5 s ||{{convert|244|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|}

<nowiki>*</nowiki> United States only. The xDrive28d used the four-cylinder engine from the European-specification xDrive20d models. Vehicles with Diesel engine sold in the United States were since end of 2008 equipped with [[Selective catalytic reduction|selective catalysator]] using [[Diesel exhaust fluid]] (DEF) to reduce [[NOx]] emissions, while vehicles sold in Europe had a bypass exhaust pipe only.<ref>Hans Koberstein und Markus Steinhausen: [https://www.zdf.de/politik/frontal-21/der-saubere-diesel-100.html ''Der saubere Diesel – Wie Nachrüstung doch funktioniert''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404101247/https://www.zdf.de/politik/frontal-21/der-saubere-diesel-100.html |date=4 April 2019 }}, [[ZDF]] – „Frontal21", 11 Dezember 2018 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXN9Wsg8-Qo (YouTube)]</ref>

=== Safety ===

==== ANCAP ====
{{ANCAP
|overall_stars=5
|year=2011
|reference_code=82f75a
|description=BMW X3 4 cylinder engine variants
|frontal_offset=14.58/16
|side_impact=16/16
|pole=2/2
|seat_belt_reminders=2/3
|whiplash_protection=Good
|pedestrian_protection=Adequate
|electronic_stability_control=Standard
}}

==== Euro NCAP ====
{{Euro NCAP|year=2011|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/bmw/x3/10958|reference_name=BMW X3 2011 Results|overall_stars=5|adult_points=31.6|description=BMW X3 2.0 Diesel (LHD)|adult_percent=88|child_points=40.9|child_percent=83|pedestrian_points=19.1|pedestrian_percent=53|safety_percent=71|safety_points=5}}

==== IIHS ====
{| class="wikitable"
|+[[IIHS]] scores (2011 model year)<ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 BMW X3 4-door SUV |url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/BMW/x3-4-door-suv/2011 |access-date=2025-06-08 |website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety |language=en}}</ref>
|Moderate overlap front (original test)
| style="color:white;background:green" |Good
|-
|Side (original test)
| style="color:white;background:green" |Good
|-
|Head restraints and seats
| style="color:white;background:green" |Good
|}

== {{anchor|G01}} Third generation (G01; 2017) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Third generation
| image = 2018 BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport Automatic 2.0 Front.jpg
| caption = BMW X3 M Sport (2018)
| model_code = {{ubl
 | G01 (X3)
 | F97 (X3 M)
 | G08 (iX3)
 }}
| production = August 2017<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/money/2018/02/13/bmw-manufacturing-remains-leading-u-s-auto-exporter-despite-pros-2017-exports-decline-amid-overall-s/333490002/ | title=BMW Manufacturing remains leading U.S. Auto exporter despite 2017 production declines }}</ref> – August 2024<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/south-africa/article/detail/T0444837EN/bmw-group-south-africa-ends-production-of-the-third-generation-bmw-x3-as-over-400-000-vehicles-roll-off-assembly-line?language=en | title=BMW Group South Africa ends production of the third generation BMW X3 as over 400,000 vehicles roll off assembly line  }}</ref>
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
  | United States: [[Greer, South Carolina]] ([[BMW in the United States#Spartanburg manufacturing plant|Plant Spartanburg]])
  | South Africa: [[Rosslyn, Gauteng|Rosslyn]] ([[BMW South Africa|BMW SA]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/south-africa/article/detail/T0279847EN/bmw-group-south-africa-starts-production-of-the-new-bmw-x3-at-its-rosslyn-plant?language|title = BMW Group South Africa starts production of the new BMW X3 at its Rosslyn plant}}</ref>
  | China: [[Dadong]] ([[BMW Brilliance|BBA]])
  | Brazil: [[Araquari]] (BMW do Brasil)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://g1.globo.com/carros/noticia/novo-bmw-x3-comeca-a-ser-fabricado-no-brasil.ghtml|title = Novo BMW X3 começa a ser fabricado no Brasil| date=26 March 2018 }}</ref>
  | India: [[Chennai]] ([[BMW India]])<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/india/article/detail/T0280012EN/bmw-group-plant-chennai-starts-production-of-the-all-new-bmw-x3?language=en|title=BMW Group Plant Chennai starts production of the all-new BMW X3 |publisher=BMW Group |date=27 March 2018 |access-date=19 December 2019}}</ref>
  | Thailand: [[Rayong]] ([[BMW Manufacturing (Thailand)|BMW Thailand]])
  | Malaysia: [[Kulim, Kedah]] ([[Inokom]])
  | Indonesia: [[Jakarta]] ([[Astra International|Gaya Motor]])
  | Russia: [[Kaliningrad]] ([[Avtotor]])
  | Egypt: [[6th of October City]] ([[Bavarian Auto Group|BAG]])<ref name="alborsanews.com"/>
  | Vietnam: [[Chu Lai]], [[Quang Nam]] ([[THACO]])
}}
| designer = [[Calvin Luk]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bmwblog.com/2017/11/10/exclusive-interview-bmw-x3-designer-calvin-luk/|title=Exclusive interview with BMW X3 and Concept Z4 Designer, Calvin Luk|first=Horatieu|last=Boeriu|website=bmwblog.com|language=en|date=10 November 2017|access-date=2 September 2022}}</ref>
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
  | 2.0 L ''[[BMW B48|B48B20B]]'' [[Inline-four engine|I4]] [[turbocharger|turbo]]
  | 3.0 L ''[[BMW B58|B58B30 / S58B30T0]]'' [[Inline-six engine|I6]] turbo / [[twin-turbo]]
  | '''Petrol [[plug-in hybrid]]:'''
  | 2.0&nbsp;L ''[[BMW B48|B48B20]]'' I4 turbo with electric motor
  | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:'''
  | 2.0 L ''[[BMW B47|B47D20]]'' I4 turbo
  | 3.0 L ''[[BMW B57|B57D30M0]]'' I6 turbo
}}
| motor = {{unbulleted list
  | {{convert|50|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} [[synchronous electric motor]] (PHEV, 2018–2019) 
  | {{convert|80|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} synchronous electric motor (PHEV, 2020–present)
  | {{convert|210|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} synchronous electric motor (iX3)
}}
| layout = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] (''[[sDrive]]'')
  | [[Front-engine, four-wheel-drive]] (''[[BMW xDrive|xDrive]]'')
  | [[Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Rear motor, rear-wheel drive]] (iX3)
}}
| platform = [[BMW CLAR platform]]
| transmission = {{Unbulleted list
  | 8-speed [[ZF 8HP transmission|''ZF 8HP'' automatic]]
  | Single-speed with fixed ratio (iX3)
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2864|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4708|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1891|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1676|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| related = {{unbulleted list
  | [[BMW X4 (G02)]]
}}
| battery = 12 kWh [[Lithium-ion battery|lithium ion]] (PHEV)<br />80 kWh lithium ion (iX3)
| drivetrain = [[Mild hybrid]] <br />
[[Plug-in hybrid]]
| model_years = 2018–2024
| successor = [[BMW iX3 (NA5)]] (electric version)
}}

The third generation is codenamed G01 and was unveiled in June 2017. Designed by [[Calvin Luk]], BMW's Australian designer,<ref>{{cite web |last=Taylor |first=Michael |date=2015-04-24 |title=BMW X3 for the locals |url=http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2015/prestige-and-luxury/bmw/x3/bmw-x3-for-the-locals-50729 |access-date=17 July 2015 |publisher=carsales Australia}}</ref> drivetrains include two 2.0-litre diesel units known as B47, a next-generation 3.0-litre diesel engine (B57), and a petrol variant (B58): a gasoline-powered, turbo-charged straight-six with a displacement of 2,998 cc and a [[plug-in hybrid]].<ref>{{cite web|title = The next BMW X3 spied: full scoop on 2017's G01 SUV|url = http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-shots/bmw/the-next-bmw-x3-spied-full-scoop-on-2017s-g01-suv/|access-date = 17 July 2015}}</ref>

Technology is shared with the [[BMW 5 Series (G30)]], such as gesture control (optional), LED exterior and interior lighting, and the BMW iDrive 6.0 system with a 12.5-inch touch-screen monitor for navigation systems. Depending on the model, the new X3 is as much as {{convert|55|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} lighter than a comparably equipped corresponding model from the previous X3 generation.<ref name="G01" />

The BMW X3 is well-regarded for its safety, having earned a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ganz |first=Andrew |date=23 October 2023 |title=2024 BMW X3 |url=https://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/bmw_x3-series_2024 |work=The Car Connection}}</ref>

In July 2018, BMW introduced the ability to option the X3 with the ''[[sDrive]]'' intelligent rear-wheel drive system.<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 June 2021|title=2022 BMW X3 Review, Pricing, and Specs|work=Car and Driver |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/x3}}</ref>

In 2019, the X3 xDrive 30e (which shares its [[powertrain]] and [[Car platform|platform]] with the [[BMW 3 Series (G20)|G20 330e xDrive]]) iPerformance model was introduced, sharing its engine with the X3 sDrive20i/xDrive20i and a {{convert|50|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} electric motor, it has a maximum electric range of {{Convert|27-30|mi|km|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BMW X3 : Engine & technical data |url=https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/x-models/X3/2021/technical-data.html |access-date=26 September 2021 |website=BMW UK |language=en-GB}}</ref> It has a 12 kWh battery (9.6 kWh usable) along with a newly developed system called "XtraBoost" allowing a temporary power increase from the electric motor of up to {{convert|30|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 November 2019 |title=New BMW X3 xDrive30e detailed |url=https://www.carsession.com/car-news/new-bmw-x3-xdrive30e-detailed/ |access-date=26 September 2021 |website=CarSession |language=en-US}}</ref>

In early 2020, the X3 xDrive20d was given a [[mild hybrid]] [[48-volt electrical system|48 volt]] system.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |date=2020-01-17 |title=The First BMW Mild Hybrids This Spring |url=https://www.bimmerfile.com/2020/01/17/bmw-mild-hybrids-this-spring/ |access-date=2024-09-17 |website=BimmerFile |language=en-US}}</ref>

All 18–40 and iX3 models can be fitted with M Performance Parts. These include carbon fibre mirrors.

<gallery widths="200">
File:2018 BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport Automatic 2.0 Rear.jpg|2018 BMW X3 xDrive 20d M Sport
File:2018 BMW X3 xDrive30d M Sport Automatic 3.0 Rear.jpg|2018 BMW X3 xDrive 30d M Sport
File:2018 BMW X3 xDrive 20d M Sport (Cockpit).jpg|Interior
File:2019 BMW X3 xDrive 30i Luxury (18).jpg|Interior
File:2019 BMW X3 xDrive 30i Luxury (49).jpg|Interior
File:2019 BMW X3 xDrive 30i Luxury (65).jpg|Interior
File:2019 BMW X3 xDrive 30i Luxury (66).jpg|Interior
File:2019 BMW X3 xDrive 30i Luxury (47).jpg|Interior
</gallery>

=== X3 M ===
In 2019, BMW introduced the X3 M and X3 M Competition (F97), being the first time an X3 had a full M version. The X3 M is fitted with a 3.0 L [[BMW B58#S58|S58]] straight-six that produced 473 horsepower with the Competition models producing 503 horsepower.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perkins |first=Chris |date=2019-02-12 |title=The 2020 BMW X3 and X4 M are 503-HP Family Haulers |url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a26310946/2020-bmw-x3-m-x4-m-reveal-photos-specs-price/ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Road & Track |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 BMW X3 M, X4 M SUVs revealed with 473 bhp |url=https://uk.motor1.com/news/305095/2020-bmw-x3m-x4m-revealed/ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Motor1.com |language=en-gb}}</ref>

Full M models can be fitted with full M specific M Performance Parts. These include a spoiler, sport steering wheel, carbon fibre vents and kidney grilles.

<gallery widths="200">
File:BMW X3 M (G01) IMG 3149.jpg|BMW X3 M
File:BMW X3 M (G01) IMG 4197.jpg|BMW X3 M Competition rear
File:BMW X3 M (G01) FL IAA 2021 1X7A0001.jpg|BMW X3 M (facelift)
File:BMW X3M (49730059211).jpg|BMW X3 M 
</gallery>

=== Engines ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Petrol/hybrid powertrains<ref name=G01>{{cite press release|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0271778EN/the-new-bmw-x3 |title=The new BMW X3 |website=press.bmwgroup.com |publisher=BMW Group |date=26 June 2017 |access-date=22 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=23 August 2017 |title=Der Neue BMW X3 – Katalog 2017 |trans-title=The New BMW X3 – Catalog 2017 |url=https://www.bmw.de/content/dam/bmw/marketDE/bmw_de/new-vehicles/pdf/BMW_X3_Katalog_2017.pdf.asset.1511741901043.pdf |access-date=2 April 2018 |publisher=BMW Group |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0291184EN/the-all-new-bmw-x3-m-and-the-all-new-bmw-x4-m|title=The all-new BMW X3 M and the all-new BMW X4 M|website=press.bmwgroup.com |publisher=BMW Group |date=13 February 2019 |access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref>
|-
!Model!!Years !!Engine-<br /> [[turbocharger|turbo]] !!Power !! Torque!!0–100&nbsp;km/h <br /> (0–62&nbsp;mph)!!Top speed
|-
|sDrive20i/xDrive20i||2018–2024|| 2.0 L ''[[BMW B48|B48]]'' <br /> straight-4 ||{{convert|135|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 5000 rpm || {{convert|290|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1,350–4,250 rpm||8.4 s ||{{Convert|215|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
|xDrive30e||2020–2024|| 2.0 L ''[[BMW B48|B48]]'' <br /> straight-4 with<br /> electric motor ||{{convert|185|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}* ||{{convert|420|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} ||6.1 s || {{Convert|210|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
|sDrive30i
xDrive30i
|2018–2024|| 2.0 L ''[[BMW B48|B48]]'' <br /> straight-4 || {{convert|185|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 5200 rpm || {{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1,520–4,800 rpm||6.6 s
6.4 s
|{{Convert|235|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}<br />{{Convert|240|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
|rowspan=2|M40i ||2018–2019|| rowspan=2| 3.0 L ''[[BMW B58|B58]]'' <br /> straight-6 |||{{convert|265|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 5,500–6,500 rpm || {{convert|500|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1,520–4,800 rpm||4.9 s|| {{Convert|250|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
|2020–2024 |||{{convert|285|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 5,800–6,500 rpm || {{convert|495|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1,520–4,800 rpm||4.9 s||{{Convert|250|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
|X3 M || rowspan=2|2019–2024 || rowspan=2|3.0 L ''[[BMW B58#S58 engine|S58]]'' <br /> straight-6 || {{convert|353|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 6,250 rpm || {{convert|600|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 2,600–5,600 rpm||4.0 s||{{Convert|250|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
|X3 M Comp. ||{{convert|375|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 6,250 rpm || {{convert|600|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 2,600–5,600 rpm||3.7 s|| {{Convert|250|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> 30e has a power output of {{convert|210|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} when Electric Boost is engaged.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Diesel powertrains
|-
!Model!!Years !!Engine-<br /> [[turbocharger|turbo]] !!Power !! Torque!!0–100&nbsp;km/h <br /> (0–62&nbsp;mph)!!Top speed
|-
|sDrive18d
|2018–2024
| rowspan="2" |2.0 L ''[[BMW B47|B47]]'' <br /> straight-4
|{{convert|112|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm
|{{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,500–2,500 rpm ||9.4 s||{{convert|198|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|xDrive20d||2018–2024||{{convert|140|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 4,000 rpm || {{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1,750–2,500 rpm|| 7.9 s* ||{{Convert|220|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
|xDrive30d||2018–2024|| rowspan=2|3.0 L ''[[BMW B57|B57]]'' <br /> straight-6 || {{convert|195|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 4,000 rpm || {{convert|620|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 2,000–2,500 rpm||5.7 s ||{{Convert|245|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
|M40d||2018–2024 || {{convert|235|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 4,000 rpm || {{convert|680|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} <br /> at 1,750–2,250 rpm||4.9 s||{{Convert|250|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> in some cases unofficial reported result measured in practice was 7,4 s
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Electric powertrains
|-
!Model!!Years !!Motor !!Power !! Torque !!0–100&nbsp;km/h <br /> (0–62&nbsp;mph)!!Top speed!! Battery !! Range 
|-
|iX3||2020–2024||[[Synchronous motor|synchronous]] || {{convert|210|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} || {{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} ||6.8 s ||{{Convert|180|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}|| 80 kWh || {{Convert|471|km|mi|abbr=on}}*
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>iX3 data is calculated by the WLTP measurement procedure (unofficial reported range between 275 – 560&nbsp;km).

=== 2021 facelift ===
In June 2021, the mid-life refresh for the X3 was revealed, with production beginning the following month in July 2021 for the 2022 model year. Headlights received slight tinting, and the taillights are completely redone.  The bumper is redone, and a 12.3-inch infotainment system is available for all trims in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/bmw/x3|title=BMW X3 review|date=May 26, 2023|access-date=August 8, 2023|website=[[Top Gear (magazine)|Top Gear]]}}</ref>

<gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i (facelift), front 12.15.21.jpg|2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i
File:2022 BMW X3 xDriveM40i (facelift), rear 7.8.22.jpg|2022 BMW X3 xDriveM40i
</gallery>

=== Alpina XD3 ===
The [[Alpina]] XD3 made its debut at the [[Geneva Motor Show#2018|2018 Geneva Motor Show]]. The XD3 is fitted with an Alpina-modified version of BMW's [[BMW B57|B57]] diesel inline-six engine. In the quad-turbo [[Left- and right-hand traffic|left-hand drive]] version, the engine outputs {{convert|285|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|770|Nm||0|abbr=on}}, giving a 0–{{convert|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} time of 4.6 s and a top speed of {{convert|266|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}. In the bi-turbo [[Left- and right-hand traffic|right-hand drive]] version, the engine outputs {{convert|245|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|700|Nm||0|abbr=on}}, giving it a 0–{{convert|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} time of 4.9 s and a top speed of {{convert|254|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}.<gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:Alpina XD3 Genf 2018.jpg|Alpina XD3 at Geneva Motorshow 2018
File:Alpina XD3 Back Genf 2018.jpg|Alpina XD3 at Geneva Motorshow 2018
File:Alpina XD3 (G01) 1X7A6087.jpg|Alpina XD3 
</gallery>

=== {{anchor|iX3}} BMW iX3 (G08; 2020) ===
The '''BMW iX3''' (model code '''G08''') is a [[Battery electric vehicle|battery electric]] version of the BMW X3 (G01).<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Kane |first=Sean |date=25 April 2018 |title=BMW's iX3 is the company's first normal-looking all-electric car |url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/25/17279482/bmw-ix3-concept-specs-beijing-motor-show |access-date=7 November 2021 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref> It was presented at the 2018 Beijing Motor Show in April as a concept vehicle, it is the third car of the electric-focused [[BMW i]] family and the first battery electric BMW SUV. Production began in September 2020 at BMW's factory in [[BMW Brilliance|Dadong]], Shenyang, China.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |title=New BMW iX3: specs, prices and on-sale date |url=https://www.drivingelectric.com/bmw/750/new-bmw-ix3-specs-prices-and-sale-date |access-date=15 July 2020 |website=DrivingElectric |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Llewellyn |first1=Robert |date=24 June 2021 |title=Building the BMW iX3: A tour of BMW's space-age China factory [Video] |url=https://electrek.co/2021/06/24/building-the-bmw-ix3-a-tour-of-bmws-space-age-china-factory-video/ |access-date=4 January 2023 |work=Electrek}}</ref> It will not be available in Taiwan, United States, and Canada, reportedly due to the vehicle's limited range and sole rear-wheel-drive configuration for the North American market.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Kane |first=Sean |date=9 March 2020 |title=BMW's first long-range EV won't come to the US |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/9/21171762/bmw-ix3-long-range-electric-suv-us-market-china-europe |access-date=24 March 2020 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 March 2020 |title=Finicky American demand changes path for BMW's crossover EV |url=https://www.autonews.com/sales/finicky-american-demand-changes-path-bmws-crossover-ev |access-date=24 March 2020 |website=Automotive News |language=en}}</ref>

The production version of the BMW iX3 was unveiled in July 2020. It has an 80 kWh battery pack with 73.83 kWh<ref>{{Cite web |title=BMW iX3 (G08): engines & technical data {{!}} BMW.UK |url=https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/x-models/iX3/2021/bmw-ix3-technical-data.html |access-date=26 September 2021 |publisher=BMW |language=en-GB}}</ref> usable capacity, which delivers up to {{convert|460|km|mi|abbr=on}} of range based on the [[Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure|WLTP]]. The iX3 is powered by a single electric motor on the rear axle that produces {{convert|210|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} and accelerates from {{convert|0–100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 6.8 seconds. It has an electronically limited top speed of {{convert|180|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=14 July 2020 |title=This is it: the fully electric BMW iX3 SUV |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/it-fully-electric-bmw-ix3-suv |access-date=15 July 2020 |website=Top Gear |language=en}}</ref>

The electric powertrain is BMW's fifth-generation scalable electric drivetrain that is distinguished by a more compact design than that used by the [[BMW i3]] with the electric motor, transmission, and power electrics grouped together in a single component. It does not feature rare-earth materials in its construction and allows BMW to significantly reduce production costs over the old model.<ref name="iX3concept">{{cite web |title=BMW Concept iX3 previews future Jaguar I-Pace rival |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-beijing-motor-show/bmw-concept-ix3-previews-future-jaguar-i-pace-rival |access-date=4 January 2023 |website=Autocar}}</ref> The batteries consists of 188 prismatic cells and are positioned on the floor, lowering the centre of gravity by 75&nbsp;mm.<ref name=":1"/> Supported for 150&nbsp;kW DC fast charging, the iX3 can be charged from 0 to 80 per cent in 34 minutes or {{convert|100|km|mi}} in 10 minutes. It has {{convert|510|L|cuft|abbr=}} of boot space, {{convert|40|L|cuft|abbr=on}} smaller than in a conventional X3.<ref name=":02"/>

It features adaptive flat LED headlights, 19-inch bi-colour wheels, three-dimensional LED taillights, it also features a BMW Live Cockpit Professional along with a 12-inch digital display and a 12-inch central touch screen and leather seats.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Configure your IX3 |url=https://configure.bmw.de/de_DE/configure/G08/41DU/FKHSW,P0416,S01VA,S0223,S0230,S02PA,S02VB,S02VC,S0302,S03MC,S0413,S0423,S0430,S0431,S0481,S0494,S04LU,S04U0,S04U9,S04UR,S0534,S0548,S0552,S05AC,S05AL,S05AU,S05DA,S05DM,S0654,S06AE,S06AF,S06AK,S06C4,S06NW,S06U3,S06WD,S0710,S0715,S0760,S0775,S07EY,S0801,S0851,S0879,S08R9,S08TF,S08TR,S0925/EI0000E6,SE000001?expanded=true |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105031733/https://configure.bmw.de/de_DE/configure/G08/41DU/FKHSW,P0416,S01VA,S0223,S0230,S02PA,S02VB,S02VC,S0302,S03MC,S0413,S0423,S0430,S0431,S0481,S0494,S04LU,S04U0,S04U9,S04UR,S0534,S0548,S0552,S05AC,S05AL,S05AU,S05DA,S05DM,S0654,S06AE,S06AF,S06AK,S06C4,S06NW,S06U3,S06WD,S0710,S0715,S0760,S0775,S07EY,S0801,S0851,S0879,S08R9,S08TF,S08TR,S0925/EI0000E6,SE000001?expanded=true |archive-date=5 November 2021 |publisher=BMW}}</ref>

In 2025, the [[BMW iX3 (NA5)|NA5 iX3]] was released as the successor to the G08. It will be sold alongside the gasoline-powered G45 X3.

<gallery widths="200" heights="130">
File:BMW iX3, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0497.jpg|BMW iX3 concept
File:BMW iX3, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0496.jpg|BMW iX3 concept
File:BMW iX3 G08 IMG 4895.jpg|BMW iX3
File:BMW iX3 G08 IMG 4482.jpg|BMW iX3
File:BMW iX3 G08 FL IMG 6225.jpg|BMW iX3 (facelift)
File:BMW iX3 G08 FL IMG 6224.jpg|BMW iX3 (facelift)
</gallery>

=== Safety ===

==== ANCAP ====
{{ANCAP/2018
|overall_stars=5
|year=2017
|reference_code=adcbce
|description=BMW X3 variants except xDrive30e
|adult_points=35.4
|adult_percent=93
|child_points=41.2
|child_percent=84
|pedestrian_points=29.4
|pedestrian_percent=70
|safety_points=7.0
|safety_percent=58
}}

{{ANCAP
|overall_stars=5
|year=2017
|reference_code=623cc6
|description=BMW iX3 variants except xDrive30e
|adult_points=35.4
|adult_percent=93
|child_points=41.2
|child_percent=84
|pedestrian_points=29.4
|pedestrian_percent=70
|safety_points=7.0
|safety_percent=58
}}

==== IIHS ====
{| class="wikitable"
|+[[IIHS]] scores (2018 model year)<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 BMW X3 4-door SUV |url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/BMW/x3-4-door-suv/2018 |access-date=2025-06-08 |website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety |language=en}}</ref>
|Small overlap front (driver)
| colspan="2" style="color:white;background:green" |Good
| rowspan="7" |
|-
|Small overlap front (passenger)
| colspan="2" style="color:white;background:green" |Good
|-
|Moderate overlap front (original test)
| colspan="2" style="color:white;background:green" |Good
|-
|Side (original test)
| colspan="2" style="color:white;background:green" |Good
|-
|Roof strength
| colspan="2" style="color:white;background:green" |Good
|-
|Head restraints and seats
| colspan="2" style="color:white;background:green" |Good
|-
|Headlights
| style="color:white;background:green" |Good
| style="color:black;background:orange" |Marginal
|-
|Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
| colspan="2" style="color:white;background:green" |Superior
|Optional
|-
|Child restraint LATCH ease of use
| colspan="2" style="color:black;background:orange" |Marginal
|
|}

== {{anchor|G45}} Fourth generation (G45; 2024) ==
{{Main article|BMW X3 (G45)}}
The fourth-generation X3 G45 was unveiled on 19 June 2024, with sales commenced in late 2024 for the 2025 model year in the North American and European markets.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Alaniz |first=Anthony |date=2024-06-19 |title=2025 BMW X3: This Is It |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/723754/2025-bmw-x3-specs-engines-prices/ |work=Motor1}}</ref>

For the first time in the model history, the X3 is available with a long wheelbase (LWB) version, codenamed G48, exclusive for the Chinese market.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Padeanu |first=Adrian |date=2025-02-14 |title=2025 BMW X3 Long Wheelbase Goes On Sale In China |url=https://www.bmwblog.com/2025/02/14/bmw-x3-long-wheelbase-goes-on-sale-china/ |website=BMW BLOG |language=en-US}}</ref>

Unlike the previous model, BMW confirmed that the flagship [[BMW M|M]] high-performance model will not be produced for the X3 G45, therefore the [[BMW M#M Performance models|M Performance]] M50 model served as the highest performance [[Internal combustion engine|internal combustion]] model of the X3 G45. BMW instead focused on developing the M model of the [[BMW iX3 (NA5)|battery-electric powered iX3]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boeriu |first=Horatiu |date=2024-07-19 |title=No Next Generation BMW X3 M Planned |url=https://www.bmwblog.com/2024/07/19/no-next-generation-bmw-x3-m-planned/ |website=BMW BLOG |language=en-US}}</ref>
<gallery widths="200" heights="120">
File:BMW G45 20 IMG 2276 (cropped).jpg|2025 BMW X3 20 (G45)
File:BMW G45 20 IMG 2265.jpg|Rear view
File:BMW G45 X3 M50 Auto Zuerich 2024 DSC 6674.jpg|Interior
File:BMW X3 LWB (G48) China.jpg|G48 (LWB)
</gallery>

== Production and sales ==
On 18 June 2008, the 500,000th X3 was produced in Graz.

{|class="wikitable"
|-
! Calendar year
! Total production !! US sales
|-
| 2004
| 92,248<ref name="bmwprod">{{cite web|url=http://www.autointell.com/european_companies/BMW/business-figures/BMW-business-figures-1997-2006-WB.xls |title=BMW (Rover) Sales & Production Databook (spreadsheet) |publisher=Autointell |access-date=22 July 2017}}</ref>||34,604
|-
| 2005
| 110,719<ref name="bmwprod"/>||30,769<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/01/03/032847.html |title=BMW Group Reports 2006 – Strongest Year Ever |publisher=Theautochannel.com |date=13 September 2010 |access-date=3 October 2010}}</ref>
|-
| 2006
| 114,000<ref name="bmwprod"/>||31,291
|-
| 2007
| 111,879<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bmwgroup.com/annualreport2007/nav/index.html?http://www.bmwgroup.com/annualreport2007/zahlen_und_fakten_2007/marke_bmw.html |title=Annual Report 2007 |publisher=BMW Group |access-date=6 September 2011 |archive-date=21 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721013949/http://www.bmwgroup.com/annualreport2007/nav/index.html?http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bmwgroup.com%2Fannualreport2007%2Fzahlen_und_fakten_2007%2Fmarke_bmw.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>||28,058<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS171307+05-Jan-2009+PRN20090105 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090803004809/http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS171307+05-Jan-2009+PRN20090105 |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 August 2009 |title=BMW Group U.S. Division Reports December Sales |work=Reuters |date= 5 January 2009|access-date=3 October 2010}}</ref>
|-
| 2008
| 84,440<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bmwgroup.com/annualreport2008/nav/index.html?http://www.bmwgroup.com/annualreport2008/zahlen_und_fakten_2008/marke_bmw.html |title=Annual Report 2008 |publisher=BMW Group |access-date=6 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721013901/http://www.bmwgroup.com/annualreport2008/nav/index.html?http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bmwgroup.com%2Fannualreport2008%2Fzahlen_und_fakten_2008%2Fmarke_bmw.html |archive-date=21 July 2011 }}</ref>||17,622
|-
| 2009
| 55,634<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bmwgroup.com/annualreport2009/nav/index.html?http://www.bmwgroup.com/annualreport2009/zahlen_und_fakten_2009/marke_bmw.html |title=Annual Report 2009 |publisher=BMW Group |access-date=6 September 2011 |archive-date=21 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721013851/http://www.bmwgroup.com/annualreport2009/nav/index.html?http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bmwgroup.com%2Fannualreport2009%2Fzahlen_und_fakten_2009%2Fmarke_bmw.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>||6,067<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/06/bmwusa-sales-up-9-in-december-2009/ |title=BMWUSA sales up 9% in December 2009 |publisher=Bmwblog.com |date=29 January 2010 |access-date=3 October 2010 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723092323/http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/06/bmwusa-sales-up-9-in-december-2009/ |archive-date=23 July 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| 2010
| 46,004<ref>[http://annual-report.bmwgroup.com/2010/gb/files/pdf/en/BMW_Group_AR2010.pdf] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111230113227/http://annual-report.bmwgroup.com/2010/gb/files/pdf/en/BMW_Group_AR2010.pdf|date=30 December 2011}}</ref>||6,075<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bmw-group-us-reports-december-2010-sales-112885809.html |title=BMW Group U.S. Reports December 2010 Sales – WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ |location=New Jersey |agency=PR Newswire |access-date=6 September 2011}}</ref>
|-
| 2011
| 117,944||27,793<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bmw-group-achieves-second-best-sales-year-ever-in-the-us-136741643.html |title=BMW Group Achieves Second Best Sales Year Ever in the U.S. – WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ |location=New Jersey |agency=PR Newswire |access-date=6 January 2012}}</ref>
|-
| 2012
| 149,853||35,173<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bmw-group-achieves-best-sales-year-ever-in-the-us-185572652.html |title=BMW Group Achieves Best Sales Year Ever in the U.S. – WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ |agency=PR Newswire |access-date=1 September 2015}}</ref>
|-
| 2013
| 157,303||30,623
|-
| 2014
| 150,915<ref name="bmw-ar-2015">{{cite web|url=https://www.bmwgroup.com/content/dam/bmw-group-websites/bmwgroup_com/ir/finanzberichte/pdf/en/12784_GB_2015_en_Finanzbericht.pdf|title=BMW Annual Report 2015|access-date=13 November 2016|archive-date=28 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128063213/https://www.bmwgroup.com/content/dam/bmw-group-websites/bmwgroup_com/ir/finanzberichte/pdf/en/12784_GB_2015_en_Finanzbericht.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> ||33,824<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bmw-group-us-reports-december-and-2014-sales-300015792.html |title=BMW Group U.S. Reports December and 2014 Sales – WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ |agency=PR Newswire |access-date=1 September 2015}}</ref>
|-
| 2015
| 137,810<ref name="bmw-ar-2015"/> ||31,924<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/attachment/T0249098EN_US/344689 |title=Vehicle Sales BMW of North America, LLC, December 2015 |publisher=BMW Group |access-date=22 July 2017}}</ref>
|-
| 2016
| 157,017<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bmwgroup.com/content/dam/bmw-group-websites/bmwgroup_com/ir/downloads/en/2016/BMW_GB16_en_Finanzbericht.pdf |title=Annual Report 2016 |publisher=BMW Group |access-date=2 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215204152/https://www.bmwgroup.com/content/dam/bmw-group-websites/bmwgroup_com/ir/downloads/en/2016/BMW_GB16_en_Finanzbericht.pdf |archive-date=15 February 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ||44,196<ref name="bmwsales2016">{{cite press release|location=Woodcliff Lake, NJ |author=Kenn Sparks, Eric Valtos |url=http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=2855&mid= |title=BMW Group U.S. Reports December and 2016 Sales |publisher=BMW USA News |date=4 January 2017 |access-date=22 July 2017}}</ref>
|-
| 2017
| 146,395<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bmwgroup.com/content/dam/bmw-group-websites/bmwgroup_com/ir/downloads/en/2018/Gesch%C3%A4ftsbericht/BMW-GB17_en_Finanzbericht_ONLINE.pdf |title=Annual Report 2017 |publisher=BMW Group |access-date=2 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402041317/https://www.bmwgroup.com/content/dam/bmw-group-websites/bmwgroup_com/ir/downloads/en/2018/Gesch%C3%A4ftsbericht/BMW-GB17_en_Finanzbericht_ONLINE.pdf |archive-date=2 April 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>||40,691<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180103006148/en/BMW-Group-U.S.-Reports-December-2017-Year-End |title=BMW Group U.S. Reports December 2017 and Year-End Sales |date=3 January 2018 |publisher=Business Wire |access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref>
|-
| 2018
| 201,637<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/attachment/T0293372EN/426960 |title=Annual Report 2018 |publisher=BMW Group |access-date=22 September 2019}}</ref>||61,351<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190103005729/en/BMW-Reports-December-2018-Year-End-U.S.-Sales |title=BMW Group U.S. Reports December 2018 and Year-End Sales |date=3 January 2019 |publisher=Business Wire |access-date=22 September 2019}}</ref>
|-
| 2019
| 316,883<ref>{{Cite web|title=BMW Group Report 2020|url=https://www.bmwgroup.com/content/dam/grpw/websites/bmwgroup_com/ir/downloads/en/2021/bericht/BMW-Group-Bericht-2020-EN.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-24|website=BMW Group|type=Report|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210319153412/https://www.bmwgroup.com/content/dam/grpw/websites/bmwgroup_com/ir/downloads/en/2021/bericht/BMW-Group-Bericht-2020-EN.pdf |archive-date=2021-03-19 }}</ref>
| 70,110<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=3542|title=BMW of North America Reports December 2019 and Year-End U.S. Sales.|date=3 January 2020|access-date=14 December 2020|publisher=BMW of North America}}</ref>
|-
| 2020
|292,328
|59,777<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sales |first=Timothy Cain·BMW |title=BMW X3 Sales Figures |url=https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/bmw-x3-sales-figures/ |access-date=3 January 2023 |website=GCBC |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|2021
|rowspan=3|N/A<ref>Starting in 2021, BMW Group combined total deliveries of the X3 and X4 in its annual report.</ref>
|75,858<ref>{{cite web |title=BMW of North America Reports Q4 2022 and Full Year 2022 U.S. Sales Results. |access-date=2023-07-17 |url=https://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=4066&mid=243 |website=BMW of North America}}</ref>
|-
|2022
|65,799
|-
|2023
|63,172<ref>https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/crain/an6971596832AAMBD/index.php#/p/22 {{Bare URL inline|date=July 2025}}</ref>
|}

== See also ==
* [[List of BMW vehicles]]

== References ==
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