BMW has given its successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) BMW X3 and the Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) BMW X4 a new refreshed and enhanced look. Learn more about the new BMW X3 and X4 in this article below

Looks and feel

The new BMW X3 has a more modern appearance that conveys a more powerful presence, with design changes to the front and rear and an emphasis on classic X‑elements. The BMW kidney grille and headlights have been redesigned along with the front apron and rear bumper, while new graphics have been applied to the rear lights. High-quality X elements such as underbody protection and specific side skirts in the style of the previous X Line are already standard. The sporty genes of the Sports Activity Vehicle are underlined by the M sports package and the BMW X3 M40i.

The BMW X4 adopts the new front end of the BMW X3 but adds an exclusive distinguishing feature in the form of the mesh kidney familiar from other sporty BMW models. Compared to the BMW X3, the adaptive LED headlights with Matrix function are already standard, while the BMW Laser Light, which is particularly light-intensive and has a long range, is also available as an option for the BMW X4.

Engine Variants

For South Africa, 5 engines will be available for the new BMW X3, and two for the new BMW X4, covering a power range from 110 kW to 285 kW. These include three diesel engines: with 110 kW in the BMW X3 sDrive18d, the 140-kW BMW X3 xDrive20d (also available in the X4 model range), and 195 kW in the BMW X3 xDrive30d.

The petrol engine models are the BMW X3 sDrive20i with 135 kW, and the BMW X3 M40i and BMW X4 M40i with 285 kW.

Transmission.

As standard, all engine variants are equipped with 8-speed Steptronic gearboxes specifically matched to the respective engine characteristics. The BMW X3 M40i and all BMW X4 models feature 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, including paddle shifts and Launch Control, as standard. BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive makes a significant contribution to the versatile sporty flair of the BMW X3 and BMW X4.

Its precise electronic control ensures especially sporty power distribution that is typical of the brand. Its rear-wheel orientation makes dynamic cornering in particular an especially intense experience. In addition, BMW xDrive optimizes both driving stability and traction over rough terrain.

BMW Live Cockpit

The new models will have a standard BMW Live Cockpit plus with a 10-inch display. This means now the BMW X3 and BMW X4 now offer particularly close interaction between driver and vehicle making the pair more connected than ever before. Included in the BMW Live Cockpit is the iDrive operating system with a Control Display which is now at least 10.25 inches in size and a Touch Controller, as well as an instrument cluster in Black Panel, look with a 5.1-inch colour display at the centre.

Also optional is the BMW Live Cockpit Professional which offers a fully digital display network. The high-resolution instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and the Control Display each have a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches.

Smartphone connectivity

BMW Live Cockpit Plus and BMW Live Cockpit Professional offer optimized. wireless smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay. Here, the driver can view all the important information from the apps on the Control Display and also – in intelligently processed form – in the instrument cluster and the optional BMW Head-Up Display.

Please note: All product information is preliminary. Information specific to models’ sold in South Africa will be communicated closer to the time of the local market introduction in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Source: BMW South Africa

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