The 2020 BMW X3 M comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.Turbocharged six-cylinder engine produces 473 horsepower or 503 in Competition model.All-wheel-drive system sourced from the BMW M5.Updated suspension components and chassis reinforcement.
Pros Accelerates faster than many sports cars Grip and handling are excellent Still as practical as a standard X3
Cons Excessively stiff ride, even in the softest setting Exhaust can drone at highway speeds
BMW's heroic performance SUV lineup now has a compact offering in the form of the X3 M and the X3 M Competition. Honestly, we're surprised it took this long for the masters at the M performance division to swap out the X3's already sporty suspension with even sportier gear and drop in a more powerful engine.
BMW's X3 M Competition promises to blend urban family friendliness with spirited road and track performance. But we threw that out the window and instead went rallying in the Outback.
Pros Impressive surrogate rally car chops Great chassis on clay Proper M-spec running gear Bloody quick on dirt
Cons Cleaning out the bulldust afterwards
Pros A pair of gutsy engines, high-end interior design, surprisingly athletic chassis.
Cons Snug rear seats, a few questionable ergonomic choices, paltry towing capacity.
Pros Powerful and response V6 engine Interior materials rival those in top-tier competitors Costs thousands less than other luxury SUVs Lots of cargo room
Cons Infotainment system can be difficult to use Firm front seats Small door openings and tight rear seat Models with large wheels produce a noticeably bumpy ride
Pros Well equipped Keenly priced Lots of safety technology
Cons Larger wheels ruin the ride Some rivals are roomier in the back Noisy diesel engine
