BMW X3 2014–2017 car dimensions: 4657 mm long, 1881 mm wide and 1661 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,845 kg. Braked towing is 2,400 kg.
The cabin has dual-zone automatic climate control as standard. Cruise control with braking function is fitted. An 8.8-inch iDrive display comes with Professional navigation on the xDrive28i, controlled by the rotary knob rather than touch. Parking sensors, reversing camera, blind-spot detection, lane departure warning and emergency braking features appear in driver assistance packages on some grades and markets.
Boot space measures 550 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1600 litres when the 40:20:40 split rear seats fold flat. The load floor is level with no lip for easy loading.
Braked towing capacity is 2400 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is 590 kg. Trailer stability control is included with the stability systems.
Cabin has dual-zone automatic climate control standard with rear vents. Front seats are 8-way power with driver memory. Leatherette upholstery standard, leather optional. Ambient lighting included. Panoramic roof optional for more light and air. Heated front seats, rear seats and steering wheel come in cold weather packages on some grades. Sport seats optional for better support. Quiet and roomy for the class with solid materials.
Premium unleaded fuel required. combined consumption 7.3 l/100 km NEDC.
Condition Based Servicing. intervals up to 30,000 km or 24 months.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2011): 88% adult, 83% child, 53% pedestrian, 71% assist.
Standard safety: front/side/curtain airbags, DSC with ABS/DTC, HDC, TPMS, active headrests.
The xDrive28i runs a 2.0-litre turbo petrol that needs premium fuel. Official NEDC figures show 9.1 l/100 km urban, 6.2 extra-urban and 7.3 combined. US EPA rates it 21 city/28 highway/24 combined.
Servicing uses BMW Condition Based Servicing. The onboard system sets oil and inspection intervals by actual use, with a typical maximum of 30,000 km or two years. Brake fluid changes every two years.
Safety equipment includes dual front airbags, front side airbags, front and rear head curtains, DSC stability control tied to xDrive, hill descent control, ABS, brake assist and tyre pressure monitoring. Active front head restraints are standard. Euro NCAP gave the F25 five stars in 2011.
Keep up with CBS prompts and fluid changes on the ZF 8-speed automatic and transfer case. Run-flat tyres are common. Regular checks help avoid higher later costs on this generation.
Length 4657 mm, Width 1881 mm, Height 1661 mm, Wheelbase 2810 mm (X3 2014–2017)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Media Information Specifications of the new BMW X3 valid from 04/2014.