Right on schedule, the new BMW X3 “G45” is arriving at dealers across the United States. The fourth-generation luxury crossover broke cover in mid-June and is en route to a showroom near you. Well, provided that hasn t already happened yet. We have fresh images of two distinct flavors: 30 xDrive in Brooklyn Grey and M50 xDrive in Fire Red.
The US-spec vehicles are made in Spartanburg but BMW is assembling the Mercedes GLC rival at other factories. In fact, the plug-in hybrid 30e xDrive is not built in South Carolina. Instead, assembly of the electrified crossover takes place at the Rosslyn plant in South Africa. America doesn t get the PHEV since only these two X3 versions are sold here. The previous-generation model continues for the time being in full-fat M guise but its days are numbered.
The cheapest X3 money can buy costs $50,675 if you stick to the xDrive30 with no options. The configuration featured here costs more since Brooklyn Grey forces you to get the M Sport model. These two goodies alone add $650 and $2,200, respectively, to the final bill. Upgrade to the larger 20-inch wheels and you ll have to fork out another $600. Inside, that black perforated and quilted Veganza artificial leather upholstery is standard. Alternatively, you can have genuine leather for $1,500 with the Extended Merino Leather upgrade.
Step up to the M Performance model and math starts at $65,275. The eye-catching Vegas Red (Fire Red outside of the US) is a $650 premium. Those standard 20-inch wheels can be swapped out for a larger 21-inch set for which BMW wants another $650. Red brake calipers compliment the body color but a blue finish is offered as well.
If you d rather have the old X3 while it s still available, the full-fat M starts at $76,495. As previously reported, BMW won t do another true M derivative of the new posh crossover. It effectively means this M50 will be the cream of the crop. Outside of America, there won t be a successor to the M40d either since the German brand is bidding adieu to the performance diesel model. Seeing the glass half full, a six-cylinder diesel will be launched next year without M Performance branding.
A further simplification of the lineup comes from BMW s decision to eliminate sDrive variants. Indeed, the 2025 X3 is offered globally exclusively with all-wheel drive. In its previous generation, the G01, the crossover was offered in the US as a base sDrive30i with RWD. In other regions, there were also sDrive20i and sDrive18d models.
The G45 has big shoes to fill considering its predecessor was the best-selling individual model from BMW last year. A total of 355,000 units were delivered in 2023, more than the 3 Series Sedan. However, if we combine the volume generated by the 3er Sedan and Touring, the G20 / G21 still comes out on top overall.
BMW X3 30 xDrive Brooklyn Grey
BMW X3 M50 Fire Red
[Photos: @lucasjohnsonvisuals / Autohaus BMW]
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