The new BMW X3 xDrive30i is being locally assembled at the company’s car manufacturing plant in Chennai. The petrol-powered SUV is now available in Luxury Line trim and at Rs 56.90 lakh (ex-showroom); that’s Rs 20,000 more than its diesel counterpart.
The X3 30i Luxury Line comes with a chrome front grille, two-tone cladding in matte grey and chrome trim, an air-breather in chrome, and 19-inch alloy wheels. Powering the car is a two-litre petrol unit which produces 252 PS and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. The unit comes in combination with an eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission which helps the X3 accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds. (Read: BMW X3 xDrive 20d Luxury Line Launched in India)
Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “The BMW X range is a pioneer in the Sports Activity Vehicle segment. The BMW X3 has been extremely successful as it combines supreme SAV characteristics with comfort and everyday suitability. With the launch of the all-new BMW X3 xDrive30i, now our customers can also experience unadulterated driving pleasure in a refined petrol engine option. With cutting-edge BMW TwinPower Turbo technology is at its core, this engine spells power and performance. The xDrive technology in the BMW X3 ensures unhindered progress, not only when travelling along rutted gravel or sand tracks, over churned-up ground or in deep mud, but also on city roads with high speed bumps.”
The BMW X3 xDrive 30i is only the second petrol-powered SUV in its class and will go up against the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
