M40i 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle
2018 BMW X3
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For 2018, BMW completely redesigned the X3 compact crossover, and in doing so, condensed the lineup to two trim levels, each with a different engine. We've already experienced one, the M40i with its 355-horsepower turbocharged straight-6 engine. While the engine is a charmer, and the vehicle a snappy handler, we found it to be a bit uncomfortable when the pavement got punishing, and it generally felt a bit conflicted between being a tall practical crossover and a sporty machine.
As such, we got a hold of the other X3 iteration, the xDrive30i, to see how it fares.
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For 2018, BMW completely redesigned the X3 compact crossover, and in doing so, condensed the lineup to two trim levels, each with a different engine. We've already experienced one, the M40i with its 355-horsepower turbocharged straight-6 engine. While the engine is a charmer, and the vehicle a snappy handler, we found it to be a bit uncomfortable when the pavement got punishing, and it generally felt a bit conflicted between being a tall practical crossover and a sporty machine.
As such, we got a hold of the other X3 iteration, the xDrive30i, to see how it fares.
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| Engine | 3.0L I-6 |
| MPG | 20 City / 27 Hwy |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 8-spd auto w/OD |
| Power | 355 @ 5500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | all wheel |
