2023 BMW X3 Redesign, Facelift, M, Release Date. The current generation of BMW’s compact crossover has been around since 2017 and it makes perfect sense that the 2023 BMW X3 is coming with a full load of updates. It is getting a mid-cycle update, which will include updates in all kinds of aspects, starting from a new styling, updated interior, new features. Most importantly, we will finally see the genuine M version, which will use the same powertrain as M3 and M4 models. Despite the updates, the overall layout will remain the same. Therefore, we are pretty sure that you may count on familiar design characteristics. In other words, the new 2023 BMW X3 will continue to offer a great balance between comfort and agility, between luxury and practicality. Also, there is a pretty long list of standard and available equipment, while the powertrain lineup includes few refined and pretty smooth units. We expect that the updated model will hit the market sometime in the second half of the year. 2023 BMW X3 Engines The standard 2023 BMW X3 will be available in two powertrain variants. The plug-in hybrid has been discontinued and gasoline-only variants will be available. Of course, the offer will start with a smaller 2.0-liter turbo-four, which puts out around 248 horsepower, which is more than enough to satisfy most drivers. It comes in pair with an 8-speed automatic transmission and returns around 25 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. On the other hand, the M40i model will continue with a familiar 3.0-liter turbo inline-six, which puts out around 382 horsepower. With all that power, it’s no wonder that the M40i needs just 4.4 seconds to hit 60 mph. When it comes to fuel economy, you may count on about 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. 2023 BMW X3 Design As we’ve just mentioned, this will be a typical mid-cycle update. We are about to see a plethora of changes, mainly in terms of styling. Both end will come with novelties, though the bigger ones will come at the front. Of course, that refers to things like the new grille, new headlights bumper etc. The rear end will be updated with a new rear bumper, new taillights, new exhaust tips etc. Of course, we also count on typical mid-cycle updates, such as new color options, new wheels etc. […]
