BMW PH introduces X3 30e xDrive M Sport

MANILA: BMW Philippines has launched the all-new X3 30e xDrive M Sport in the local market.

Aside from the host of technological advances, the vehicle boasts a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mill.

Here’s what premium car shoppers may find in the newly-revealed vehicle.

Exterior

On paper, the vehicle measures:

Overall dimensions (length, width, height; in millimeters [mm>)	4,755 x 1,920 (excluding mirrors) x 1,660
Wheelbase length (in mm)	2,865

Giving the vehicle a modern look is its overall chiseled design complemented by the following:

• “BMW Iconic Glow” that borders the huge double kidney grill
•  Vented lower front bumper
• Pointy LED daytime running lamps 
• Flush door handles
• M Sport 20-inch wheels
• T-shaped taillights
• Roof-mounted spoiler
• Black-colored rear diffuser 

Interior

Meanwhile, the all-new BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport has an elegant and feature-packed cabin.

Welcoming occupants inside are M Veganza leather portions that match the suede and polished metal appointments.

The vehicle is not short on tech as it also has:

• 14.9-inch BMW curved central display (wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto ready) linked to a 15-piece Harman Kardon speaker set-up
• 12.3-inch digital gauge
• Wireless smartphone charging pad
• Ambient lighting system
• Triple-zone automatic climate control system
• iDrive Operating System 9
• Electronically-adjustable front seats
• Heads-up display
• Paddle shifters
• Push-to-start button
• Dial-type auxiliary control for the touchscreen
• Electronic parking brake
• Flat-bottom steering wheel
• Drive mode selector

Further, the all-new BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport has a luggage space of 450 liters that can expand up to 1,500 liters when the rear seats are folded.

Powertrain

Providing power to the all-new BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four gasoline engine with an eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission mated to an electric motor with a 19.7 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery.

Such a powertrain can deliver the following:

Maximum output (in horsepower)	299
Peak torque (in Newton-meters)	450
Acceleration (0-100 kilometers per hour; in seconds)	6.2
Pure electric mode range (in kilometers; based on Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure)	90

Facilitating the halts and decelerations are the M-specific brake calipers, as well as front and rear disc brakes while guaranteeing stability is its adaptive suspension system.

Technologies

Assuring that every journey is safe when using the all-new BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport are its suite of advanced driver-assist systems that include:

• Adaptive cruise control system with stop and go functionality
• Autonomous emergency braking,
• 360-degree view camera
• Lane change assist,
• Steering assist
• Blind-spot monitoring

Additionally, it also has an automatic headlamp functionality, power-folding side mirrors, a power tailgate, and roof rails. 

Pricing, package

Priced at P4.79 million, the all-new BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport can be had in the following color options:

• Alpine White
• Arctic Blue Metallic
• Black Sapphire Metallic
• Dune Gray
• Sophisto Gray Metallic
• M Brooklyn Gray Metallic
• M Fire Red Metallic 

Covered in the aforementioned pricing is the five-year vehicle warranty and an eight-year warranty for its batteries. 

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