2023 BMW X3 M Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The X3 is one of BMW’s most popular models, and it’s easy to see why. The vehicle features engaging driving dynamics, attractive styling, a spacious interior, and a solid cabin. The SUV rolls into 2023 relatively unchanged, but BMW did refresh the X3’s interior and update its tech.
The 2023 X3 M comes with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that makes either 473 or 503 horsepower and either 457 or 479 pound-feet of torque—higher output numbers come from the available Competition model. All-wheel drive (AWD) and an eight-speed automatic transmission are standard. BMW hasn’t elaborated on performance figures for the SUV yet, but we expect zero-to-60 times in the low-three-second neighborhood for the Competition package.
The X3 M comes with selectable drive modes that allow the driver to tailor performance of the steering, braking, suspension, and throttle. Depending on the setting, the SUV can be anything from a comfortable city cruiser to a brutal monster, but the ride is quite punishing in most settings. The payoff is that the SUV rivals many sports cars. Many will be surprised to find the limits of the X3’s grip, which come far beyond any legal speeds on public roads.
While it shares most of its exterior shape with the standard X3, the X3 M enjoys several upgrades that set it apart. The more aggressive front fascia features unique geometric shapes for vents. (Mercifully, BMW avoided slapping a giant grille on the X3, so it retains a reasonably sized face.) Looking at the vehicle’s side profile, the only real tells that it’s an M come from the wheels and the subtle badging. It’s almost as if BMW went out of its way to make the SUV a sleeper, which is a welcome philosophy.
The X3 got a fresh interior for 2023, with upgraded technology and a clean new design. The X3 M gets deep, heavily bolstered seats and upscale materials throughout its cabin. That includes leather upholstery, metal trim, gloss black accents, and more. Competition models get even more aggressive front seats, but no matter how it’s spec’ed, the X3 looks and feels premium throughout.
A 12.3-inch gauge cluster is standard and offers configurable views of different vehicle systems. It’s joined by a 12.3-inch touchscreen that runs Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. BMW’s iDrive 8 is on board, bringing an updated interface, more intuitive controls, and more responsive navigation. There’s also a physical volume knob, so no fiddling around with a touchscreen while driving.
The 2023 BMW X3 M goes on sale later in 2022 with a starting price of around $74,000. It competes with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, the Audi SQ5, the Jaguar F-Pace SVR, and the Porsche Macan.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Internet radio app: Spotify · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · Watts: 464
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: carbon · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.15 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: foldable · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: black
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.2
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app compatibility: Amazon Alexa · Smart device app function: send destination to vehicle · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent