Australian BMW fans can rejoice the wait for the much-anticipated fourth-generation X3 is almost over. Scheduled to arrive in dealerships early next year, this all-new iteration promises to be a significant leap forward.
To further pique the interest of potential buyers, BMW has revealed the official pricing structure for the American market. The US X3 boasts enticing features and competitive pricing for its mild-hybrid powertrains, but it’s important to manage expectations.
The US pricing might not translate directly to Australia. While American consumers can look forward to an attractive package, the slightly delayed Australian release suggests a different pricing scheme Down Under.
Patience will be a virtue for local car enthusiasts, who will have to wait a bit longer for the official revealing of the X3’s Australian-specific pricing details. In the meantime, the American figures provide a look into the X3’s potential value proposition, offering a taste of what to expect when the SUV eventually arrives in Australian showrooms.
Buckle up for a whirlwind tour of the 2025 BMW X3’s global rollout, a world marked by inconsistency and curious omissions. European customers encountering the base model will be met with a less powerful engine and a somewhat peculiar design, all wrapped up in a surprisingly hefty price tag.
Meanwhile, their counterparts down under will be offered the same standard engine as Europe but will be left wanting when it comes to the option of a fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid or a traditional diesel powertrain.
The lone consolation prize for Australians is that the top-of-the-line M50 xDrive retains its muscularity across regions. However, a deeper dive reveals yet another wrinkle: the base X3 20 xDrive in Australia takes a slight horsepower hit compared to its European counterpart.
As a result, Australian consumers end up with a less powerful base engine for a starting price that falls awkwardly between the expensive European base model and the stronger-engined yet cheaper American variant.
This global pricing and powertrain merry-go-round leaves us thoroughly perplexed, wondering about the logic behind such a strategy. It seems that where you choose to buy your 2025 BMW X3 can significantly impact what ends up in your driveway, both in terms of performance and cost.
