The 2025 BMW X3 debuts a new chapter for the pioneering premium midsize SAV. Now in its fourth generation since the original 2003 launch, the X3 cemented BMW’s mastery of the Sports Activity Vehicle, fusing rugged versatility with on-road agility.
Each incarnation has built upon the last, and the 2025 model represents a significant leap. The exterior adopts a bold new design language focused on sculpted surfaces and crisp lines. Inside, cutting-edge technologies create an immersive digital experience. Power comes from a choice of advanced turbocharged engines, including a muscular inline-6 with 48V mild hybrid boost.
BMW struck crossover gold when it introduced the first X3 in 2003. The idea of a sportier, road-oriented utility vehicle was still fresh, and the X3 demonstrated BMW’s trademark driving dynamics in a more practical package. Crisp handling, potent engines like the silky inline-6, and available xDrive AWD made it an instant hit.
Sales expanded with the 2009 second generation, which brought higher luxury and the latest BMW styling. By 2012, the Spartanburg, SC plant was exporting X3s globally. The third generation launched in 2017 pushed the technology envelope further with comprehensive driver assists, gestural controls, and remote services.
Now in 2025, the all-new X3 takes a bold step into the future while upholding its heritage. The exterior design moves away from conservative shapes toward more expressive surfacing. Inside, the sweeping BMW Curved Display and iDrive 9 infotainment system create an immersive digital space. Materials blend modern and natural textures.
Power comes from a choice of turbocharged engines, all employing 48V mild hybrid tech for added efficiency. The X3 30i packs a zesty 2.0L turbo-4 and packs a total of 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, while the X3 M50i flagship wields an upgraded 3.0L turbo inline-6 for a a total system output of 393 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque. An adaptive M suspension and performance brakes make the M50i a true driver’s machine.
Driver assists have also evolved, with expanded automated parking and driving capabilities that ease the journey. And continuous over-the-air updates keep things fresh.
With this latest iteration, BMW again redefines sporting utility and advances the SAV segment it pioneered.
The 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive base-sticker at $49,500 and $64,100, respectively.
