So, BMW just dropped the new top-spec X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro. Bookings are open. Prices? 16 February. Saw it in person last week. Sharp. Aggressive. Honestly, kinda loud in a good way. But some of the hype… hmm, let’s just say take it with a pinch of salt.
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Exterior Styling
Look at it darkened headlamps and hind lights, illuminated kidney grille, 20-inch alloys with pink brake calipers. Brooklyn Grey looks classy. Saw it in showroom, thought yeah, this works. Aggressive stance. Sporty vibe. Young buyers will dig it. But me? I kinda miss the older X3. Subtle. Calm. Elegant. This one shouts look at me.
Engine and Performance
Here’s the deal. 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine. 258 bhp. 400Nm torque. 8-speed automatic. 48-volt mild hybrid system. Company claims 14.61kmpl. Sure, maybe on paper. Real roads? Expect a bit less. 0-100 kmph in 6.3 seconds. Fast. AWD standard. Curvy roads? Handled. I remember taking an X3 on a Mumbai test drive last year cruise control went a bit funky in traffic. Dealer patched it later. Stuff sticks in your mind. Little things like that.
Cabin and Features
Inside? Feels premium. Soft-touch dashboard and doors. Seat belts got M branding. Espresso Brown or Calm Beige interiors pick your mood. Panoramic roof. 360-degree camera. Three-zone climate control. 12.3-inch digital display. 15-speaker Harman Kardon audio. Front sport seats with memory and ventilation lifesaver in summer. One buddy did a 500 km highway trip in it. He was raving about the ventilation. Small details like that matter. Makes long drives enjoyable.
Segment and Competition
BMW is going head-to-head with Mercedes GLC, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, and Lexus NX. Tough competition. The 30 xDrive M Sport Pro gives X3 a confident edge. But tech quirks happen. Mild hybrid, software updates sometimes a little unpredictable. That cruise control issue? Yeah, annoying, but fixable. Nothing is perfect.
Also read : BMW X3 30 xDrive Pre-Bookings Now open Ahead of February 2026 Launch
Bottom line if you want a sporty, performance-focused, premium mid-size SUV, this X3 excites. Small annoyances? Expect them. Wait for the 16 February prices. Curious how this top-end variant will really perform on Indian roads. My bet? Fun. Just keep your expectations real.
