BMW has launched the X3 M40i at Rs 86.50 lakh (ex-showroom, India). It is the performance-oriented model of the X3 SUV and shares its powertrain with the BMW M340i sedan. Available in restricted numbers, the X3 M40i is on the market in India as a very constructed unit (CBU). Bookings for the X3 M40i are already underway for a token quantity of Rs 5 lakh.

1. BMW X3 M40i at the moment has no direct rivals in India
2. Its 3.0-litre turbo-petrol engine produces 360hp, 500Nm
3. X3 M40i will get two 12.3-inch shows

BMW X3 M40i exterior

The X3 M40i comes with the M Sport package deal as commonplace and will get M-specific kidney grilles, headlights, wing mirrors and tailpipes in addition to dual-tone, 20-inch alloy wheels. The window surrounds, roof rails and slats on the kidney grille are completed in black together with pink painted brake calipers. BMW is providing the X3 M40i in Brooklyn Grey and Black Sapphire colors. 

BMW X3 M40i inside and options

Inside, the X3 M40i will get an all-black therapy, whereas the usual X3 will get dual-tone therapy with beige or brown mixed with black. As a part of the M Sport package deal, the steering wheel will get M color stitching and an M badge on the backside, and M particular seat belts. The plaque within the centre console now has an M badge and replaces the X3 badge on the usual mannequin.

There’s a 12.3-inch touchscreen that runs BMW’s iDrive 7 working system together with a Harmon Kardon sound system. It additionally has a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, wi-fi charging, triple-zone local weather management, ambient lighting and a heads-up show.

BMW X3 M40i powertrain

The X3 M40i will get a 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine producing 360hp, which is 14hp lower than the M340i. However, the torque determine stays unchanged at 500Nm. Power is delivered to all 4 wheels by way of an 8-speed automated gearbox. BMW claims the X3 M40i can dash from 0-100kph in 4.9 seconds – 0.5 seconds slower than M340i – and its prime velocity is proscribed to 250kph.

It additionally will get M-specific efficiency bits comparable to an adaptive suspension, variable sport steering, differential with efficiency management (differential locks) and M Sport brakes.

BMW X3 M40i rivals

The X3 M40i has no direct competitors, however with respect to its efficiency, its closest rival is the Porsche Macan S with a 2.9-litre, twin-turbocharged V6 engine producing 380hp and 520Nm. The Macan S does the 0-100kph run in 4.7 seconds (claimed) and has a prime velocity of 259kph. However, the Porsche is priced at Rs 1.43 crore, which is Rs 56.50 lakh greater than the BMW.

The commonplace X3 competes with the Audi Q5 (Rs 61.51 lakh-67.31 lakh) and the Volvo XC60 (Rs 67.50 lakh).

*all costs ex-showroom

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