2021 BMW X3 Review

The 2021 BMW X3 combines premium amenities with palpable performance. Those who enjoy both outdoor adventures and creature comforts will feel at home behind the wheel of this Sports Activity Vehicle® (SAV®).

Our team at BMW of Rochester Hills created this review to take Rochester Hills, drivers on a virtual tour of the 2021 BMW X3. Reach out to an associate with any questions you may have or to schedule your test drive today!

BMW X3 Power & Performance

Under the hood of the 2021 BMW X3 lives a peppy 248-horsepower 2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine. It comes standard with a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) system or an available xDrive all-wheel-drive (AWD) system. For even quicker acceleration, you can select the available 3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine that delivers an impressive 382 horsepower.

To electrify your ride, the 2021 BMW X3 also offers an efficient hybrid option, featuring a 2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine with an integrated electric motor that delivers a total of 288 horsepower.

The standard 8-Speed STEPTRONIC Sport Automatic transmission amplifies the X3's potential. This ultra-smooth addition to the SAV® allows for easier handling, especially when you're taking the vehicle out for an off-road excursion.

Playing the part of reliable companion is the X3's exterior design. Its aerodynamic design helps reduce acceleration drag with the use of the Active Kidney Grille, air curtains, and side air breathers. As a result, the power underneath the hood of the X3 can propel to greater heights with ease.

Another added benefit of the X3's design is its weight distribution. Crafted with BMW's slick engineering, the SAV® moves with swift agility, similar to that of a sedan. When you need to move, the X3 won't hesitate even slightly.

2021 BMW X3 Interior & Technology

A Dark Oak Wood trim accents the interior of the 2021 X3. Whether you're hiking in the woods or running errands in town, the standard 40/20/40 split fold-down through-load rear seats will accommodate everything from gear to shopping bags and passengers. Plus, the cargo cover makes it easy to keep your valuables shaded and out of sight.

Speaking of cargo, the X3 provides up to 62.7 cubic feet of space to store your goods. Whether it's luggage, camping and hiking gear, groceries, shopping bags, or even a kennel for your pets, the X3 has room enough for all you'll need.

Drivers will enjoy the available BMW Live Cockpit Professional. This 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster provides ease of access to more than just your gauges. Navigation, audio controls, and integration with the entertainment system are readily available. Plus, the available Head-up Display projects travel speed, navigation, and other information onto the windshield at your eye level.

To access your favorite Apple CarPlay™ apps, navigation, and other infotainment features, turn to the standard 10.25-inch central information display. When you turn on your playlists, podcasts, audiobooks, and radio programs, they will be amplified throughout the cabin, thanks to the carefully placed 12-speaker HiFi Sound System.

Along with that, 2021 BMW X3 owners can enjoy the available BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with the central information display. This feature gives you voice-activated control over vehicle settings, navigation, and other settings. All you have to do is say, Hey, BMW.

Drivers also receive a 1-year All Access SiriusXM® Satellite Radio subscription that is ready to help you discover new music as you roam.

BMW X3 Safety & Driver Assistance

In addition to its luxurious, yet functional interior, the 2021 BMW X3 also offers extra protection in the form of active driver-assistive features, such as standard Fatigue and Focus Alert. This feature monitors driving patterns. If it detects any erratic or unusual behavior, it will provide an audible alert. Other standard active systems work together to boost your awareness in the X3, including:

• Frontal Collision Warning: Alerts you if it senses a car or pedestrian ahead and can automatically engage the brakes to avoid or mitigate a collision.
• Active Blind Spot Detection: This Lets you know if another vehicle approaches or sits in your blind spot to keep you safely in your lane.
• Lane Departure Warning: Provides cues if you begin to swerve out of your intended lane.

Standard Dynamic Cruise Control makes long car rides and commutes both safer and more relaxing. The system not only maintains a set speed but also adjusts to keep a specified following distance.

Another feature that pairs convenience with safety in the BMW X3 is the standard automatic-dimming interior rear-view mirror and driver's-side exterior mirror. These help ensure nighttime visibility.

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