2024 BMW X3 & iX3: New photos, details, and everything we know

Set to arrive in Australia in December 2024 or early 2025, the fourth-generation X3 — chassis code G45 — will make its official global reveal in June, according to sources inside BMW.

Until then, new images give us our best look yet at the updated plug-in hybrid (xDrive 30e?) and sportier M Performance (xDrive M50) models.

Exact dimensions haven’t been revealed but it’s clearthe new X3 will be the biggest yet, both to give it greater distinction from the now much larger BMW X1 and to improve cabin space, especially for rear passengers.

As well as a boost in size, the new X3’s exterior design is slipperier than ever. A new ‘aeroblade’ D-pillar, a smoother underbody and fresh aero wheels with low-rolling resistant tyres help to deliver a drop in the new X3’s Cd from 0.29 to 0.27, which BMW says is best in class.

While the new X3 will be heavier than before, it should also be more engaging to drive thanks to wider front tracks, thicker anti-roll bars, new axle kinematics, new rubber bushings and repositioned sub-frame mounting points.

M Performance versions will gain a locking rear differential, stiffer springs, fresh struts and re-tuned steering. Adaptive dampers are optional in Europe, though could be offered as standard on Aussie cars.

Speaking of steering, every new X3 will benefit from a fresh steering system that BMW calls ‘EPSapa’. It has a more direct steering ratio and has been built with autonomous driving implementations in mind.

An improvement in the X3’s active safety suite is also promised, thanks to new sensors, cameras and radars that BMW says will help the X3 exceed NCAP 2023 standards. Better detection for scooters and motorcycles as well as improved AEB with the inclusion of brake support for oncoming traffic will feature.

Stay tuned for more information – including local engines details – as we get closer to the 2025 BMW X3's official launch.

Details at the link below.

News

«The Vision Neue Klasse is so progressive it looks like we skipped one model generation.»

The current BMW X3, unveiled in June of 2017, has a special connection to Australia – its lead designer, Calvin Luk, is an Australian who joined BMW after completing design studies at