BMW X3

The interiors are very plush and luxurious and there is lots of use of leather trim and premium wooden panels. The dashboard is setup very nice and the ergonomics for the driver are good. The steering wheel is also nice and the instrument cluster in plain view with nice illumination. There is lots of room for all passengers and plenty of storage compartments and spaces. Overall it is a very comfortable interior layout.

The X3 comes with two diesel engine variants, the first is a 1995cc unit creating 184bhp and mated to an 8-speed automatic, the second is a larger 2993cc diesel unit creating 258bhp and also mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Both engines are very good and highly refined but obviously the larger engine gives better power performance.

The BMW X3 is a beautiful car to drive. We drove it around the city and also took it for trip to the Shimla and it performed extremely well. The xDrive30d obviously features a larger engine and so power delivery in impeccable and the engine can really make the heavy car move very fast. A 0-100kmph sprint can be achieved in just 6.2 seconds, and that is very enjoyable. The suspension setup is also magnificent and it does not matter if you are on the highway or bumpy roads, the X3 always drives without a fuss. The throttle response is very good and there is no lag at all from the engine, plus the gear changes are spot on, and the brakes also do their job wonderfully. The steering response is also superb and on curvy roads you will have a blast, if you are driving.

The X3 with the larger engine is capable of providing a fuel economy of around 12kmpl.

The car comes equipped with power steering with mounted controls, power windows, a start/stop button, fully automatic air-conditioning, and BMW Connected Drive that includes Bluetooth, USB connectivity, a 22.3cm colour display, audio streaming, voice control, HiFi loudspeaker system, and navigation.

Safety features include airbags, ABS with Brake Assist, Runflat tyres, Stability control, traction control, electronic parking brake, Hill Decent control, and Parking Assist.

The Quality on all BMW cars is of top quality. Everything is made too last and give an impression of luxury, style elegance and sportiness. The car is very well built and comes with some of the best-engineered components and parts. It is also a highly reliable machine and performs to perfection.

The X3 is a great car with very good value for money. It is priced quite competitively, and offers you a lot including pure driving joy.

A small SUV with BMW handling and features and impeccable performance, that is what the X3 offers. It looks brilliant and can also be tame in the city. When compared to its other competitors it seems more of a drivers car and more aggressive than the other Germans.