Following the launch of the xDrive20d xLine diesel variant for the X3 in March this year, BMW now has launched its M40i variant in India at Rs 86.60 lakh (ex-showroom).
Here’s all you need to know about this new performance-oriented version of the BMW X3 SUV.
What Powers The BMW X3 M40i?
- Underneath the bonnet of the BMW X3 M40i lies a 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine, churning out an impressive power output of 365PS and 500Nm of peak twist.
- It comes paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission propelling all four wheels of the SUV via BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system, allowing it to do the 0 to 100 kmph run in just 4.1 seconds before hitting an electronically limited top speed of 250 kmph.
- As per the carmaker, this SUV is claimed to return a fuel efficiency of 10.49 kmpl.
Exterior Design
- Being a sportier version of the X3, this bimmer gets the BMW’s M Sport body kit package as standard which includes M-specific kidney grilles with slats finished in black, aggressively designed bumpers with larger vents, M-specific side mirrors and dual exhausts as well as 20-inch M light dual-tone alloy wheels.
- The X3 M40i also features black-finished window surrounds and roof rails, as well as red-painted brake callipers.
- BMW offers this model in Brooklyn Grey and Black Sapphire colours.
Interior and Features
- Inside, the BMW X3 M40i flaunts an all-black treatment, with an M-Specific steering wheel gets and M-specific seat belts.
- When it comes to features, this German sports utility vehicle comes loaded up to the brim. The key highlights include: –
- A 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system running on BMW’s iDrive 7 operating system
- Harmon Kardon sound system
- A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ambient lighting
- 3-zone automatic climate control
- Memory function for the driver’s seat
- Wireless charging
- Heads-up display
- Multiple airbags
- Parkin assistant plus
- Adaptive air suspension
- Variable sport steering wheel
- Differential with performance control differential locks
- M Sport brakes
Competitors
The X3 M40i has no direct challenger in the Indian market. However, the SUV’s standard version faces competition from the Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60.
