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BMW X3 4x4


PRICE: £29,415 - £39,015

TARGET PRICE: £27,339 - £36,246
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BMW X3 4x4
What Car? rating - 3 out of 5
FOR  The X3 is enjoyable to drive, and capable in the mud, too
AGAINST  The ride is far too firm, while build quality is suspect
What Car? Full Verdict For the female verdict - evecars.com Reader Review Rating Reader review rating - 3 out of 5
ON THE ROAD   OWNERSHIP   IN THE CABIN
Performance Performance rating - 4 out of 5
Most engines provide ample go
Buying & owning Buying & owning rating - 4 out of 5
Diesels cheaper to run; strong resale values
Behind the wheel Behind the wheel rating - 4 out of 5
Good driving position, straightforward cabin
Ride & handling Ride & handling rating - 3 out of 5
Handles superbly; stiff ride lets it down
Quality & reliability Quality & reliability rating - 3 out of 5
Still not perfect
Space & practicality Space & practicality rating - 3 out of 5
Loads of room front and rear
Refinement Refinement rating - 4 out of 5
Hushed engines; suppressed road and wind noise
Safety & security Safety & security rating - 5 out of 5
Everything to keep you and your car safe
Equipment Equipment rating - 3 out of 5
Decent equipment to match premium price
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MODEL REVIEWS, SPECS & PRICES
In the X3 4x4 range you can choose between 10 models - 4 petrol engines and 6 diesels
The table below lists each model and What Car? Target Price
X3 4x4 2.0d M Sport 5dr£29,343
X3 4x4 2.0d SE 5dr£27,339
X3 4x4 2.5si M Sport 5dr£30,936
X3 4x4 2.5si SE 5dr£29,002
X3 4x4 3.0d M Sport 5dr£32,884
X3 4x4 3.0d SE 5dr£30,950
X3 4x4 3.0sd M Sport 5dr£36,246
X3 4x4 3.0sd SE 5dr£34,614
X3 4x4 3.0si M Sport 5dr£34,412
X3 4x4 3.0si SE 5dr£32,478
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In the X3 4x4 range you can choose between 10 models - 4 petrol engines and 6 diesels
 
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