BMW X3 diesel SUV launched in India

Automaker BMW has launched its X3 SUV diesel variant in India on 17th February. The new car has been priced at INR 65.50 lakh (ex-showroom), the company said. It is manufactured locally in India at the company’s plant in Chennai and will be available at the official BMW dealerships.

According to the company statement, the BMW TwinPower Turbo technology aids the diesel engines to meld maximum power with high efficiency and offers spontaneous responsiveness even at low engine speeds. The two-litre four-cylinder diesel engine of the BMW X3 xDrive20d produces an output of 140 kW/ 190 hp and maximum torque of 400 Nm at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 -100 km/hr in just 7.9 seconds with a top speed of 213 km/h.

The new BMW X3 is available in several metallic paintworks such as Mineral White, Phytonic Blue, Brooklyn Grey, Sophisto Grey, Black Sapphire and Carbon Black. The X3 facelift features restyled exterior elements. There are newly designed headlights and taillights, reshaped radiator grille, redesigned bumpers, and new 19-inch alloy wheels. In addition, the SUV gets adaptive LED headlights, roof rails and window trim with aluminum finish, anti-dazzle function for side-view mirrors and a panoramic sunroof.

Additionally, BMW Service Inclusive and BMW Service Inclusive Plus are optionally available with the new vehicle. These service packages cover Condition Based Service (CBS) and maintenance work with a choice of plans from 3 yrs/ 40,000 km to 10 yrs/ 2,00,000 km and start at an attractive pricing of INR 1.53 per km, the company stated.

The BMW X3 also comes with optional BMW Repair Inclusive that extends warranty benefits from the third year of operation to the maximum sixth year, after the completion of the standard two-year warranty period. The automaker further added that the BMW India Financial Services offers an attractive BMW 360˚ financial plan with a ‘drive away monthly price’ of INR 79,999/-, assured buyback of up to 60%, and flexible end of term options.