What's New for the 2026 BMW X3?
The zippy and personable BMW X3 gets a few new updates for the 2026 model year, including a tire sealant and repair kit if you get a flat on the road, and the option to get the YouTube app through the car's infotainment system. Both are available as optional features for the 2026 model year. Aside from those updates, the latest BMW X3 remains a popular choice due to its spacious cabin, sporty handling, and powerful engines.
What Are the 2026 X3 Trims & Features?
The BMW X3 lineup starts off with the 30 xDrive. This trim level has 19-inch wheels and a power liftgate. The interior features two comfortable and spacious rows of seats, each comprised of synthetic leather upholstery. You will also get standard dual-zone climate control. Both front seats are heated and power-adjustable as well. For technology, the 30 xDrive includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen display. Navigation is included as a standard feature, along with wireless Android Auto® and Apple CarPlay®. The base trim level also comes with a wireless phone charging pad.
Next in the lineup is the M50 xDrive. This trim level has dark exterior trim accents and larger 20-inch wheels. It also has an illuminated grille for a more dramatic effect. The M50 xDrive also features some sportier elements, including upgraded performance brakes and a sport-oriented steering system. An adaptive sport suspension system is standard, and you'll get some additional creature comforts, including a panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, and remote engine start.
While you'll get many standard amenities with the two trims in the lineup, several packages are available to enhance whichever trim you choose. The packages include a Premium package that adds more safety features, a Sport package with sportier features, a Sport Professional package with exterior upgrades, and a Driver Assistance package.
How Much Horsepower Does the 2026 X3 Have?
The 30 xDrive is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L engine that produces 255 horsepower, while the M50 xDrive features a turbocharged 3.0L Inline-6 engine that produces 393 horsepower.
What Safety Features Does the 2026 X3 Include?
For safety, the X3 has parking sensors, lane-keep assist, forward collision warning, and automated parking. You'll find a head-up display, interior camera, surround-view camera, adaptive cruise control, and lane-centering assist as available safety features.
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