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BMW iX3 (2026)
Dec 2025 - International First Drive Review
The BMW iX3 looks to move the EV game forward with a monster range and a high-tech cabin. Does it feel like a ‘proper’ BMW to drive, though?
The BMW iX3 looks to move the EV game forward with a monster range and a high-tech cabin. Does it feel like a ‘proper’ BMW to drive, though?
BMW X3 20d xDrive (2025)
Mar 2025 - Irish Review
There’s no electric version of the new BMW X3, but there is thankfully still a diesel.
There’s no electric version of the new BMW X3, but there is thankfully still a diesel.
BMW X3 M50 xDrive (2025)
Sep 2024 - International First Drive Review
Can the top-of-the-range BMW X3 impress more than its more mainstream stablemates, or will it feel superfluous in the SUV line-up?
Can the top-of-the-range BMW X3 impress more than its more mainstream stablemates, or will it feel superfluous in the SUV line-up?
BMW X3 20 xDrive (2025)
Sep 2024 - International First Drive Review
The new BMW X3 is massively different inside and out, but are the changes an improvement on the capable SUV we’re used to?
The new BMW X3 is massively different inside and out, but are the changes an improvement on the capable SUV we’re used to?
BMW X3 M50i xDrive (2024 prototype)
Apr 2024 - Prototype Review
We get the chance to have an early go in the 2025 BMW X3, well ahead of its launch.
We get the chance to have an early go in the 2025 BMW X3, well ahead of its launch.
BMW X3 xDrive30d (2022)
Oct 2021 - International First Drive Review
BMW has given the X3 the gentlest of updates to keep it fresh into 2022. Has it done enough to stay competitive?
BMW has given the X3 the gentlest of updates to keep it fresh into 2022. Has it done enough to stay competitive?
BMW iX3 electric (2021)
Nov 2020 - International First Drive Review
We test drive the 2021 electric X3, the new BMW iX3.
We test drive the 2021 electric X3, the new BMW iX3.
BMW X3 xDrive30e hybrid (2020)
Aug 2020 - International First Drive Review
The BMW X3 xDrive30e is a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV that makes for an enticing package.
The BMW X3 xDrive30e is a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV that makes for an enticing package.
BMW X3 M (2020)
Jun 2019 - International First Drive Review
BMW describes the new X3 M as an M3, but higher up - yes, seriously. Well, is it?
BMW describes the new X3 M as an M3, but higher up - yes, seriously. Well, is it?
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Mar 2018 - Irish Review
Can the new BMW X3 SUV take the fight to Audi's Q5 and the Volvo XC60?
Can the new BMW X3 SUV take the fight to Audi's Q5 and the Volvo XC60?
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Nov 2017 - International First Drive Review
New BMW X3 retains its 2.0-litre diesel engine, while all-wheel drive becomes standard.
New BMW X3 retains its 2.0-litre diesel engine, while all-wheel drive becomes standard.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Oct 2017 - International First Drive Review
BMW's medium SUV, the X3, is reinvigorated for its third generation.
BMW's medium SUV, the X3, is reinvigorated for its third generation.
BMW X3 M40i
Oct 2017 - International First Drive Review
Minority interest here a 360hp SUV may be, but the BMW X3 M40i is a stunning machine.
Minority interest here a 360hp SUV may be, but the BMW X3 M40i is a stunning machine.
BMW X3 xDrive30d M Sport
Aug 2011 - Irish Review
The ultimate BMW X3 M Sport goes as well as it looks.
The ultimate BMW X3 M Sport goes as well as it looks.
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Dec 2010 - Irish Review
Winter tyres on a BMW X3: your only man for the cold weather?
Winter tyres on a BMW X3: your only man for the cold weather?
BMW X3
Nov 2010 - International First Drive Review
We reckon the new BMW X3 makes the bigger X5 all but superfluous.
We reckon the new BMW X3 makes the bigger X5 all but superfluous.
BMW X3
Jun 2010 - International First Drive Review
BMW's long-in-the-tooth soft-roader is due to be replaced by an all-new model. CompleteCar.ie drove the pre-production X3.
BMW's long-in-the-tooth soft-roader is due to be replaced by an all-new model. CompleteCar.ie drove the pre-production X3.
