2014 BMW X3: What's New

Vehicle Overview

The BMW X3 compact luxury crossover is available with a choice of turbocharged engines and comes standard with all-wheel drive. The five-seater combines BMW’s signature driving prowess with crossover utility. The X3 competes with the Acura RDX, Audi Q5, Cadillac SRX and Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class.

New for 2014
New standard features include a universal garage-door opener, auto-dimming side and rearview mirrors, a 40/20/40-split folding rearseat, more storage compartments and BMW’s Assist eCall emergency communication system with a 10-year subscription. The available navigation system gets the latest version of iDrive, which includes a text-input touchpad on the knob controller.

Exterior Highlights

• 18-inch alloy wheels; available 19-inch wheels
• Power liftgate
• Chrome exhaust tips
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Available panoramic moonroof
• Available adaptive xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
• Available headlight washers

Interior Highlights

• Simulated leather upholstery; real leather available
• 40/20/40-split folding rearseat
• Automatic climate control
• CD stereo with USB port
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Available heated steering wheel and heated seats
• Available navigation system
• Available head-up display

Under the Hood

• 240-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (xDrive28i)
• Available 300-hp, turbocharged inline-six-cylinder (xDrive35i)
• Rear-biased xDrive all-wheel-drive system for balanced feel
• Eight-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control
• Fuel-saving stop-start technology
• Available adaptive suspension

Safety Features

• Side-impact airbags for the front seats
• Side curtain airbags
• Electronic stability system
• Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes
• Available backup camera
• Available front and rear parking sensors
• Available lane departure warning