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BMW X3 2025 preview: Next-gen M50 xDrive headlines new family SUV rival to Mercedes-Benz GLC
The 2025 BMW X3 marks the fourth generation of the German premium brand's critical mid-size SUV. And with its competition increasingly heating up, particularly with the onset of fully electric vehicles, it has to make major moves to stand out from the crowd.
So, what's changed with the Mercedes-Benz GLC rival? Well, it's got an all-new design inside and out, with the exterior smoother and larger than before, while the interior takes a tech-heavy step forward while integrating a more diverse set of materials.
The next-gen X3's debut is headlined by M50 xDrive, which adds 48V mild hybridisation to its M40i predecessor's 3.0-litre turbo-petrol six-cylinder engine to now produces 293kW of power and 580Nm of torque. In this news video, CarsGuide Contributing Journalist Chris Thompson gets up close and personal with the fresh model as part of a walk-around preview before its launch.
#BMW #X3 #News
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00:00 Intro
00:12 Model range
00:36 Engines
01:14 Exterior
03:54 Interior
05:32 Practicality
06:39 Release date
07:15 Pricing
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So, what's changed with the Mercedes-Benz GLC rival? Well, it's got an all-new design inside and out, with the exterior smoother and larger than before, while the interior takes a tech-heavy step forward while integrating a more diverse set of materials.
The next-gen X3's debut is headlined by M50 xDrive, which adds 48V mild hybridisation to its M40i predecessor's 3.0-litre turbo-petrol six-cylinder engine to now produces 293kW of power and 580Nm of torque. In this news video, CarsGuide Contributing Journalist Chris Thompson gets up close and personal with the fresh model as part of a walk-around preview before its launch.
#BMW #X3 #News
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00:00 Intro
00:12 Model range
00:36 Engines
01:14 Exterior
03:54 Interior
05:32 Practicality
06:39 Release date
07:15 Pricing
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Read Chris's full news story: bit.ly/3xnb0kM
Check out our BMW X3 hub: bit.ly/3KQED13
Find more SUVs: bit.ly/3QVs1X1
Find the latest news: bit.ly/3TNhq5d
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The 2025 Ford Transit Custom is looking to raise the benchmark for mid-size vans, with the hotly contested segment naturally headlined by the Toyota HiAce, but there's also plenty of competition from the likes of the Hyundai Staria Load, Volkswagen Transporter and Renault Trafic, among others. Either way, the second-generation Transit Custom stands out from the crowd with its European design, b...
McLaren Artura Spider 2025 review: New plug-in hybrid supercar targets Ferrari 296 GTS convertible!
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The 2025 McLaren Artura Spider has burst onto the supercar scene as the next plug-in hybrid (PHEV) convertible, following in the tyre tracks of the Ferrari 296 GTS, which also uses a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 engine as the basis for its series-parallel powertrain. Either way, times are changing. So, what does the new Artura Spider bring to the table? Well, aside from the being the drop-ver...
Land Rover Discovery Sport hybrid 2024 review: New P300e PHEV challenges Lexus NX plug-in hybrid
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The 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport has arrived in Australia, with the 10-year-old mid-size SUV getting yet another update, as its first-generation model stretches into its second decade on sale. Either way, it's looking to challenge the Lexus NX450h plug-in hybrid with a new PHEV flagship of its own, the P300e. Specifically, the Discovery Sport P300e pairs a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol three-cylind...
Suzuki Swift Hybrid 2024 review: Next-gen city car targets Toyota Yaris with new 3-cylinder engine
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The 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid is making major moves, with the new fourth-generation light hatchback taking the series into petrol-electric territory for the first time. That said, it's important to note it actually uses a 12-volt mild-hybrid system, so it's not at all similar to the style of full series-parallel hybrid powertrain that Toyota has pioneered for more than 25 years. Either way, the ...
MG3 Hybrid+ 2024 review: Next-gen hatch shakes up city-car segment, putting Toyota Yaris on notice
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The 2024 MG3 is a far cry from its second-generation predecessor, which was sold for an astonishing 13 years. Thankfully, the third-generation light hatchback is all-new, with it led by a much more contemporary 'self-charging' series-parallel hybrid powertrain, which is in the same style as its direct rival, the Toyota Yaris Hybrid. Yes, a familiar 81kW/142Nm 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petro...
New Kia Carnival rival! Ford Tourneo 2025 review: European-designed 8-seat people mover tested
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The 2025 Ford Tourneo is the next step in the transformation of the Blue Oval's Australian model line-up. While the American brand is abandoning traditional passenger cars and even SUVs in alarming numbers, the new eight-seat people mover is looking to drive growth instead, particularly with family-car buyers and fleet operators. The Tourneo is based on Ford's second-generation Transit Custom m...
4WD test! GWM Tank 500 Hybrid 2024 review: Half the price of Toyota LC300 GR Sport - but is it good?
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The 2024 GWM Tank 500 Hybrid means serious business, with the seven-seat 4WD wagon having the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series firmly in its proverbial sights. The Chinese newcomer kicks off from $66,490 drive-away, which makes it about half the price of the Japanese juggernaut's GR Sport flagship. Yep, when it comes to value for money, there's no denying the Tank 500 Hybrid is going for the jugul...
A better bet than BMW X5? Polestar 3 2024 review: New electric SUV attempts to reset EV benchmark
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The 2024 Polestar 3 is a large SUV that you've never heard of, but that's about to change if it's headline numbers are anything to go by. Of course, the new Swedish model is a fully electric vehicle, with it playing in the premium segment, which is currently occupied by the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. That said, the petrol-powered BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE are worthy alternatives. It's...
Peugeot 2008 GT 2024 review: Stylish midlife update for French small SUV rival to Volkswagen T-Roc
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The 2024 Peugeot 2008 small SUV has quietly entered Australian showrooms, with the second-generation model ushering in a significant midlife facelift that aims to help it stay in the sales race with other high-riding European city cars, including the Volkswagen T-Roc. So, what's changed with the 2008? Well, there are major exterior styling revisions both front and rear, with the French supermod...
Jeep Wrangler 2024 review: Turbo four-cylinder engine replaces V6 in updated GWM Tank 300 4WD rival
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The 2024 Jeep Wrangler has had a change of heart, with the first major update for the fourth-generation four-wheel-drive wagon ushering in a new standard engine for Australia. That's right; the 3.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol Pentastar V6 is no more, with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder unit taking its place. While it may be 45.2 per cent smaller, the new engine actually delivers bu...
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 2024 review: Boxy new 7-seat SUV makes a statement against Toyota Kluger
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If standing out from the crowd is your thing and you need a seven-seat family car, it's hard to go past the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Styling-wise, there's no denying that the fifth-generation large SUV is unlike any of its predecessors, with it debuting a boxy exterior design that's sure to be remembered for decades to come. But there's more to the new Santa Fe than it's divisive looks, as it als...
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2024 review: New E300 leads arrival of next-gen BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 rival
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2024 review: New E300 leads arrival of next-gen BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 rival
Audi SQ8 e-tron 2024 review: Major EV update arrives for BMW iX M60 and Mercedes-AMG EQE53 SUV rival
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Audi SQ8 e-tron 2024 review: Major EV update arrives for BMW iX M60 and Mercedes-AMG EQE53 SUV rival
BMW 1 Series 2025 preview: Next-gen M135 and 118 headline new small car rival to Mercedes A-Class
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BMW 1 Series 2025 preview: Next-gen M135 and 118 headline new small car rival to Mercedes A-Class
Ford E-Transit Custom 2025 review: New electric van sets sights on LDV eDeliver 7 EV
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Ford E-Transit Custom 2025 review: New electric van sets sights on LDV eDeliver 7 EV
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series 2024 review: GR Sport | New LC300 4WD tested by family
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Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series 2024 review: GR Sport | New LC300 4WD tested by family
Honda ZR-V 2024 review: Long-term test of petrol-powered VTi LX flagship rival to Mazda CX-5 Akera
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Honda ZR-V 2024 review: Long-term test of petrol-powered VTi LX flagship rival to Mazda CX-5 Akera
Volkswagen Touareg 2024 review: New R plug-in hybrid flagship headlines Lexus RX rival's facelift
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Volkswagen Touareg 2024 review: New R plug-in hybrid flagship headlines Lexus RX rival's facelift
Tesla Model 3 2024 review: Performance EV tested! Half the price of BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63 S
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Tesla Model 3 2024 review: Performance EV tested! Half the price of BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63 S
Better EV than BYD Atto 3? Hyundai Kona Electric 2024 review: Premium Extended Range | family test
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Better EV than BYD Atto 3? Hyundai Kona Electric 2024 review: Premium Extended Range | family test
GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid 2024 review: Australia's first hybrid ute targets new Ford Ranger dual-cab
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GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid 2024 review: Australia's first hybrid ute targets new Ford Ranger dual-cab
Ford Everest Sport 2024 review: A new 7-seat 4WD for families who love turbo-diesel V6s?
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Ford Everest Sport 2024 review: A new 7-seat 4WD for families who love turbo-diesel V6s?
Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 review: New petrol-electric family SUV puts Toyota RAV4 Hybrid on notice!
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Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 review: New petrol-electric family SUV puts Toyota RAV4 Hybrid on notice!
A real Tesla Model Y rival? Toyota bZ4X 2024 review: FWD | New electric SUV gets family tested
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A real Tesla Model Y rival? Toyota bZ4X 2024 review: FWD | New electric SUV gets family tested
Subaru Solterra 2024 review: AWD | A new electric car for the family?
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Subaru Solterra 2024 review: AWD | A new electric car for the family?
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2024 review: China's new Kia Sorento rival arrives to tempt family SUV buyers
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Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2024 review: China's new Kia Sorento rival arrives to tempt family SUV buyers
Peugeot 408 hybrid 2024 review: GT PHEV | Is the odd combination of an SUV, coupe and sedan good?
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Peugeot 408 hybrid 2024 review: GT PHEV | Is the odd combination of an SUV, coupe and sedan good?
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT vs Kia EV6 GT 2024 comparison review: Which new hi-po electric car is best?
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Ford Mustang Mach-E GT vs Kia EV6 GT 2024 comparison review: Which new hi-po electric car is best?
Kia Carnival 2024 review: Is this newly facelifted 8-seater the best people mover?
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Kia Carnival 2024 review: Is this newly facelifted 8-seater the best people mover?
Not a great power train. Serious off roaders love diesel.
Looks so bad.
I would choose the Genesis GV70 over this without hesitation.
Rav 4 and a CR-V had a child
Lol, I want a hybrid not a diesel. Too pricey anyway. Come on BYD bring on a new hybrid van .... that looks good and goessssssss.
as a long term customer and lover of BMWs over the years. This one is a big ugly mistake!!. I do love tech and gadgets, but the idea of everything being in that screen is a bad idea. Some things are best left as buttons and dials eg. the vents etc. So if the screen fails or is non-responsive = added frustration to the driver. I have my 2nd 128ti - which, still looks more beautiful than this. However, could see some of the things BMW have removed to make it more plastic. From what I can see with this model is that they have literally made it look cheap and plastic all over with no real character! BMW dashboards had a charm to them...sigh..sadly not quite seeing it here.... Those 3 threads do not help either - who the heck thought of that! grrr sad times :( rant over. It is v1.x so I hope in a year or more there will be drastic improvements.....
BMW just seems to be perfecting the art of making really ugly cars.
$535.00 per service every yr since brand new? Wow! Thats expensive for a mild check up.
exterior is nice, interior is cheap looking trash
No thanks. Give me the Audi S3 and the AMG A35 any time.
Ugly but it will sell
Ugly AF
Does the Patrol have bluetooth?
Hi can u please give review of new generation redesigned Mercedes E class ...
Hey please give us the average litres per 100
kinda ugly to be honest, what's wrong with the design department?
I put this car in my dream car... this is the one I love now....waaouh!! Grenadier
No A/C vents in the back and AD Blue !! Front looks terrible dint think they could make the triton look worse.. thanks for reinforcing my choice with the X Terrain....
People act like oh can control he volume from us steering wheel
BMW toook its ugliest car xm and trickled it down to x3
Everything outside looks boring and unexciting. I find Chinese cars have better design and modern body language.
That's the Rollable Display
I personally wouldn’t even consider this Chinese rubbish. I would rather purchase a second hand Japanese car instead.
This design could be a final heart massage for the dying BMW design line.
Yikes
Sealion my a#s. More like the Seabit#h.
Will the glass roof have the same problem as the toyota corolla had as in turns car into a sauna & people in it get sunburned.
This is awful design..not looking good
IT'S BEAUTIFUL!
Hide the brand and it look like any random chinese SUV
Those kidneys are a dead giveaway. Badge or no badge
Family is your everything
EV are overly overpriced. And not to mention the EV battery replacement.
Just got a 2016 Neo Hatchback in pearl white. Drives like it just come off the showroom floor although it's only got 54,000 kilometres on it.
Meadowbank park😂
No thanks !! The amount of problems these cars will have in the near future is insane. Eye watering prices to fix 🥲
Why it ain’t sold in the US is beyond me…
Sadly the power and torque figures are too low, and driving the front wheels is not ideal. Why are there no petrol offerings in Australia.
The reviewer is a Muppet
It is actually a Volkswagen ID.4 and is licensed to Ford exclusively in Europe for now. However, if Aussies prove their enthusiasm for the EV, Ford may extend their cooperation with Volkswagen again, like they are doing for the Volkswagen Amarok.
All vans are technically better than the Hiace until you compare the badge. The Toyota badge is worth everything, even if the product itself is rubbish.
Eh... 🤔 That makes no sense..?
No wet belt engine for me so i went to a Hiace,
You're reviewing an LHD European Transit. Who cares what your review is.....
They stopped offering the bright theme in the United States. You can only get the version with black mirrors and no chrome. I don't care for that look.I will keep my 2022 model.
Ajju008 buying this next car
Wish it had a V6 hybrid. Uncomfortable with just a 2L in a vehicle this size.
Most honest review
ford aus have never ever tried to actually sell the transit to tradies in aus. i have visited 3 diff ford dealerships that were atleast 25kms from each other and to get a consistent answer and actual looking at and test driving stock in aus has been unbelievably difficult. i could get a renault trafic or ldv g10/v80 10 times over compared to actually dealing with ford aus.
Love it diesel engine they will sell.
BYD has been around in Europe for ages but just started hitting the Australian market. I test drove the hybrid front wheel today and it was beautiful. I’m deciding between BYD and Tesla model Y🤔
Its the pulled to BITs I have an issue with