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The BMW X3 xDrive30i Sport Collection is the latest variant of the sporty family, following the introduction of 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, X1, and X2 Sport last year. However, it's a pricey crossover SUV.
Every now and then, the Bavarians over at BMW remember their initial ethos was sportiness above all else – above luxury, above design treats, above styling craziness, etc. Of course, that does not mean they don't try to extract a nice buck for the bang, that is.
Cue the Land Down Under, where BMW saw the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, X1, and X2 Sport variants launched in 2022 were quite successful and now decided to add another member to the collection – the BMW X3 xDrive30i Sport Collection. Of course, they are not doing it for free, and the drive-away price is AUD 109,900, which translates to no less than $73,194 at the current exchange rate.
As a quick comparison, the regular BMW X3 xDrive 30i equipped with the 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder mill and xDrive (248 hp and zero to 60 mph/96 kph in six seconds) costs $48,900 in America. Sure, it's not part of the ritzy Sport Collection, so let us find out what makes it so special to warrant an arm and a leg from the customers.
According to BMW Australia, "Sport Collection models provide a compelling proposition for customers with an optimized equipment offering while retaining the renowned performance and efficiency of BMW powertrains at a revised price point." First and foremost, this is collectible, as only 350 examples of the new X3 xDrive30i Sport will be available on sale in the Land Down Under.
Additionally, there are some unique features, like the choice of M Carbon Black, Mineral White, or M Brooklyn Grey metallic paint, the exclusive 20-inch 787 Bi-color Orbit Grey with double-spoke design, a Panorama glass sunroof, the 16-speaker Harman/Kardon premium surround sound system, heated seats with lumbar support for the driver and front passenger, and more.
Other standard goodies include the M Sport package, the adaptive suspension, the Vernasca leather upholstery, BMW's Live Cockpit Professional with dual 12.3-inch panels, M Aluminium Rhombicle Dark Black interior trim in high gloss with Pearl Chrome finisher, and more. By the way, the third-generation G01 BMW X3 is almost ready to meet its maker in Valhalla, as it's been around since 2017, and the facelift took place in 2021.
Now, everyone – including the rumor mill and its imaginative realm of digital car content creators – eagerly awaits its successor, G45. Compared to other models, BMW's X3 will feature an evolutionary design that eschews some of the significant controversial points – though not all, as we expect to see a much more prominent kidney grille than before.
Cue the Land Down Under, where BMW saw the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, X1, and X2 Sport variants launched in 2022 were quite successful and now decided to add another member to the collection – the BMW X3 xDrive30i Sport Collection. Of course, they are not doing it for free, and the drive-away price is AUD 109,900, which translates to no less than $73,194 at the current exchange rate.
As a quick comparison, the regular BMW X3 xDrive 30i equipped with the 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder mill and xDrive (248 hp and zero to 60 mph/96 kph in six seconds) costs $48,900 in America. Sure, it's not part of the ritzy Sport Collection, so let us find out what makes it so special to warrant an arm and a leg from the customers.
According to BMW Australia, "Sport Collection models provide a compelling proposition for customers with an optimized equipment offering while retaining the renowned performance and efficiency of BMW powertrains at a revised price point." First and foremost, this is collectible, as only 350 examples of the new X3 xDrive30i Sport will be available on sale in the Land Down Under.
Additionally, there are some unique features, like the choice of M Carbon Black, Mineral White, or M Brooklyn Grey metallic paint, the exclusive 20-inch 787 Bi-color Orbit Grey with double-spoke design, a Panorama glass sunroof, the 16-speaker Harman/Kardon premium surround sound system, heated seats with lumbar support for the driver and front passenger, and more.
Other standard goodies include the M Sport package, the adaptive suspension, the Vernasca leather upholstery, BMW's Live Cockpit Professional with dual 12.3-inch panels, M Aluminium Rhombicle Dark Black interior trim in high gloss with Pearl Chrome finisher, and more. By the way, the third-generation G01 BMW X3 is almost ready to meet its maker in Valhalla, as it's been around since 2017, and the facelift took place in 2021.
Now, everyone – including the rumor mill and its imaginative realm of digital car content creators – eagerly awaits its successor, G45. Compared to other models, BMW's X3 will feature an evolutionary design that eschews some of the significant controversial points – though not all, as we expect to see a much more prominent kidney grille than before.
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