2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i review - Cars Guide
BMW's second-generation X3 has firmly cemented itself in BMW's expansive range. The first attempt at a mid-sizer was a bit of a dud to look at and not particularly brilliant to drive. There's a bit of a secret in the range that some might skip over - the 28i. It's a big car for a 2. 0-litre four and it doesn't look particularly promising until you see the power figures. The X3 range starts at $60,675 for the 20i petrol, rising to $64,400 for the 20d 2. 0-litre diesel and on to the $77,400 30d. In Australia, all X3s are xDrive - BMW-speak for all-wheel drive. Our 28i test car in its base form weighed in at $72,930. Standard is dual-zone climate-control, leather interior, an up-spec HiFi sound system, sat-nav, cameras with 360-degree view, BMW's complicated cargo system, electric front seats, front and... Also fitted to our car was metallic paint ($1900), panorama glass sunroof ($3000), driving assistant ($900), adaptive LED headlights with high beam assist ($3680), head-up display ($2000), ConnectedDrive Freedom ($1200). The M Sport package... In M Sport package trim with the big 19-inch wheels, the X3 looks the business. Source: www.carsguide.com.au
