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2022 BMW X3: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The 2022 BMW X3’s biggest change is a mid-cycle refresh, not a full redesign. It brings updated styling, a reworked cabin, and broader standard technology and safety equipment.
About the 2022 BMW X3
3rd generation (G01, 2018-2024), mid-cycle refresh year
BMW positions the X3 as a compact luxury SUV for drivers who want everyday usefulness without giving up a sporty feel. It pairs a roomy two-row cabin and useful cargo space with responsive turbo engines, quick steering, and either rear-wheel drive or rear-biased all-wheel drive. Compared with softer-feeling rivals, the X3’s main draw is that it feels more like a BMW from behind the wheel while still handling family, commuting, and road-trip duty well.
The sDrive30i is the everyday rear-wheel-drive X3, while the xDrive30i adds all-wheel drive; both use a 248-hp turbo four-cylinder and a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation. The M40i is the performance-focused version, pairing a turbocharged six-cylinder with all-wheel drive, an adaptive sport suspension, a panoramic moonroof, and dual 12.3-inch displays.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The xDrive30e plug-in hybrid was dropped, leaving the gas-powered sDrive30i, xDrive30i, and M40i trims.
Styling
BMW redesigned the grille, headlights, bumpers, exhaust finishers, and rear lights. Inside, the X3 received a reworked center console and cabin layout. Alloy wheels were no longer standard on the sDrive30i and xDrive30i.
Safety
Standard driver-assistance coverage expanded to include blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert, along with lane-departure and front-collision warnings.
Tech
A 10.25-inch touchscreen with built-in navigation became standard. The M40i received standard dual 12.3-inch displays.
2022 BMW X3 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 23 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 29 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 382 hp | 248 hp | 248 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3000 lb | 3000 lb | 3000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 28.7 cu-ft | 28.7 cu-ft | 28.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.4 in | 36.4 in | 36.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2022 BMW X3 fully redesigned?
No. The 2022 BMW X3 received a mid-cycle update on the existing third-generation platform, with revised exterior styling, a reworked cabin, and technology upgrades.
What is the biggest difference between the 2022 and 2021 BMW X3?
The biggest difference is the 2022 model’s mid-cycle refresh. It has a cleaner front and rear design, an updated center console, a standard 10.25-inch touchscreen, and broader standard driver-assistance coverage.
Does the 2022 BMW X3 still have a plug-in-hybrid trim?
No. BMW dropped the xDrive30e plug-in hybrid for 2022, so the remaining sDrive30i, xDrive30i, and M40i trims use gas engines.
What technology changed on the 2022 BMW X3?
A 10.25-inch touchscreen with built-in navigation became standard for 2022. The M40i also gained standard dual 12.3-inch displays.
What safety features became standard on the 2022 BMW X3?
The 2022 BMW X3 gained broader standard driver-assistance coverage, including blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, and front-collision warning.
2022 BMW X3 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 BMW X3.
4.4
2022 BMW X3
(3,200 reviews)
“The 2022 BMW X3 is an excellent luxury SUV. It's relatively affordable, well made, and fun to drive. Very comfortable on long trips and the gas mileage is quite good. This is the second X3 and 8th BMW I've owned, so I'm sold on the brand.”
“It's a quiet, spacious and well appointed SUV for 5 that's great for long commutes, with plenty of cargo space and ample power while giving nearly 30mpg. Remote climate start isn't bad either.”