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2024 BMW X3: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 BMW X3 is largely a carryover, with no major lineup changes. The only equipment shift is that LED headlights became standard on the sDrive30i SA and xDrive30i SA variants.
About the 2024 BMW X3
3rd generation (G01, 2018-2024), after the 2022 refresh; final model year before the all-new 4th-generation 2025 X3.
BMW positions the X3 as the brand’s everyday luxury SUV that still feels driver-focused. The core pitch is a useful five-seat SUV with road-trip space, upscale cabin materials, easy-to-use tech, and more athletic handling than many rivals. In BMW’s own language, the X3 is the dynamic choice for daily driving, weekend trips, and longer journeys, which lines up with reviewers describing it as a well-balanced mix of sportiness, comfort, and utility.
The sDrive30i is the straightforward rear-wheel-drive model, while the xDrive30i uses all-wheel drive; both have a 248-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine, navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The M40i is the performance-focused version, pairing a 382-hp turbocharged six-cylinder engine with all-wheel drive, an adaptive suspension, stronger M Sport brakes, and dual 12.3-inch displays.
What changed, by category
Tech
LED headlights changed from optional to standard on the sDrive30i SA and xDrive30i SA variants. The rest of the infotainment and display equipment carried over.
2024 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 | 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 | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | 23 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 29 mpg | 28 mpg | 29 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 382 hp | 248 hp | 248 hp | 248 hp | 248 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 62.7 cu-ft | 62.7 cu-ft | 62.7 cu-ft | 62.7 cu-ft | 62.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.4 in | 36.4 in | 36.4 in | 36.4 in | 36.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| 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
What changed on the 2024 BMW X3 compared with the 2023 model?
Very little changed for 2024. LED headlights became standard on the sDrive30i SA and xDrive30i SA variants, while the main trims, engines, styling, safety equipment, and cabin technology otherwise carried over.
Is the 2024 BMW X3 a redesigned model?
No, the 2024 BMW X3 is not redesigned. It remains part of the third generation introduced for 2018 and refreshed for 2022.
Is 2024 the final year of this BMW X3 generation?
Yes, 2024 is the final model year of the third-generation BMW X3. An all-new fourth-generation X3 follows for 2025.
What engines are in the 2024 BMW X3?
The 2024 sDrive30i and xDrive30i use a 248-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The M40i uses a 382-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine.
Did the 2024 BMW X3 receive new safety features?
No, the 2024 BMW X3 received no lineup-wide safety update. Its standard driver-assistance equipment carried over from 2023.
2024 BMW X3 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 BMW X3.
4.3
2024 BMW X3
(556 reviews)
“If you're looking for a vehicle that drives well and is comfortable you should definitely consider this vehicle.”
“Fun to drive, but it does use more gasoline than I like and it is premium--there is a price for the performance. Ulitmately, it is a very safe vehicle.”