BMW Australia is adding a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant to its X3 lineup in Q1 2025.
The new PHEV complements the X3 20 xDrive and M50 xDrive and is priced at about $102,500.
It integrates an efficient petrol engine with electric drive for a wide variety of driving situations, developing 220kW power and 450Nm torque while doing the standard sprint (zero to 100km/h) in 6.2 seconds and has 91km electric range, says BMW.
Combined consumption is 1.6-litres per 100km and 38g/km of CO2.
The X3 30e xDrive PHEV will be the fifth PHEV model in the BMW Australia fleet, alongside the X5 xDrive50e, M5 Sedan, M5 Touring and XM.
BMW will continue offering the fully electric iX3 in both M Sport and M Sport Pro grade levels.
Next year BMW will offer 21 electrified vehicles to the local market and comes the same year the Federal Government will implement the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), where manufacturers must meet mandated CO2 emissions per kilometre figures across their fleets.
The new X3 30e xDrive delivers a high level of efficiency while achieving notable performance, says BMW Australia.
It deploys the latest generation of BMW eDrive technology for PHEV models, bringing together a two-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor, and high-voltage battery flat in the vehicle floor with 19.7kWh usable energy content.
The high-voltage battery charges at 11kW as standard – nearly triple the rate of the first generation X3 30e xDrive – and supports both single-phase and three-phase AC charging.
The battery can be fully recharged from empty in two hours and 15 minutes – a reduction of 90 minutes on the recharging time of the outgoing model.
The eight-speed Steptronic transmission enables all-wheel drive and the BMW X3 30e xDrive can reach 215km/h top speed and be driven in purely electric mode up to 140km/h.
The proactive energy management system has been improved, with the most efficient operating mode now always selected as a function of the route profile and the battery’s charge level.
When HYBRID mode is activated, the combustion engine is started prior to joining a freeway to allow the driver to accelerate at full power and, at the same time, optimising the battery charge, says BMW Australia.
In ELECTRIC mode, the engine is completely disconnected from the drivetrain using a separating clutch in the transmission.
It has a new look both inside and out, a high-quality interior with sustainable materials and technology – including BMW Operating System 9 – and sharpened chassis dynamics.
The PHEV includes 20-inch M light alloy wheels, BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system, three-zone auto climate control, a six-speaker 100W hi-fi system, acoustic glazing, acoustic protection for pedestrians, adaptive LED headlights, adaptive suspension, an automatic tailgate, BMW Digital Premium (90-day trial), BMW Iconic Glow illuminated kidney, BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, BMW Live Cockpit Pro 14.9-inch plus 12.3-inch curved widescreen display, featuring Operating System 9 Comfort Access and Digital Key Plus.
The “Comfort Package” has active seat ventilation, heated steering wheel, luggage compartment separating net, privacy glass with sun protection glazing, seat heating for first and second rows, sun blinds, manual for rear-side windows.
Driving Assistant Professional includes Steering and Lane Control System, Active Cruise Control including Stop&Go and Blind Spot Monitor, DAB Digital radio, front row Electric Seat function, BMW Head Up Display, and M headliner in anthracite.
The M Sport package includes M Sport brake system with blue callipers and M Sport leather steering wheel.
A mirror package includes anti-dazzle function.
Mode 2 and 3 charging cables are offered while “Parking Assistant Plus” includes urround view camera, Reversing Assistant and Drive Recorder.
A panorama glass sunroof (fixed), remote software updates, a tyre pressure monitoring system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and wireless phone charging are also featured.
Various packs and programs are also available, including an alarm system, metallic paint, Harmon/Kardon surround sound, a trailer tow hitch with 2200kg (200kg tow ball limit) towing capacity, and a range of exterior finishes.
Customers should contact their nearest BMW dealer for all pricing enquiries
