बीएमडब्ल्यू एक्स3 एम

BMW India launched the X3 M performance-spec SUV in November 2020, and it’s the first-ever M model of the BMW X3, from the Bavarian carmaker. The car comes to India as a completely built unit or CBU model, and currently commands a price of Rs. 99.90 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The new BMW X3 M comes with the signature M-specific styling kits and is available six colour options - Donington Grey, Toronto Red, Phytonic Blue, Sophisto Grey, Black Sapphire and Alpine White. In India, right now, its closest rival is the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe.

Powering the new performance-oriented BMW X3 M is a 3.0-litre, M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder petrol engine that is tuned to make a maximum power of 473 bhp against the peak torque of 600 Nm. The engine comes mated to an 8-Speed M Steptronic automatic transmission with Drivelogic and uses the new M xDrive all-wheel-drive system. There are 4 driving modes on offer, along with M-specific suspension.

Visually, the X3 M comes with the signature kidney grille treat in glossy black with the M badging upfront. It's flanked by a pair of Adaptive LED headlights, with LED DRLs, along with a new muscular bumper with larger intakes and more glossy black treatment. The SUV also gets black M-design ORVMs along with 20-inch M light-alloy wheels, while the rear section features a new spoiler, large wraparound LED taillamps and a muscular rear bumper with a quad-exhaust system.

The cabin comes with the signature M-style cockpit design with electrically adjustable sports seats with memory function, Vernasca leather upholstery in Black & Oyster, ambient lighting, an M-specific instrument cluster and a restyled M selector lever. The cabin also gets a panoramic sunroof, a head-up display, along with a 12.3-inch Multi-function Display touchscreen, iDrive Touch Controller, multifunction steering wheel's buttons, the voice control feature along-with the optional BMW Gesture Control. Also, on offer is BMW Virtual Assistant, telephony with wireless charging, and hi-fi speaker system.

In terms of safety features, the BMW X3 M is 8 airbags, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including M Dynamic Mode, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control, Dry Braking function, Cruise Control with braking function along with Collision & Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function. The standard package also includes - BMW Live Cockpit Professional, High Beam Assistant & Parking Assistant.

Upcoming बीएमडब्ल्यू Models are the New 6 Series Gran Turismo, New 5 Series and X2