Will there be a 2023 BMW X3 hybrid?
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Erin Riches-Wong | Jun 26, 2022 Show As consumers' tastes shifted to sport utility vehicles (SUVs), BMW responded quickly. The premium German automaker launched the midsize BMW X5 crossover in 2000. It was a huge hit, and the company added the compact BMW X3 in 2004. The X3 and X5 are now the brand's best-selling models. BMW builds both crossover SUVs at its Spartanburg, South Carolina plant. There are several factors to consider if you're trying to decide which BMW crossover is right for you. Both the X3 and X5 offer comfortable seating and ample cargo capacity for their respective classes, though the midsize 2023 BMW X5 is roomier. The compact 2023 BMW X3 has the advantage in fuel economy, but the availability of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) BMW X5 xDrive45e partially offsets that. On the flip side, the riotously entertaining X3 M and X5 M offer more speed and agility than you'll ever need for commuting to work. This 2023 BMW X3 vs. 2023 BMW X5 comparison will help you sort through the differences between the automaker's premium compact and midsize crossover SUVs. Subscribe to the J.D. Power Newsletter Thank You  Explore new car previews 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty Preview F-Series Super Duty trucks got what they needed for the 2023 model year. Ford announced a more powerful line of heavy-duty trucks with a load of available new tech, great standard safety features, and unique upfits to make the trucks more appropriate for specific industries. Read the full review 2023 Honda Pilot Preview The fourth-generation 2023 Honda Pilot is about to go on sale, and Honda substantially upgrades it over the popular third-generation model it replaces. Honda will offer the redesigned 2023 Pilot in Sport, EX-L, TrailSport, Touring, and Elite trim levels in December 2022. Read the full review 2023 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Rebel Preview Ram used the 2022 State Fair of Texas to show off its new 2500 Heavy Duty Rebel, a beefy off-road truck that retains its work-truck capabilities. It brings hardcore off-road upgrades such as an electronic-locking rear differential and a rear limited-slip differential. Read the full review Updated: Aug 01, 2022 at 10:27am ET Update: Added 16 additional photos into a new gallery, featured below. BMW is prepping a new generation of the X3 SUV, and that includes electrification. We've seen quite a few camouflaged prototypes already, despite our first sighting happening barely a month ago. However, this is the first time we've caught an X3 plug-in hybrid out and about. Gallery: BMW X3 Plug-In Hybrid New Spy PhotosOur spy team captured two X3 test vehicles here, but our attention is focused on the electrified model. Among other things, it literally says electrified on the side so we know it's a hybrid model. Beyond that, we can confirm it's a plug-in hybrid thanks to the up-close view provided by our photographer. Zooming in on the driver-side fender, it's very easy to see the outline for the charging door in the camo wrap. This matches the placement on existing BMW plug-in hybrid models such as the X5. The crisp images also give us a clear look at the X3's face. A tight crop reveals the outline of the grille despite attempts to hide it with wrap and false panels. It will grow slightly, but perhaps not as much as you'd expect. The base of the grille sits comfortably above the license plate, leaving room for a fairly large division to the vents on the lower fascia. Gallery: New BMW X3, X3 PHEV Spy PhotosAn even tighter crop at the corners reveals circular patterns behind the wrap. It could be a ruse, but it might also point to a less-chiseled face with some round openings instead of boxy vents and odd angles. Similar features are seen at the rear, though we also see angular lines in the number plate area. Placeholder taillights remind us that we're still early in the testing process, at least in terms of testing in public. More Next-Gen BMW X3 Spy Shots: Speaking of which, our sources are telling us a late-2023 timeframe is likely for a debut. That's over a year away at this point, which means the next-generation X3 will probably be a 2024 model. Depending on the specific timing of the debut and production schedule, that could also fall to 2025. Keen for more BMW chat? Check out the Rambling About Cars podcast, available below. Source: CarPix
Will the BMW X3 change in 2023?Since BMW updated the BMW X3 crossover utility for the 2022 model year, changes for 2023 are not extensive. The only change to standard equipment is the addition of keyless entry. The revisions to optional packages concern supply-issue deletions rather than additions.
Is there a BMW X3 hybrid?The 2021 BMW X3 plug-in hybrid comes in only one trim, dubbed xDrive30e. It is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired to a plug-in hybrid system. Total output stands at 288 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Power is routed to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Is there a new BMW X3 coming out?The current X3 was facelifted in June 2021 so we're not likely to see the next-generation car revealed until the end of 2023, with an on-sale date of 2024. This arrival is an awkward time for BMW as the X3 would just miss out on the introduction of the 'Neue Klasse' platform scheduled to launch in 2025.
Is the 2022 BMW X3 a hybrid?Lease offer is based on the 2022 BMW X3 HYBRID xDrive30e AWD (63DP) model, with 4L 2 cyl. engine and 8 speed Automatic transmission.
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