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BMW X3 Extended-Wheelbase Variant Set For Market Launch In China

BMW is preparing to introduce an extended-wheelbase version of the X3 exclusively for the Chinese market. The model, developed and produced locally at BMW's Plant Lydia, will be available at dealerships later in February 2025. It will come with two petrol engine options and features a longer wheelbase for increased interior space.

Keshav Rajput

Updated Feb 17, 2025, 11:57 AM IST

BMW X3 Extended-Wheelbase

BMW is set to introduce a new variant of the X3 with an extended wheelbase (EWB), developed specifically for China. The vehicle, manufactured at BMW's Plant Lydia in Shenyang, will be available in the Chinese market later in February 2025. The outgoing model was the strongest-selling BMW vehicle worldwide in 2023. 156,000 units were delivered in China alone – accounting for around 40 per cent of all BMW X model sales in the region.

BMW X3 EWB: Two Petrol Engine Options

The BMW X3 EWB will be available in two variants. The BMW X3 xDrive 25L Luxury which is powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder petrol engine producing 187.7 bhp and 310 Nm of torque. Company claims that it does 0 to 100 kmph in 8.7 seconds and has a top speed of 214 kmph. The second variant, the BMW X3 xDrive 30L, offers 254.7 and 400 Nm of torque, reaching 100 kmph in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 239 kmph.

Longer Wheelbase and More Cabin Space

For the first time, the China-specific BMW X3 will have an extended wheelbase, that makes it 126 mm longer than the previous model. The overall dimensions of the vehicle stand at 4,865 mm in length and 1,920 mm in width.

Technology and Features

In terms of tech, The new BMW X3 comes with BMW iDrive, based on BMW Operating System 9, which includes digital services designed for the Chinese market. On the exterior it gets BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting on the kidney grille and the model will be available in five metallic paint finishes, including a matte Frozen variant.

Local Production and Market Strategy

The new BMW X3 variant will be produced locally at Plant Lydia under BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA). The pricing will remain unchanged from the previous model.

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BMW X3 Price in India

CityOn-Road Price

mumbai ₹ 81.70 Lakh

bangalore ₹ 85.12 Lakh

new-delhi ₹ 78.35 Lakh

jaipur ₹ 80.64 Lakh

chandigarh ₹ 79.57 Lakh

pune ₹ 81.70 Lakh

kolkata ₹ 75.20 Lakh

hyderabad ₹ 83.76 Lakh

ahmedabad ₹ 74.26 Lakh

chennai ₹ 85.13 Lakh

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BMW X3 Extended-Wheelbase Variant Set For Market Launch In China

BMW X3 EWB: Two Petrol Engine Options

Longer Wheelbase and More Cabin Space

Technology and Features

Local Production and Market Strategy

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