A pair of special edition BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i models have been announced for Australia, called the Frozen Edition. Just 37 examples are set for our shores. Based on the flagship versions of the X3 and X4 within BMW’s lineup (excluding M models), the Frozen Edition gets the […]
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2018 Jaguar F-PACE S vs BMW X3 M40i: Performance SUV comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT Looking for a cool new family car that offers more than just the practicality of an SUV? Here are two highly credible options. But which one is best? This is a battle between performance-inspired, force-fed six-cylinder recreational vehicles that promise everyday practicality, definitive brand reputation and […]
2018 BMW X3 M40i review (video)
Finally, BMW is offering a proper performance version of its medium-size premium SUV. Most of the Euro competitors have been in this space for a few years now. Do good things come to those who wait? Let’s check out the new BMW X3 M40i and see. Before the M40i came […]
2018 BMW X3 M40i on sale in Australia in July
BMW’s first ever M Performance X3 will launch in Australia in July, called the X3 M40i, coming as the first proper performance oriented mid-size SUV from the German brand. Originally revealed last year, the G01 generation X3 M40i is powered by a 3.0-litre ‘B58’ turbocharged inline six engine producing 265kW […]
2018 BMW X3 officially revealed, M40i confirmed
BMW has officially revealed the all-new 2018 BMW X3 mid-size SUV, including the first M Performance version for the nameplate called the X3 M40i. Starting with the design, the new model goes for a smoother, more rounded style that falls in line with the latest X1 and even the X5 […]
2018 BMW X3 ‘G01’ getting M40i, M40d, X3 M, xDrive30e variants
Some interesting facts about the upcoming 2018 BMW X3 ‘G01’ have seemingly been leaked via a code-cracked file, with indications of an M40i and M40d variant joining the lineup for the first time. BMW doesn’t currently offer an M Performance or even proper M version of the current X3 – […]
2018 BMW X3 G01 spotted, M Performance M40i? (video)
BMW has been spotted test driving an interesting prototype version of the next-gen, 2018 X3, known as the G01. And all signs suggest this could be the new M Performance variant. The current-gen, F25 X3 has been on sale in basically the same form now since 2010 (with a facelift […]
2017 BMW X3 M, ‘M40i’ and hybrid planned – report
BMW is reportedly working on a range of M performance variants for the next-gen X3 small SUV, including an X3 ‘M40i’ and a fully fledged X3 M. According to an Autobild report in Germany, the 2017 model will come with a variety of turbo four- and six-cylinder engines like the […]