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Specification
7X
X3
Maximum Power
7X-
X3293 kW
Maximum Torque
7X-
X3540 Nm @ 1900-4800 rpm
Engine Size
7X-
X32998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
7X-
X312.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
7X-
X3190 mm
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Spec
7X
X3
Model Introduced Year
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2024
Generation
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Fourth-generation G45 BMW X3, produced at BMW Plant Rosslyn for South Africa and export markets.
Facelift History
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G45 is the current fourth-generation X3 and the South African launch version; no local facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since
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Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Body Style
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SUV
Model Year
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2026
Production Status
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active
Segment
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Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
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Car
Spec
7X
X3
Length
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4755 mm
Width
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1920 mm
Height
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1660 mm
Wheelbase
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2865 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
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65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
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570 l
Kerb Weight
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2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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2625 kg
Payload Capacity
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645 kg
Towing Capacity
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2500 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Doors
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5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.8 m
Front Headroom
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1014 mm
Rear Headroom
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982 mm
Front Legroom
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1030 mm
Rear Legroom
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932 mm
Spec
7X
X3
Engine
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BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
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B48
Fuel Type
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Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
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48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
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2998 cc
Cylinders
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6
Cylinder Layout
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Inline
Valves
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16
Valves per Cylinder
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4
Aspiration
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Turbocharged
Fuel System
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Direct injection
Compression Ratio
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10.5:1
Bore
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82.0 mm
Stroke
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94.6 mm
Maximum Power
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293 kW
Maximum Torque
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540 Nm @ 1900-4800 rpm
Combined Power
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1 kW
Combined Torque
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1 Nm
Motor Type
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Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
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1
Motor Location
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Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
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AWD
Transmission
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8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
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250 km/h
0-100 km/h
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4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
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12.2 sec
Drive Modes
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Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
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No
Rev Limiter
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7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
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220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
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1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
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64.8 kWh
Battery Type
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Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
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400 V
Electric Range
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
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Yes
Spec
7X
X3
Gearbox
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8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
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All-wheel drive
LSD Available
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Yes
Transfer Case
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Yes
Differential Lock
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Yes
Paddle Shifters
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Standard
Final Drive Ratio
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Yes
Number of Gears
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8
Transmission Type
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Automatic
Clutch Type
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Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
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Yes
Gear Shift Type
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Automatic selector
Drivetrain
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AWD
4WD Engagement
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Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
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Yes
4WD Lo Range
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Yes
4WD Selector
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Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
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Standard
Front Differential Lock
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Yes
Gearbox Type
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Automatic
Low Range Ratio
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Yes
Low Range
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Yes
Axle Layout
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Yes
Rear Differential Lock
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Yes
Transmission Speeds
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8
Spec
7X
X3
Claimed Mileage
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12.5 km/l
City Mileage
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10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
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15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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65 l
Emission Standard
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Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
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Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
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Standard
Real-world Mileage
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12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
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Not Applicable
Charging Type
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Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
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65
Combined Driving Range
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Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
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Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
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360 km
Range Real World Mixed
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420 km
Spec
7X
X3
Airbags
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6
ABS
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Standard
Electronic Stability Control
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Standard
Traction Control
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Standard
Hill Descent Control
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Yes
Hill Start Assist
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Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
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Standard
Engine Immobiliser
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Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
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Standard
Front Parking Sensors
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Yes
AEB
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Yes
BA
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Standard
Brake Override System
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Yes
Curtain Airbags
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Yes
Driver Airbag
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Yes
EBD
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Standard
Engine Immobiliser
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Standard
Hill Hold
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Standard
Passenger Airbag
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Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
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Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
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Standard
Side Airbags
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Yes
Stability Control
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Standard
TCS
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Standard
Knee Airbag
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Yes
ABS EBD
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Standard
Spec
7X
X3
Cruise Control
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Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
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Yes
Lane Departure Warning
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Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
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Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Yes
Parking Sensors
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Yes
Rear View Camera
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Yes
360 Degree Camera
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Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
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Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
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Yes
Auto Highbeam
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Yes
Auto Wipers
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Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
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Yes
Reverse Camera
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Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Yes
Park Assist
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Standard
Around View Monitor
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Yes
Blind Spot Warning
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Yes
Forward Collision Warning
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Yes
Spec
7X
X3
Seat Material
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Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
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Front
Ventilated Seats
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Yes
Ambient Lighting
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Standard
Steering Wheel Material
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Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
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Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
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Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
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Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
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Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Spec
7X
X3
Climate Control
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Standard
Power Windows
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Standard
Keyless Entry
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Comfort Access
Push Button Start
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Yes
Wireless Charging
-
Standard
Sunroof
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Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
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Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
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Yes
AC Type
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Standard
Spec
7X
X3
Infotainment System
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Yes
Apple CarPlay
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Yes
Android Auto
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Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
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Yes
Number of Speakers
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6
Digital Instrument Cluster
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12.3
USB Ports
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2
Infotainment Screen
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14.9
Touchscreen
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14.9
Spec
7X
X3
LED Headlamps
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Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
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Standard
Fog Lamps
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Yes
Roof Rails
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Yes
Exterior Colour Options
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Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
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Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Yes
Spec
7X
X3
Approach Angle
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25 deg
Departure Angle
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23 deg
Wading Depth
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500 mm
Terrain Modes
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Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
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Yes
4WD System Type
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All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
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20 deg
Spec
7X
X3
Tyre Size
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225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
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Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
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Disc
Spare Wheel Type
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Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
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20" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 1036 M Bicolour
Handbrake Type
-
Electronic
Spec
7X
X3
Front Suspension
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M Sports Suspension
Rear Suspension
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M Sports Suspension
Spec
7X
X3
CO2 Emissions
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189 g/km
Spec
7X
X3
Service Plan
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5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
7X
X3
Ownership Role
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Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
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1550000 ZAR
Pricing Role
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Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
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1550000
Starting Price Zar
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1550000
Spec
7X
X3
Warranty
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Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This 7X and X3 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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