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Transit Van starts ZAR 53,000 cheaperTransit Van from ZAR 1,011,500 · X3 from ZAR 1,064,500
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Specification
Transit Van
X3
Maximum Power
Transit Van121 kW
X3293 kW
Maximum Torque
Transit Van390 Nm
X3540 Nm @ 1900-4800 rpm
Engine Size
Transit Van1996 cc
X32998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Transit Van10.8 km/l
X312.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Transit Van147 mm
X3190 mm
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Spec
Transit Van
X3
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2024
Generation
Current South African Transit Van listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Fourth-generation G45 BMW X3, produced at BMW Plant Rosslyn for South Africa and export markets.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
G45 is the current fourth-generation X3 and the South African launch version; no local facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Panel van
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Gross Weight Class
470 series
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Wheelbase Type
Extra-long wheelbase
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Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2355 kg
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Vehicle Type
Van
Car
Spec
Transit Van
X3
Length
6704 mm
4755 mm
Width
2059 mm
1920 mm
Height
2781 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
3750 mm
2865 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
147 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
570 l
Kerb Weight
2355 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
4700 kg
2625 kg
Payload Capacity
2270 kg
645 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
998 mm
1014 mm
Rear Headroom
959 mm
982 mm
Front Legroom
1042 mm
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
899 mm
932 mm
Spec
Transit Van
X3
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
M Sports Suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
M Sports Suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Transit Van
X3
Load Bed Length
4217 mm
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Load Bed Width
1392 mm
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Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
4217 mm
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1392 mm
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
transit-van
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Core range derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Transit Van
X3
Engine
2.0L EcoBlue diesel
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
B48
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2998 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
121 kW
293 kW
Maximum Torque
390 Nm
540 Nm @ 1900-4800 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
51.4 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
165.6 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Transit Van
X3
Gearbox
Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Transit Van
X3
Claimed Mileage
10.8 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
8.8 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.6 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
65 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
10.8 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
65
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
Transit Van
X3
Airbags
Driver airbag
6
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Transit Van
X3
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Transit Van
X3
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Steering wheel M Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric multi-way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transit Van grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Spec
Transit Van
X3
Infotainment System
SYNC
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.3
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
14.9
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
14.9
Connected Services
SYNC
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Touchscreen
SYNC
14.9
Spec
Transit Van
X3
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
Multiple manufacturer colours
Body Type
Van
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Transit Van
X3
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
147 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
147 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Transit Van
X3
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 1036 M Bicolour
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
Transit Van
X3
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
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Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Transit Van
X3
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
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Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Transit Van
X3
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
189 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Transit Van
X3
Ownership Role
Top
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
1062000 ZAR
1550000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
1062000
1550000
Starting Price Zar
1062000
1550000
In depth: how these cars differ
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