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Venue Cargo
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X3
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Spec
Venue Cargo
X3
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2024
Generation
Current South African Venue Cargo 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
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1250 kg
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Vehicle Type
Van
Car
Spec
Venue Cargo
X3
Length
3995 mm
4755 mm
Width
1770 mm
1920 mm
Height
1617 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2865 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1296 l
570 l
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2625 kg
Payload Capacity
620 kg
645 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1014 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
982 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
932 mm
Spec
Venue Cargo
X3
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
M Sports Suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
M Sports Suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Venue Cargo
X3
Load Bed Length
1200 mm
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Load Bed Width
1200 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
Wireless
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
-
Engine Warranty
4
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
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
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
900 mm
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Loadbox Length Mm
1200 mm
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1200 mm
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
venue-cargo
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
base
-
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
Venue Cargo
X3
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B48
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
2998 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
61 kW
293 kW
Maximum Torque
114 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
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
48.8 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
91.2 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
Venue Cargo
X3
Gearbox
Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
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
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
-
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
Front-wheel drive
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Spec
Venue Cargo
X3
Claimed Mileage
15.4 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
12.4 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.1 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
15.4 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45 l
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
Venue Cargo
X3
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
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
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Venue Cargo
X3
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Front and rear
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
Standard
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
Venue Cargo
X3
Seat Material
Cloth
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Steering wheel M Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric with driver memory
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
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 Venue Cargo grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Spec
Venue Cargo
X3
Infotainment System
SYNC
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
12.3
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
14.9
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
14.9
Multi Information Display
Digital display
-
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
14.9
Spec
Venue Cargo
X3
LED Headlamps
Halogen
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
-
Led Headlights
Halogen
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlamps
Halogen
Yes
Headlight Type
Halogen
Yes
Headlights
Halogen
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Venue Cargo
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
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Venue Cargo
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
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
Venue Cargo
X3
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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Battery Warranty
4
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
First Service At
15000
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Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Alternator
120A
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
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Spec
Venue Cargo
X3
Warranty Years
5
Yes
Warranty Kilometers
5
Yes
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
Yes
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Spec
Venue Cargo
X3
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
189 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Spec
Venue Cargo
X3
Ownership Role
Base
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
309900 ZAR
1550000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
309900
1550000
Starting Price Zar
309900
1550000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Venue Cargo and X3 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Venue Cargo 30 vs X3 99.
Efficiency index: Venue Cargo 61 vs X3 54.
Safety-equipment index: Venue Cargo 89 vs X3 92.
Practicality index: Venue Cargo 66 vs X3 75.
Ownership-cover index: Venue Cargo 65 vs X3 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
X3 leads by 21 points
X3 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Venue Cargo.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X3
Performance
99/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
75/100
Venue Cargo
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X3
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 61 pts for Venue Cargo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X3 leads. However, Venue Cargo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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