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BMW X3 Upgraded

BMW has launched its X3 medium-sized SUV in rear-wheel-drive ‘sDrive18d’ guise. It is lower in price with lower CO2 output and higher fuel economy than before. X3 was only available only in ‘xDrive’ four-wheel-drive form, but now the new arrival gives buyers a more accessible option if the benefits of four wheel drive don’t apply.

The well-known 141bhp, 266lb.ft diesel engine is available in a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic gearbox, with CO2 and economy figures for the manual recorded at 135g/km and 55.4mpg which is14g/km and 4mpg better than the more powerful xDrive20d.

X3 will be available in SE and M Sport trim lines. SE models has features such as engine stop-start technology, Drive Performance Control, 17in alloy wheels, Nevada leather upholstery and BMW iDrive with a 6.5in colour screen.

It is available at £28,580.  The entry-level sDrive18d is £3,000 cheaper than the existing range.