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The BMW X3 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured since 2003, based on the BMW 3 Series platform. The first-generation X3 was designed by BMW in conjunction with Magna Steyr of Graz, Austria, The second-generation X3 was manufactured at their Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, United States. The third-generation of the BMW X3 is manufactured at BMW South Africa's Rosslyn plant. The x3 is considered as the first mid-size, premium SUV on the market.
The first generation X3 E83 was manufactured for model years 2004-2010. The X3 was based on the BMW 3 Series platform. The E83 was designed by BMW in conjunction with Magna Steyr of Graz, Austria who also manufactured all first-generation X3s under contract to BMW. The X3 premiered in September 2003 at the Frankfurt Auto Show (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung).
The second generation X3 F25 was manufactured for model years 2011-2017. For this generation, production moved from Magna Steyr in Austria to at BMW's United States plant in Greer, South Carolina. M Performance New facelift parts can be installed to all models. US models arrived in US BMW Centers as 2011 model year vehicles.
The third generation X3 G01 was manufactured for model years 2018-present. In 2018, BMW introduced an sDrive intelligent rear-wheel drive system option for the X3. In 2019, the X3 xDrive 30e was introduced, sharing its engine with the X3 sDrive20i/xDrive20i and a 50 kW (67 hp) electric motor with a maximum electric range of 27–30 miles. A 12 kWh battery with a newly developed system called "XtraBoost" allows a temporary power increase from the electric motor of up to 40 hp. In the same year, BMW introduced the X3 M and X3 M Competition (F97).
BMW X3 Model Variants
- BMW X3 (SUV based on 3 Series platform)
- First generation (E83; 2004-2010)
- Second generation (F25; 2011-2016)
- Third generation (G01; 2017-present)
Production volumes
One source provides the data below for production figures However, there are other sources which provide conflicting information, so actual figures are not certain.
- Engine Type: I4=Inline 4 Cylinder, I6=Inline 6 Cylinder
| Model | Production | Engine/Type | Roadster | Coupé | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z3 1.8 | 1995–1998 | M43B18-I4 | 56,091 | 0 | 56,091 |
| 1999–2000 | M43B19-I4 | ||||
| Z3 1.9 | 1995–1999 | M44B19 I4 | 77,965 | 0 | 77,965 |
| Z3 1.9i | 2000–2002r | M43B19-I4 | |||
| Z3 2.0 | 1999–2000 | M52TUB20-I6 | 14,616 | 0 | 14,616 |
| Z3 2.2i | 2000–2002 | M54B22-I6 | 21,052 | 0 | 21,052 |
| Z3 2.3 | 1998–2000 | M52TUB25-I6 | 22,282 | 0 | 22,282 |
| Z3 2.5 | 2000–2002 | M54B25-I6 | 6,813 | 0 | 6,813 |
| Z3 2.8 | 1997–1998 | M52B28-I6 | 50,607 | 7,671 | 58,278 |
| 1999–2000 | M52TUB28-I6 | ||||
| Z3 3.0i | 2000–2002 | M54B30-I6 | 14,525 | 3,853 | 18,378 |
| Z3M (EU) | 1997–2000 | S50B32-I6 | 15,322 | 6,291 | 21,613 |
| 2001–2002 | S54B32-I6 | ||||
| Z3M (US) | 1997–2000 | S52B32-I6 | |||
| 2001–2002 | S54B32-I6 | ||||
| Total: | 279,273 | 17,815 | 297,088 |
Owners Operation Instruction Manuals
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- Documents are official BMW X3 vehicle manuals in pdf format
- Part numbers are same as printed BMW service center versions
- Manuals are for all X3 (Sports Activity) vehicles listed by model year
| Year | Chassis | Body | Models Covered | Owners Manual # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 | ||||
| X3 1st Generation 2004-2010 | X3 E83 | |||
| 2004 | E83 | 5-Door SUV | 2.5i, 3.0i | 01 41 0 157 631 |
| 2005 | E83 | 5-Door SUV | 2.5i, 3.0i | 01 41 0 158 448 |
| 2006 | E83 | 5-Door SUV | 3.0i, 3.0si | 01 41 0 012 863 |
| 2007 | E83 | 5-Door SUV | 3.0i, 3.0si | 01 41 0 013 638 |
| 2008 | E83 | 5-Door SUV | 3.0i, 3.0si | 01 41 0 014 250 |
| 2009 | E83 | 5-Door SUV | xDrive28i, xDrive30i | 01 41 2 601 104 |
| 2010 | E83 | 5-Door SUV | xDrive28i, xDrive30i | 01 41 2 602 348 |
| X3 2nd Generation 2011-2017 | X3 F25 | |||
| 2011 | F25 | 5-Door SUV | xDrive28i, xDrive35i | 01 40 2 606 190 |
| 2012 | F25 | 5-Door SUV | xDrive28i, xDrive35i | 01 40 2 608 153 |
| 2013 | F25 | 5-Door SUV | xDrive28i, xDrive35i | 01 40 2 903 813 |
| 2014 | F25 | 5-Door SUV | xDrive28i, xDrive35i | 01 40 2 911 041 |
| 2014 | F25 | 5-Door SUV | xDrive28i, xDrive35i | 01 40 2 926 047 |
| 2015 | F25 | 5-Door SUV | sDrive28i, xDrive28i xDrive35i, xDrive28d |
01 40 2 960 386 |
| 2016 | F25 | 5-Door SUV | sDrive28i, xDrive28i xDrive35i, xDrive18d xDrive20d, xDrive30d xDrive35d |
01 40 2 959 850 |
| 2017 | F25 | 5-Door SUV | sDrive28i, xDrive28i xDrive35i, xDrive28d |
01 40 2 969 976 |
| X3 3rd Generation 2018-present | X3 G01 | |||
| 2018 | G01 | 5-Door SUV | xDrive30i, M=M40i | 01 40 2 984 955 |
| 2019 | G01 | 5-Door SUV | sDrive30i, xDrive30i M=M40i |
01 40 2 896 703 |
| 2020 | G01 | 5-Door SUV | sDrive30i, xDrive30i M=M40i |
01 40 2 666 926 |
| 2021 | G01 | 5-Door SUV | sDrive30i, xDrive30i M=M40i |
01 40 5 A10 E93 |
| 2022 | G01 | 5-Door SUV | sDrive30i, xDrive30i M=M40i |
01 40 5 A38 514 |
| 2023 | G01 | 5-Door SUV | sDrive30i, xDrive30i M=M40i |
01 40 5 A60 2E0 |
