2018 BMW X3 M40i Specs, Price, Release Date News: First M Performance Variant in X3 Line Rolls Out to Dealers Next Month
BMW has finally unveiled more details about the 2018 X3 M40i suburban utility vehicle (SUV) before the model is released to dealers next month.
According to Automobile Magazine, the new M40i will retail for $55,295 and will be the first BMW M Performance model in the X3 line. This model boasts of its 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder under its hood, which is said to offer 360 horsepower and 369 foot-pounds of torque. The company also reportedly claims that it can move quickly from zero to 62 miles per hour in 4.8 seconds, and has an impressive top speed of 155 miles per hour.
Dubbed as the new prized variant in the X3 lineup, the M40i now comes with bigger and more powerful M Sport brakes, as well as 19-inch wheels, which is a tad bigger than the usual 18-inch wheels. It is also said to have sportier suspension and steering calibrations.
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In CNET's review, it is said that when the user toggles the vehicle into the Sport Plus mode, it goes for a more aggressive drivetrain and adaptive suspension settings, which immediately the gives more life to the engine. The only downsides to the Sports Plus mode, though, is that it makes the ride a lot bumpier when driving over ditches and potholes, and it makes steering a bit heavier.
Gearbox shifts are also said to be swift in both manual and full automatic modes.
There are new improvements to the interiors as well. As per MotorTrend, compared to the previous X3 models, the new one has a better and more sophisticated interior. It boasts of richer colors and premium materials, as well as digital hardware in the dashboard and switchgear that has taken cues from BMW's more expensive offerings.
A 10-inch display screen is featured on the dashboard, which can be controlled by the user using voice, touch, gesture, or the usual iDrive controller.
The 2018 X3 M40i goes on sale on Nov. 11.
