BMW X3 History
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The X3 launched for 2004 (E83) as a compact 'Sports Activity Vehicle' below the X5, and grew into one of BMW's best-selling models worldwide.
Later generations (F25, G01, and the current G45) added turbocharged and plug-in-hybrid powertrains and the high-performance X3 M. Source note: Wikipedia "BMW X3 (G45)" / BMW USA press — G45 went on sale late 2024 as a 2025 US model.
Body styles
- 4-door SUV
Notable special editions & performance variants
X3 M
Twin-turbo straight-six high-performance X3 (from the G01 generation).
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