BMW X3 History

Compact luxury SUV · 2004–present

BMW X3
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History

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: Wikipedia "BMW X3 (G45)" / BMW USA press — G45 went on sale late 2024 as a 2025 US model.

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Notable special editions & performance variants

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