The first-ever BMW X3 plug-in hybrid goes on sale in 2020. Today, we learned that the 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e will be priced at $49,545 MSRP, including destination & handling. That base price positions the X3 xDrive30e at $4,600 more than the regular X3 xDrive30i ($44,945), but below the X3 M40i ($56,895).
The 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e arrives in a competitive segment where it will go head-to-head with the Volvo XC60 T8 ($54,945) and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e ($51,645). The XC60 T8 makes 400 hp and the GLC 350e is rated at 315 hp.
The BMW X3 xDrive30e is available with an electronically-controlled xDrive chassis featuring the latest BMW plug-in hybrid technology and making use of a high-voltage, lithium-ion battery.
The hybrid configuration has a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder petrol engine rated at 135 kW / 184 PS (181 hp), which is also equipped with TwinPower Turbo technology. Power is sourced through an 8-speed automatic Steptronic transmission, which works in conjunction with an electric motor developing 80 kW / 109 PS (107 hp). The combined output of the hybrid X3 reaches a maximum 215 kW / 292 PS (288 hp).
Acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h takes just 6.1 seconds, given the extra weight of the battery and the overall vehicle mass. As well, the plug-in hybrid version of the X3 is capable of achieving a top speed of 210 km / h (130 mph). What’s interesting is that the xDrive is functioning permanently, so the AWD cruise is possible even in electric-only mode.
The new x3 xDrive30e is a particularly eco-friendly SAV, with its electrified powertrain enabling a low CO2 footprint of just 64 – 49 grams per km (calculated as per WLTP cycle) or 54 – 49 grams per km (as per NEDC). The fuel consumption is also reduced dramatically to 2.8 – 2.2 liters/100 km (WLTP), which translates into 2.4 – 2.1 liters/100 km (NEDC). The overall electric consumption tops 29.9 – 26.5 kWh/100 km in WLTP paradigm, or 17.2 – 16.4 kWh/100 km transposed into NEDC values.
The all-electric range is estimated around 46 – 41 kilometers (WLTP) / 55 – 51 kilometers (NEDC). Official fuel economy figures from the EPA aren’t out yet, but we expect to see an all-electric range of roughly 20 miles.
[Source: CarsDirect]
The use of a transfer case is soo 20th century. All BMW had to do was put the electric motor in the rear. The electric motor in the tranny is also a 20th century artifact. You better hope that it doesn’t need repair out of warranty.
The electric motor isn’t in the tranny.
Placing the motor in the rear would mean no all-electric xdrive. so no, that’s not “all BMW had to do.”
Thanks for showing your no clue ;)
It may not matter as BMW arrived too late with too little.
It may not matter as we will see if BMW’s late arrival with the least will be OK. I doubt it.
20 Miles ? Who wants to hassle with charging your car for a paltry 20 miles ? How about paying an additional $4600 for that privilege ?? Which stooge makes these marketing decisions – Larry, Curly or Mo 🤣 …
It’s not a lot, agreed. But if you don’t have a long commute and can charge at work, it might be worth it.