If you’re looking for a safe SUV with a BMW badge, then an Armoured Mobility X3 should suit you perfectly. It has impressive safety and tech as standard, but with the B4 armour protection, you’re untouchable. The X3 also delivers on practicality, cabin comfort, and good handling.

ENGINE

The BMW X3 xDrive20d is powered by a four-cylinder 2.0-litre turbo-diesel and paired to an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission. It produces maximum power of 140 kW and maximum torque of 400 Nm between 1 750 – 2 500 rpm. It has a top speed of 213 km/h and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds.

INTERIOR

The X3 offers great visibility from all around the cabin while having an airy, light-filled back seat. Since this model has the M Sport package, inside the cabin you will find the M leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons, steering wheel rim in leather ‘Walknappa’ Black with contoured thumb rests. There are also multi-adjustable M Sport seats with bucket seat character and partly integrated headrests.

INFOTAINMENT

For your entertainment purposes, the X3 is fitted with a 10.25-inch control display with touch functionality and a personally adaptable user interface. It also has Intelligent Voice and Gesture Control. Furthermore, it has a full-colour BMW Head-up display. BMW Connected Drive comes standard.

SAFETY

BMW usually has very good safety features with systems that are meant to maximise safety for all occupants and the X3 is no different. BMW has designed their systems to function in many different scenarios. Safety tech to be found on this model include Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Keep Assist, 6 airbags and Hill-hold assist.