BMW X3 M40i Bookings Open in India at Rs 5 Lakh; to be Launched in May

Ahead of its launch, BMW has officially opened bookings for the X3 M40i SUV in India. The booking amount for the new X3 M40i stands at Rs 5 lakh. The launch of the car will take place next month (May) in the country. The SUV, the carmaker says, will be available in limited quantity, and that will make it sort of exclusive in the country. It will offer the same powertrain as can be found on the BMW M340i and is expected to be brought through a CBU route. Moreover, the M edition of the SUV will also include adaptive M suspension, M Sport brakes, and optional M alloy wheels. It is expected to come with a price of around Rs 1 crore (ex-showroom). When launched, it could take on the Porsche Macan S. Two colour options available with the car are Brooklyn Grey and Black Sapphire.  

BMW X3 M40i: Engine and Gearbox

At its heart is a 3.0-litre, inline, 6-cylinder, 24-valve, turbocharged engine that comes mated to a 48V mild hybrid system. The engine generates 377bhp of power and a maximum torque of 500Nm. Paired with an 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission, the BMW X3 M40i can catapult from a standstill to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds, which is 0.5 seconds slower than the M340i. It has a claimed top speed of 250km/h. 

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Also, the SUV features an xDrive all-wheel-drive system and gets driving dynamics control with Eco Pro, Comfort, and Sport modes. 

BMW X3 M40i: Exterior Details

Exterior-wise, the BMW X3 M40i seems to have a sporty appearance. It comes with M-specific kidney grilles with vertical slats, a bold front bumper with large vents, prgrammable LED DRLs, LED headlights, heated side mirrors, a roof spoiler with centre brake light, roof rails in high-gloss shadowline, dual exhausts, and M-specific ORVMs. It rolls on 19-inch, dual-tone alloy wheels.

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BMW X3 M40i: Interior Details

On the inside, the BMW X3 M40i receives SensaTec upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, an anthracite headliner, and triple-zone climate control. The M-specific design elements are evident in the seat belts, 3-spoked, leather-draped steering wheel, as well as an M badging in the centre console.