BMW Launches High-Performance Lineup of New X3 and New X4

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] BMW Korea announced on the 3rd that it will officially launch high-performance models of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) New X3 and the Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) New X4 in the domestic market.

First, the ultra-high-performance models, the ‘New X3 M Competition’ and the ‘New X4 M Competition Carbon Package,’ are equipped with a 3ℓ inline 6-cylinder M TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine that delivers a maximum output of 510 horsepower and a maximum torque of 61.2 kg.m, paired with an 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission. The time to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h is 4.1 seconds. The variable M suspension, which comes standard, offers a Sport Plus mode.

The exterior and interior fully embody the unique atmosphere of ultra-high-performance models. The New X3 M Competition features a black double kidney grille, high-gloss black mirror caps, and M sport exhaust pipes on the outside, while the New X4 M Competition Carbon Package, equipped with the M Carbon Package, exudes a racing car vibe through carbon design elements made of carbon fiber.

Additionally, features supporting comfortable and safe driving such as Driving Assistant Plus and Parking Assistant Plus, as well as convenience features like the Harman Kardon sound system and surround view, are also installed. The price is 112.9 million KRW for the New X3 M Competition and 120.6 million KRW for the New X4 M Competition Carbon Package.

The M Performance models ‘New X3 M40i’ and ‘New X4 M40i’ will also be launched domestically. These two models are equipped with an inline 6-cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine producing a maximum output of 387 horsepower and a maximum torque of 51 kg.m, paired with an 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission, accelerating from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. The body features a variable M suspension that allows selection between comfort and sportiness according to the situation.

On the exterior, Cerium Grey color is applied to the kidney grille, left and right mirror caps, air intakes, and 21-inch double-spoke 718 M wheels, with the ‘M40i’ inscription on the door sills and black chrome tailpipes adding a special touch.

Inside, an M leather steering wheel, sport seats, and Harman Kardon sound system come standard, along with the latest driver assistance systems such as Driving Assistant Plus and Parking Assistant Plus. The price is 88.8 million KRW for the New X3 M40i and 90.9 million KRW for the X4 M40i.

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