The second-generation facelifted BMW X3 makes its debut today. Building atop the highly-successful F25 X3, the facelifted midszei SAV will go on sale in spring 2014 as a 2015 model. Prices in the US will start at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $39,325 for the X3 sDrive28i (new offer: rearwheel drive). The X3 xDrive28i (with BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive) will have an MSRP of $40,725, while the top-of-the-line X3 xDrive35i will have an MSRP of $45,825.

A new offer of BMW Advanced Diesel power in the X3 xDrive28d is available as well. The all-new X3 xDrive28d with BMW Advanced Diesel technology will start at $42,825. All prices include $925 Destination & Handling fee.

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Here is a summary of what the facelifted X3 brings new:

Engines

  • 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo diesel 4-cylinder engine – 180 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque
  • 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine – 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque

Lines

xLine

  • gleaming metallic inserts in the bumpers
  • satin aluminum side cladding and bars in the air intakes
  • simulated under guards at the front and rear
  • additional leather upholstery variants, trim strips and 19- inch light-alloy wheel options.

M Sport

  • M aerodynamic package
  • High-gloss Shadow Line trim
  • Six paint finishes
  • Two exclusive light-alloy wheel options in 19 and 20-inch format
  • Sport steering and suspension settings

Standard Equipment and Options

  • Active Driving Assistant with ACC Stop/Go
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Frontal Collision Warning
  • Pedestrian Warning
  • City Collision Mitigation
  • Full-color Head-Up Display
  • Parking Assistant
  • iDrive Touch

Pricing:

  • X3 xDrive28d model – $42,825 ($925 D&H included)
  • X3 sDrive28i model – $39,325 ($925 D&H included)
  • X3 xDrive28i model  – $40,725 ($925 D&H included)
  • X3 xDrive35i model – $45,825 ($925 D&H included)