Overview
Armed with a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine and an 80-kW electric motor, fused to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the 2020 BMW X3 Plug-In Hybrid makes 288 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 181 horsepower while the electric motor manages 107 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2020 BMW X3 Plug-In Hybrid cover 0-60 in 5.4 seconds. As it comes equipped with a 12-kWh battery you can drive the X3 Plug-In Hybrid for 18 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for small trips in the city. Combined, the X3 Plug-In Hybrid achieves an impressive 60 MPGe while getting 24 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $48,550, the X3 Plug-In Hybrid makes a formidable competitor in the compact SUV segment, competing with the likes of the Audi Q5 Plug-In Hybrid and the Volvo XC60 Recharge PHEV.
