Overview
Armed with a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine and a 12-kWh battery pack fused to an 8-Speed Automatic transmission, the 2021 BMW X3 SUV PHEV makes 288 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the gas-powered engine makes 180 horsepower while the electric motors manage 170 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2021 BMW X3 SUV cover 0-60 in 6.1 seconds. You can drive the X3 for 17 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for a small trip in the city. Combined, the X3 achieves an impressive 60 MPGe combined while getting 24 mpg from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $49,600, the X3 makes a formidable competitor in the compact SUV segment, competing with the likes of the Audi Q5 PHEV, the Mercedes Benz GLC 350e PHEV, and the Volvo XC60 Recharge .
