2026 BMW X3 Review
Midsize luxury crossover with published 2026 EPA (xDrive30 / M50) and IIHS Good crashworthiness for 2025–26. DriveRevu axis scores pending.
2026 · James Calder · published 2026-10-07
2026 BMW X3
The X3 is BMW's volume midsize crossover for buyers who want the brand's driving emphasis in a daily SUV shape. Trade-offs versus GLC/Q5/RX: premium fuel, option complexity, and mpg that will not match hybrid luxury crossovers.
What's confirmed (EPA)
- X3 xDrive30 2.0L: 29 mpg combined (27 city / 33 highway)
- X3 M50 3.0L: 27 mpg combined (25/30)
Practical notes
xDrive30 is the efficiency play in that pair; M50 trades mpg for output. Mild-hybrid labeling appears on some EPA detail cards — match the exact EPA string. Cross-shop GLC, Q5, and RX hybrid.
Safety (IIHS)
IIHS rates the 2026 X3 (applies to 2025–26): small-overlap and updated side programs Good on tested configs; updated moderate-overlap Good; headlights Acceptable; front crash prevention programs Good on listed standard systems. Also listed among 2026 Top Safety Picks. DriveRevu Safety axis Score pending (no fake 0–10).
Method
See [How we score](/method).
Sources
- EPA — Gas Mileage of 2026 BMW X3 — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2026BMWX3.shtml (fetched 2026-10-06)
- IIHS — 2026 BMW X3 — https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/BMW/x3-4-door-suv/2026 (fetched 2026-10-06)
- BMW USA — X3 — https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/x3/ (OEM; verify MY)