BY JUSTIN HILLIARD | 5th Dec 2018
IT ONLY took 15 years, but BMW M has finally got its hands on the X3 mid-size SUV, although this is probably not the variant most expected. Indeed, the M40i is an ‘M Performance’ model and not the full-fat X3 M we were all hoping for. Not to worry, though, because soon it will be a reality.
In the meantime, the M40i challenges for X3 supremacy. With a proven turbocharged six-cylinder engine and solid dynamic foundations to work with, it makes a convincing case against the X3 M, which will inevitably attract a hefty premium. Read on for our full thoughts on BMW’s newcomer.