Description
The 2021 BMW X3 xDrive20d Mzansi Edition (G01) is a locally inspired luxury SUV that blends German engineering with South African flair. Based on the xDrive20d platform, it features a turbocharged diesel engine, intelligent all-wheel drive, and an 8-speed automatic transmission—delivering a refined yet sporty driving experience with exclusive styling and premium features.
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel (TwinPower Turbo)
Power: 140 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque: 400 Nm @ 1750–2500 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed Steptronic automatic
Drive Type: AWD (xDrive)
Top Speed: 213 km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h): 8.0 seconds
Fuel Consumption (Combined): 5.5 L/100 km
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60 litres
Boot Capacity: 550 litres (expandable to 1600 litres with seats folded)
Body Style: 5-door SUV
Seating Capacity: 5 passengers
The X3 Mzansi Edition competes in the premium midsize SUV segment, alongside rivals like the Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Volvo XC60, and Jaguar F-Pace. It’s aimed at style-conscious professionals and families who want a luxury SUV with a distinctive edge. With exclusive features like the M Sport package, blacked-out kidney grille, red M Sport brake calipers, carbon mirror caps, and a panoramic sunroof, it adds visual drama to BMW’s already capable X3. While it shares its core mechanicals with the standard xDrive20d, the Mzansi Edition stands out for its bold design, local exclusivity, and high-end tech like BMW Live Cockpit Professional and wireless smartphone charging.
