The third generation BMW X3 has been refreshed. See what’s changed (and what’s the same) in this side by side comparison.
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The X3's front bumper has been simplified and made less fussy with flatter surfaces and fewer details.
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The new double kidney grille is joined up, but it's less obvious than in other recent BMW models. The grille shapes are squarer too.
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The headlights are slimmer, and the internals different.
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More major changes to the side of the car.
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The front has a cleaner look, but the rear is more complicated with a new bumper. The reflectors have been moved, the fake protector plate enlarged and the tailpipe tips grown.
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There are also new 3D effect taillights that are eye catching if not good looking.
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The dash has undergone more change than we'd thought. Higher end models have a larger 12.3-in touchscreen (up from 10.1-in). The central air vents, climate control and radio controls have been changed too.
