In recent months there's been a bit of a hullabaloo about BMW producing an all-new X3. OK, no surprise there as the current-gen product is really starting to show its gray hairs.
What is a little bit of a surprise, however, is that it seems like our Bavarian friends are going to build an X3M. Considering how much I love the X5M and X6M, this is a glorious happening.
And it doesn't hurt that the current-gen X4 M40i should give pause to anyone considering the purchase of a Jaguar F-Pace or Porsche Macan. The vehicle does feel quite right.
This leaves me wondering how much better can it get but I am sure BMW will find a way.
All this said, many Spies have been keeping their eyes peeled on the comings and goings of the next-gen X3 at the world famous Nürburgring. In the latest spy video, it seems that the videographer believes they captured the next-gen X3M. To me, however, it seems like the standard model X3 that's equipped with a six-cylinder motor.
Take a peek at the clip below and let us know what you think: Is THIS the next-gen X3 or X3M?
One letter makes all the difference.
In this video you see the 2019 BMW X3 M doing some test laps on the Nürburgring. It will be the first X3 which will be take care of by the 'M division' from BMW. It will be powered by a 3.0 liter inline-six turbocharged engine delivering close to 500 horsepower.