{"id":48287,"date":"2023-04-26T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T14:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=48287"},"modified":"2023-04-26T10:00:01","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T14:00:01","slug":"spied-next-gen-bmw-x3-m40i-plays-in-the-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=48287","title":{"rendered":"SPIED: Next-Gen BMW X3 M40i Plays in the Snow"},"content":{"rendered":"

The next-generation BMW X3 is going to look a lot like this current generation BMW X3<\/a>, if these new spy photos are anything to go by. Despite being covered in heavy camouflage, the next-gen X3 test mule seen here is difficult to distinguish from the car that\u2019s on sale today, at first glance. However, look a little closer and there are some dead giveaways. (We don\u2019t own the spy photos but they can be see here)<\/p>\n

Up front, this new BMW X3 seems pretty similar to the current X3, however its headlights are completely different. They\u2019re a bit swoopier and similar in shape to those seen on the upcoming 5 Series. Its kidney grilles are very normal in shape, which is a massive relief. It seems the next-gen BMW X3 will have a traditional looking front end, which gives us hope for the upcoming iX3<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Another giveaway that this is a new model is the door handles. They\u2019re flush to the body, like those found on most new BMWs, such as the 2 Series, i4, and upcoming 5 Series<\/a>. Out back, the rear window looks smaller and there are quad exhausts. The latter of which shows this test mules hand and proves it\u2019s an M Performance model. We don\u2019t know for certain that it will have an \u2018M40i\u2019 badge, as many M Performance BMWs seem to be stepping up their nomenclature, but we don\u2019t foresee an X3 M50i anytime soon.<\/p>\n