The 2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive is the pinnacle of BMW’s fourth-generation (G45) X3 lineup, a compact luxury SUV that blends exhilarating performance, cutting-edge technology, and bold, polarizing design. Assembled at BMW’s Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, the M50 xDrive is engineered to deliver a thrilling driving experience while maintaining the practicality and refinement expected from a premium crossover. It replaces the outgoing X3 M40i, stepping up with enhanced power, advanced mild-hybrid technology, and M-specific styling and handling features, positioning it as a near-M model in all but name. The 2025 X3 M50 xDrive embraces BMW’s “monolithic” design language, characterized by clean, muscular lines and a more aggressive stance than its predecessor. Measuring 1.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider, and 1.0 inch lower than the previous generation, it exudes presence with a 112.8-inch wheelbase that enhances stability. M-Specific Styling: A blacked-out M double-rib kidney grille with BMW Iconic Glow illumination (standard on M50), flanked by minimalist L-shaped LED headlights with black or blue trim. The assertive front bumper features larger air intakes, emphasizing performance. Sporty Accents: Four 100-mm exhaust tailpipes (dual tips on each side) integrated into a black rear diffuser, M exterior mirrors, and a sculpted rear apron with double-L-shaped LED taillights accentuate the SUV’s athletic profile. At the heart of the X3 M50 xDrive is the updated B58B30M2 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine, paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system for enhanced efficiency and responsiveness.