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Introducing the 2022 X3 / X4 LCI Facelift

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Introducing the 2022 X3 / X4 LCI Facelift

• Update of the 3rd Gen X3 and 2nd Gen. X4 models.
• Available in 248 hp 2.0-liter and 382 hp 3.0-liter X3 and X4 models.
• MSRP begins at $43,700 for the X3 and at $51,800 for the X4 plus $995 Destination.
• Production begins in Plant Spartanburg in August 2021.


See the full info and specs in the press release.

BMW X3 LCI in Sophisto Grey

BMW X4 LCI in Brooklyn Grey

X3 LCI VIDEOS

X4 LCI VIDEOS

See the full info and specs in the press release.


Standard Equipment

The BMW X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i models feature the following notable standard equipment.
• 8-speed Sport automatic transmission
• xDrive all-wheel drive (X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and X4 models)
• 19-inch Y-spoke ferric grey Style 693 wheels with all-season runflat tires
• Sport leather steering wheel
• Power front Sport seats
• Rear-seat back adjustment
• 40/20/40 split rear seat
• Dark oak wood trim
• Anthracite headliner
• Park distance control
• Dual-zone climate controls
• Adaptive full LED headlights with automatic high beams
• Navigation
• SiriusXM with 360L and 1-year all-access subscription
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Enhanced USB and Bluetooth integration
• WiFi hotspot with complementary 3-month or 3GB trial
• Alarm system
• Rear-view camera
• Privacy glass
• Active Protection
• Active Driving Assistant

X4 models add the following standard equipment:
• Performance control
• Variable sport steering
• Panoramic sunroof
• M Sport suspension
• 19-inch ferric grey style 683 wheels with all-season runflat tires
• Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive 7 and two 12.3-inch digital displays

The X3 M40i adds the following standard equipment to X3 standard equipment:
• 48-volt mild-hybrid system
• 19-inch M Y-spoke bi-color midnight grey style 887M wheels with A/S runflat tires
• M sport brakes with blue calipers
• Performance control
• M Sport package
• Adaptive M suspension
• Variable sport steering
• Panoramic sunroof
• Shadowline exterior trim
• Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive 7 and two 12.3-inch digital displays
• Comfort access keyless entry
• Increased top speed limiter

The X4 M40i adds to the X3 standard equipment:
• 48-volt mild-hybrid system
• 19-inch M Y-spoke bi-color midnight grey style 887M wheels with A/S runflat tires
• M sport brakes with blue calipers
• Adaptive M suspension
• M Sport package
• Increased top speed limiter


Optional Equipment and Packages

Convenience Package (X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDFrive30i, X4 xDrive30i)
• Comfort access keyless entry
• Panoramic sunroof (standard on X4 xDrive30i)
• Lumbar support
Premium Package (all models)
• Heated steering wheel
• Comfort access keyless entry (standard M40i models)
• Panoramic sunroof (standard X3 M40i and X4 models)
• Lumbar support (standard on M40i models)
• Heated front seats or heated front and rear seats
• Head-Up display
• Gesture control
M Sport Package (X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X4 xDrive30i)
• 19-inch M Y-spoke bi-color midnight grey style 887 wheels with A/S runflat tires

o or 20-inch M double-spoke jet black style 699M wheels with perf. runflat tires o or 20-inch M double-spoke bi-color style 699M wheels with perf. runflat tires o or 20-inch M double-spoke bi-color orbit grey style 787M wheels with perf. runflat tires o or 21-inch V-spoke bi-color orbit grey style 726i wheels with perf. runflat tires

• Roof rails in high-gloss Shadowline
• Shadowline exterior trim
• M steering wheel (standard on M40i models)
• Aerodynamic kit

Parking Assistance Package (all X3 and X4 models)
• Parking assistant plus
• Active park distance control
• Surround view with 3D view

Shadowline Package (all X3 and X4 models)
• M Shadowline lights
• Extended Shadowline trim for kidney grill, mirrors

Dynamic Handling Package (X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X4 xDrive30i)
• Dynamic damper control
• M sport brakes with blue or red calipers
• Variable sport steering (standard on X4)

Driving Assistance Professional Package (all X3 and X4 models)
• Extended traffic jam assistant for limited access highways
• Active cruise control with stop & go

Individual Options include:
• M Sport differential (X3 M40i)
• Carbon fiber interior trim (X3 M40i)
• SensaTec dashboard (X3 M40i)
• Standard suspension (X4 xDrive30i)
• M Sport brakes with red calipers (X3 M40i)
• Remote engine start
• Space-saver spare
• Comfort access keyless entry (standard X3 M40i)
• Trailer hitch (deletes tailgate smart opener feature)
• Panoramic sunroof (standard X3 M40i)
• Rear manual side window shades
• Heated front seats
• Front ventilated seats
• Aluminum trim[/B]

o or Fine wood open-pored ash grain trim with pearl chrome accent (X3)
o or Fineline cove matt finish wood trim (X4)

• Ambient lighting
• Harman Kardon surround sound system
• Drive recorder
• Wireless charging for compatible mobile devices
• Live cockpit professional with Drive 7 and two 12.3-inch displays (standard X3 M40i and X4)
19-inch Y-spoke ferric grey style 693 wheels with all-season non-runflat tires

o or 19-inch bi-color jet black style 842 wheels with all-season runflat tires
o or 19-inch M Y-spoke Midnight grey style 887 wheels with perf. runflat tires (M40i only) o or 20-inch M double-spoke jet black style 699M wheels with perf. runflat tires
o or 20-inch M double-spoke bi-color orbit grey style 787M wheels with perf. runflat tires
or 21-inch M double-spoke bi-color wheels style 718M wheels with perf. runflat tires (M40i only)
or 21" BMW Individual bi-color orbit grey v-spoke style 726i wheels with perf. runflat tires

• Heated Steering Wheel


See the full info and specs in the press release.

[Swappy]

That’s a very comprehensive update to the interior for an LCI. Not a fan of joined kidneys upfront, at least they didn’t go full beaver on it lol.

Only thing I really wish my 21 had was remote start for those -35C days. Glad it is finally added.

[BMWRL]

Love that simpler cleaned up bumper on the front of the X3. Looks fantastic!

[chicagofan00]

A solid update for the LCI. Not a massive update but definitely some good ones to keep it relevant in the quickly changing landscape for this segment.

The X4 looks good in Brooklyn Grey.

[Mindau]

Its amazing! All options seems to be back! New climate unit, new screen, sp18, new center console - lovely it is!!!

[briguy80]

Looks sharp!

3 Questions…

1) When do they start allowing builds on the website/taking orders?

2) Are any of the features restricted due to component issues?

3) Is the distracted driver detection now camera based rather than just touch based? (I assume so due to the fact that they call out focus, but would be good to confirm).

[Mindau]

I also cant find any info on the PHEV

[fndrplayer13]

Looks great! Interior updates are really good. I also like the exterior

[DeeKay]

What about the iX3?

[stein_325i]

The standard line bumper looks quite good, definitely a bit sharper than before. I think pre-LCI taillights were better though. Hopefully we'll get some more photos of the M-Sport variant of the X3.

[samsamdar]

Nobody:
BMW: Let's stay relevant by putting M mirrors on everything!

[Mindau]

Interestingly i found someone writing that PHEV has been discontinued, tought photos clearly shows the PHEV one in that grey color!

[GrabacrOne]

Originally Posted by samsamdar

Nobody:
BMW: Let's stay relevant by putting M mirrors on everything!

This is really weird. First on the i4 M50, and now on the X3/X4 M40i and the M440i GC. I thought M mirrors were reserved for cars with true M engines, given that the N55 M2 didn't get them just a few years ago.

[M40i4me]

I’ll keep my 2021.The front end looks worse on the LCI, looking older and dated. The rear taillights look too robotic. The interior looks closer to an X5, but by no means makes the prior model look out dated and it still doesn’t get full X5 features like massaging seats or soft close doors. The shifter is a step backwards being plain like in my 2020 X5. To be fair need to see what the LCI m40i looks like in comparison, but even that won’t make the front end any better!

[GrabacrOne]

Looks like a nice LCI update to keep the X3 and X4 looking sharp. Not sure about the taillights on the X3 though - makes it look very shocked and surprised!

[ramesfan123]

Originally Posted by Mindau

Interestingly i found someone writing that PHEV has been discontinued, tought photos clearly shows the PHEV one in that grey color!

Where did you see discontinued?

[motherkin]

Where is the X3 30e?

[lambmw]

BMWM Instagram page has shown the updates to the X3/4M models. Overall very happy I decided to place an order for the '21 model prior to LCI updates.

The tech in the LCI would have been nice (remote start) but the overall design changes are not to my liking. The angry picachu look on the IG video is a a step back from the OG design. Connected and enlarged kidney grills are also a big negative. The headlights are clean and are an improvement but taillights are a drawback. Overall I am a big big fan of the OG G01, so I am bias to this LCI update. Just my thoughts from a MY '21 owner.

[Mindau]

Originally Posted by ramesfan123

Where did you see discontinued?

Some website caranddriver.com mentioned that. But in the official photos there is a 30e with a batch that one can clearly read its 30e. 🤔

[drjoe66]

Well, our plan was to purchase a 2022 plug in hybrid X3 in silver. No hybrid and that in the 21st century….. And it seems silver is also gone. That means bye bye BMW X3.

[Mindau]

Originally Posted by drjoe66

Well, our plan was to purchase a 2022 plug in hybrid X3 in silver. No hybrid and that in the 21st century….. And it seems silver is also gone. That means bye bye BMW X3.

Something doesnt add up here : see the photos of the grey one, thats a PHEV with tha charging point at the front and a batch on the back saying 30e

[leon360x]

I see they have Tanzanite Blue II available, finally!