BMW adds four-cylinder twin-scroll turbo power to X3

As a relatively compact crossover, you might expect the BMW X3 to be available – in this climate even in the United States – with a four-cylinder engine. But that wasn't the case until now, as BMW has announced the availability of its TwinPower Turbo four to replace the 3.0-liter six-cylinder mill in the X3 xDrive28i.

The N20 engine is the same unit that's already available in the Z4, 528i and new 328i, and joins the X3 along with a raft of upgrades for the 2013 model year. Auto Start Stop, Driving Dynamics Control with ECO Pro, and a power tailgate all join the list of standard equipment, while an optional Driver Assistance Package (with Lane Departure Warning) and an M Sport Package join the options list.

Production of the 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i with the N20 turbo four is scheduled to begin in April, with prices starting at $37,995 (inclusive of destination), with MSRP on the carry-over X3 xDrive35i pegged at $43,595.

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not surprising at all. I'm guessing the 1 Series would be the next model to get this engine

 

I'm extremely excited about this engine. I saw some documentary footage about it, one of the sample engines dynoed around 240 to the wheels with a huge powerband and made outstanding gas mileage.

And yes, word was that it will be going into the 1 series as a base engine.