BMW X3 vs Lexus RX Hybrid
Overview | |
Years produced2004-Present | Years produced2006-2008 |
MSRP$43,700 | MSRP$49,400 |
Average price$33,214 | Average price$54,045 |
Listings924 | Listings484 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummarySince its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only manufacturing facility north of the Mexican border. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Updates include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. (Interestingly, while the BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup in the United States, it continues in 2022 in Canada. This model is not covered in this review.) | |
Reviews SummarySince the redesigned 2023 Lexus RX mid-size crossover went on sale toward the end of 2022, the automaker has filled out its electrified line-up with three hybrid models: the RX 350h, RX 450h+ PHEV, and the RX 500h F Sport Performance. Based on time spent driving two of these three new 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid models, we expect them to at least double, if not triple, the previous-generation RX 450h’s share of sales. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City37 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque233 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City37 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space28.7 cu ft | Cargo Space29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4079 lbs | Curb Weight4455 lbs |
Height66.0 in | Height67.3 in |
Length185.9 in | Length192.5 in |
Width84.2 in | Width75.6 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload904 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4400 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3494 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2004-Present | 2006-2008 |
MSRP | $43,700 | $49,400 |
Average price | $33,214 | $54,045 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Since its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only manufacturing facility north of the Mexican border. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Updates include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. (Interestingly, while the BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup in the United States, it continues in 2022 in Canada. This model is not covered in this review.) | Since the redesigned 2023 Lexus RX mid-size crossover went on sale toward the end of 2022, the automaker has filled out its electrified line-up with three hybrid models: the RX 350h, RX 450h+ PHEV, and the RX 500h F Sport Performance. Based on time spent driving two of these three new 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid models, we expect them to at least double, if not triple, the previous-generation RX 450h’s share of sales. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 37 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 233 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 37 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 28.7 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4079 lbs | 4455 lbs |
Height | 66.0 in | 67.3 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 192.5 in |
Width | 84.2 in | 75.6 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 904 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4400 lbs | 3494 lbs |
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