Premium SUV of the Year
BMW X3 Mild Hybrid
The BMW X3 is now sharper than before, offering eager turn-in and raised body control. And it has the exterior to match, with new body panels and an illuminated grille that does much to raise its road presence. Its cabin, meanwhile, now features BMW's Curved Display and a new Interaction Bar, giving it a thoroughly modern feel. For its sleek new look both inside and out, and its newfound on-road agility, this X3 ought to rank high amongst its peers.
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The BMW X3 returns with a completely revised exterior, now featuring more angular lines and cleaner body panels that give it a monolithic look. But if these touches are not prominent enough, the car also now comes with a tasty new illuminated grille.

And the changes don't stop there. This new car comes with a 188bhp 2.0-litre engine that allows it to complete the century sprint in a respectable 8.5 seconds. And its handling is equally impressive: Sharp turn-ins and controlled body movement are hallmarks of this BMW X3, as is its communicative drive.

Step in and you'll also note that the SUV now features a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14.9-inch central touchscreen. Now running the firm's OS 9, it's a system that delivers both vibrant colours and an intuitive setup, so setting the X3 as you like it is now easier than ever.

Throw in the fact that there's generous room for those seated at the rear of this X3, and that boot space here reaches an accommodating total of 570 litres, and we think it's not hard to see just why this BMW X3 has clinched segment honours this year.