The 2026 BMW X3: What’s New in the Compact SUV?

BMW SUV lineup delivers exceptional styling with athletic power and luxurious comfort features. The compact 2026 BMW X3 is filled with features that drivers want. BMW gave the popular X3 a refresh in 2025, so most of the new features carry over into the 2026 model. These features will feel new to shoppers looking for a 2026 BMW X3, and the best place to shop for one around Hollywood, Hialeah, and Miami is BMW of South Miami.

Let’s take a look at the features under the hood and in the cabin in the new 2026 BMW X3.

What’s in the Two Well-Equipped BMW X3 Trim Levels?

The 2026 BMW X3 has the new features introduced in the 2025 models. The most notable changes to the redesigned X3 include standard all-wheel drive, a new infotainment system, and more driver-assistance features. Drivers who are familiar with BMW naming trends will notice that only EVs have an “i” in their names. Thanks to these changes, the 2026 BMW X3 is available in two well-equipped trims:

• The BMW X3 xDrive30
• The BMW X3 M50

Some new driver-assistance features in these exceptional models include:

• Automated Lane Change
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Traffic-Light Recognition
• Parking Assist
• Optional Parking Assistant Professional Package

A new feature for 2026 adds to the convenience of the BMW X3. All models now have a standard digital key, so drivers can unlock and start the BMW X3 with their smartphone. This convenience is especially popular in South Florida, where drivers appreciate starting their cars to cool them on excessively hot days.

What’s Under the Hood of the 2026 BMW X3?

For 2026, the BMW X3 is outfitted with two sporty and athletic engine options. The X3 xDrive30 has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 255 horsepower. The M50 model comes with a larger turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine with 393 horsepower.

Both models have an eight-speed automatic transmission and a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The four-cylinder model gets an impressive EPA-estimated 27 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway. The M50 model gets an EPA-estimated fuel rating of 25 in the city and 30 on the highway. These are the top fuel ratings in the luxury compact SUV class.

Driving the BMW X3 is joyful thanks to the comfortable ride with agile handling and peppy acceleration. The M50 models have standard adaptive suspension, and drivers can add it to the entry-level model. The BMW X3 might look like a serious vehicle for grown-ups, but it’s got a bit of playfulness under the hood. For weekend fun, the 2026 BMW X3 can tow 4,850 pounds.

What Standard Tech Comes in the 2026 BMW X3?

BMW loads the X3 with impressive technology. The standard tech features in the xDrive30 include Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Blind-Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane-Keep Assist, Lane-Departure Warning, Pedestrian Detection, Forward Automatic Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Hands-Free Park Assist.

The automaker offers several optional packages with more tech features. Drivers can add the Premium Package with Adaptive Cruise Control, a Head-up Display, and a Surround-View Camera System. The Driving Assistance Professional Package has Semi-Autonomous Highway Driving and Hands-Free Traffic-Jam Assist.

Cabin technology is also impressive. Both models have a 12.3-inch digital gauge display and a 14.9-inch touchscreen that sits in the curved dash. The connectivity features include wireless Apple CarPlay^® and Android^™ Auto, Bluetooth, and several USB ports. Entertainment features include HD Radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and a 12-speaker sound system. A 15-speaker Harman Kardon^® sound system is available.

What Comfort & Styling Features are in the 2026 X3?

Entry-level comfort features include synthetic leather upholstery, with power-adjustable and heated front seats. For convenience, the X3 has push-button start, keyless entry, and a power liftgate. Drivers can add genuine leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.

The X3 M50 has M-style interior and exterior accents like a backlit grille, along with a panoramic power-sliding moonroof and a heated steering wheel.

BMW engineered the X3 to be versatile and comfortable. It has seating for five and plenty of cabin cargo space. Behind the second row, the BMW X3 has 31.5 cubic feet of cargo space, and with the rear seats lowered, that space increases to 67.1 cubic feet, which leads the luxury compact SUV class.

Why Purchase Your BMW X3 from BMW of South Miami in Miami, FL?

BMW of South Miami is the top spot for BMW sales, financing, and service in Miami, FL. We have a full selection of new BMW models as well as a variety of pre-owned vehicles. With our BMWMCertified Center, we have access to the exceptionally rated BMW M lineup with mind-blowing performance and styling features.

When you visit our dealership, our sales team will listen to your driving needs and recommend a BMW model and trim that fits your lifestyle. Our finance team also listens to you, then builds a loan or lease with competitive rates and terms. When it’s time for BMW service, we have a state-of-the-art service center staffed by our professional technicians who know the BMW lineup better than anyone else in the Miami area.

Explore the BMW Lineup at BMW of South Miami Near Hialeah

We invite you to visit BMW of South Miami to explore what’s new in the 2026 BMW X3. Our sales team will help you choose the BMW X3 that fits your lifestyle, and our finance team can build a loan or lease with the latest lease and finance offers. We can also help you arrange a test drive and value your trade.