Powertrain families
B48 petrol I4 · B58 petrol I6 · B47 diesel I4 · B57 diesel I6 · plug-in hybrid
X3 (G01) — Sports Activity Vehicle
2017–2024
Editorially reviewedReviewed 2026-08-10; market and model-year scope is stated in the record sources.
- Internal code
- G01
- Production
- 2017–2024
- Body style
- 5-door SAV
- Platform
- X family · front- or all-wheel drive by derivative
Body variants
X3 → G01 → Sports Activity Vehicle
X3 G01: history, design and engineering
How this generation came about, what made it different and how the selected sports activity vehicle fits into the family.
G01 was the third X3 and brought the model onto BMW's modular CLAR-era architecture. The wheelbase grew while extensive aluminium and high-strength-steel use controlled mass; production at Spartanburg was joined by regional manufacturing and a long-wheelbase G08 program for China.
The regular range covered four- and six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, the first X3 M40i, the xDrive30e plug-in hybrid and, through the related G08 body, the battery-electric iX3. Full X3 M F97 models are separate BMW M products and must not be merged into the standard G01 modification matrix.
A 2021 update revised the front and rear, cabin displays, assistance systems and powertrain availability. The end of standard G01 production in 2024 did not automatically end every G08/iX3 regional derivative, whose plant and lifecycle boundaries need their own records.
2017–2024generation lifecycle
1body branches
5engine/drive families
7range designations
G01factory code
X family · front- or all-wheel drive by derivativearchitecture
Sports Activity Vehicle: dimensions and packaging
Dimensions can change with body, market and model year, so this page keeps them tied to the exact factory branch.
Length4,708 mm
Width1,891 mm
Height1,676 mm
Wheelbase2,864 mm
Luggage450–1,600 L
Fuel tank50–68 L
Seats5
Doors5-door SAV
| Body | Code | Production | Doors / seats | Length | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Activity Vehicle | G01 | 2017–2024 | 5-door SAV / 5 | 4,708 mm | 450–1,600 L |
Engines and powertrains
The generation could span very different engines and drivetrains. The table keeps output, gearbox, market and production period together.
Factory modification matrix
Documented sports activity vehicle applications; output and availability remain market- and model-year-specific.
| Model | Years | Engine | Output | Transmission | Drive | Market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 sDrive20i / xDrive20i | 2017–2024 | B48B20 turbo petrol inline-four | 184 PS | 8AT | RWD / AWD | Global range | The all-new 2018 BMW X3 |
| X3 xDrive30i | 2017–2024 | B48B20 turbo petrol inline-four | 252 PS / 248 hp US | 8AT | AWD | Global range | The all-new 2018 BMW X3 |
| X3 M40i | 2017–2024 | B58B30 turbo petrol inline-six + later 48 V | 360–387 PS | 8AT | AWD | Global range | The all-new 2018 BMW X3 |
| X3 sDrive18d / xDrive20d | 2017–2024 | B47D20 diesel inline-four + later 48 V | 150–190 PS | 6MT / 8AT | RWD / AWD | Europe | The all-new 2018 BMW X3 |
| X3 xDrive30d / M40d | 2017–2024 | B57D30 diesel inline-six + later 48 V | 265–340 PS | 8AT | AWD | Europe | The all-new 2018 BMW X3 |
| X3 xDrive30e | 2019–2024 | B48B20 turbo + electric motor | 292 PS system | 8AT hybrid | AWD | Global range | The all-new 2018 BMW X3 |
Factory designations
sDrive20i · xDrive20i/30i · M40i · sDrive18d · xDrive20d/30d · M40d · xDrive30e
Petrol engines
Inline and V engines are grouped by engine family, displacement, induction system and emissions specification.
Diesel derivatives
Where diesels were offered, output, injection generation and emissions hardware are recorded market by market.
Electrification
Mild- and plug-in hybrids are separate derivatives; combustion-engine output must not be substituted for total system output.
How power reaches the road
Gearboxes, driven wheels and final-drive hardware changed with engine, market and production date.
Transmissions
Gearbox type and unit code follow engine, market and production date. Gear count alone does not identify the transmission.
Driven wheels
Catalog architecture: X family · front- or all-wheel drive by derivative. All-wheel-drive availability and hardware remain derivative-specific.
Final drive
Ratio, differential type and electronic control belong to the exact derivative and can differ on performance models.
What changed underneath
Suspension, brakes, safety systems and electronics evolved across the range, even when cars shared the same basic architecture.
Body-branch dimensions
- G01: 4,708 mm × 1,891 mm × 1,676 mm
Body & suspension
- Mounting points and geometry follow the body branch
- Springs and dampers follow axle load and chassis package
- Wheels and permitted loads follow the factory label
Brakes & steering
- Brake size follows engine and equipment
- Assistance type and steering ratio can change
- ABS/DSC generation follows model year
Passive safety
- Airbag count varies by market and year
- SRS parts are VIN-specific
- Structural repairs require factory procedures
Electronics
- Vehicle-bus generations changed during production
- Control-unit software levels must remain compatible
- Retrofits are recorded separately from factory equipment
How the generation evolved
The important launches, additions and updates did not always happen at the same time for every body or market.
Third X3 generation
G01 launched from Spartanburg with a longer wheelbase and the first X3 M Performance derivative.
M, PHEV and electric branches
X3 M, xDrive30e and China-built iX3 expanded the architecture in separately scoped products.
Lifecycle update
Exterior, interior technology and regional powertrain ranges were revised.
Standard G01 ends
The G45 replaced the standard global X3 while related G08 derivatives followed their own schedules.
The versions that stood apart
Performance models, option packages and regional editions may look related, but their engineering and production identity can be very different.
Sports Activity Vehicle
G01X3 G01 is a distinct G01 body branch. A five-door high-riding body combining a flexible cargo area with the road-focused dynamics of BMW’s X family. Engines/drive: B48 petrol I4, B58 petrol I6, B47 diesel I4, B57 diesel I6, plug-in hybrid.
Inside the car
Cabin technology and standard equipment changed by country and year; a build sheet remains the best guide to one individual car.
Cabin & comfort
- Trim and seats follow option codes
- Climate systems vary by market
- Audio and navigation changed by model year
Lighting & assistance
- Lamp technology and modules follow production date
- Driver assistance cannot be inferred from buttons alone
- Regional rules affect lighting and warnings
What to check today
A practical starting point for inspecting and maintaining a car from this generation — not a diagnosis of an individual example.
Identify first
- Match VIN on body and documents
- Obtain the factory option list
- Confirm market and production date
Inspect the structure
- Check repairs and corrosion
- Assess suspension, brakes and tyres
- Compare fitted parts with factory specification
Mechanical history
- Read faults with compatible diagnostics
- Verify engine and transmission maintenance
- Separate invoices from unsupported verbal history
| Item | Interval / trigger | Catalog note |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | CBS/factory schedule; time and mileage for historic cars | Oil approval follows the exact engine and market. |
| Brake fluid | Time-based factory schedule | ABS/DSC-compatible bleeding procedure is required after hydraulic work. |
| Coolant | Factory schedule and condition | Fluid specification and bleeding method are generation-specific. |
| Transmission & final drives | Unit type and operating conditions | Use the exact approved fluid; no one interval fits every derivative. |
How to identify the exact car
The badge and registration year tell only part of the story; production date, body code, engine and factory options complete it.
- Factory body codes
- G01 — Sports Activity Vehicle
- Range designations
- sDrive20i, xDrive20i/30i, M40i, sDrive18d, xDrive20d/30d, M40d, xDrive30e
- Powertrain families
- B48 petrol I4, B58 petrol I6, B47 diesel I4, B57 diesel I6, plug-in hybrid
- VIN
- Identifies model, plant and production branch and keys the parts catalog and factory equipment record.
- Production date
- More useful than first-registration year when choosing parts and locating technical revisions.
- Type code
- Refines engine, body, market and transmission combination.
- Option codes
- Confirm factory equipment; later retrofits are recorded separately.
- Unit number
- Supports engine or gearbox originality checks and component applicability.
Where the information comes from
The story is mapped through English Wikipedia and its bibliography, then important dates and technical claims are checked against BMW material.
- 01BMW X3 (G01)Wikipedia contributors
Secondary architecture, body, model and lifecycle overview.
- 02The All-New 2018 BMW X3BMW Group PressClub
Factory launch and Spartanburg production documentation, scoped to the US range.
Notes and limitations
- Research revision dated 2026-08-10: English Wikipedia was used as a subject and bibliography map; key claims were checked against the listed primary BMW Group material.
- G01, long-wheelbase G08, iX3 G08 and X3 M F97 share architecture but require different body, powertrain and production scopes.
- Pre- and post-2021 rows must separate screen, assistance, emissions and mild-hybrid changes by market.
- Tree years describe the worldwide generation lifecycle; individual market dates may be narrower.
- Exact dimensions, power, weight and emissions belong at body, engine, market and model-year level.
- Known-issue guidance is editorial context and never replaces inspection of the individual vehicle.
2 primary references · market differences documentedPhotography: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Rights checked 2026-08-06; wikimedia commons 1,800 px derivative downloaded; local 640 px and 1,280 px avif versions created without cropping.Updated 6 August 2026