Verdict
The outgoing BMW X3 G01 LCI costs RM296,950, while the BMW X3 G45 is RM325,800, so the new car asks RM28,850 more. That buys mild hybrid assistance, all-wheel drive, a larger 14.9-inch curved display, head-up display, 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and a 570-litre boot instead of 550 litres. It is not quicker: the G01 LCI does 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds, against 8.5 seconds for the G45. For a Malaysian buyer, this is newer tech and traction versus the outgoing car’s sharper price and stronger on-paper kit in some areas.
Pick the BMW X3 G01 LCI if you want the lower price, rear-wheel drive, the quicker 0-100 km/h time and equipment such as adaptive LED headlamps with auto high beam and a 12-speaker HiFi system.
Pick the BMW X3 G45 if you want the new-generation car with mild hybrid assistance, all-wheel drive, more boot space, a bigger screen, head-up display, 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X3 G01 LCI RM296,950; BMW X3 G45 RM325,800
- Output: BMW X3 G01 LCI 181 hp/300 Nm; BMW X3 G45 188 hp/310 Nm
- Driveline and fuel: BMW X3 G01 LCI rear-wheel drive petrol; BMW X3 G45 all-wheel drive petrol hybrid/REV
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X3 G01 LCI 8.2 seconds; BMW X3 G45 8.5 seconds
- Boot space: BMW X3 G01 LCI 550 litres; BMW X3 G45 570 litres
- Infotainment: BMW X3 G01 LCI 10.25-inch screen with 12-speaker 205-watt HiFi; BMW X3 G45 14.9-inch curved display with 6 speakers
G01 LCI
- RM28,850 cheaper before insurance
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time despite lower output
- Adaptive LED projector headlamps with automatic high beam and 12-speaker HiFi audio
- No all-wheel drive or mild hybrid assistance
- No head-up display, adaptive cruise control or 360-degree view monitor
- Smaller 550-litre boot
G45
- Mild hybrid assistance with higher 188 hp and 310 Nm outputs
- All-wheel drive instead of rear-wheel drive
- Adds head-up display, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree view monitor
- RM28,850 more expensive
- Slower 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Audio drops from 12 speakers and 205 watts to 6 speakers
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,950✓ | RM325,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing and mild hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 188 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Steptronic Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds✓ | 8.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 215 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Co2 | 166 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,708 mm | 4,755 mm |
| Width | 1,891 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,676 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 1,785 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 550 litres | 570 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R19 | 245/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R19 | 245/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Y-spoke Style 887 M 2-tone Alloy | 19" Y-spoke M Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Y-spoke Style 887 M 2-tone Alloy | 19" Y-spoke M Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Passive M Sport Suspension | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 Airbags, Stability Control and Autonomous Emergency Braking | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-Folding with Remote Release | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 12-speaker HiFi Sound System (205 Watts) | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 6 Speaker |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Auto-dimming Mirrors | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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G01 LCI vs G45 FAQ
Is the BMW X3 G01 LCI or BMW X3 G45 better?
The BMW X3 G45 is better if you want newer tech, all-wheel drive, mild hybrid assistance and more boot space. The BMW X3 G01 LCI is better value on paper if price, acceleration and richer listed audio/headlamp kit matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X3 G45 costs RM325,800, while the BMW X3 G01 LCI costs RM296,950. The gap is RM28,850 before insurance.
Which BMW X3 is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The BMW X3 G01 LCI is quicker on paper, taking 8.2 seconds. The BMW X3 G45 takes 8.5 seconds despite having more power and torque.
