Petrol versions of BMW X3 and X5 launch in India at Rs 54.90 lakh and Rs 73.50 lakh

BMW India has finally announced the petrol variants of its popular SUVs, the X3 and the X5. The BMW X3 xDrive28i is priced at Rs 54.90 lakh and the BMW X5 xDrive35i goes up to Rs 73.50 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). According to the company, both the SUVs will be will  produced locally at the BMW Chennai manufacturing facility. The BMW X3 xDrive28i is powered by 2-litre, four-cylinder, petrol engine that can produce 245bhp with 350Nm of torque. The BMW X5 xDrive35i comes with a 3-litre, six-cylinder engine that generates 306bhp of power and 400Nm of torque. Both engines come paired with a 8-speed steptronic automatic transmission and both can reach 0-100kmph  in 6.5 seconds. Both the X3 and X5 will be available with all-wheel drive options and also feature auto start-stop, eco and pro modes, brake energy regeneration and electronic power steering. In the infotainment department, both the cars come fitted with Navigation System with 3D maps, iDrive touch with handwriting recognition, DVD drive, 20GB integrated hard drive for maps and audio files. There is an 8.7-inch screen on the X3 while the X5 comes with a 10-inch screen and Harman Kardon with 16 speakers. Safety features include airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), ISOFIX child seat mounts, Crash sensor and Dynamic Braking Lights.  BMW X3 xDrive28i will be available in four colours, Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Deep Blue and Melbourne Red and the BMW X5 xDrive35i will be avaialble in Imperial blue and Sparkling Brown in addition to the white and black colour options.