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2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2026 BMW X3

2026 Chevrolet Equinox
2026 Chevrolet Equinox
$28,800MSRP
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2026 BMW X3
2026 BMW X3
$51,300MSRP
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2026 Chevrolet Equinox
$28,800MSRP
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2026 BMW X3
$51,300MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$28,800

MSRP

$51,300

Listings

697

Listings

546

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

6.7 out of 10

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Comfortable

  • Good value for money

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Interior materials feel cheap

  • Quirky technology

2026 Chevrolet Equinox Reviews Summary

2026 BMW X3 Reviews Summary

BMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavours: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside.

Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

1.5L 175 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

175 hp @ 5600 rpm

Horsepower

255 hp @ 4700 rpm

MPG City

26

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

29

MPG Highway

33
2026 Chevrolet Equinox
2026 Chevrolet Equinox
$28,800MSRP
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2026 BMW X3
2026 BMW X3
$51,300MSRP
Overview
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2026 Chevrolet Equinox
$28,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 BMW X3
$51,300MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$28,800
$51,300
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

5.0

Expert reviews

6.7 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Comfortable

  • Good value for money

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Interior materials feel cheap

  • Quirky technology

Summary

BMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavours: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside.

Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
1.5L 175 hp I4
2.0L 255 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
AWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
175 hp @ 5600 rpm
255 hp @ 4700 rpm
MPG City
26
27
MPG Highway
29
33
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