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BMW X3 vs Chevrolet Bolt

2026 BMW X3
2026 BMW X3
$51,300MSRP
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2027 Chevrolet Bolt
$27,600MSRP
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2026 BMW X3
$51,300MSRP
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2027 Chevrolet Bolt
$27,600MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$51,300

MSRP

$27,600

Listings

1508

Listings

1480

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

6.7 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Comfortable

  • Good value for money

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Interior materials feel cheap

  • Quirky technology

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

2.0L 255 hp I4

Engine

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

255 hp @ 4700 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

65 kWh

MPG City

27

MPG City

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

Battery Charge Time (120V)

Battery Charge Time (120V)

64 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

Battery Charge Time (240V)

9.8 hours
2026 BMW X3
2026 BMW X3
$51,300MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2027 Chevrolet Bolt
$27,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 BMW X3
$51,300MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2027 Chevrolet Bolt
$27,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$51,300
$27,600
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

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
2.0L 255 hp I4
Drive Train
AWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
255 hp @ 4700 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
65 kWh
MPG City
27
MPG Highway
33
Battery Charge Time (120V)
64 hours
Battery Charge Time (240V)
9.8 hours
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