RUMOUR: BMW IS CREATING AN X3 M

A strong rumour by the UK’s Car magazine suggests that BMW is developing an X3 M to launch some time in 2013. X3 has never had an M derivative, but since the arrival of X5 M and X6 M it seems anything can now get an M badge. We think an X3 M is long overdue. The car’s chassis begs to be challenged and its dynamics are class-leading.

Should this rumour be true it would mean a new engine for the SUV. Exactly what kind is unknown but be sure that it would be force-fed, meaning it would use turbo power. Whether one or two turbos is also unknown. And how much power? Also marked X. But speculation suggests something like 320kW.

Wait until Audi starts fidgeting with a possible Q5 RS, right after the Q5 S. The battles have now crossed over the M1 from Sandton into Alex!

*Pictured is an X3 with an M Sport Package