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2022 BMW X3 sDrive20i — The Driver's X3, Full History, Excellent Condition
2.0L Turbo Petrol · 61,505 km · 8-Speed Steptronic · RWD · 5-Door SUV · Mineral Grey · East of Melbourne, VIC
Here's a fact that separates this X3 from every other one you'll find on Carsales — the sDrive20i is the only X3 sold in Australia with rear-wheel drive. While every other X3 pushes power through all four wheels, this one does it the BMW way: from the back. The result is a mid-size luxury SUV that genuinely drives like a BMW should — balanced, engaging, and deeply satisfying in a way front-heavy AWD rivals simply can't match.
Presented in sophisticated Mineral Grey with a full BMW service history, two keys, and in excellent near-new condition — this facelifted G01 X3 is the updated model with the revised front end, new iDrive 7 infotainment on a 12.3-inch screen, and BMW's latest suite of driver assistance technology. A serious car at a serious price.
Key highlights
2.0L Turbo — 135kW / 300Nm
8-speed Steptronic · 0–100 in 8.2 sec
Rear-wheel drive — unique in X3 range
The only RWD X3 sold in Australia
Full BMW service history
Every service completed on schedule
Two keys included
Both original keys present
12.3" iDrive 7 touchscreen
Apple CarPlay · sat-nav · Alexa · Spotify
12.3" digital instrument display
Full digital dash · multiple display modes
Dakota leather interior
Heated front seats · electric adjustment
550L–1,600L boot space
40/20/40 split fold · power tailgate
2,000kg braked towing
Trailer stability assist included
7.3L/100km combined
65L tank · ~890km range per fill
19" alloy wheels
245/50 R19 · run-flat tyres
BMW Driving Assistant
AEB · lane departure · adaptive cruise · blind spot
About this X3
The BMW X3 is the strongest-selling model in the hard-fought mid-size premium SUV segment — and the sDrive20i is its most interesting variant. It's the only X3 in Australia sold with rear-wheel drive, which means it drives unlike any other SUV in its class. Where the xDrive models prioritise all-weather traction, the sDrive20i delivers a purity and balance that BMW drivers will instantly recognise — the steering feel, the rear-drive composure through a corner, the way the car communicates with the road. For the enthusiast buyer, this is the one.
The 2022 facelift brought a sharper front end, updated LED headlights, and — most importantly — the step up to iDrive 7 running on a large 12.3-inch portrait touchscreen as standard. Reviewers noted that the cabin quality now genuinely rivals or betters that of the facelifted Audi Q5 — high praise in a segment where interior quality is everything. The 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Dakota leather seats, heated front pews, power tailgate, and dual-zone climate control all come standard.
The 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder produces 135kW and 300Nm, delivered through BMW's brilliant 8-speed Steptronic automatic. It's not the most powerful X3 in the range — but it's the most efficient and the most driver-focused, with a 7.3L/100km combined fuel figure and a character that rewards every kilometre. The 550-litre to 1,600-litre boot with its 40/20/40 split-fold rear seat means practicality is never compromised either.
At 61,505 km with a full BMW service history, this X3 is mid-life and running beautifully — these engines are well-proven and built to go well beyond 200,000km with proper care, and this one has the service stamps to prove it's been treated right. Excellent near-new condition throughout. Genuine reason for selling. Two keys, east of Melbourne — inspections very welcome.