2022 BMW X3 M And X4 M Facelift Are SUVs That Mean Business

The facelifted 2022 BMW X3 M and X4 M have celebrated their public debut at the Munich Motor Show.

Both SUVs feature the car manufacturer’s S58 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged straight-six that features a 3D-printed cylinder head core and a forged lightweight crankshaft, shared with the M3 and M4. Regular models pump out 473 hp and 457 lb-ft (619 Nm) of torque while the X3 M and X4 M Competition variants have 503 hp and 479 lb-ft (649 Nm).

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The duo come standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission sourced from ZF that transfers power to the pavement through a rear-biased all-wheel drive system. Competition-branded variants can reach 60 mph (96 km/h) in 3.7 seconds while non-Competition models need 3.9 seconds. Most drivers won’t be able to feel that difference, of course.

Immediately making the new models stand out from the pre-facelift variants is the revised front fascia. Like the new M3 and M4, the 2022 X3 M and X4 M have been equipped with slimmer and more angular LED headlights. The front bumper and blacked-out air intakes have also been redesigned. The taillights have also been redesigned.

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BMW has also made some minor interior alterations to the updated models. For example, they come with new seats, an updated center console with redesigned air-vents, and an optional ‘Driving Assistance Professional’ system that informs drivers of their surroundings through the digital instrument panel and head-up display.

U.S. deliveries of the new models will begin later this month. Prices for entry-level models start at $69,900 for the X3 M and $73,400 for the X4 M.