8.4
2024 BMW iX3 review
There's certainly nothing entry-level about the BMW iX3 M Sport. In fact it's one of the biggest bargains currently available in the segment.
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Jack Quick
2024 BMW IX3 vs 2023 Kia Sorento Comparison
BMW IX3
Kia Sorento
2024 BMW
IX3
vs
2023 Kia
Sorento
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.4
8.1
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Based on the BMW IX3 M SPORT
Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
67L
107 to 650 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$89,100 - $104,900
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A proper bargain
- Still plenty of standard equipment
- Beautiful ride and chassis tuning
Misses
- Not available with all-wheel drive
- Misses out on surround-view camera
- Combustion platform limits practicality
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful tech updates
- Urban efficiency, refinement
- No compromise to interior packaging
Misses
- Limited supply, GT-Line is pricey
- Not particularly thrifty on the freeway
- Pricey servicing, short intervals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
There are seven colours available for the Kia Sorento.
- Clear White,
- Silky Silver,
- Steel Grey,
- Mineral Blue,
- Aurora Black,
- Gravity Blue,
- Snow White Pearl.
The interior is available with Embossed Cloth for the base S and Sport variants while the Sport+ gets leather appointed interior and the GT Line comes with the higher grade Nappa Leather Appointed.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.2L, 1.6L, 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3800 - 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 16 | |
