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 2022 Mazda CX-9 Comparison
BMW IX3
Mazda CX-9
2024 BMW
IX3
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2022 Mazda
CX-9
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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
8.2
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Based on the BMW IX3 M SPORT
Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
72L - 74L
605 to 651 km
Warranty
5 year
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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
- Lots of metal for the money
- Punchy 2.5T still goes hard
- Comfortable and refined
Misses
- Piddly old infotainment display
- No 360 camera or front sensors
- No third-row air vents
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
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint Special (+$695)
Colours Available
For the 2022 model year, the CX-9 is available in the following finishes:
- Machine Grey metallic*
- Polymetal Grey metallic*
- Soul Red Crystal metallic*
- Snowflake White Pearl mica
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Titanium Flash mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
*Premium finishes cost $495
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW | 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 | |
