BMW USA Blog

Sport utility vehicles have been known for their size and off-road driving capabilities. But not all SUVs are big as BMW has proved when they unveiled the X3 at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show.

After the small SUV came into production for the said year, BMW marketed it as a Sports Activity Vehicle. The vehicle not only has the versatility of an SUV but it also has the luxurious reputation that BMW has. While the X3 is priced more than the popular BMW 3 Series, its sportier appearance and capabilities justify its price tag. The X3 joined its larger sibling, the X5, as BMW’s answer to those car buyers who are looking for SUVs not for serious off-road driving but for everyday transportation.