The new generation BMW X3 has gone on sale in Ireland from €45,810 plus charges.
The car is available with manual or automatic transmission with a 2.0d 185hp engine and CO2 emissions that put it in Band C.
Fuel consumption is 5.6L/100km (50.4mpg) and the car features BMW's xDrive AWD system.
The new X3 is Longer and wider than its predecessor.
It has a higher standard specification than previous model, yet a lower on-the-road price.
An auto Start-Stop function is used for the first time in conjunction with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The new X3 has the lowest emissions for a four-wheel drive model in its segment.