BMW X3 Handed the ‘Rugged’ Treatment: SA Price & Specs

Sporting an array of leisure-oriented kit and fitment of adaptive air suspension, BMW has introduced the X3 Rugged to its local model lineup. See pricing below.

BMW X3 Rugged front

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The new-generation BMW X3 made its South African debut in February 2025, with the German marque’s SA arm previewing the more adventure-focused ‘Rugged’ model at the local launch event. So, what sets this adventure-focused X3 apart from its stablemates? Well, for starters, the ‘Rugged’ package includes such items as adaptive air suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in General Grabber all-terrain rubber, a roof rack finished in black, a roof box, transparent protection film, all-weather floor mats, and heating functionality for the front and rear seats.

The X3 Rugged is based on the 20d derivative, which employs a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbodiesel engine. Equipped with the Bavarian automaker’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system, the oil-burner delivers 145 kW and 400 N.m of torque, the latter available from a low 1 500 r/min, to all four corners via BMW’s Steptronic eight-speed automatic transmission.

2025 BMW X3 Rugged Price in SA

Offered alongside the (R35 000) M Sport Pro, (R45 000) Equipment Professional, and (R45 000) Deluxe packages in BMW SA’s line of optional kits for the X3 20d, the Rugged kit is priced at R102 000; bringing the base X3 20d’s price to R1 232 417. As with all X3 variants, a two-year/unlimited km warranty and maintenance plan spanning five years or 100 000 km are included in the asking price.

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