Mumbai, Feb. 3 -- BMW India has expanded the X3 portfolio with the introduction of a new top-end variant, the 30 xDrive M Sport Pro. Bookings are open ahead of a price announcement scheduled for 16 February.

The new 30 xDrive M Sport Pro sits at the pinnacle of the X3 range and is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine, tuned to produce 258bhp and 400Nm of torque. The powertrain is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and features a 48-volt mild hybrid system to enhance efficiency. All-wheel drive is standard, and BMW claims that the SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in 6.3 seconds, while delivering a claimed fuel economy of 14.61kmpl.

Visually, the M Sport Pro variant stands out with darkened headlamps...