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Is our zero-emissions premium compact SUV the king of the 20mph zone?

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Bmw x3 20 xdrive m sport

Mileage 4202 List price £53,405 Best price £49,665 Price as tested £61,260 Test economy 40.8mpg I’M USUALLY A fan of road trips. However, it turns out that a 5am start is enough to dampen my enthusias