The 2024 BMW X3 continues to demonstrate excellent safety performance, maintaining its strong crash test ratings from previous model years. Here's a breakdown of its safety ratings from major testing organizations:
IIHS Ratings (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
The BMW X3 earned the Top Safety Pick+ award, the highest designation from the IIHS. Key ratings include:
- Moderate overlap front: Good
- Small overlap front (driver and passenger): Good
- Side impact (original and updated tests): Good
- Roof strength: Good
- Head restraints and seats: Good
The X3 also received "Superior" ratings for its standard and optional front crash prevention systems.
NHTSA Ratings (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
While specific 2024 ratings are not yet available, the structurally identical 2023 model received the following scores:
- Overall Rating: 5 stars (out of 5)
- Frontal Crash: 5 stars
- Side Crash: 5 stars
- Rollover: 4 stars
Key Safety Features
The 2024 BMW X3 comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of standard safety features, including:
- Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure warning
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Adaptive LED headlights
- 360-degree camera system (optional)
Performance Highlights
- In the IIHS's updated side impact test, the X3 demonstrated excellent structural integrity, with minimal intrusion into the passenger compartment.
- The X3 performed well in both driver and passenger-side small overlap front crash tests, which are particularly challenging evaluations.
- IIHS noted that the X3's restraint systems did a good job of controlling occupant movement during crashes, reducing the risk of injuries.
The 2024 BMW X3's strong crash test performance and comprehensive safety features make it one of the safest choices in the luxury compact SUV segment. Its ability to maintain top ratings across various crash scenarios demonstrates BMW's commitment to occupant protection.
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